# Mare: The Little Lost Sheep — Interactive Stories & Coloring

> Interactive storybook with games, puzzles, and coloring, available in 9 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by yonas tena.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mare-the-little-lost-sheep/id6766086160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yonas tena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689377821)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mare-the-little-lost-sheep/id6766086160/reviews.md

## What is Mare?

After reading MARE: The Little Sheep with Golden Horns, my daughter asked me to read it again the next night. My husband cried on page 12. A grandmother wrote to us and said she finally understood her whole life through a children's story.

=> "This is not a children's app. It happens to have a child in it."

Mare was a little lamb whose name meant My Sweet, until the day the shepherd she trusted destroyed everything she loved. She ran. Into a wilderness full of wolves, dragons, and false shepherds wearing kind faces.
Through darkness and four shepherds who claim to care for her, you may recognise someone you know.

Maybe it's a child you're raising. Maybe it's a person you once trusted. Maybe it's you.

=> INSIDE THE APP

• 134 Full-Screen Cinematic Paintings: The kind you stop and stare at before you remember you were supposed to be reading.

• Living Animations on Every Page: Tap Mare and she reacts with stars and sparkles. Your 5-year-old will do this 200 times. Your 45-year-old will do it once, smile quietly, and pretend they didn't.

• Professional Character Narration: Every character voiced with warmth and care, the gentle kind shepherd, the chilling wolf shepherd, the lost and searching Mare.

• 11 Cinematic Chapter Openings: Each chapter opens with cinematic music and full-screen artwork, making the story feel alive before a word is spoken.

• Run, Mare, Run! - The Adventure Game: Race through three worlds, the sheepfold, the wild forest, and the mountain, escaping the evil shepherd. Jump over fallen trees, duck under branches, and dodge wolves in the shadows. Collect golden horn shards to unlock story scenes.

• Story Puzzles & Word Games: Forest mazes, spot-the-difference scenes, word searches, crossword puzzles, and the Spot the False Shepherd challenge, all built from the characters and scenes of the story. Eleven game modes across three difficulty levels.

• Discussion questions for different age groups: Ten deep questions that a child answers with their heart, an adult answers with their wounds, and an elder answers with their whole life. A powerful conversation starter for families, classrooms, and groups.

• Interactive Coloring Pages: When the story ends, the coloring begins. Paint your favourite scenes with the built-in coloring tool and save your masterpiece.

• Read in 9 Languages: English · Amharic · Arabic · Spanish · French · Swahili · German · Portuguese · Italian.

• Works Offline: No wifi needed after the first download. Perfect for long flights, road trips, and anywhere in between.

=> FOR THE PARENT READING THIS

You are looking for a story that does more than entertain — one that helps children understand trust, courage, deception, and being found again. You want them to understand that being broken does not mean being finished, and that someone is always looking for the lost one. A story that teaches without lecturing, and stays with them long after it ends.

"She didn't need to be perfect to be found. She just needed to call His name."

Download Mare.

=> FEATURES AT A GLANCE 

→ 134 cinematic full-screen illustrations 
→ Living sheep animations, tap to interact 
→ Professional narration with character voices 
→ 10 dramatic cinematic chapter openings 
→ Atmospheric background music throughout 
→ Run Mare Run, a runner game, 3 worlds, 9 levels 
→ 11 story-based puzzle and word games, 3 difficulty levels 
→ 10 discussion questions filtered by age group 
→ Interactive coloring pages with save to gallery 
→ Show or hide story text; illustrations speak for themselves 
→ Remembers your last page automatically 
→ Jump to any page instantly 
→ Works fully offline after first download 
→ Available in 9 languages 
→ Optimised for phones and tablets

PERFECT FOR Family bedtime reading · Interactive storybooks · Faith-based storytelling · Sunday school & classrooms · Homeschool learning · Ethiopian-inspired storytelling

## Key features

- Cinematic paintings and living animations
- Professional character narration
- Adventure game with escape mechanics
- Story puzzles and word games
- Discussion questions for all ages
- Interactive coloring pages
- Offline play

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mare-the-little-lost-sheep/id6766086160/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mare is an experience

*2026-06-05*

I found the story of Mare to be a very touching and enjoyable book, beautifully written and of excellent quality. I read it with my children and we were all moved by Mare's journey, especially the moments at the end. It is both useful and educational, and the illustrations are very attractive. It has many more pages than a typical children's book which adds to its appeal and keeps children engaged from beginning to end. The fact that this app is also available in Amharic is a great gift for Ethiopian families, it is rare to find a children's story of this quality in our language. Highly recommended for every family.

## Frequently asked questions about Mare

### What is Mare: The Little Lost Sheep about?

Mare: The Little Lost Sheep is an interactive storybook that follows a lamb named Mare who gets lost in a wilderness. It explores themes of trust, deception, and finding one's way back, featuring cinematic art, animations, games, and puzzles.

### What age rating does Mare: The Little Lost Sheep have?

Mare: The Little Lost Sheep has an age rating of 9+. The app's content and discussion questions are designed to be engaging and thought-provoking for this age group and older.

### Can I play Mare: The Little Lost Sheep offline?

Yes, Mare: The Little Lost Sheep works offline after the initial download. This makes it perfect for long flights, road trips, or any situation where internet access may be limited.

### What languages are available in Mare: The Little Lost Sheep?

Mare: The Little Lost Sheep is available in 9 languages: English, Amharic, Arabic, Spanish, French, Swahili, German, Portuguese, and Italian. This allows a wide audience to enjoy the story.

