Monday, November 30, 2015

Zwoosh!








Zwoosh! Interactive Book App  
Version 1.6.5, updated 9/11/15, iOS 8.0 or higher required, iPad compatible

Written and narrated by Marie Rose 
Art by Susan Lee
Music & Animation by Chris Chamberlain 

Children's / Interactive / Educational / Fantasy 
I gave this App 5 of 5 Stars

POP-UP GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment on this post, and IndieRoseBooks will choose a random winner to get a free audio book, eBook, or App download! 
App Store Blurb:  
A hand-crafted, fine arts interactive storybook for kids of all ages. 


Fly to the stars in your very own rocket ship. Wave at the mean, green Martians. Picnic with Moon Men. Play tag with the comets. Win a blue ribbon space race.  


Inspired by the palette of Vincent van Gogh, let's go on a colorful space journey as we explore the planets in our solar system through the power and wonder of a child's imagination.
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Zwoosh! is visually SUPER appealing with every inch of the screen/page beautifully covered with rich color and texture. Along with a constant outer-spacey-sounding soundtrack, this interactive book app is fun, but it is soothing and not stimulating for those who are okay with electronics at bedtime.  Author Marie Rose is also the narrator, and her pace and tone are just perfect.  Rose didn't necessarily read the sentences as they were punctuated, but I don't think any kids would care.

Readers will enjoy that there are no advertisements -- this is just a straight interactive storybook. The information presented is a mix of fact and fiction, so it's best that a parent is there to make the distinction.  Some of the interactive portions are more obvious than others, so kids will have to do a little searching to find the action or sound responses. (Some actions are repeatable, while others are one time hits - personally wish all were repeatable without having to back out of the page and reload.)  It's not overly complicated, and though the recommended age range is ages 6-8,  it's possibly too simple for kids much older than kindergarten age.  I haven't seen the book, but based on the App, I think it would make a nice companion and would appeal to the older end of the recommended age range.

Thank you to Words Turn Me On Promotional Services for providing me a download of the App in exchange for my honest review -- the only kind I give.  


WATCH THE APP TRAILER!




ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marie Rose holds a Master of Arts degree in Theater from The University of Texas at El Paso. She's an alumna of several super cool entertainment industry programs including The Walt Disney Fellowship in Screenwriting, Producers Guild of America's Diversity Program, and the American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women, through which Marie directed Dakota Fanning in her first starring role.

Additionally, she's taught children's theater, is published in children's and women's literature, and is a commercial voice over artist who specializes in audio book narration.

Marie is the owner of Indie Rose Books for Kids, a playground for children's literature of all kinds. When she's not busy daydreaming about the places a child's imagination can go Marie is also an award-winning screenwriter, director, and film producer in Los Angeles, California.
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23 comments:

  1. It's also available in Spanish, translated and narrated by Sherry Lowell-Lewis.

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    1. Sherry does an AMAZING job voicing the Spanish Audible edition, and her translation of the English to Spanish for the eBook is equally great.

      If any reader here wants a FREE Spanish ebook or audiobook of ZWOOSH! raise your hand here so we can get your email ~ happy to give away either one to the first 5 readers who want the Spanish editions of ZWOOSH!

      Warmly,
      Marie Rose
      www.indierosebooksforkids.com

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  2. Thanks so much for a beautiful review. On behalf of the whole team, we're so glad you enjoyed Zwoosh!

    Warmly,
    Marie Rose

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    1. I really did. Glad that WTMO found me and asked for the review. I want to get the book and share with my 5yo great nephew -- he'll love it!

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  3. I enjoyed this review. My niece would love this book if the contest is still open!

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    1. Thanks, Kelli! I believe it is still open the author/publisher are in control of that. Appreciate ya stopping by!!

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  4. My little cousin just turned 2! This would be perfect!

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    1. Would probably enjoy the App with all the sounds and things to touch. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. My son turned 3 today. Gimme gimme!

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    1. Great! Happy birthday to him! Increase your chances to win by including a name!

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  7. Another giveaway here : The first 5 peeps who use a Spanish word in a comment on this 5 star review of ZWOOSH! wins a Spanish edition of ZWOOSH! ebook or app, translated and voiced in Spanish by the incomparable, fabulous actress, Sherry Lewis And.... GO!
    http://kristinehallways.blogspot.com/2015/11/zwoosh.html

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  8. I work with children with unique needs and can envision many of them loving this in either the book or app forms! Well done!

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    1. They would love the colors and textures and sounds. Good luck -- I hope you win a copy! Any Spanish speakers?

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  9. I work with children with unique needs and can envision many of them responding to this book/app! Well done!

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  10. I love the colorful design! Children will love this!

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    1. I think so too -- haven't had a chance to try it out on my great-nephew yet, but I will!

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  11. What a great review. I have a friend who works with kids. It would be perfect for her.
    Thanks
    Deana

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    1. Thank you! And thank you for stopping by. I'm sure you can gift your copy if you win. :-)

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