# The Baobab NZSL — A Bilingual Storybook App

> Bilingual interactive storybook app with NZSL and English storytelling and glossary. (iPhone/iPad app by Gallaudet University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baobab-nzsl/id1458278576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gallaudet University](https://appshunter.io/developer/514659117)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.5 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baobab-nzsl/id1458278576/reviews.md

## What is The Baobab NZSL?

The Baobab is an original story about a curious little girl who embarks on an adventure. Complete with enthralling illustrations and talented New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) storytelling, this bilingual interactive storybook app features a rich NZSL glossary with over 100 vocabulary words. 

The NZSL edition is based on The Baobab (first told in American Sign Language and English) by the award-winning Motion Light Lab team. 

Features:

• An original and charming story re-told in NZSL and English!

• Vivid Retina-supported watercolour illustrations.

• Easy & accessible navigation designed for children.

• A rich interactive narrative with direct English to NZSL vocabulary video translation.

• Over 100+ words glossary in New Zealand Sign Language! Parents can learn NZSL along with their child.

• App design is based on proven research in bilingualism and visual learning. The ability to view the story in both, NZSL and English leads to greater literacy skills in both languages in young children.

Built on VL2 Storybook Creator program,  
Best Literacy Practice Honoree from The United States Library of Congress, and Innovative Practice Award from the Zero Project, an international recognition.

## Key features

- Original story in NZSL and English
- Vivid watercolour illustrations
- Child-friendly navigation
- English to NZSL vocabulary translation
- 100+ word NZSL glossary
- Bilingualism and visual learning research-based design

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-baobab-nzsl/id1458278576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful NZSL app

*2020-05-25*

Wonderful app, just wish the rest of the ASL apps had also been translated to NZSL.  Also wish they would recommend other good resources to use.

 Looking forward to the next release and love their explanations on YouTube (although in ASL) about the various stories they have released.

## Frequently asked questions about The Baobab NZSL

### What is The Baobab NZSL about?

The Baobab NZSL is a bilingual interactive storybook app featuring an original story about a curious girl's adventure. It combines enthralling illustrations with New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) storytelling and includes a rich NZSL glossary.

### What languages are supported in The Baobab NZSL?

The app supports both New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and English. The story is retold in both languages, and there is direct English to NZSL vocabulary video translation.

### How many vocabulary words are included in The Baobab NZSL glossary?

The Baobab NZSL features a rich interactive narrative with a glossary containing over 100 vocabulary words in New Zealand Sign Language. This allows parents to learn NZSL alongside their child.

### What is the age rating for The Baobab NZSL?

The Baobab NZSL is rated for ages 4 and above. Its design is based on proven research in bilingualism and visual learning, making it suitable for young children.

### On which devices can I use The Baobab NZSL?

Currently, The Baobab NZSL is supported on iPads. The app features vivid Retina-supported watercolour illustrations optimized for these devices.

### Is The Baobab NZSL free to download and use?

Yes, The Baobab NZSL is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free experience for users.

### How often is The Baobab NZSL updated?

The Baobab NZSL was last updated on May 8, 2019, with version 1.0. Information regarding its update frequency beyond this initial release is not available.

### What makes The Baobab NZSL unique for learning NZSL?

The app's unique approach combines storytelling with direct English to NZSL vocabulary video translation and a comprehensive glossary of over 100 words. Its design is based on research in bilingualism and visual learning, aiming to enhance literacy skills.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-05-08

No release notes.

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