Press Release

25 July 2013

...and Little Ones too! for iPad: a magical adventure about an invisible family.

Llangollen, Wales - A5 Multimedia Ltd. is proud to announce …and Little Ones too! [App Store Link], their first interactive children’s storybook app developed for iPad® devices. …and Little Ones too! is a beautifully illustrated original fairy tale about the adventures of an invisible family. This traditional bedtime story is set in the Welsh countryside where you'll join the family on a magical adventure through the colourful world in which they live. There are 34 verses filled with intrigue and wonder and children will enjoy discovering interactive elements throughout the story that make fun sounds or display text descriptions.

Adults or children can choose to read the story themselves or have it read aloud by the author. The app also features a mode where pages are read and then turned automatically for hands-free use. The optional interactive elements can be explored in all modes.

Included in the app is a fun mini-game where children are asked to help the ‘Little Ones’ clear mist from brightly coloured pictures.

The app is retina display compatible throughout and offers children an app experience free from advertising or in-app purchases. The production credits and feedback screen is protected by a delightful numerical child lock.

"Really honest and well written storytelling, perfect for one generation to share with another" - Rated 4/5 by the #fourlittletesters

 …and Little Ones too! will be available to download from 25 July 2013 exclusively through the Apple® App Store at the special launch price of £2.49 ($4 US) in the Entertainment category or search for “Little Ones too”. [App Store Link]

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Note to Editors. Background information:

…and Little Ones too! is an original children’s rhyming story written by Mike Brown in 1986 when his sons were very young. It was a favourite bedtime story of theirs and was later fondly read and remembered at family Christmas gatherings. It has always been a dream to publish the story.

In mid 2012 after releasing several iPhone and iPad apps Aled Brown, app designer and owner of A5 Multimedia Ltd, had the idea to produce an iPad version of the family tale. Having known and worked with illustrator, Stephen Heaton, for many years and after attending the 2012 iOS Dev UK developer’s conference in Aberystwyth, both Aled and Stephen were inspired by the speakers (some of whom had worked for Apple) to produce something special.

After many months of hard work and the support of family and friends …and Little Ones too! became a reality.

Technical features include:

  • Supports all iPad models (iOS 5.1 & 6+)
  • HD retina graphics throughout
  • No in-app purchases
  • No advertising
  • Hands-free auto play mode
  • Verse selection screens
  • Continue where you left off
  • Repeat verse button
  • User tested by children aged 3 to 9

Device requirements:

  • iPad with iOS 5.1 or later
  • iOS 6 and Retina display optimised
  • 50MB space required

Press kit:

 

 

Reviewer voucher codes can be requested by emailing press@andlittleonestoo.com

If you would like any further information about …and Little Ones too! please contact: Aled Brown. Twitter: @aledbrown

Email: press@andlittleonestoo.com

Or visit: http://andlittleonestoo.com

 

…and Little Ones too! for iPad® credits:

Written by Mike Brown from North Wales, United Kingdom. 

App developed by Aled Brown (http://aledbrown.co.uk), an independent web and app developer based in North Wales, United Kingdom. A5 Multimedia Ltd was founded in 2006.

Illustrated by Stephen Heaton (http://stephenheaton.com), a graphic designer and illustrator based in North Wales, United Kingdom.

Music composed by Owain Llwyd (http://owainllwyd.com), a concert, film and media composer based in North Wales, United Kingdom

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