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Read with this innovative app Check out 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on your iPad By Kristen SchottPublished: June, 2010

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OK, so I usually dislike the idea of reading a book on your mobile device – but this is pretty innovative. Corona-based Ayars Animation Inc. recently launched its "Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Interactive Storybook" on the iPad, iPhone and iPod, which allows kids to discover more than 30 pages of interactive, illustrated text with audio narration, games and other fun, creative features. Among them: Each page offers a hidden golden egg. If your child finds the egg, he or she will meet with a surprise. And, certain pages offer additional elements: On page one, for example, children can tilt the device to make the sun move or turn day to night with the touch of a finger. And, if kiddies touch the house, the chimney will start to puff. I think it's a great idea for piquing the interest of those kiddies who may not find reading all that interesting – and it may also be fun for long car rides or trips. My only concern about this product is that it is for use on Apple products – pretty expensive devices. I suggest keeping a close eye on young ones when they use it or discovering it with your child. The app is only $3.99, so if you're among those lucky enough to have an iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone – and you don't mind sharing with your children – I suggest you check this out. But: Don't forget about the REAL book. Click here to watch the promo. Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families'

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