# Late for the Race! — A Ready to Read Book

> Interactive digital storybook with NZSL resource for early readers. (iPhone/iPad app by Ministry of Education.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/late-for-the-race/id870882599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ministry of Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/507340102)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/late-for-the-race/id870882599/reviews.md

## What is Late for the Race!?

by Dawn McMillan

illustrated by Ali Teo

Everyone is ready to start the bike race except for the bossy and demanding Princess. The Queen helps the Princess gather the things she needs – but this is one time the Princess will not be allowed to wear her crown. 

This app is intended as a New Zealand Sign Language resource.

FEATURES: 

- Swipe-to-Read™ 
- Touch-to-Hear™ 
- Touch-to-Spell™ 
- Read-to-me and read-it-myself options 
- Record your narration 
- Colour in the illustrations 
- Animation and sound effects 
- A child-friendly user interface 
- Background music that can be turned on and off 

This digital book contains text and audio in English and a video readthrough in NZSL

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Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com 

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## Key features

- Swipe-to-Read™
- Touch-to-Hear™
- Touch-to-Spell™
- Read-to-me and read-it-yourself modes
- Record narration
- Color illustrations
- Animation and sound effects


## Frequently asked questions about Late for the Race!

### What is the main story in Late for the Race!?

The story follows a bossy princess who is getting ready for a bike race. The Queen helps her gather her things, but she's not allowed to wear her crown.

### What educational features does Late for the Race! offer?

It includes Swipe-to-Read™, Touch-to-Hear™, and Touch-to-Spell™ functionalities. Users can also choose between 'read-to-me' and 'read-it-myself' modes, and record their own narration.

### Is Late for the Race! available in New Zealand Sign Language?

Yes, the digital book contains text and audio in English and a video read-through in NZSL, making it a valuable resource for learning the language.

### What age rating is Late for the Race! suitable for?

The app is rated for ages 4 and up, making it appropriate for young children developing their reading skills.

### How often is Late for the Race! updated?

The app was last updated on July 2, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What devices can I use Late for the Race! on?

Late for the Race! is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, offering compatibility across various Apple mobile devices.

### Does Late for the Race! have ads?

No, Late for the Race! does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for children.

### What is the user feedback like for Late for the Race!?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting limited user feedback or potential areas for improvement.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2024-07-02

Video bug fixes and other minor edits.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-07-12

fixes video issue

### 2.0 — 2017-11-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS11 upgrade

### 1.0 — 2014-05-05

No release notes.

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