# Buck & Bull — An ASL/English storybook app

> Bilingual ASL/English storybook app for literacy development and friendship themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Gallaudet University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buck-and-bull/id1449739216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gallaudet University](https://appshunter.io/developer/514659117)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 1.2 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buck-and-bull/id1449739216/reviews.md

## What is Buck & Bull?

Buck & Bull is a story about an unlikely friendship for all ages. It all started during a bad thunderstorm when a fawn strayed into a barn and met a calf. They became fast friends, but as they grow up their physical differences become more apparent. The young deer was agile, fast, and funny while the young bull was heavy, slower, and shy. The bull became jealous of the deer and refused to play. Rejected and lonely, the deer decided to leave the herd for the woods. But, later the young bull learned that the hunting season was coming and hunters were prowling the woods looking for deer, he realized how much he missed his friend. Will he be able to save Buck, and mend their friendship?

Features:
• Research-based design to provide optimal literacy development
• Bilingual interface, in ASL and English
• Page-by-page ASL video 
• Over 180 vocabulary words signed and fingerspelled
• Original story, with original artwork
• Expert ASL storyteller 
• Explores the theme of "friendship" despite differences 

Our storybook apps aim to support literacy development for young and emerging readers. They are great for the classroom or in homes, for families to share the reading experience with their child.

This is created by the award-winning team at Motion Light Lab, part of the NSF Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning, at Gallaudet University.

Our storybook apps have been recognized by the Library of Congress, awarded best practice honoree, and by Zero Project as an Innovative Practice.

## Key features

- Research-based literacy development
- Bilingual ASL and English interface
- Page-by-page ASL video
- Over 180 vocabulary words
- Original story and artwork
- Explores friendship themes

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buck-and-bull/id1449739216/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this

*2020-08-23*

Please translate into NZSL and Auslan

## Frequently asked questions about Buck & Bull

### What is Buck & Bull?

Buck & Bull is a bilingual storybook app designed to support literacy development for young readers. It features an original story with ASL and English, complete with page-by-page ASL videos and extensive vocabulary.

### What is the learning methodology of Buck & Bull?

The app utilizes a research-based design to provide optimal literacy development. It incorporates ASL and English to cater to a bilingual learning experience, aiming to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

### How does Buck & Bull track progress?

While the app focuses on interactive storytelling and vocabulary building, specific progress tracking features are not detailed. Its design aims to support emergent readers through engaging content and visual learning aids.

### Does Buck & Bull offer certifications?

Buck & Bull is an educational storybook app focused on literacy and language development. It does not offer formal certifications upon completion of the story or its content.

### What devices does Buck & Bull support?

Currently, Buck & Bull is supported on iPads. Information regarding availability on other devices like iPhones or Android tablets is not provided.

### How often is Buck & Bull updated?

The app was last updated on March 24, 2022, with version 1.2. This indicates a moderate update frequency, with potential for future enhancements and content additions.

### What is the age rating for Buck & Bull?

Buck & Bull is rated for ages 4 and up. This makes it suitable for young children and emerging readers to engage with its story and educational content.

### Does Buck & Bull have ads?

No, Buck & Bull does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, users can enjoy the full storybook experience without interruptions from ads.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-03-24

New loading video.

### 1.1 — 2019-04-13

Update on watch mode video controls

### 1.0 — 2019-01-30

No release notes.

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