# The little dragon

> Interactive story app for children to practice reading English and German. (iPhone/iPad app by Mildenberger Verlag GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-dragon/id570973393 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mildenberger Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/480691113)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 390 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-dragon/id570973393/reviews.md

## What is The little dragon?

***Awarded with the “Comenius EduMedia Seal 2012“, for exemplary educational media.***

The little dragon is a witty story with appealing illustrations and playful animations which is powerfully told and accompanied by many sounds. Children aged 5 to 10 years can practice reading with the app and start reading English and German.

- Fun learning with the functions and animations
- Created especially for children learning to read
- Read-out mode and learning mode
- English reading text displayed word by word in learning mode
- German reading text displayed syllable by syllable in learning mode
- Practice correct German pronunciation
- Combination of methodical and didactic learning

- Quiz: reading comprehension
- Memory game: vocabulary work

About the publisher
Mildenberger Verlag is a specialised publisher for schoolbooks and teaching and learning materials for primary schools in Germany. The syllable technique is already being used successfully in many schools for learning to read and write.

## Key features

- Interactive story with animations and sounds
- Practice reading in English and German
- Word-by-word and syllable-by-syllable display
- Read-out and learning modes
- Reading comprehension quizzes
- Vocabulary memory game

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-dragon/id570973393/reviews.md

### 5/5 — nice

*2014-02-14*

good app

## Frequently asked questions about The little dragon

### What is the learning methodology used by The little dragon?

The little dragon combines methodical and didactic learning, utilizing the syllable technique which is proven effective in many schools for learning to read and write.

### How does The little dragon help with pronunciation?

The app offers a read-out mode and a learning mode that displays German reading text syllable by syllable, aiding in practicing correct pronunciation.

### What kind of progress tracking is available in The little dragon?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app includes a reading comprehension quiz and a memory game for vocabulary work, which can indirectly indicate learning progress.

### Does The little dragon offer certifications?

The provided information does not mention any certifications being offered by The little dragon.

### What devices is The little dragon compatible with?

The little dragon is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is The little dragon updated?

The latest version is 1.6, last updated on November 19, 2019. This suggests infrequent updates.

### What is the user sentiment for The little dragon?

The app has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 review, indicating very positive user sentiment based on available data.

### Does The little dragon have ads?

No, The little dragon does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2019-11-19

iOS 13 compatibility

### 1.1.1 — 2015-11-04

minor bugfixes and optimization

### 1.1 — 2013-10-22

- iOS 7 adjustments
- connecting to kids category
- minor improvements and bugfixes

### 1.0.2 — 2013-02-14

screenshots updated
minor bugfixes

### 1.0.1 — 2012-11-06

- new icon
- added localized iTunes texts and screenshots

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