With entertaining stories, minigames and app surprises for preschoolers, Top That Publishing's "The Froobles" is exactly the sort of interactive app we like to see here at ReadItDaddy. Not just a sterile treatment of a print book but something that truly embraces all the opportunities for fun and learning that modern touch-screen devices can offer. Celebrities like Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen lend their voices to the stories too!

Top That Publishing have been producing fun and educational apps for quite some time and now you can take a look at one of their best-loved series with a free sampler available on iTunes.

The Froobles (on iTunes for iPad / iPhone)

More information is available on the Top That Froobles Support Site. 

The app will remain free until 6th August so get in quick!

Miffy, the endearing children's character created by Dick Bruna is 57 years old. With new generations of children discovering the enthralling stories and simple artwork that is the trademark of the character, a second iPad app - "Miffy Goes Flying" is now available for your little tech wizards.

Developed by Sanoma Media / Mercis, "Miffy goes flying" capitalizes on the iPad / iPhone's features to offer more than just an app makeover for a classic book series. As the story unfolds, your children will get to play three interactive mini games to help Miffy and her Uncle take to the skies.

The app is available on iTunes for the introductory price of £2.49 (rising to £2.99 after the 6th August so get in quick!)

English and Dutch language options are included with the app.

Here are a few screenshots: