# Sydney the Scarecrow > Interactive animated children's storybook with direct child interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by Felt Board Lady.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sydney-the-scarecrow/id705454599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Felt Board Lady](https://appshunter.io/developer/705454602) - Category: Education, Books - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 176 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-09-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sydney-the-scarecrow/id705454599/reviews.md ## What is Sydney the Scarecrow? Yesterday's Felt Board comes to today's App Store. Story-time brought to life at your child’s fingertips! Animated and narrated kids story/eBook with direct interaction needed from your child! This entertaining tale is filled with colorful scenes and engaging interactions, bringing story-time to life! Felt Board Lady needs your child’s help to tell the story of Sydney the Scarecrow, keeping your little one busy with adventure! Discover the importance of friendship as you and your child join Sydney in the pumpkin patch. * "This app is well worth the $1.99, especially when you consider that it is essentially a children’s book with the bonus of it being engaging and interactive." Andrew Gertig, HumanswithKids.com * "Most children's apps sell books for about the same price but they aren't interactive so I thought it was a very good purchase. Especially because my 4 yr old daughter insisted on watching it over and over before I had to cut her off." - Momofpreschooler FEATURES • Help Felt Board Lady tell her story • Interact with cute animals • Tap characters and animate scenery • Soft and friendly interface • Voice narration to guide your child • Recommended for children ages 2 to 6 • No in-app purchases or third-party advertising to interrupt story-time! ABOUT FELT BOARD LADY Felt Board Lady has told her original felt board stories for over 40 years. Thanks to devices like the one in your hand, her stories can now be enjoyed any time by parents and children around the world. Her stories are positive and entertaining, making it easy to have fun while learning. ## Key features - Interactive animated story - Direct child interaction - Tap characters and animate scenery - Voice narration - Colorful scenes - Focus on friendship ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sydney-the-scarecrow/id705454599/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2015-01-18, version 1.0* I love this Tammy so good my sister has seen this on my iPad a few times and she enjoyed it leave 5 stars ### 3/5 — Great but slow it down *2014-11-13, version 1.0* Storyline is great and interactive but would be improved if it was read more slowly and allowed for pausing. ### 5/5 — A Must Have for Preschoolers *2014-05-21, version 1.0* A wonderfully engaging, entertaining and educational story! My girls wouldn't put the iPad down. The app is extremely easy for young children to use. This app is a must have for parents of young children. ### 5/5 — BEST APP *2014-05-10, version 1.0* Love it.Please come out with more apps and updates.For now I love it!!! ### 5/5 — Interactive & Fun for Young Minds *2014-03-10, version 1.0* This app is so great for young children. It not only helps develop hand eye coordination but offers a cute and fun story for kids to follow along. I love this app and hope the Felt board Lady creates several more app-stories similar to Sydney! ### 5/5 — Fun & educational *2014-03-02, version 1.0* I love the use of simple story telling that is not only entertaining but educational as well. The narrator not only introduces the child to various animals and objects but names their colors as well. Although the story board is made of felt, the use of special effects (note the air coming out of Sydney's mouth when he sighs) and other animation is quite clever. My 15 month old grandson loves the interactive screen. Highly recommended for toddlers. ### 4/5 — Great story *2014-02-26, version 1.0* This is a fun and interactive storytelling app. Children should be engaged and enjoy listening to the telling of this scarecrow’s life in the field. Animations and interactions are appropriate for the intended age group. The narrator does a nice job with the various character voices. ### 5/5 — Well done! *2014-02-26, version 1.0* There's a lot of stories out there for iOS devices. Many of them not very well done. This is one that is REALLY well done. The story is very engaging and leaves the kids with a great lesson. The pictures are engaging and not too simple, not too complicated. Well done! ### 5/5 — My 3 year old loves this *2014-02-21, version 1.0* This is now the first app my 3 year old goes to when he has my iPad. It quickly became one of his favorites. I think it's adorable. ### 5/5 — Cute and fun *2014-02-18, version 1.0* Great early childhood app for children ages 1-3 or at your discretion. Great for building "caring" skills. ## Frequently asked questions about Sydney the Scarecrow ### What is Sydney the Scarecrow about? Sydney the Scarecrow is an interactive animated storybook designed for children. It brings a classic felt board story to life with direct interaction, colorful scenes, and voice narration to guide young readers through an adventure about friendship. ### What are the key interactive features? Children can directly interact with the story by tapping characters to animate them and by animating the scenery. They also help the Felt Board Lady tell her story, making the experience engaging and participatory. ### How much does Sydney the Scarecrow cost? The app is a paid application, with a one-time purchase price of $1.99. This price provides full access to the interactive story without any interruptions. ### What age group is this app recommended for? This app is recommended for children aged 2 to 6 years old. The interactive elements and narration are designed to be engaging and easy for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children to enjoy. ### Are there any in-app purchases or ads? No, the app is designed to provide an uninterrupted experience. There are no in-app purchases or third-party advertisements to distract from the story-time. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.1 — 2022-01-15 Updated for iOS 15 ### 1.0.2 — 2018-03-14 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Resolved an issue with the starting animation not loading quick enough. ### 1.0.1 — 2015-11-05 Updated to now work with iOS 9 devices! ### 1.0 — 2013-09-22 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Sydney the Scarecrow | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pango Disguises: Hero Tales](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pango-disguises-hero-tales/id738679702) | 4.6 (14) | $6.99 | Education | | [Lunesia: Kids Story Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunesia-kids-story-books/id6743078361) | 4.9 (26) | Free | Education | | [Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybrary-kids-books-and-videos/id512350210) | 4.6 (3,302) | Free | Education | | [Peekaboo Wild](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-wild/id335736484) | 5.0 (3) | $3.99 | Education | | [Short Stories For Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/short-stories-for-kids/id514264783) | 2.8 (16) | Free | Education | | [Face in a Book](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-in-a-book/id1483473432) | 4.5 (12) | Free | Education | ## Related topics [felt board lady](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/felt-board-lady) · [felt board](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/felt-board) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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