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| Christian Apps 4 Kids Founder: Jessica Kirkland Type of App: Book app Target Audience: Children ages 2-8 years Availability: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and all Android phones and tablets. Price: Apple App Store: $5.99 Android Marketplace: $2:99 |
FEATURES: The Sounds of Night has over 75 touch points/interactions. It has rich illustrations and 4 Bible verses on fear that kids can learn with their parents and share with their friends.
DEVELOPMENT: Jessica Kirkland is a member of Moms with Apps. She recently launched Christian Apps 4 Kids, which seeks to draw kids closer to Christ one app at a time. Her inaugural app is a result of the fear that was such a part of her life:
In every season of life, the Enemy would whisper the lie that I would “never make it” to the next. I believed it. Time and time again, I thought his words held power. As a young child, I never thought I would live to see my school years. Once I entered school, I never thought I would live to see the next day, next grade, or milestone in life. I listened to a very real enemy, even though I didn’t want to. Even though I came from a strong, Christian family, I felt powerless to stop the lies. Fear gripped me, stole from me, and taunted every careful step I took.
Jessica believes the only way to be free from fear, as an adult or child, is to replace fearful thoughts with God's Word. Her desire for each book project is that they not only build character, but help set kids free.
Dawn's Review: The Sounds of Night is a welcomed addition to any app library in every modern Christian family. While my children are grown, I've tested this app with my two grandchildren (3 years and 21 months old). Both find Sounds of the Night delightfully entertaining with it's interactive abilities and animal noises. Jessica's inclusion of the Bible verses at the end, illustrated through the bedtime routine shared with Mom and boy allows for sweet, teachable moments with your child. My recommendation is for parents to purchase the app for every electronic iPhone or Android used by their children since the demand will be high amongst your children.
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The book app was developed in partnership with ROAR.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jessica Kirkland lives in Southeast Texas with her husband, Robb, and five-year-old triplets. She is an author and speaker whose greatest passion in life is to see young families grow deeper in their walk with God. Jessica's newest adventure includes launching Christian Apps 4 Kids, which seeks to draw kids closer to Christ one app at a time. A recent release is a book app that addresses fear and scary nighttime sounds called The Sounds of Night, designed for kids ages 2-8. When Jessica isn't writing, you can find her cheering her boys on at the soccer field, or watching her little girl at the dance studio. To find out more about her current writing projects, connect with her at:www.christianapps4kids.com or on her personal blog: www.jessicakirkland.com.
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