Is that Silly? vs Slinky Malinki

Is That Silly? is a premier educational tool developed by Smarty Ears to promote expressive and pragmatic language skills in children. Designed specifically for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and parents, this app transforms traditional therapy into a joyful experience that encourages children to pay attention to detail while expanding their vocabulary. Why "Is That Silly?" is a Must-Have for Language Development Children with ADHD, Autism, and various language or learning disorders often struggle to notice subtle details in their environment. This app utilizes over 120 vibrant illustrations to target these challenges through fun, interactive "silly" scenarios. By identifying absurdities—like a shark walking in the desert or a car flying in the sky—students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Key Features & Therapeutic Benefits: Receptive & Expressive Language: Children practice identifying "silly" vs. "not silly" image pairs to build foundational language skills. Higher-Level Reasoning: The app prompts children to verbally explain why a picture is silly, bridging the gap between simple identification and complex expressive formulation. Customizable Learning: Adjust settings to toggle auditory prompts, written text, or "Well done" reinforcement to match each child's developmental level. Progress Tracking: Generate a detailed Report Card after every session to track accuracy in identifying absurdities and expressive explanation scores. Clinically Proven Design: Perfect for story comprehension, adjective practice, and aphasia therapy. Who Is It For? Speech-Language Pathologists seeking an engaging, data-driven tool for clinic use. Parents looking for "brilliant" educational apps that make learning feel like play. Teachers aiming to improve visual and auditory attention in the classroom. Unlock your child's potential for language growth through the "Science of Silly." Is That Silly? is available now on the App Store.

Slinky Malinki, a cheeky and friendly cat by day, is a master pilferer by night. Children will learn about rhythm and rhyme as they follow the hilarious antics of Slinky Malinki - the lovable rascal cat who is always making mischief. Look out for the other Slinky Malinki titles. Run your fingers over the text to hear the story and touch any word to hear and see it spoken and spelt. You can even colour in pages of the story and record your own voice. Hear the barking dogs and the ferocious yowl of Scarface Claw, all part of the interactive experience, giving children and parents’ hours of fun. This is not only a marvellous story, but a superb aid for early learning and literacy development. It was thirty years ago that a small black dog stepped out of the imagination of author and illustrator Lynley Dodd and onto the pages of a picture book. This book, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, is now famous the world over and the 20 titles in the Hairy Maclary and friends series have now sold more than six million copies worldwide. Features: • Personalize each book with ‘this book belongs to ...’ page. • Swipe-to-Read™ the words to hear and playback the story at your own pace. • Touch-to-Hear™ individual words spoken. • Touch-to-Spell™ to hear the letters that spell each and every word. • Auto Play to enjoy the narration. • Use the My Narration function to read and record the story yourself and customize your book. • Paint mode can be used on each story page! • Paint has a paint palette, brush width, move and zoom, and undo abilities! • Tap the paint palette icon and tap a color to change the paint color! • Tap the brush palette icon and change the slider to change the brush size! • Tap the Help menu to learn how to use a KIWABook This KIWABook includes the narration, text, and user interface in this language: UK English narrated by Kyle Prior PUFFIN BOOKS © & ™ Hairy Maclary and Friends, Lynley Dodd, 2012 licensed by Penguin Group (NZ) NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital