Count With Us! vs Finny's Book

This Count with Us: A Nursery Rhyme Book is a marvel that brings numbers and animals to life by combining brilliant illustrations and storytelling in both languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and English. It is impossible for the child to view this story just once and invite them to view it again and again. The story starts with asking the children to count the animals. It ends with asking them to read the story again and act like the animals. It shows a caterpillar crawling, two goats leaping, three ducks waddling, four fish swimming, and more. There are rhythms in both languages including the use of the same patterns in words, handshapes, and movements. The delightful language play is perfect for any child learning or enjoying literacy. This app will make it enjoyable to read, spell, and sign numbers, animals, and their movements in both languages. Packed with over 42 vocabulary words, signed and fingerspelled, and with 12 pages of ASL videos, this app is a proud addition to our collection of award-winning high-quality VL2 Storybook Apps. Created by Dr. Melissa Herzig and the all-deaf team including a talented storyteller, Jesse Jones III, and amazing illustrations by award-winning artist, Yiqiao Wang, this VL2 Storybook App is designed for the magic reading experience that the children and their families will delight in viewing and reading repeatedly. Special thanks to the Dawn Sign Press Publishing Company for the use of their videographers and video recording studio, and to the team at the Motion Light Lab for building this app. VL2 Storybook Apps are designed based on proven research in bilingualism and visual learning to provide young visual learners with an optimal reading experience. Be sure to check out our collection of more storybook apps!

Finny lives in a cozy pond, but he feels something is missing. He tries eating more food and even thinks about moving to a bigger space. But his heart still feels empty. It isn't until he helps a tiny fish in trouble that he discovers a gentle warmth in his heart. This beautifully interactive app follows Finny as he transforms from a lonely fish into the happiest resident of the pond as he learns to focus on the needs of his friends. “Finny” is a gentle lesson in empathy, kindness, and emotional growth. This early reader storybook app lets children join Finny, a big, chubby koi fish, as he discovers that a full tummy and a big pond aren't enough to make him happy. Through a chance meeting with a wise turtle and a heroic rescue, Finny learns that true happiness comes from helping others, not from material things. — FEATURES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN • Interactive Storytelling — Tap Finny to see him swim, or help him flip the drinking glass to save the little fish! • Professional Narration — A “Read-to-Me” mode features a warm, expressive voice, making it a wonderful read-along experience and a calming choice for a bedtime routine. • Independent Reading — The “I-Can-Read” mode uses clear language and easy-to-read text designed for young children. It offers simple reading practice for children developing early reading skills. • Early Learning — Designed to support preschool learners, Finny provides a gentle reading lesson through simple stories, familiar words, narration, and playful interaction. • Multilingual Learning — Switch between English, German, Portuguese, and Korean to support bilingual development. • Calm & Soothing — With soft background music and gentle sound effects, Finny is designed for the wind-down hour before bedtime. — WHY PARENTS CHOOSE FINNY • Builds Early Literacy — Children can practice reading at their own pace while connecting spoken words with written text. The simple reading experience is suitable for early readers and children beginning to learn to read. • Engaging Learning — Finny combines interactive play with reading practice, helping children develop confidence while enjoying a short story in a relaxed environment. • Teaches Core Values — Finny focuses on character building, teaching kids about gratitude, kindness, empathy, and community. • 100% Kid-Safe & Ad-Free — A secure, focused environment with no trackers or in-app purchases. • Works 100% Offline — Perfect for travel! Once downloaded, Finny is available anywhere without Wi-Fi. • Interactive Exploration — Children interact with characters and objects while developing fine motor skills. — WHAT CHILDREN LEARN • Literacy — Building word recognition through synchronized text and audio. • Reading Fluency — Developing comprehension by connecting spoken words with written language. • Phonics-Friendly Learning — Children can hear words clearly through narration while becoming familiar with the sounds and patterns of language. • Emotional Intelligence — Understanding feelings of loneliness, empathy, and joy. • Social Skills — Learning the importance of sharing and offering words of encouragement to others. • Character Building — Learning that real happiness is found in loving and serving others, not in material things. • Christian Values — Discovering Bible stories while exploring the concepts of joy, selfless love, and kindness. Finny offers gentle tales and a children’s book experience that combines simple stories, interactive play, and early reading practice in one calm environment. — BIBLE VERSE “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:10-12, ESV) — LANGUAGES • English • German • Portuguese • Korean — PRIVACY POLICY • https://www.walabear.com/privacy/