# The New Kid on the Block — Funny interactive poetry book > Interactive animated poetry storybook for children and adults with award-winning poems. (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-kid-on-the-block/id722613096 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719) - Category: Education, Books - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 127 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-10-18 - Data updated: 2026-07-20 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-kid-on-the-block/id722613096/reviews.md ## What is The New Kid on the Block? One of greatest kids books of all time! An interactive animated poetry storybook with hilarious poems you bring to life - for children and adults too! • Time named The New Kid on the Block as one of the greatest 100 children's books ever! • Winner of a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award • Winner of a PARENTS’ CHOICE Gold Honor Award • Winner of the EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD from Children's Technology Review • An interactive animated storybook of poems originally published by the award-winning Living Books With The New Kid on the Block, a very unique interactive poetry book, children are encouraged to learn the meaning of words by exploring poems. They'll meet an ugly dog, a leaking baby and the exploding Bloders. They giggle at the antics of a chorus line of 40 dancing bananas and laugh as fearless Tillie eats her fiery chilli. And much more! In this irresistible collection of 18 hilarious poems, Jack Prelutsky displays an unerring instinct for subjects that appeal to children (of all ages). In this collection are poems touched by magic and brought to life with characters that talk and move and sing and dance. Wonderful worlds, begging to be explored open up at each turn of the page. With sound effects, music, humor and lots of animations, it's a whole new learning experience. Reading skills grow through word recognition. Words, phrases and lines can be highlighted individually; they are then read aloud, and animations convey their meaning. KEY FEATURES: • Eighteen poems, with 59 fully animated pages • Virtually every word on each page comes to life when tapped • Words, phrases and lines can be highlighted individually; they are then read aloud, and animations convey their meaning • Words are "active" for extended word play and language learning - tap on any word to hear it spoken • Move between pages with swipe or with scrolling page navigation • Two modes: "Read to Me" and the fully interactive "Let Me Play" • Multiple settings to further customize the App for your child's reading experience • Parental tips to help you get the most out of this Wanderful interactive storybook FOR TEACHERS • A 31 page overview of the Classroom Activities and a free preview of The New Kid on the Block Classroom Activities guide PDF documents are included. • The full 45 page New Kid on the Block Classroom Activities guide PDF document is available as an in-app purchase. The Classroom Activities for The New Kid on the Block have been created to help develop connections between this interactive storybook and the ongoing activities in your classroom. You will find there the activity plans, reproducibles, extensions, a thematic unit, annotated bibliography, and additional teaching resources, as well as technical, practical, and curricular support. In addition, the activities align strongly with the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Jack Prelutsky has been delighting children for years with his poems, and while Jack has published over 1,000 poems in about 70 volumes, some of his most loved verses are to be found in The New Kid on the Block and he himself has read four of the selections in this App. Since the publication of The New Kid, Jack's imagination has delved into the realm of dragons, scrambled animals, outer space, and even an "ordinary" day at school. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. This app: • does not collect any information • does not contain ads • contains in-app purchases and does allow you to purchase other Wanderful storybooks • has active links to websites or social network from pages targeted at parents • uses analytics to improve our app experience but only in aggregate and never with personally identifiable data ## Key features - 18 poems with 59 animated pages - Interactive words that come to life - Word highlighting for pronunciation - Two reading modes: Read to Me & Let Me Play - Customizable settings for reading experience - Parental tips included - Classroom activities guide available ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-kid-on-the-block/id722613096/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Hahaha! Sooooooo funnny! *2022-10-24* I love this app, So beautiful! ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-11-20* Love the books. Please add more. ### 5/5 — The New Kid on the Block *2015-05-20, version 1.1* I love this book and fell in love with it when broderbound produced it for Apple over 20 years ago. I have an (now adult) autistic son. It not only helps to increase vocabulary but gives a visual picture of the meaning of words It helped my son immensely and I found it very amusing. I have bought the app for my iPhone to share with my grandchildren. It's great. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2014-02-16* From the developer... Whenever customers have a problem, we can help them if they will contact us. Only a very few have any problems, but occasionally there is a bad review that is posted without trying to contact us for help. Steffimuffi please contact us! If you ever have a problem of any kind please contact us and we will make sure you are happy or refund your purchase! We only make great apps and want happy customers. ### 1/5 — Upset *2013-12-06* Kicks me out and does not let me play please fix this ### 5/5 — Entertaining and Educational *2013-11-26* This is one of my son's favorite Living Books stories! Thank you so much for making this available for his iPad. Some of the poems make him laugh so much, he really enjoys them. ## Frequently asked questions about The New Kid on the Block ### What is The New Kid on the Block? The New Kid on the Block is an interactive animated poetry storybook featuring 18 hilarious poems by Jack Prelutsky. It's designed to make learning words and reading skills fun for children and adults alike. ### What makes The New Kid on the Block interactive? Nearly every word on each of the 59 animated pages comes to life when tapped, allowing users to hear words spoken and see animations that convey their meaning. This feature aids in word recognition and language learning. ### Does The New Kid on the Block have ads? No, The New Kid on the Block is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading and learning experience for users. ### What are the reading modes in The New Kid on the Block? The app offers two modes: 'Read to Me,' where the story is read aloud, and 'Let Me Play,' which is fully interactive, allowing users to explore the poems and animations at their own pace. ### Is The New Kid on the Block suitable for classroom use? Yes, the app includes a 31-page overview of classroom activities and a free preview PDF. A full 45-page Classroom Activities guide is available as an in-app purchase, aligning with Common Core State Standards. ### What awards has The New Kid on the Block won? The New Kid on the Block has received significant recognition, including being named one of the greatest 100 children's books by TIME, a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award, a PARENTS’ CHOICE Gold Honor Award, and an EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD from Children's Technology Review. ### What devices is The New Kid on the Block compatible with? The New Kid on the Block is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible on a range of Apple devices. ### How often is The New Kid on the Block updated? The app was last updated on October 12, 2017, to version 1.3. While updates are not frequent, the content remains timeless and engaging. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2017-10-12 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Optimized for full 64-bit performance. Fixed an iOS 11 specific issue with certain buttons and page scroller. ### 1.2 — 2015-12-28 Updated app icon. Added information about other available storybooks. ### 1.1 — 2014-10-25 Added support for iOS 8. Fixed a possible crash when the app starts. Added an age-check to protect access to the web and the App Store. ### 1.0 — 2013-10-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The New Kid on the Block | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Cat in the Hat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-in-the-hat/id1004090290) | 4.5 (3,361) | $3.99 | Education | | [Millie's Dinosaur Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/millies-dinosaur-adventure/id695161183) | 4.5 (36) | $2.99 | Education | | [2nd Grade Reading & Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-grade-reading-and-phonics/id6468936223) | 4.6 (807) | Free | Education | | [Jack and the Beanstalk - US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jack-and-the-beanstalk-us/id1066264452) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [The Three Little Pigs - US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-three-little-pigs-us/id992076527) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [The Gingerbread Man - US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gingerbread-man-us/id1066210363) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Wanderful, Inc. - [Tortoise & the Hare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortoise-and-the-hare/id537280719) - [Arthur's Teacher Trouble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-teacher-trouble/id549865969) - [Little Monster at School](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-monster-at-school/id549867299) - [Harry and the Haunted House](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harry-and-the-haunted-house/id565239081) - [In A Fight, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-a-fight-berenstain-bears/id573110311) - [Arthur's Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-birthday/id577614199) All apps by Wanderful, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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