# Sydney the Scarecrow — user reviews > 39 indexed App Store user reviews of Sydney the Scarecrow by Felt Board Lady, rated 5.00/5 from 5 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sydney-the-scarecrow/id705454599/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sydney-the-scarecrow/id705454599.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (14 of 39) ### 5/5 — A wonderful & colorful story about friendship *2014-02-12, version 1.0* This is a cute app about friendship. With simple follow along sentences & the adorable graphics makes it a great book to read with your child. I would love to see more of these types of books for my son. ### 5/5 — Kids love it *2014-01-12, version 1.0* I bought this app based on the recommendation from a buddy of mine, saying his kids love it. I would never have guessed how much my nieces and nephews love it, I can't even use my iPad when they come over they just keep playing it! Keeping them happy for a long time and it's only $2! ### 5/5 — Colorful and amazing! *2014-01-08, version 1.0* The graphics are amazing on this app! It’s not very often that you see felt being brought to life. I love the interaction with all the objects on the screen and the fact that certain things are outlined as the story is being told. It’s both fun and educational! I loved using felt as a kid and can totally see a felt art project after introducing this story to young ones! ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2014-01-03, version 1.0* I just got this app and i really love it! It's educational and fun to use - i cant wait to buy more! ### 5/5 — Felt board lady in schools! *2014-01-03, version 1.0* I love this app! As a teacher this is something I would love to see in schools. Very interactive, engaging and easy to use for the little ones beginning their educational journey. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2014-01-02, version 1.0* Adorable animations...fun interaction. My daughter asks for Sydney all the time. Love it! ### 5/5 — My Little One loves this and we want more stories! *2014-01-02, version 1.0* I love this app. My 6-month-old enjoys watching Sydney make friends. She likes to put her curious fingers all over my iPhone/iPad and this allows her to play with a purpose at such young age. She even giggles when a bunny hops by. I believe this is an app that we'll be able to use to change her mood (all parents can relate to this) as she grows up. I'm lucky enough to say that I grew up with the Felt Board Lady's stories and it makes me nostalgic to see this as an app. We want more stories! ### 5/5 — Vibrant and educational *2013-12-20, version 1.0* I was thrilled to get this app! Excellent graphics and animations that offer lots of great visual engagement. Repetitive text to help children learn and comprehend. A great app for discussing and retelling sequenced events. Just wonderful and definitely worth downloading. ### 5/5 — Wonderful....great for learning social skills *2013-12-20, version 1.0* Sydney the Scarecrow is a wonderful story about making friends. Initially, Sydney takes his job so seriously that he doesn't stop to get to know his neighbors. Faced with the possibility of a winter's loneliness, he takes a look at himself and changes his approach in relating to the other animals. The visuals are stunning, and calming to the senses. I love the textures and the narration. Such an important message - that we have the power to change - not only for kids, but for all of us. Recommended. ### 5/5 — We love Sydney the Scarecrow!! *2013-10-07, version 1.0* This is such a great app. Our little ones can't read it enough and learn so much about sharing and being a good friend!! We can't wait for more stories from the Felt Board Lady!!! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2013-10-06, version 1.0* My 2 boys love this. They can't get enough! ### 5/5 — our kids love the Felt Board Lady *2013-10-02, version 1.0* Our 5 year old and 3 year old sons love this story. They like to listen to the story over and over again. They love the felt board animation and we love the lesson that the story teaches. ### 5/5 — Great app!! *2013-09-30, version 1.0* My kids love this app and I love it because it allows them to read along with the narrator. The graphics are outstanding and the story was beautifully written. Can't wait for more! ### 5/5 — Can't get my iPad back now! *2013-09-29* I downloaded this app for my niece and nephew, and now I can't get my iPad back! They are entranced with the story, the interaction (not too much or too little), and, of course, the wonderful visuals. Speaking as someone in his 30s, the style is particularly evocative of the wonderful felt board stories I remember as a child. There is just something so charming and wholesome about felt board stories, and this is no exception. While this app stays true to its source inspiration, it also brings the style into the present with clean graphics, engaging interactive elements, and highly entertaining narration. Highly recommend; can't wait for the next one... for, uh, my niece and nephew. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 3/5 — For Very young children, perhaps *2014-02-15, version 1.0* This is a cute story app with a lot of repetition, but I doubt it has much replay or re-read value. The story is not that engaging and the interactions are all and always the same. The pictures are very cute but the directions to tap the animals distract from the story, and as the result is always the same it loses interest really fast. In short story books w/lots of repetition like thus, the book can hold up when a parent is reading w/the child and can make the repetition a fun reinforcer for the child, who is pleased to be able to anticipate what will happen. But this app's direction- giving breaks that up too much, leaving a lack of continuity while just annoying with the repetitive motions. ### 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. ### 4/5 — Cute story *2014-02-16, version 1.0* It is a cute story with a scarecrow "doing the job it's designed to do" out in a field. I would like to see some more stories for the scarecrow, but do like the repetition of the story to use with young kids. ### 4/5 — Cute story! *2014-02-14, version 1.0* What a cute story geared for young children. Nice and repetitive for the younger learner. Cute animations and voices. A few more interactive elements would make it exceptional. ### 4/5 — Nice App *2014-02-14, version 1.0* Very cute app with a delightful story. Little ones can watch it over and over and it is nicely read. I would suggest that the parent (teacher) have a felt board handy so the child can manipulate the scarecrow and act out the story rather than just watch it. The fact that it is only one page to watch and tap might not hold children's interest as they are so used to more interactive apps. However, the story is a great lesson on friendship. ### 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 ### 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! ## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Sweet and Simple App *2014-02-17, version 1.0* The realistic graphics and simple story really keep the little ones engaged! The lesson about how to make friends is a good one. There is plenty to talk about with this app, and a very good lesson is learned. Kids can do this on their own with no problem! I wish there were more stories! ### 5/5 — Great story *2014-02-14, version 1.0* This is a really great interactive book. My Kindergarten students really enjoy this story. --- *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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