# With a Few Bricks

> Interactive digital book about childhood emotions and identity construction. (iPhone/iPad app by vincent godeau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-a-few-bricks/id1057876475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [vincent godeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232510977)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France)
- Released: 2015-11-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-a-few-bricks/id1057876475/reviews.md

## What is With a Few Bricks?

A young boy, who has grown up by only eating bricks, discovers a fortified castle inside of him, imprisoning his heart. One evening of particularly great sadness his feelings will overflow...

"With a few bricks" is a surprising little book which poetically explores childhood's feelings.


THE BOOK 

A story about feelings and construction, this original book speaks about identity-building. We figuratively dive into the heart of a young boy and the passions which animate him. His needs of strength shape his personality, but also express his weaknesses. On each page the design stages his emotions with a moving purity. Poetry, creativity and the power of the theme make "With a few bricks" a marvelous little book.


THE ADAPTATION

Illustrator and handy artist, Vincent Godeau built his first book in print. On-screen the delicate mechanisms of his pop-ups are transposed into interactions. These interactions enable the reader to accompany and communicate with the character, thereby strengthening the impact of the words. Passing from one scene to another is organic and creates an immersive experience, enriched by an abstract and surprising sound design.


NOTES

We conceived this book-app to be read by grown-ups to the children. We believe it is more enjoyable and meaningful experience for everyone than listening to a recorded voice.

The app was made for iPad and it is not optimized for iphone but in case of emergency reading you can use your phone.


COPYRIGHT

Written and illustrated by Vincent Godeau.
First published as a pop-up book by the French publishing house L’Agrume.

Digital adaptation produced by Cléa Dieudonné. Based on ideas imagined with Mathilde Fournier. Developed with delicacy by Christian de Wit. Sound design created by Benoit B.

Original idea created for the MICE Junior contest at the children's press and book fair of Montreuil, France.

## Key features

- Poetic exploration of childhood feelings
- Interactive pop-up style animations
- Focus on identity building
- Immersive sound design
- Designed for adult-child reading


## Frequently asked questions about With a Few Bricks

### What is With a Few Bricks about?

With a Few Bricks is an interactive digital book that poetically explores childhood emotions and identity construction. It features a young boy whose inner world is depicted as a fortified castle, with his feelings represented through construction and animation.

### What makes With a Few Bricks interactive?

The app translates the delicate mechanisms of a pop-up book into on-screen interactions. These allow the reader to engage with the character and the narrative, enhancing the emotional impact of the story and creating an immersive experience.

### Who is the target audience for With a Few Bricks?

This book-app was conceived to be read by grown-ups to children. The developers believe this shared reading experience is more enjoyable and meaningful than listening to a recorded voice.

### What devices does With a Few Bricks support?

The app was originally made for iPad and is not optimized for iPhone. However, it can be used on an iPhone in case of emergency reading.

### What is the age rating for With a Few Bricks?

With a Few Bricks has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, covering themes and complexity appropriate for this age group.

### How often is With a Few Bricks updated?

The app was last updated on February 25, 2016, to version 1.2. This suggests that updates are infrequent, but the core content remains stable.

### What is the user rating for With a Few Bricks?

With a Few Bricks has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a highly positive reception from its initial users.

### Does With a Few Bricks have ads?

No, With a Few Bricks does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-02-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Finetuning + iPhone adaptation

### 1.1 — 2015-12-18

Improved interactions on some pages and bonus animations.

### 1.0 — 2015-11-24

No release notes.

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