Everyday, a wealth of new apps are available in the iTunes store. So how do you know what’s worth your time, and safe for your kids to explore? Here, we introduce you to five of the best new apps submitted to ikidapps.com by the developers themselves. For more app videos and information on new kids’ releases, check out our video section.

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by Natalie

Although my 4 month old son can’t quite understand books yet, I know that reading to him is great for his development. Or at least that’s what I tell myself every night when we settle down to rhyme our way through a Dr. Seuss book each night before bed. That’s right; I confess. I’m a grown adult and I still love Dr. Seuss. His playful rhymes carry messages of wisdom far beyond the years of childhood and offer a unique point of view for little hearts, and the young at heart. And that’s just part of why it’s so cool to have Dr. Seuss available on your iPhone, iPad or iTouch! Let’s take a look at some of the best Dr. Seuss apps!

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by Darren

Readers of traditional print books have become enamored with the convenience of books apps for their children. These applications make reading fun for kids while being full of educational value for years of learning for kids and parents alike. Our list of best free book apps for kids comes with new titles and classic titles that most of us as parents have known even when we were children. You will love revisiting these classic tales and getting involved in the magic of the new ones.

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When I was in school, we spent the first day of each class shuffling to the library where we were checked out a copy of an ancient text book. It smelled of school years gone by, had at least one unidentifiable stain and the names of prior users scribbled in the front. Then, college came, and half of my scholarship cash got spent on $250 books that I read only once.

Gathering text books is a tradition at the start of the school year, but I’m beginning to wonder if my little one will ever experience the “joys” of covering his school texts in homemade paper bag covers.

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Here at iPhoneandkids.com we’ve introduced our readers to a wide variety of apps for children and their parents that foster learning, fun and exploration of the world around us. This guide is intended to help you locate the reviews on iPhoneandkids.com that are best suited to your needs! 200+ iPhone, iPad, Android Kids App reviews, read on.

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Read me a story! As more and more books become readily available on portable devices, story time isn’t just for bed time anymore. Get kids stimulated with these great books, all available at no charge in the iTunes store. Begin by downloading the free iBooks app to your iPhone, iPad or 3^rd generation iPod touch, and open the door to a bookstore right in the palm of your hands. Although there aren’t many children’s books available for free, there are a few gems available for the taking…Or downloading, rather!

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