# Sophie the Sweater — The Adventures of Sophie > Interactive children's book about a sweater promoting reuse and sustainability. (iPhone/iPad app by Gro Play Digital AB.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sophie-the-sweater/id594674205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gro Play Digital AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/575995023) - Category: Books, Education - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 351 MB - Languages: English, Swedish - Released: 2013-01-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sophie-the-sweater/id594674205/reviews.md ## What is Sophie the Sweater? * Pick of the Week - guardian.co.uk * Rated 5 out of 5 - PappasAppar.se * Rated 5 out of 5 - Skolappar.nu * "This is a gem of an app" - giggleapps.com "The possible combinations are endless and they always keep the story fresh, new, and most importantly, exciting!" - ipadkids.com ======== "The adventures of Sophie the sweater" (previously known as Gro Book) puts the child in charge of this captivating and moving story. The book can be read, or listened to, in 24 different ways, and has an underlying eco-educational theme. Get to know Sophie - a sweater that is longing for someone to need and love her. Along the way, the reader decides the direction of story, which affects Sophie’s shape, use, and mood! Sophie the sweater is feeling abandoned on her hanger in a clothing store. Nobody seems to want to take her home. One day a certain someone comes in to the store and the great adventure begins. Sophie goes on lots of adventures - even scary ones - where she is created into new things such as a vest, a pair of pants, and even a bird’s nest, just to mention a few. The underlying theme of the book is ”consumption and reuse”. By reading the story of Sophie the sweater we hope to inspire you and your child to take extra good care of the many things that are already around you. Get inspired and use our creative tips on how you can be creative and reuse stuff at home. “Gro Play really seizes the opportunity to give children a foundation for learning about sustainability early in life." Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson, World president of OMEP and UNESCO Chair man in Early Childhood Education and Sustainable Development. FEATURES: • 24 engaging storylines • Over 100 handmade illustrations • Delightfully narrated • Environmental theme: reuse • Kid-friendly interface • No third-party advertising • No in-app purchases “Play is not only the most fun way to learn, but also the most powerful. We want to entertain and inspire children and parents. Together we can create a more sustainable future.”, says Patricia Richter, CEO and co-founder of Gro Play. ABOUT GRO PLAY We are a new independent creative studio that offers eco-educational toys, games and content. We believe that Play is not only the most fun but also the most powerful way of learning. By entertaining and inspiring children and their parents, together we are shaping a more sustainable future. Gro Play is a proud winner of the Swedish Living Green award 2012. STAY TUNED Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GroPlay Instagram: http://www.instagr.am/GroPlay Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GroPlay Website: http://www.GroPlay.com ## Key features - 24 engaging storylines - Over 100 handmade illustrations - Delightfully narrated - Environmental theme: reuse - Kid-friendly interface - No third-party advertising - No in-app purchases ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sophie-the-sweater/id594674205/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great also for adults *2014-06-17* The story is very interesting, and the narrators – in both Swedish and English version – have done a superb job! Highly recommended. ### 4/5 — Like It *2014-06-16* My son likes this book because of all the different choices he gets to make. Some parts of the story are boring according to him ( 5 yrs old). It seems very creative to me. ### 5/5 — Adorable story and important message! *2014-01-04* My two kids (4 and 7) loves this adorable collection of stories about Sophie the sweater! A big bonus is that it teaches them the concepts of consumption and reuse, which I have not been very good in doing myself to be honest. ### 5/5 — Love it *2013-03-02* My family loves this book. We have bought a couple of other book apps in the past but this one is far better than all of them. Meaningful and educational story together with really nice illustrations. ### 5/5 — Good x 2 *2013-03-01* This is really good stuff. Both the app itself AND the underlying message. My kids read / listen / play with it over and over again. ### 5/5 — Taking different paths every time *2013-02-19* Both my kids (2 and 4 yrs) love to read this book over and over again, taking different paths every time. ### 5/5 — Great story *2013-02-15* Our son loves this app, great story! ## Frequently asked questions about Sophie the Sweater ### What is Sophie the Sweater about? Sophie the Sweater is an interactive children's book where the reader influences the story of a sweater's adventures, focusing on themes of consumption and reuse. It features over 100 handmade illustrations and can be read or listened to in 24 different ways. ### What age rating is Sophie the Sweater for? Sophie the Sweater is rated for ages 4 and up. The content is designed to be engaging and educational for young children. ### How many different story paths are there in Sophie the Sweater? Sophie the Sweater offers 24 different engaging storylines, allowing for a unique reading experience each time. This variety keeps the story fresh and exciting for children. ### Does Sophie the Sweater have ads? No, Sophie the Sweater does not contain any third-party advertising. This ensures an uninterrupted and child-friendly reading experience. ### Are there any in-app purchases in Sophie the Sweater? No, Sophie the Sweater does not have any in-app purchases. The full experience is available with the initial purchase of the app. ### What devices can I use Sophie the Sweater on? Sophie the Sweater is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with these Apple devices. ### When was Sophie the Sweater last updated? Sophie the Sweater was last updated on April 16, 2018. The current version is 1.2. ### What is the price of Sophie the Sweater? Sophie the Sweater is priced at $3.99. This is a one-time purchase for the full application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2 — 2018-04-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The app has been rebuilt from the ground up to support iOS 11, yay! ### 1.1 — 2014-12-17 * Made language switching available during gameplay/story for devices newer than the iPad1 * Optimized graphics for faster loading * Child lock to access the parent's page * General bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0.2 — 2013-03-12 Thanks everyone for supporting Gro Book and Sophie the Sweater! Please spread the word so more kids and families can learn about sustainability issues in a fun way. Join us on Facebook to stay tuned. This update contains: * Bug fixes and optimizations * Promos for other eco-educational apps from Gro Play ### 1.0.1 — 2013-02-04 * Bug fixes * Smaller app size * Link to our other app "Gro Memo" in the "For Parents"-page. Get there by clicking the "i" in the menu. ### 1.0 — 2013-01-27 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Sophie the Sweater | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Red Riding Hood Storybook tale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-riding-hood-storybook-tale/id1277380899) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [Who Stole The Moon? - free version - Interactive e-book for children](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-stole-the-moon-free-version-interactive-e-book-for-children/id482612887) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Books | | [A Frog Thing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frog-thing/id493129603) | 4.9 (12) | $2.99 | Books | | [Ugglo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugglo/id1308072049) | — | Free | Books | | [The Flying Squid \| Book 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flying-squid-book-3/id1604644979) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Books | | [Leo the Lightning Bug](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leo-the-lightning-bug/id441856412) | 4.8 (25) | $2.99 | Books | ## More apps by Gro Play Digital AB - [Gro Memo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gro-memo/id575995020) - [Grow Recycling : Kids Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-recycling-kids-games/id663552636) - [Grow Garden : Kids Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-garden-kids-games/id773896387) - [Grow Flowers & Bees](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-flowers-and-bees/id892360314) - [Find Adventure, Alfie Atkins](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-adventure-alfie-atkins/id998188837) All apps by Gro Play Digital AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/575995023 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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