### Does Mare: The Little Lost Sheep have ads?

No, Mare: The Little Lost Sheep does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for users.

### What kind of games and activities are included in Mare: The Little Lost Sheep?

The app features an adventure game where you race to escape, along with story puzzles such as mazes, spot-the-difference scenes, word searches, and crosswords. It also includes interactive coloring pages.

### How often is Mare: The Little Lost Sheep updated?

The latest version of Mare: The Little Lost Sheep is 4.4.4, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving the user experience and adding new content.

### What do users like about Mare: The Little Lost Sheep?

Based on user feedback, the app is praised for its emotional depth, cinematic presentation, and engaging interactive elements. Parents appreciate its ability to spark meaningful conversations with their children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.2 — 2026-07-08

After reading MARE: The Little Sheep with Golden Horns, my daughter asked me to read it again the next night. My husband cried on page 12. A grandmother wrote to us and said she finally understood her whole life through a children's story.

=> "This is not a children's app. It happens to have a child in it."

Mare was a little lamb whose name meant My Sweet, until the day the shepherd she trusted destroyed everything she loved. She ran. Into a wilderness full of wolves, dragons, and false shepherds wearing kind faces.
Through darkness and four shepherds who claim to care for her, you may recognise someone you know.

Maybe it's a child you're raising. Maybe it's a person you once trusted. Maybe it's you.

=> INSIDE THE APP

• 134 Full-Screen Cinematic Paintings: The kind you stop and stare at before you remember you were supposed to be reading.

• Living Animations on Every Page: Tap Mare, and she reacts with stars and sparkles. Your 5-year-old will do this 200 times. Your 45-year-old will do it once, smile quietly, and pretend they didn't.

• Professional Character Narration: Every character voiced with warmth and care, the gentle kind shepherd, the chilling wolf shepherd, the lost and searching Mare.

• 11 Cinematic Chapter Openings: Each chapter opens with cinematic music and full-screen artwork, making the story feel alive before a word is spoken.

• Run, Mare, Run! - The Adventure Game: Race through three worlds, the sheepfold, the wild forest, and the mountain, escaping the evil shepherd. Jump over fallen trees, duck under branches, and dodge wolves in the shadows. Collect golden horn shards to unlock story scenes.

• Story Puzzles & Word Games: Forest mazes, spot-the-difference scenes, word searches, crossword puzzles, and the Spot the False Shepherd challenge, all built from the characters and scenes of the story. Eleven game modes across three difficulty levels.

• Discussion questions for different age groups: Ten deep questions that a child answers with their heart, an adult answers with their wounds, and an elder answers with their whole life. A powerful conversation starter for families, classrooms, and groups.

• Interactive Coloring Pages: When the story ends, the coloring begins. Paint your favourite scenes with the built-in coloring tool and save your masterpiece.

• Read in 9 Languages: English · Amharic · Arabic · Spanish · French · Swahili · German · Portuguese · Italian.

• Works Offline: No wifi needed after the first download. Perfect for long flights, road trips, and anywhere in between.

=> FOR THE PARENT READING THIS

You are looking for a story that does more than entertain — one that helps children understand trust, courage, deception, and being found again. You want them to understand that being broken does not mean being finished, and that someone is always looking for the lost one. A story that teaches without lecturing, and stays with them long after it ends.

"She didn't need to be perfect to be found. She just needed to call His name."

Download Mare.

=> FEATURES AT A GLANCE 

→ 134 cinematic full-screen illustrations 
→ Living sheep animations, tap to interact 
→ Professional narration with character voices 
→ 10 dramatic cinematic chapter openings 
→ Atmospheric background music throughout 
→ Run Mare Run, a runner game, 3 worlds, 9 levels 
→ 11 story-based puzzle and word games, 3 difficulty levels 
→ 10 discussion questions filtered by age group 
→ Interactive coloring pages with save to gallery 
→ Show or hide story text; illustrations speak for themselves 
→ Remembers your last page automatically 
→ Jump to any page instantly 
→ Works fully offline after first download 
→ Available in 9 languages 
→ Optimised for phones and tablets

PERFECT FOR Family bedtime reading · Interactive storybooks · Faith-based storytelling · Sunday school & classrooms · Homeschool learning · Ethiopian-inspired storytelling

### 4.4.4 — 2026-06-05

• A new 4th world is added into the Game
• 134 beautifully illustrated cinematic story pages with subtle animations
• Professional narration with fully voiced characters
• Interactive puzzles, word games, and creative coloring activities
• A powerful interactive storybook experience for families to share and remember

### 3.4.1 — 2026-05-25

• 134 beautifully illustrated cinematic story pages with subtle animations
• Professional narration with fully voiced characters
• Interactive puzzles, word games, and creative coloring activities
• A powerful interactive storybook experience for families to share and remember

### 2.1.0 — 2026-05-18

What's New in This Release: 

• Smart Holiday Reminders: Introduced custom notifications for coloring pages. You will now get timely alerts two weeks before major celebrations, including New Year's, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, so you never miss a special holiday page.

• Story-Driven Games: Added brand-new Puzzle and Word Search game modes that directly tie into the app’s main storyline!

• Expanded Translations: Now fully supports 9 languages, including English, Amharic, Arabic, Spanish, French, Swahili, German, Portuguese, and Italian.

• Upgraded Coloring Mare: Enjoy an enhanced and smoother experience in our popular coloring feature.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-11

Multilingual Experience is Added. The APP now supports 9 languages. 
English, Amharic, Arabic, Spanish, French, Swahili, German, Portuguese, and Italian.

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