Timmy Tickle! 1.3
Device: iOS iPhone
Category: Books
Price: $1.99, Version: 1.2 -> 1.3 (iTunes)
Description:Timmy Tickle is an interactive story app for children aged two to four and introduces a colourful animated octopus who loves to play and learn. The app also features a stunning paint section, where children can colour Timmy's adventures and share with friends and family. See the App demo video here: http://www.nimblebean.com/index.php/about/PLEASE NOTE: THIS APP IS FOR iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH ONLY. PLEASE SEARCH FOR TIMMY TICKLE TO FIND THE iPAD VERSION.* * * * # Featured in Apple's New and Noteworthy Section # Received a Kirkus Star from Kirkus Reviews # Featured in Top 15 Book Apps – Most Exceptional Use of Animation on DigitalMediaDiet.com# Featured in "Great iPad Apps for August" on Apps4Kids.com # Featured on StylishiPadApps.com * * * * Press Quotes☆ "A play date with this cheerful little octopod will provide several educational opportunities, but it’s Timmy’s jovial disposition and his appetite for adventure that will likely keeps kids coming back for more. Eight high-fives for a truly splendid effort." - Kirkus Reviews / Awarded a Kirkus Star! ☆ "Timmy Tickle is a ticklish, dishwashing, costume-wearing, color-changing Octopus who is sure to entertain your kids." - AppAdvice.com ☆ "The graphics are high-quality 3-D computer generated images, the likes of which Pixar would be impressed with." - PadGadget.com ☆ "With computer animation this cool, even older readers will have a hard time not paging through this app at least once (or finding a little kid to share it with as an excuse to play with it again themselves)." - Digital-Storytime.com * * * * The story, read by West End star Gina Beck, currently playing Glinda in Wicked, tells kids about Timmy and let’s them join in with his favourite activities. By touching and tapping the screen children can:★ cheer Timmy up by tickling him★ match which fruit he’s imitating★ play nursery rhymes on Timmy’s xylophone ★ learn to count with his colourful balloons★ help Timmy wash up and spin-dry plates (trying not to smash them!)★ make him roller-skate (and help him up if he falls)★ discover Timmy’s awesome costume collection★ help dim the lights so Timmy can get some rest for next time!As well as learning and playing with Timmy children can also colour in eight different Timmy adventures. The pictures can be saved to iPhoto so parents can share their childrens' creations with friends and family on Facebook or via text/email. * * * * What's new since you launched the iPad version last year?✓ A completely new paint section where kids can paint Timmy's Adventures to save and share✓ New and improved navigation to stop accidental page turning✓ Lots of new animations and interactions including more giggles!✓ Revamp of the washing up page, so focus is on cleaning not smashing : )✓ New functionality on the balloon page for an improved learning experience✓ Direction arrows so kids can learn four different Nursery Rhymes on Timmy's xylophone, which Timmy can then play back!✓ A more game-like fruit matching section and costume page, where kids identify which fruit or character he is imitating.✓ Success chimes when page activity is completed correctly* * * * If you have any problems with the app please email me at harriet@nimblebean.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible! * * * * Timmy Tickle is brought to you by Harriet Pellereau, sister of Inventor Tom (winner of The UK Apprentice 2011). The story, graphics, animation and development have been a labour of love to bring Timmy to life. If you have any suggestions on how I can make my App better please do get in touch at harriet@nimblebean.com.
What's New
The app is now a much smaller file size, the fruit page is more responsive & I've added parent controls to the Credits section.
Timmy Tickle!