HarperCollins Launches Kid-Focused Educational iPhone Apps

HarperCollins Children's Books announced that it has added a pair of educational titles to its lineup of applications for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. ABC Song is an alphabet game that uses musical cues to teach children basic letter shapes and sounds. 123: Ants Go Marching encourages children to learn basic math and language skills through rhyme and music. Both games are published by Curious Puppy, HarperCollins' new online publishing platform for educational games and mobile apps. "Children interact with technology at increasingly younger ages, and our apps are an easy way for parents to offer kids an interactive and educational experience," said Susan Katz, President and Publisher, HarperCollins Children's Books. Katz continues: "With the launch of these educational apps for kids, we are also launching Curious Puppy, our first e-imprint. Together they show that learning can be fun year-round and mobile applications are a convenient option to keep a child engaged on the go."