# Just Grandma & Me - Original — The most beloved Living Book! > Interactive animated storybook based on Mercer Mayer's "Just Grandma and Me." (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-grandma-and-me-original/id1597812231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862337089) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 131 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-09-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-grandma-and-me-original/id1597812231/reviews.md ## What is Just Grandma & Me? • The original interactive animated storybook application - originally published as Living Books • Based upon Mercer Mayer's famous children's storybook "Just Grandma and Me" • Children don't just read the Wanderful interactive storybooks. They live them! • A fully interactive storybook for young and emerging readers completely localized in English, Spanish, and also in French as an In-App purchase Did you ever wish you could step into the middle of your favorite storybook? Now, with Wanderful's interactive storybooks, your children can. In Just Grandma and Me, lively animation, sound effects, talking characters and music all work together to make the story come to life. In addition, background sounds and continuing animation create a sense of reality. You can almost feel the sand in your shoes! Exploring the text as well as the pictures, children soon learn words, phrases and complete sentences. Rather than being passive listeners, they be come active participants. Wanderful's animated storybooks make reading an adventure. In this endearing story, Little Critter and his Grandma take the bus to the beach, where they have a series of adventures. Little Critter takes a ride on the wind-blown umbrella, fends off a nasty crab, goes snorkeling, meets a variety of talented starfish and much, much more. KEY FEATURES: • Story is in both English and Spanish - dynamic switching between the languages at any time • French storybook content unlocks with In-App upgrade • 12 animated pages fully translated and localized for each language • Each page is fully animated, with many hidden surprises • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when tapped • All words are “active” for extended word play and language learning – tap on any word to hear it spoken • Move between pages with swipe left or right or with scrolling page navigation access from the upper right blue triangle book icon • Two modes: “Read to Me” and the fully interactive “Let Me Play” • Multiple settings to further customize the App for your child’s reading experience • Parental tips to help you get the most out of this Wanderful interactive storybook • Teacher resources include a 37 page overview of Wanderful Classroom Activities and a free preview of the Just Grandma and Me Classroom Activities guide • The full 51 page Classroom Activities Guide is available along with the Italian storybook as an In-App Premium upgrade Wanderful’s goal is to bring outstanding interactive storybooks to a new generation of children. We know that Just Grandma and Me will provide your family, children and students with hours of listening, watching, and interactive story play. Just Grandma and Me is written by Mercer Mayer, the award-winning author and illustrator of over 100 books, including the Little Critter and Little Monster series, and the classic There's a Nightmare in My Closet. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. Our apps: • do not collect any information • does not contain ads • does contain in-app purchases • does not have active links to websites or social networks • does not use analytics or collect personally identifiable data ## Key features - Interactive animated storybook - English, Spanish, and French language options - Tap-to-hear words and hidden surprises - Two reading modes: Read to Me & Let Me Play - Parental tips and teacher resources - Fully localized and animated pages ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | French Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-grandma-and-me-original/id1597812231/reviews.md ### 5/5 — THANK YOU *2026-01-01* Thank you for bringing back this WONDERFUL PC game. This was the peak of PC games in the 90s and early 2000s. Simple and fun. Nothing like the brain rot games with endless subscriptions that they have today. I wish more old PC games were made available (Barbie, Berenstain bears, Timon and Pumbaa, and some many other great ones). You’ve made it possible to relive this fond memory with my child. Forever grateful 💕 ### 5/5 — Generational *2025-06-26* A brand new millennial mommy who now gets to share these funny and adorable stories with my own baby! To this day I quote parts of this book just for fun! “ beautiful day isn’t it!” Thank you for making them available! ### 5/5 — The same as the PC original version *2024-11-29* We bought this for our children around 1991 which they all loved so I was really pleased to find this iPad version for our grandson - perfect ### 4/5 — Fun memories *2024-09-22* Kids had original now grandkids get this. ### 4/5 — Dont erase ScummVM just yet! *2023-12-16* Almost perfect. Has the extra highlight mode and bells and whistles. BUT missing the Japanese language support that was present on the original DOS version. The original was so well made it gave me an ear for Japanese spoken language as a child so when I studied it as an adult my pronunciation was much advanced. Get Japanese language support as a bought premium and I will buy it and review this as the 5 stars it should be. ### 4/5 — Audio didn’t work at first, but did after a day *2023-10-27* I loved the computer game when I was little! I was so excited to find this for my kids, but the audio didn’t work at first. After a day it did. ### 5/5 — Reliving my childhood! *2023-02-05* I haven’t played this game in many years. I’m so happy it’s finally available. Please upload Sheila Rae the brave next. ### 5/5 — Oh my goodness you guys are back? *2022-10-14* I thought you were dead, but make more plz ## Frequently asked questions about Just Grandma & Me ### What is Just Grandma & Me - Original? Just Grandma & Me - Original is an interactive animated storybook application based on Mercer Mayer's classic children's story. It allows children to actively participate in the story with lively animations, sound effects, and tappable elements. ### What languages are available in Just Grandma & Me - Original? The story is available in English and Spanish dynamically. The French version can be unlocked with an in-app purchase. Additional content, including an Italian storybook, is available as a premium upgrade. ### How does Just Grandma & Me - Original help with learning? The app makes reading an adventure by allowing children to explore the text and pictures. Every word is 'active,' meaning tapping on it will play its spoken pronunciation, aiding in word recognition and language development. ### What are the reading modes in Just Grandma & Me - Original? There are two modes: 'Read to Me,' where the story is read aloud, and 'Let Me Play,' which is the fully interactive mode where children can engage with the story elements. ### Is Just Grandma & Me - Original suitable for young children? Yes, the app has an age rating of 4+ and is designed for young and emerging readers. It offers features like parental tips and teacher resources to enhance the child's reading experience. ### What devices does Just Grandma & Me - Original support? Just Grandma & Me - Original is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Just Grandma & Me - Original updated? The latest version is 1.10, and the app was last updated on July 8, 2025. Wanderful, Inc. aims to bring outstanding interactive storybooks to a new generation of children. ### Does Just Grandma & Me - Original have ads? No, Just Grandma & Me - Original does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for young readers. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.10 — 2025-07-08 Upgraded to latest XCode version. ### 1.0 — 2022-09-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Just Grandma & Me | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybrary-kids-books-and-videos/id512350210) | 4.6 (3,305) | Free | Education | | [2nd Grade Reading & Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-grade-reading-and-phonics/id6468936223) | 4.6 (832) | Free | Education | | [Spanish kids story with audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-kids-story-with-audio/id1668799246) | — | Free | Education | | [Learn To Read Stories For Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-read-stories-for-kids/id1377576904) | 4.7 (3) | $25.99 | Education | | [Meimei - Kids Big Panda Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meimei-kids-big-panda-story/id6476746527) | 4.4 (33) | Free | Education | | [Daniel Tiger's Storybooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daniel-tigers-storybooks/id1261025589) | 4.0 (32) | $2.99 | Education | ## More apps by Wanderful, LLC - [In A Fight, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-a-fight-berenstain-bears/id573110311) - [Arthur's Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-birthday/id577614199) - [In The Dark, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-dark-berenstain-bears/id587633813) - [Ruff's Bone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruffs-bone/id601996502) - [The Story of Creation by LA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-story-of-creation-by-la/id821031294) - [Daniel in the Lion's Den by LA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daniel-in-the-lions-den-by-la/id821037362) All apps by Wanderful, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1862337089 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*