Vincent Daly

A Present for Milo: A Touch-and-Surprise Storybook for iPad

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A Present for MIlo: A Touch-and-Surprise Storybook written and illustrated by Mike Austin is a whimsical tale of a cat and mouse chase with a delightful twist at the end. As with any interactive ebook experience, the challenge for developers is to create an environment that’s engaging to young pre-readers and young readers alike. Ruckus Media Group has a winner on its hands with a well balanced storybook iPad app that blends a fun story with a high quotient of interactive fun.

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Spot the Dot

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Spot the Dot, a wonderful kids’ app created by the best-selling children’s author, David A. Carter, offers an interactive experience sure to delight toddlers and parents alike. With vibrant colors, innovative puzzles, and a varied intuitive interface, Spot the Dot wins high marks for providing preschoolers a fun engaging educational experience.

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Fun End of Summer Tips for Kids

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Summertime conjures up images of family fun at the beach, amusement parks, dips in the pool, and adventures to exciting destinations. Yet as the cliché goes, time flies when you’re having fun. A phrase that must have been originally coined at the end of Summer. This time of year can be tough on parents and kids alike. A question surfaces about how to fill the void between the last days of summer and the beginning of school. After asking several experienced parents as well as tapping into our own experience, we at CuteMonster.com have come up with some helpful tips.

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Stolen Bike

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As a child, there’s often one item that means the world to him or her. It could be anything really; perhaps a baseball glove or a favorite jacket. Yet generally speaking, a bicycle represents the first taste of freedom for a child. To be able to propel yourself forward with reckless abandon, the wind flowing through your hair, all the while imagining a wonderful adventure unfolding right before your eyes. Such was the case for a 10 year old boy in a small town from Minnesota until his bike was stolen recently. Yet he didn’t stand idly by and dwell on his loss. Instead, he took his case to the press.

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Chuck The Truck needs fine tuning

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It’s no secret that Chuck The Truck is a favorite toy for the under age 5 crowd. Naturally an app built around this popular item seems to be a winning endeavor. Yet the iPad app “Chuck and Friends: Friends for the Long Haul”, a collaboration between Hasbro and Ruckus Media Group, falls short of being great. Although many of its parts are noteworthy, the sum total falls short.

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IMAX Born to be Wild 3D

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Young children become captivated by the sight of other children. Sometimes they stop and stare or even point in recognition to a person like themselves. This holds true with a child’s perception of animals, especially young animals. Such is the case with the IMAX documentary film “Born to Be Wild 3D”, a heart warming story of the bond between human beings and animals, specifically orphaned baby elephants and orangutans in need of rescue.

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The North Face Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

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Back to School means getting back in gear. The North Face is the trusted source for reliable, award winning, active clothing, backpacks, footwear, and more for the whole family. We here at CuteMonster.com are huge fans of The North Face products. We’re thrilled to offer you a chance to win a Jester Backpack from The North Face.

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How do you celebrate the 4th of July?

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July 4th in 2011 marks the 235th annual celebration of the United States of America’s declaration of independence. Historically speaking, July 4, 1776 was most likely only the day the wording of the declaration of independence was approved. The formal signing of the document didn’t take place until a month later. Yet who hasn’t celebrated their birthday a little early? The real question lies in how we celebrate.

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Cars 2 Review

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Making a movie sequel to an overwhelmingly popular and beloved film must be hard work. Credit should be given to any creative team tasked with surpassing the inherent goodness of the original. Often, the easy solution is to simply recreate the formula of the first successful film. Yet for the ambitious moviemakers, the goal is to make something completely different. Such is the case with Disney Pixar’s “Cars 2.” A story that attempts so hard to be different, it collapses under the weight of its own ambition.

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