# Storybooks alive™ AR — AR Storybook companion app

> Augmented reality app that animates printed storybooks for interactive reading experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by Alive Studios, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybooks-alive-ar/id1110894139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alive Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/856124778)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 312 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybooks-alive-ar/id1110894139/reviews.md

## What is Storybooks alive™ AR?

This is the accompanying app that will make your Alive Studios’ printed storybooks come alive and become interactive with the magic of augmented reality (3D without glasses). With your Storybooks alive™ app running, select your Storybook and point the Storybooks alive™ scanner at one of the pages in your printed book. Watch it come alive in 3D! The Storybooks alive™ app is like a mind-boggling window that transports the reader into the story where they can interact and have fun with the lovable characters.

Storybooks alive™ requires a copy of our first printed Storybook in the series, Amos Alligator Arrives at the Airport. Young readers (Pre-K to 3rd) will learn all about the letter A while following Amos on his hurried journey to make his scheduled flight. This app and printed book offer great opportunities for parents to get involved in their children’s reading. The Storybook alive™ app and our printed Storybook are perfect for classroom and at-home storytime.

Several activities are included within our first book, Amos Alligator Arrives at the Airport:

> Learn sounds represented by the letter A
> Learn upper and lower case
> Practice 29 sight words
> Play the airplane letter/word game
> Learn alligator facts
> Read by yourself or have the app read to you
> Enrich your child’s listening vocabulary 

Our first printed book in the series, Amos Alligator Arrives at the Airport, can be purchased from our website for only $9.95 at: www.StorybooksAlive.com.

This app also works with sample images from the Storybook, which can be found on our website: demo.StorybooksAlive.com

## Key features

- Augmented reality storybook animation
- Interactive 3D characters and scenes
- Educational activities for young readers
- Letter and sight word learning
- Optional read-aloud feature
- Works with printed storybooks


## Frequently asked questions about Storybooks alive™ AR

### What is Storybooks alive AR?

Storybooks alive AR is an augmented reality companion app that animates printed storybooks. It allows users to point their device at a book page and see characters and scenes come alive in 3D for an interactive reading experience.

### What printed books are compatible with Storybooks alive AR?

Currently, Storybooks alive AR works with the printed storybook 'Amos Alligator Arrives at the Airport'. Sample images from this book are also available on the developer's website for testing.

### What educational content does Storybooks alive AR offer?

The app includes activities focused on learning the letter 'A', its sounds, uppercase and lowercase forms, and practicing 29 sight words. It also provides alligator facts and can read the story aloud.

### Is Storybooks alive AR suitable for young children?

Yes, the app is designed for young readers from Pre-K to 3rd grade. It aims to enrich listening vocabulary and provide an engaging way to learn.

### Does Storybooks alive AR require a purchase?

The Storybooks alive AR app itself is free to download. However, it requires a physical copy of the printed storybook 'Amos Alligator Arrives at the Airport', which can be purchased for $9.95 from the developer's website.

### What devices support Storybooks alive AR?

Storybooks alive AR is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It requires a device capable of running augmented reality experiences.

### How often is Storybooks alive AR updated?

The app was last updated on May 9, 2018, to version 1.2. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is stable and functional for its intended purpose.

### Does Storybooks alive AR have ads?

No, Storybooks alive AR does not contain advertisements. The app provides an uninterrupted experience for users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-05-09

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

Bug fixes, Graphics fixes and AR Engine update

### 1.1 — 2016-06-26

Bug fixes. Texture and graphic changes.

### 1.0 — 2016-06-05

No release notes.

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