We're returning to a fantastic story that, way back in the archives, we first took a look at in E-Book form all the way back in 2012.

Back then, our review (and a previous Booky Advent Calendar entry for the iBook / Kindle version) spoke very highly of this charming and beautifully written story, brought to life with wonderful festive illustrations.

Secretly though, we always wanted this one to become a print book - and now it has, in fact we somehow missed out on reviewing this print book version for our last set of christmas roundup reviews - so we're happy to rectify that (thanks to Kirstie) with a closer look at the glorious print version.

'Angel's Great Escape' tells the festive tale of some unwanted christmas decorations, doomed to be thrown away by a very mean pair of humbug-scoffers (and their rather nasty little moggy!)

The decorations hatch a plan. They want to live with a loving caring family who will put them on their tree and display them proudly. It's time to escape!

As the snow crunches underfoot, Angel and her friends bravely venture out on a journey to find a new home. Unfortunately, a nasty scratchy moggy is in hot pursuit!

Christmas is saved! Thanks to the big guy in the red suit!

For Day 21 of our Advent Calendar, we're taking a rare look at an eBook, and a rather magical story. Let's take a look at "Angel's Great Escape" by Kirstie Rowson and Kristina Litten...

Who is that rather beautiful angel? Well she's the shining star of a wonderful app that we enjoyed immensely last year, and is still available on the app store.

"Angel's Great Escape" is a fantastic story narrated by none other than Alan Titchmarsh who loans his dulcet tones to a fine christmas story.

Please also stop by and visit the And So We Begin website for more news.

Here's a video of the app in action.  How brilliant does this look? THIS brilliant!!!

Angel's Great Escape (on iTunes)
(On Google Play)
Visit the And So We Begin Website

Charlotte's best bit: Lots of shiny sparkly goodies to prod and play with in the story pages

Daddy's Favourite bit: Definitely one of the best Christmas story apps.

(Very kindly sent to us by And So We Begin)

Thanks to And So We Begin, we've had a chance to take a closer look at their fabulous new story app "Angel's Great Escape: A Christmas Story" on iPad (there's also a version for Android tablets / Kindle Fire).

More and more parents are switching on to the power of modern tablet PCs and their capabilities. As prices drop, they're really becoming a viable platform to offer additional features and goodies that books can't. Even though we're fairly luddite when it comes to books, stories like 'Angel's Great Escape' are great examples of interactive story apps that show some publishers and developers are more than ready to show us just what modern tablets can do.

With the dulcet tones of Alan Titchmarsh to read the story, 'Angel's Great Escape' tells the festive tale of some unwanted christmas decorations, doomed to be thrown away by a very mean pair of humbug-scoffers (and their rather nasty little moggy!)

The decorations hatch a plan. They want to live with a loving caring family who will put them on their tree and display them proudly. It's time to escape!

As the snow crunches underfoot, Angel and her friends bravely venture out on a journey to find a new home. Unfortunately, the nasty scratchy moggy is in hot pursuit!

We'll let you discover the rest of the story yourself. We thought it was a marvellous little tale with great artwork and high production values. It looks like 'And So We Begin' are app developers to watch closely if their debut is any indication of the quality to expect from them in future.

Charlotte's best bit: Without a doubt, she adores Angel. "She's me!"

Daddy's favourite bit: Nice mix of touchable illustrations to add more interaction to the story, great characters and Alan Titchmarsh of course! What's not to love!

iPad Version (on iTunes)

Android Version (on the Google Store)

(kindly supplied for review by Kirstie Rowson / And So We Begin)

Who is this rather beautiful angel? Well she's the shining star of a new app that arrives courtesy of the fabulous Kirstie Rowson at "And So We Begin".

"Angel's Great Escape" is a fantastic app and story narrated by none other than Alan Titchmarsh (I had to rein myself in from typing in 'Sir' there, surely by now he must be that much of a national treasure he's due a knighthood?)

The release of the story app couldn't be better - it's bang in time for Christmas and you can now go and nab it for your iPad / iPhone or Android device via the links below.

Please also stop by and visit the And So We Begin website for more news.

Here's a video of the app in action.  How brilliant does this look? THIS brilliant!!!

Angel's Great Escape (on iTunes) (On Google Play) Visit the And So We Begin Website