It was the Paris setting that persuaded me to review my first-ever book app.
Crêpes by Suzette is a book app that was developed from
the children's picture book of the same name written by Monica Wellington.
Although the book itself is now out of print,
I was, happily, able to find a copy of the actual book at my public library.
It was a taste test.
I read the real book first.
Then I went through the book app.
And the result?
I loved the real book.
But...oh, I hate to admit this...I loved the app, too
.
Here are the things I loved about the book and the app:
1. Both the book and the app have the crêpe recipe.
2. On the app, you can read the story to yourself or it will read the story to you.
3. On the app, the story can be translated into French, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Italian.
4. On the app, there are wonderful French music and French sounds in the background. (The author said she collected these in Paris on her digital recorder.)
5. On the app and in the book, there is a map of Paris with all the stops highlighted in the story.
6. On the app, there is a crêpe maker's demo video.
7. On the app, there is a crêpe cooking lesson.
8. In the book, it is explained that Suzette's customers in the story are based on figures from famous paintings and sculptures by French artists.
9. In the book, there is a glossary of French words used in the story.
Conclusion: Magnifique!
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They both sound fabulous. I might have to check out the app.
ReplyDeleteThe sounds like so much fun. I admit that I have been skeptical of book apps, but if they are all as innovative as this one, they will win me over!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. I was quite surprised at how complete the experience was.
DeleteWhat a great book and such a cute app! Now I have a craving for crepes!
ReplyDeleteYes, I want to try to make some soon. The video gave me the confidence to try.
DeleteTres Bien!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the app was a good complement to the book.
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I think the app sounds really interesting! This is first I've heard of something like this, but I'm always the last to know about new techie stuff!
ReplyDeleteI may try other book apps now.
DeleteI usually do t like the apps but you make a good case for this one. How cool that you can translate this book into so many languages. This appeals to the Franophile in me 😀
ReplyDeleteI know. I had to listen to the story in three languages, English, Spanish, and French. Just for fun.
DeleteThat looks really interesting. I didn't know that books could come with an app.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet tried a book ap. this one sounds very well done.
ReplyDeleteI have to look out for this one. thanks! Cheers from Carole's Chatter!
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool Deb.
ReplyDeleteWow! there's a whole new world of Apps and book Apps out there I had no idea about. Love Crepes, Love Paris - must do this. Thanks Deb :)
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to a get ahold of this book from my library forever. But I didn't know about the app. I'll have to check that out until I can get the book. There are some pretty amazing picture books about Paris & France out there for little kids right now.
ReplyDeleteaww what a wonderful post. I love the sound of the app and I want it and I don't often say that about apps lol
ReplyDeleteThree stops to Paris in this Weekend Cooking! Fun!! I LOVED the streetcarts with fresh crepes when we visited years ago. Sounds like a really sweet little book.
ReplyDeleteOooh la la -- so much Paris! I love the illustrations you shared and I think it'd be fun to get the app: street sounds!
ReplyDeleteI was off the grid this weekend (camping) so that's why I'm late coming around.
Never come across the book, but it looks sweet, and crepes are always good... Actually, you've reminded me that there's a creperie at a nearby craft centre - I could go and treat myself for Paris in JulyI could sit and read whilst eating a crepe!
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