Sandra Boynton’s beloved board book, Barnyard Dance!, has been delighting children for years with its infectious rhythm and quirky animal characters. Now, Loud Crow Interactive and Boynton Moo Media have brought this classic to life in a terrifically interactive musical app, inviting a whole new generation to stomp their feet and clap their hands along with the barnyard fun. This award-winning app captures all the joy of the original book, offering an engaging experience for little ones ready to dance!
What makes the Barnyard Dance! app so special? It’s the way it seamlessly blends the charm of Sandra Boynton’s illustrations with interactive technology. Just like in the book, cows, ducks, and pigs are ready for a rollicking square dance, and with this app, children can directly participate in the barnyard boogie. Imagine your child moving a violin bow to make the cow play its fiddle or tapping the screen to help the animals twirl and spin. The app is designed to be intuitive and responsive, ensuring that even the youngest users can easily join in the fun.
![Image of cows dancing in Barnyard Dance app, alt text: Cows joyfully square dancing in Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance interactive app.]
One of the standout features of this app is its musicality. Narrated by beloved bluegrass musician John Stey, who perfectly captures the cadence of a traditional square dance caller, the story comes alive with energy and rhythm. The lively country band backing Stey plays Michael Ford’s catchy “Barnyard Square Dance” tune, making it impossible not to move along. This isn’t just a story; it’s a musical experience that encourages movement and participation.
Beyond the fun, the Barnyard Dance! app also offers educational benefits. The “Big Guy Reads It” feature with word highlighting helps developing readers follow along and improve their reading skills. Alternatively, children can choose “I want to read it myself” mode and tap individual words to hear them pronounced, fostering vocabulary and language development. Sandra Boynton herself has enhanced the app with redrawn, recolored, and newly animated illustrations, bringing her signature quirky and exuberant characters to life like never before.
![Image of ducks and pigs promenading in Barnyard Dance app, alt text: Animated ducks and pigs promenade in a lively barnyard dance scene from Sandra Boynton’s app.]
With nearly four million copies of the board book in print, Barnyard Dance! has already proven its enduring appeal. This interactive app takes that appeal to the next level, offering a zesty and surprising way to experience Sandra Boynton’s beloved creation. It’s a perfect blend of entertainment and education, guaranteed to get both children and parents moving and grooving together. So, get ready to barnyard dance!
