# UK-Just Grandma & Me — Discover the thrill of reading > Interactive animated storybook based on Mercer Mayer's "Just Grandma and Me". (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-just-grandma-and-me/id1642542508 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862337089) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 130 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-07-26 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-just-grandma-and-me/id1642542508/reviews.md ## What is UK? • The UK localized version of the original interactive animated storybook application - originally published as Living Books • All words and dialogue are pronounced in UK "British English"! • Based upon Mercer Mayer's famous children's storybook "Just Grandma and Me" • Children don't just read the Wanderful interactive storybooks. They live them! • A fully interactive storybook for young and emerging readers completely localized in English, Spanish, and also in French as an In-App purchase Did you ever wish you could step into the middle of your favorite storybook? Now, with Wanderful's interactive storybooks, your children can. In Just Grandma and Me, lively animation, sound effects, talking characters and music all work together to make the story come to life. In addition, background sounds and continuing animation create a sense of reality. You can almost feel the sand in your shoes! Exploring the text as well as the pictures, children soon learn words, phrases and complete sentences. Rather than being passive listeners, they be come active participants. Wanderful's animated storybooks make reading an adventure. In this endearing story, Little Critter and his Grandma take the bus to the beach, where they have a series of adventures. Little Critter takes a ride on the wind-blown umbrella, fends off a nasty crab, goes snorkeling, meets a variety of talented starfish and much, much more. KEY FEATURES: • Story is in both UK British English and French (all language and dialogue) - dynamic switching between the languages at any time • German storybook content unlocks with In-App upgrade • 12 animated pages fully translated and localized for each language • Each page is fully animated, with many hidden surprises • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when tapped • All words are “active” for extended word play and language learning – tap on any word to hear it spoken • Move between pages with swipe left or right or with scrolling page navigation access from the upper right blue triangle book icon • 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 • Teacher resources include a 37 page overview of Wanderful Classroom Activities and a free preview of the Just Grandma and Me Classroom Activities guide • The full 51 page Classroom Activities Guide is available along with the Italian storybook as an In-App Premium upgrade Wanderful’s goal is to bring outstanding interactive storybooks to a new generation of children. We know that Just Grandma and Me will provide your family, children and students with hours of listening, watching, and interactive story play. Just Grandma and Me is written by Mercer Mayer, the award-winning author and illustrator of over 100 books, including the Little Critter and Little Monster series, and the classic There's a Nightmare in My Closet. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. Our apps: • do not collect any information • does not contain ads • does not use analytics or collect personally identifiable data ## Key features - Interactive animated storybook - UK British English localization - Active word play and language learning - Two reading modes: Read to Me & Let Me Play - Hidden surprises on each page - Parental tips and teacher resources ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | German Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-just-grandma-and-me/id1642542508/reviews.md ### 1/5 — There is no audio *2024-05-06* This book has no sound ## Frequently asked questions about UK ### What is UK-Just Grandma & Me? UK-Just Grandma & Me is an interactive animated storybook application based on Mercer Mayer's classic children's story. It allows children to actively participate in the story with lively animation and sound. ### What languages are available in UK-Just Grandma & Me? The story is available in UK British English. Spanish and French are available as an in-app purchase, with German and Italian also unlockable via premium in-app upgrades. ### What are the reading modes in UK-Just Grandma & Me? UK-Just Grandma & Me offers two modes: 'Read to Me,' where the story is narrated, and 'Let Me Play,' which is fully interactive, allowing children to engage with the story elements. ### Is UK-Just Grandma & Me suitable for young children? Yes, UK-Just Grandma & Me is rated for ages 4+ and is designed for young and emerging readers. It includes features to help children learn words and phrases. ### How often is UK-Just Grandma & Me updated? The latest version is 1.10, and the app was last updated on July 8, 2025. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and content enhancements. ### What devices support UK-Just Grandma & Me? UK-Just Grandma & Me is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem. ### Does UK-Just Grandma & Me have ads? No, UK-Just Grandma & Me does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience for children. ### What is the price of UK-Just Grandma & Me? UK-Just Grandma & Me is a paid application, priced at $4.99. Additional language content may be available through in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.10 — 2025-07-08 Updated to use the latest XCode. No functional changes. ### 1.0 — 2022-12-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to UK | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cheltenham Festivals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheltenham-festivals/id1457024279) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Easter bunny coloring pages](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easter-bunny-coloring-pages/id1095299450) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Entertainment | | [Mister Maker: Let’s Make It!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mister-maker-lets-make-it/id668576857) | 3.8 (14) | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [WildBrain](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildbrain/id1500738606) | 2.8 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [Imperial TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imperial-tv/id6587567409) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [Smurfs Playhouse Village](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smurfs-playhouse-village/id6746158668) | 4.3 (71) | Free | Entertainment | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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