E-Books

1. The Wrong Side of the Bed in 3D

-Author/illustrator Wallace E. Keller
-The age range is aimed at probably from 4-year-old to 6-7-year-olds. Mainly, because of the subject matter and the way the book is available to be read: “read to me” (read by the author) or “read myself” when parents and children would like to read at their own pace.

-Linear with some movement added.

-The methods are: 3D or 2D to engage children to look at the book more than once and keep exploring it; the movement is available after the text appears in some very lovely perspectives of the interior' narration, or the choice of reading the book on their own, or having adults to read is very applicable to various types of age and skills; as well as sounds of the characters.

-The learning, or at least the incentive to read is quite engaging. The unusual perspectives, soft nice colours, the character and the moral of the story - all pitch in to create a very welcoming and educational experience.

-The book has a set character to it. The style of it is quite sensitive and approachable, thus making it more interactive would be over the top, and the style of the whole experience might lose its charm.2.

2. Dr. Seuss Beginner Book Collection #1

- OceanHouse Media
- Up until 5-6 years old, because of its educational side: rhymes and word play
- It is a linear production with text as a usual printed book would have.
- Availability for children to carry on with the story on their own and answer questions. As well as sound and narration.
- The book is not exactly educational, though it helps children with pronunciation and word play.
- The example could be definitely improved: there is a lack of movement, in terms of illustrated work. If the book is only aimed to younger audience than 5 year-olds, then it is acceptable to have a book that is narrated to help children with their language. Though if there were older children to read this, it would become plain and fail to interest them after reading once or twice.


3. Alice for Ipad
- Atomic Antelope
- 5years & up, because of its low level of handling complexity, linear reading experience and fun interactivity.
- Linear production
- Children would be engaged with the books fun stylized typefaces, gorgeous backgrounds of paper and other materials, colour line drawings and ability to manipulate objects and animations by touch.
- The book definitely encourages curiosity and children's motor sensory system, as well as logical thinking.
- Alice's pages are quite cramped with illustrations, lines and paper-like backgrounds, so no more illustrations or visual aids are needed, though interactivity could be available more often throughout the book.