Item: Daniel Tiger's Storybooks
Rating: 88
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I'm reviewing this as a tool, not a game, because calling it a game is a stretch. It's an interactive picture book. As a 40-year-old, I appreciate the lack of predatory ads, but the interaction is basic—just clicking where the screen tells you. It’s strictly for the under-5 crowd. If you're over the age of six, there is nothing here for you.

It’s conservative in its design, which is good for kids, but let's be honest: it’s a digital babysitter. The voice acting is fine, but the repetitive 'lessons' can get grating. Useful for parents, irrelevant for gamers.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Safe for kids
Educational value
No intrusive ads

Extremely basic
Zero replay value for adults
Limited content

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; slow paced to match child interaction speeds.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have a toddler who loves Daniel Tiger.

Skip if: You are looking for an actual game with challenge.

Similar Games:

Sago Mini World
Toca Life World

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPad Air
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Read all stories

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1261025589

$2.99 🏆4+★4.1 40 reviews

Author : PBS KIDS

Pubish Date : Wed Aug 30 2017

Last Update Date : Thu Mar 06 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.0.3Thu Mar 06 2025

Hi Neighbor! Just refreshing the app and making updates for store compatibility.
Requires iOS 11 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Read, play, and learn with Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks – a collection of favorite stories from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!
The Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks app is a library of interactive stories narrated by Daniel Tiger. The stories show Daniel learning little life lessons, like sharing with friends and being a helper, to help children learn and grow.
Each book includes a familiar song, charming animations, and a simple game to encourage children to play and learn about the theme of the story.
All books are available in English and Spanish.
Start reading stories with Daniel Tiger today!
FEATURES
INTERACTIVE STORIES AND GAMES
- Read along with Daniel to help children develop early reading and life skills.
- Songs from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, including “Grownups come back” and “Clean up, pick up, put away, clean up every day.”
- Simple games at the end of each book, like helping Mom Tiger care for Baby Margaret and playing peekaboo with Daniel and Tigey.
2 READING MODES
- With narration on, Daniel Tiger reads the books.
- Children can follow the highlighted text to develop beginning reading skills.
- Turn the narration off to read the book or tell the story yourself.
LEARNING MADE FUN
-Talking Tips for parents help relate Daniel’s stories to your child’s everyday life.
- Help preschool and kindergarten kids learn early reading skills and life lessons.
8 STORYBOOKS
- Daniel Goes to the Doctor
- Katerina Gets Mad
- Big Brother Daniel
- Daniel Shares His Tigertastic Car
- Daniel and His Friends
- Daniel’s Babysitter
- Neighborhood Clean Up
- Something Special For Dad
BILINGUAL SUPPORT
- Available in English and Spanish
Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks gives families a fun way to read, sing, and talk together. Research shows that children learn more when a parent or caregiver reads and talks with them about the story.
Reading together also helps start conversations between kids and parents – and sets the foundation for a lifelong love of reading!
Download Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks and start reading with your kids!
ABOUT DANIEL TIGER
Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks is based on the hit PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, produced by The Fred Rogers Company.
Check out the other Daniel Tiger apps: “Daniel Tiger for Parents,” "Daniel Tiger's Stop & Go Potty," “Explore Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Daniel Tiger’s Day & Night,” “Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Feelings,” and “Play at Home with Daniel.”
For more family fun with Daniel Tiger, visit pbskids.org/daniel
ABOUT PBS KIDS
Daniel Tiger’s Storybooks is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to helping kids build the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. PBS KIDS, the number-one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital media, as well as community-based programs.
Privacy
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS’ privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy

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Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 40 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Daniel Tiger's Storybooks brings the hit PBS KIDS show to life through a collection of interactive tales. Each story focuses on social-emotional skills, such as sharing, being a big brother, or dealing with a new babysitter. Children can choose to have the stories read to them or explore at their own pace, interacting with the characters and objects on every page to trigger fun animations and songs.

Features

6 Interactive Storybooks.

Bilingual support: English and Spanish.

Two reading modes: Narration on or off.

Familiar songs from the hit series.

Safe, ad-free environment for children.

Tips

Navigating the Neighborhood

The app is designed for independent play. Kids can tap the 'Play' button on the main screen to choose a book. Inside, tapping the characters often triggers the iconic songs from the show, which help reinforce the lesson of the story.

Promotion Videos

Daniel Tiger's Storybooks Trailer

Gameplays

Interactive Learning

The gameplay is centered on 'Read to Me' and 'Read and Play' modes. In 'Read and Play', the narration pauses to allow children to engage with the screen, fostering comprehension and motor skills while they help Daniel complete tasks within the story.