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I received a pitch to review an app called "FarmMatch" few months ago and just found out few days ago that I have been selected to review the app. Anyway, my review as below...

* Title: FarmMatch
* Price: FREE (at time of review)
* Category: Games
* Updated: Oct 17, 2011
* Version: 1.1
* Size: 1.2 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: LearningAppsforKids.com, LLC
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later

Description from the product page:

"FarmMatch is a fun matching and memory game developed by parents for young children and is not only loved by children, but the entire family will have a great time!  FarmMatch is not only fun, but this matching game is educational as well.  While matching images and sounds, kids work on their cognitive, concentration, recognition and memorization skills.  The best part of this game is that kids do not realize they are learning because they are having so much fun!

Beyond the educational value, kids will also find FarmMatch extremely entertaining.  They can play for fun or use the score option if they are feeling competitive.  And of course there is a silent mode, making FarmMatch the perfect game for quiet play in a restaurant or on a plane!

As an app developed for kids, we felt it was important for the game to be easy and kid-friendly.  There are no complicated menus and no in-app purchases. Simply select your game level and play starts!  FarmMatch is so easy, your kids will grasp it on the first try and never want to put it down! "

What's good?

* The app is FREE and there is NO in-app purchases or upgrades!!!!

* It is a simple and fun game where you try to memorise and match 2 same animals which can be found on a farm!

Room for Improvement?

* Some of the animals look kind of similar, for example the goat and donkey (which actually does not look like a donkey to me).

* This app was not able to hold my boy's attention for long and this was probably because he is more into transportation and robotic stuff.

You can find the "FarmMatch" app from the iTunes App Store.

I was compensated for this review, however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"

Few days ago, I received an email from Nicki Donley with regards to her book and decided to review it after I Googled for more info on her book. Well, how could I say no to a book that  help children understand good moral values and instill proper etiquette in themselves? Below is my review for her "Cool Conduct - 100 Ways To Make A Positive Impression" book:

Title: Cool Conduct - 100 Ways To Make A Positive Impression
Author: Nicki Donley
Publisher:  Halo Publishing International (September 15, 2010)
ISBN-13/-10: 1935268635 / 978-1935268635
Paperback: 32 pages
Dimension: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches

Description from the author:
" Cool Conduct is a fun and interactive book for children K-3 that encourages values such as kindness and respect. I believe social and communication skills are 2 of the most important skills parents and caregivers can provide for their child's future success and Cool Conduct does just that. Cool Conduct will help children make the connection that their behavior should make them, and those around them feel good."

* I love the cute illustrations!

* I like that this book addresses the ways to instill good manners and discipline for our children such as Social Etiquette, Respecting Belongings, Safety Skills, Outdoor Etiquette, Verbal/Non Verbal Communication, Electronic Etiquette, Table Manners, Healthy Habits - Image & Clothing, Public Places, School Etiquette and Acts of Kindness.

* Although my toddler is abit young to be reading this book, that is not a hindrance as I can read it out to him and not to mention the illustrations help too! I think that we as adults can also learn from this book as well!

* I am glad to be able to review this book and it will definitely stay in my book library (aka iPad - it goes with me everywhere I am)

Do get a copy yourself, heck, get it as a gift too!

You can get this book from HaloPublishing, Barnes&Noble, Amazon, Ingram Books and Indiebound.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with a PDF copy of the book by the author in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous book reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My Book Reviews"