# The Caterpillar & the Ladybug — interactive children's story > Interactive children's storybook with animations and touch interactions. (iPhone/iPad app by Newmediasoup, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-caterpillar-and-the-ladybug/id573034171 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Newmediasoup, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/487946963) - Category: Books, Education - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 144 MB - Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more - Released: 2012-11-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-caterpillar-and-the-ladybug/id573034171/reviews.md ## What is The Caterpillar & the Ladybug? ***** APP REVIEWS ***** "Beautiful book for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten students. A lovely gentle tale, nicely enhanced with sound effects, light animation and interactions. Great choice for a bedtime story" ... the iMums Do caterpillars dream as they sleep nestled in their chrysalis? And, if they did, what would they dream about? Peer into the thoughts of a curious ladybug in this animated and interactive children's book. Touch the screen to find hidden winks, jumps, wave, peek, or flit and fly. Written, illustrated, and animated by author, Kristina Joy, this book was designed for play, discovery, and to inspire creativity. The original hand drawn illustrations were scanned in a digital format and then brought to life with animation. ***** FEATURES***** * Beautiful hand drawn HD illustrations * Engaging character animations that bring every page to life * Discover hidden interactive touch animations at the end of almost every page * Enjoy Read-to-Me and Read-by-Myself options * Word highlighting option in Read-to-Me to help build beginning reader skills * Single directional page flow to maintain story continuity * Fun fact page about butterfly and ladybug life cycles * Optimized for iPad ***** What wondrous dreams you may have too. My dream for you is that they come true! ***** ## Key features - Hand-drawn HD illustrations - Engaging character animations - Hidden interactive touch animations - Read-to-Me and Read-by-Myself modes - Word highlighting for early readers - Fun facts about insect life cycles ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-caterpillar-and-the-ladybug/id573034171/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great *2012-12-26, version 1.1* This book is absolutely wonderful. Very talented author. The apps are great and the illustrations beautifully done and educational. Looking forward to the next book. ### 5/5 — Beautiful AND fun! *2012-12-04, version 1.1* This is such a fun app for both my girls, ages 6 and 3! They have read this story many, many times and love finding new hidden surprises on the pages! The artwork is awesome and pulls us in to a great story along the way. Well done! ### 5/5 — Adorable. *2012-11-20, version 1.1* I can't wait for my kids to find this on my phone. ### 5/5 — Great book *2012-11-15, version 1.1* This book is wonderful and the illustrations are incredible. My kids love it and so do I. A great story and interactive learning tool. ### 5/5 — KimberlyVant *2012-11-15, version 1.1* This app is so beautifully illustrated and written; you have to read it many times to see all the little movements. I agree on the interactiveness of this app -- ADORABLE!! ### 5/5 — Amazing Detail! *2012-11-13, version 1.1* It's amazing how many little details there are in this book! It was great to watch the reaction of my little boy as he found all the little secrets in the book. Hint: touching the characters causes them to react sometimes. Why can't all the children's books be this interactive? Great job! This is my sons favorite book:). I hope you make more... ## Frequently asked questions about The Caterpillar & the Ladybug ### What is The Caterpillar & the Ladybug about? The Caterpillar & the Ladybug is an interactive children's storybook that explores the dreams of a caterpillar. It features animations, touch interactions, and read-to-me options to engage young readers. ### What age is The Caterpillar & the Ladybug suitable for? The app is rated for ages 4+ and is designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten students. It aims to be a lovely gentle tale for bedtime. ### Does The Caterpillar & the Ladybug have ads? No, The Caterpillar & the Ladybug does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide an uninterrupted reading experience. ### What devices does The Caterpillar & the Ladybug support? The Caterpillar & the Ladybug is optimized for iPad and also supports iPhone and iPod devices. It offers beautiful hand-drawn HD illustrations. ### How often is The Caterpillar & the Ladybug updated? The latest version of The Caterpillar & the Ladybug is 1.3, which was released on January 11, 2018. It was originally released on November 2, 2012. ### What makes The Caterpillar & the Ladybug interactive? Users can touch the screen to find hidden animations like winks, jumps, waves, peeks, and flits. These touch interactions bring the story and characters to life on each page. ### Does The Caterpillar & the Ladybug help with reading skills? Yes, the app includes a 'Read-to-Me' option with word highlighting to assist beginning readers. It also offers a 'Read-by-Myself' mode for independent reading. ### What is the price of The Caterpillar & the Ladybug? The Caterpillar & the Ladybug is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2018-01-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. iOS11 Suport. Bug Fixes. ### 1.2 — 2018-01-10 Support for iOS11. Compatibility for new device screen sizes. ### 1.1 — 2012-11-13 The Caterpillar and the Ladybug is now even better! •Added music and sound effects for a more engaging experience. •Minor bug fixes. ### 1.0 — 2012-11-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Caterpillar & the Ladybug | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [A Green, Green Garden - LC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-green-green-garden-lc/id909394060) | 5.0 (1) | $1.99 | Books | | [Berenstain Bears God Loves You](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berenstain-bears-god-loves-you/id397575073) | 4.6 (13) | $3.99 | Books | | [Byron Barton Collection #1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byron-barton-collection-1/id659683137) | 4.3 (74) | $4.99 | Books | | [Jubitron the Girl Robot!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jubitron-the-girl-robot/id601534162) | 4.7 (75) | $0.99 | Books | | [What a Bad Dream - LC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-a-bad-dream-lc/id593203029) | 4.6 (17) | $0.99 | Books | | [A Place to Grow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-place-to-grow/id626772262) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Newmediasoup, LLC - [Silhouettes Underwater](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silhouettes-underwater/id487946960) - [Histograms Explained](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/histograms-explained/id583587749) All apps by Newmediasoup, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/487946963 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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