Kalley's Machine Plus Cats 1.4.0

Based on a true story of childhood optimism, "Kalley’s Machine Plus Cats" is an engaging interactive narrative about a 4-year-old girl’s drawing and her touching endeavor to rescue her father from his mundane daily commute.

• USA Today (4/4 Stars): “This app showcases some of the most elegant interactions ever placed inside of a kids’ book app.”
• Common Sense Media (5/5 Stars): “Kalley’s excitement about her cool machine is contagious.”
• 148 Apps (4.5/5 Stars): “I am so very impressed with the wonderful and witty machines ... as well as the overall quality of this app.”
• The iMums (5/5 Stars): “A beautiful and brilliant storybook app unlike any I have ever seen.”

Awards & Honors

• USA Today’s 10 TOP KIDS APPS of 2014
• Kirkus’ BEST BOOK APPS of 2014
• 2014 Cybils AWARD WINNER
• Common Sense Media's Best Book Apps for Kids
• TechWithKids BEST PICK APP
• THE KIRKUS STAR - Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit
• mFWA Mobile of the Day - for Interactive Experience

Story

When Kalley shares her drawing of a new machine with her father, he is puzzled by the intricate mix of hammers, gears, fire, smoke, and conveyors. As Kalley elaborates on each component of her invention, the drawing springs to life, although its ultimate purpose remains elusive to her dad. It is only when Kalley unveils the machine’s final piece that her ingenious plan to prevent her dad from commuting is laid bare.

The Story Behind the Story

Indeed, there exists a real ‘Kalley.’ She actually sketched a machine. Her father couldn't construct it. Thus, they transformed it into an app instead. The full story can be found at kalleysmachine.com.

Features

• PLAY WITH MACHINES!

• Kalley’s Machine prioritizes interactivity, empowering kids with tactile controls over each turn and maneuver of the machine. Featuring an array of engaging controls like cranks, sliders, dials, levers, switches, and buttons, children can:

• • Smash Stuff
  • Inflate Stuff
  • Shrink Stuff
  • Burn Stuff (or lightly toast it)
  • Paint Stuff
  • Grab Stuff
  • Drop Stuff
  • Mold Stuff Into Shapes
  • A Few Other Things Including...
• Mess with Cats!

• Kalley’s Machine involves cats as part of the story inspired by a 4-year-old's drawing. Although irrelevant to the plot, interacting with them proves to be amusing. Tease them. Scare them. Puzzle them. Adore them. We are confident you will find joy in these felines.

• Get Your Read On!

• The app provides traditional reading options alongside two interactive story aspects:

• • Read-to-Me: Narrated by Kalley and her dad with highlighted words.
  • Touch-to-Read: Words are spoken upon touch.
• Try to Learn!

• This fun narrative also offers educational opportunities covering various basic concepts in a safe and tidy digital environment where kids can explore:

• • Additive Color Mixing
  • Pressure/Temperature Relationships
  • Gear Ratios
  • Air Pressure/Vacuums
  • Cooking Lessons on Overcooking and Burning Items
• Keep Kids Safe!

• The app ensures child safety with:

• • No Ads
  • No In-App-Purchases
  • Parental Gates in Our Parents Section