This debut iPad e-book will be much loved by children and adults alike. Telling the story of all the gifts we give to children and what they actually need most, it's an engaging tale accompanied by beautiful artwork. I love that there's plenty of interactivity too.

The first in a series of adventure books, Urki, beyond the forest lets you feel like part of the story. Follow Urki the troll as he travels to find his family, coming up against all manner of creatures. It's nicely interactive and the animation is great. Definitely one to try!

This eBook is aimed at kids aged from 5-9 and features Sarah, a little fairy. Include your child's photo and enjoy the animation and entertaining story featuring Sarah, her unwell Grandma and Mina the magic doll. A great way to explain Alzheimers to children whose lives are affected by it.

Not just any ebook for kids, And So You Were Born lets you record up to 7 quotes which the child can play by tapping the screen, adding names, birthdays, friends and family to the book. You can even embed an image of your own. An imaginative, touching app.

No,it's not too early! This app is a fantastic interactive storybook, telling the tale of how Charlie Brown and his chums try to discover the true meaning of Christmas. It's narrated by the original voice of Charlie Brown, has excellent interactive features and even an educational aspect for the kids.

TouchyBooks for Kids is a bookstore app for children containing a plethora of fantastic stories. The first two books are free and cost up to $1.99 thereafter. With stories told in 4 languages and presented engagingly, it’s perfect for those wishing to instil a love of reading in their children.

If you've seen The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore, you'll know why this app is recommended. If not, take our word for it and download it. This eBook tells the story of people who devote their lives to books and reap the rewards. Interaction, illustration and animation rock!

This iTunes App of the Week is an entertaining ebook, suitable for kids from age 2. The book tells the story of how birds used to go everywhere on foot until Pete had a dream of flying. Narration, interactive features and a great story make this a winner. Recommended for long journeys!

The book is a post-war classic and everyone should own Jack Kerouac's On The Road in one format or another. This digital version includes some extra features such as never-before-seen family photos, audio clips, journal entries and tributes. It is pricy but well worth it.

With original Sherlock Holmes text by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a whole host of added modern features,this app is a great way to enjoy a classic book. Chilling scream, spreading blood, realistic rain - these are just some of the excellent effects. Let your imagination tell you the story!