# Red In Bed > Interactive children's storybook teaching colors and music with playful tap-to-play notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Pop Pop Pop LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-in-bed/id595592498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pop Pop Pop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/595592501) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 45 MB - Languages: English, French, Spanish - Released: 2013-02-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-in-bed/id595592498/reviews.md ## What is Red In Bed? "This excellent children's app teaches kids about the colours of the rainbow. It tells the tale of the colours painting the world, apart from Red (who's ill in bed). Each colour gets its own musical note, too – ideal for tap-happy children." - http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2013/feb/15/best-iphone-ipad-apps-15feb13 5/5 stars "The story along with the illustrations would have been sufficient to earn our recommendation, but the interactivity has been perfectly fit into context in this beautiful and very special app. Worth every cent and much more." - http://www.apps4kids.net "This simple yet substantive story gives toddlers a valuable primer on color and music." - http://www.kirkusreviews.com "Red in Bed is a delightful app. Having read it several times already, I think it may be one of my top five storybook apps for toddlers." - Camila Amanda, Geeks with Juniors 5/5 stars "fun and educational!" - Nikki, theiphonemom.com "The app is very simple to use: when your child taps on a colour, it jumps up and sounds a note – and you can ‘play’ more than one colour at a time so it’s great fun for little fingers." - http://www.appsplayground.com --------------------------------- Red In Bed is an original story about the colors of the rainbow who on this particular day cover for Red who stays in bed, sick. It is written, illustrated and developed by Josh On, an interaction designer who wanted to keep the simplicity of a classic children’s book while adding a layer of gentle interactivity to help involve the child in the narrative directly. Each color has a note which sounds on a tap, together they can be played like a musical instrument. This interactivity is aimed at pulling the child into the story. As each color goes to saturate objects of the world in their hue, the child reader can touch each object and it will fill with that color and play the color’s note. ## Key features - Interactive storybook - Teaches colors - Introduces musical notes - Tap-to-play interactivity - Gentle narrative engagement - Colorful illustrations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-in-bed/id595592498/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Lovely story *2023-03-27* Beautiful story that combines sounds an colour, perfect for little children, one of those rare hard to believe is free ### 5/5 — Great for Speech Therapy *2019-04-25* I loved the story. I saw so many great applications for some of my students in speech therapy. It is so nice when you have a fun story that lends itself to some therapy goals. ### 5/5 — What fun! *2014-12-10* My two-year-old loves making up songs on the title page and interacting throughout the book. We are looking forward to a sequel. Perhaps the colors can go to the zoo? ### 5/5 — My 10 month old loves it *2014-06-11, version 1.0.3* She responds well to the tones when she touches the screen and loves the bright colours. I am sure it will keep her entertained for years to come as she learns to understand the story. ### 5/5 — adorable! *2014-03-15* This app is absolutely adorable - beautiful art style. Love the deeply satisfying sound effects. Super cute story and concept for teaching colors et même en français! Great app all around. ### 5/5 — No kids, no problem *2014-02-23* I don't have any kids yet and already spent one hour on this. So awesome! ### 5/5 — Red In Bed *2014-01-21* My son loves to follow this story and the beautiful music that accompanies it. A wonderful and creative app for children learning colors. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2013-11-29* I just got this app for my kids and they can't put it down. Do your kids a favor and get them this app today. It's so hard to find engaging and educational apps and this one fits the bill. ### 5/5 — Interactive fun for kids! *2013-09-09, version 1.0.3* Interactive and fun, kids will love reading and 'playing' this story. It's simple, but clever. And really beautifully designed. Totally recommend. ### 5/5 — Red in bed is precious! *2013-09-07* This is a beautiful story about helping each other out! Great story for little ones! ## Frequently asked questions about Red In Bed ### What is Red In Bed about? Red In Bed is an interactive storybook for children that teaches about the colors of the rainbow. The story follows the colors as they paint the world, with one color, Red, staying in bed due to illness. ### How does Red In Bed teach colors and music? Each color in the app is associated with a musical note. When a child taps on a color or an object of that color, it plays its note, allowing for a fun and interactive way to learn about colors and simple melodies. ### What devices is Red In Bed available on? Red In Bed is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with these Apple devices. ### What is the age rating for Red In Bed? Red In Bed has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four years and older. ### How often is Red In Bed updated? The latest version of Red In Bed is 1.09, and it was last updated on November 16, 2015. This suggests updates are not very frequent. ### What do users think of Red In Bed? Red In Bed has received excellent reviews, including a 5/5 star rating from 11 ratings. Users praise its interactivity, educational value for colors and music, and delightful illustrations. ### Is Red In Bed free to download? Yes, Red In Bed is available for free download. There are no costs associated with acquiring the app itself. ### Does Red In Bed have ads? No, Red In Bed does not contain advertisements. It provides an uninterrupted experience for young users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.09 — 2015-11-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed Japanese punctuation. ### 1.08 — 2015-11-09 Added support for Japanese. ### 1.0.3 — 2013-09-05 Minor bug fix. ### 1.0.2 — 2013-05-31 * Made it work on iPhones * Should work better on retina screens AND older models ### 1.0.0 — 2013-02-10 No release notes. ## More apps by Pop Pop Pop LLC - [Lexi's World](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexis-world/id1434971401) - [A Few Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-few-words/id6479720159) All apps by Pop Pop Pop LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/595592501 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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