New iPhone Applications for Kids: READ and PlayTM iPhone Apps Released by Developer, Aqility Group.

Online, October 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - BOSTON, MA. (October 12, 2010) - Aqility Group announced the release of four new iPhone applications for kids; Nikita the Whale, Ryan Ant's Cool Swim, The Bronto Family Adventure and The Queen of the Mangrove. Each of these reading-based apps comes with its own story and unique interactive game. Designed specifically for children ages 3-7, the apps are interactive tools for learning and playing, and follow the proprietary READ and PlayTM format, which keeps kids engaged longer and more deeply than either standalone children's reading apps or ordinary games. READ and PlayTM apps are available for purchase for $0.99.
With READ and Play apps, children have the ability to choose between hearing the story read aloud by the narrator or reading the text themselves. All pages of the apps are richly illustrated with bright colors that appeal to target age groups. Aqility President Alexander Kesler comments that "The brilliant colors and upbeat music create a friendly environment." Regarding the moral of these stories, Mr. Kesler continues, "Every story has its own moral that helps to instill the values of teamwork, friendship and family while also helping children learn, and learn to enjoy reading."

The game section of each app ties into the story - after traveling through the realm of the particular app, children play an interactive game which allows them to assist their new friends in the completion of their quest. Tapping objects enables the children to interact with the on-screen environment. The goal of the game varies according to the story line, and children are met with encouraging music and rounds of applause as they help the characters with an important task.

Mr. Kesler continues "As a father, I wanted to create an application that was both engaging and learning-based. The goal of the READ and PlayTM system is to provide children with a fun and exciting story and to encourage their imagination to continue the adventure as they play the game."

About READ and PlayTM

READ and PlayTM apps take children on a reading-based journey. Children are attracted by colorful and uplifting illustrations on every page, friendly music, playful animations, and a special interactive game that ties into the storyline. Beginning Tuesday, October 12, 2010, each of the four READ and PlayTM apps can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store for $.99.

About Aqility Group

Aqility Group designs and develops applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry and Android. Aqility applications, which include Read and Play™, Kids' Games™, and iRealWorld™, provide interactive experiences for children and adults. Aqilty applications are specifically designed to be simple, innovative and purposeful. Every app created has a higher purpose, from helping children develop literacy (Read and Play™), critical thinking (Kids' Games™), and helping adults create positive change in the world (iRealWorld™).