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Dragon Brush

Dragon Brush

Small Planet Digital
Released: 2012-05-23
© 2012 Small Planet Digital, LLC
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$2.990%
Version 1.5
4+
Download on the App Store
$2.990%
Version 1.5
4+
Download on the App Store
Released: 2012-05-23
© 2012 Small Planet Digital, LLC

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Description

"'Dragon Brush' captivates kids with a fascinating story filled with its unique drawings-become-real mechanic, making it one of the top book apps in iTunes." —USA Today
"With its distinctive look, a great drawing element that's actually appropriate to the story and a moral that values cleverness over power, Bing-Wen's app is as rare and magical as the dragons he loves to paint." —Kirkus Reviews
"Dragon Brush deserves a spot on every family’s digital book shelf. This colorful app will be read and re-read by parents and children alike." —PadGadget.com
Winner of the 2013 Communication Arts Interactive Annual Award
Winner of the 2012 Cybils Award for Best Book App
Featured in iPad Apps for Kids for Dummies by Jinny Gudmundsen
Dragon Brush is a beautiful and engaging storybook app based on a traditional Chinese folktale, featuring narration and music from members of the acclaimed band The National!
Brought to you by the award-winning Small Planet Digital, Dragon Brush was created by John Solimine and Andy Hullinger.
Follow the irresistible adventures of Bing-Wen, a young boy who loves to paint. When given a magical brush that makes drawings come to life, Bing-Wen must use his art and his wits to outsmart the greedy Emperor.
Readers can:
*Help Bing-Wen’s drawings come magically to life
*Create their own drawings with Dragon Paint
*Find special ink pots in the story and add them to Dragaon Paint
*Discover interactive elements and tap, swipe, or tilt on every page
Featuring narration by Matt Berninger and music by Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner, members of the critically acclaimed band, The National.
Brought to life with gorgeous Retina-quality illustrations by John Solimine of Spike Press, Dragon Brush will engage, inspire, and delight!
Follow @smallplanetapps for app updates and other news.
For Dragon Brush support please email info@smallplanet.com.

What's New in Version 1.5

Add more expression to your messages with the new Dragon Brush Sticker Pack!
Bing-Wen and friends are ready to brighten up your conversations, just peel and place them anywhere you choose.

Seller

Name

Small Planet Digital

URL

http://smallplanet.com

Information

Developer

Categories

Version

1.5

Size

730.8 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 8.0 or later

Devices

iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 of 5 (79 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2015-07-16

Great Story and Use of Media

The creators of Dragon Brush have authored a very nice little story with some moral themes. It is a great story to teach children with. Anyone who thinks it is about income inequality is missing the point though.
The producers have also done a masterful job of using the interactive app environment to tell the the story and draw children in as well. There are various little surprises on almost every page that keep kids interested and wanting to re-read the story again and again. The paint app is also a nice little addition.
I hope to see more like this from the same team! Thank you!
CC95051
Version 1.3
2014-12-18

Awful story, beautifully done

The story suggests that this young boy murders the greedy emperor (marooned on a small island In a magical lake and unable to swim) for being...greedy. The punishment for the emperor's "crime" is disproportionate and malicious. And The young rabbit would also almost certainly be killed by the Royal guards following his stunt. There is little positive in this story. Just recklessness and thoughtless abuse of power...by a young rabbit with a magic brush. There are better ways to tell a story about the unfairness of income inequality. I would like a refund.
The boggled
Version 1.3
2014-05-13

Good fun!

Very nice story and the interactive play and painting option are both fun for young children.
Sunnycreek
Version 1.3
2014-03-12

Spectacular

This deserves more reviews. It's the best book I've ever seen for kids on the iPad. Great story, wonderful interactions, amazing art style and narration. My 3-year old loves it.
SilverSideDown
Version 1.3
2013-12-17

Spectacularly delightful!

I don’t understand why this doesn’t have more ratings and reviews. This app is positively glorious and fun for the whole family. It’s a fun and unique story telling device, that repeatedly delights.
Andrea!M
Version 1.3
2013-11-09

Circle of Trust

I heard about this app on the adventures in design podcast and had to check it out. They came through for me once again because this is a phenomenal find.
Terrific app, beautiful illustrations and a wonderful story. I can't wait to share it with my nieces and nephews.
BillBubenik
Version 1.2
2012-12-12

A terrific app!

I think this is the finest children's book app I've seen so far. The story is a good one--not just a flimsy excuse for the interactivity-- and the artwork is beautiful. The interactivity supports the story all the way through, keeping the reader involved in the tale instead of distracting from the narrative (as is so common in most other book apps). I loved it, and I bet kids will too.
LawrWe55
Version 1.2
2012-10-16

Inspired!!

One of the best 'Children's Story' I have ever read and it never fails to satisfy an adult like me, never mind my 3 and 5 year old friends. It pure genius and I still have not plumbed its depths! Thanks for a great way of thoroughly entertaining children and their adults. The music is great, the narrator has a beautiful and engaging voice and the graphics are well done. The finger drawing will satisfy that child who does not get tired doing the same thing again and again!!
Is there something else to come from this team?? Yes please!!!
Peter's girlfriend
Version 1.1.1
2012-10-06

Excellent

This is one of our favorite apps. Right up there with the Flying Books of Morris Lessmore. Beautiful graphics, great storytelling and wonderful interactive features. My 3 1/2 yr old son loves the interactive graphics, I love the story and I think we'll be using this app for years to come. We can't wait for the next one.
Haightwork
Version 1.1.1
2012-06-19

Great!

My seven year old son really enjoys the interactive story and paint features. Beautifully written and drawn.
Ashley Stewart
Version 1.0
2012-06-04

Bravo!

Imagination and story telling at its best! I want to wake my children up from sleeping so they can have a turn. I hope I find more like this.
Cuttsj
Version 1.0
2012-06-01

Wonderful app

I don't often comment but felt compelled to do so after my daughter and I spent a weekend on the road to Chicago with this app. It is so well done and "deep". Just tons to do here and then when you're done exploring and just want to listen to a book, you can do that, too. Hoping for more chapters/stories to come. Very well thought out and executed.
Feisiron
Version 1.0
2012-05-31

Dragon bush

I loved it so much, it was so beautiful and I am an adult. I was captivated amazing worth the money! Great story and for the people who said they hated it are crazy!
Alyssa Wilson
Version 1.0
2012-05-31

Love it

Love it 8)
And can't wait for more stories
Kiate Jaben
Version 1.0
2012-05-30

The illustration is great but…

Everything else about this project kind of blows. The animations and interactive elements feel rushed and uninspired but more glaringly the writing, voicing and score are all ill-suited to the tale and just plain bad.
The Wrath 66
Version 1.0
2012-05-27

Beautiful!

Thank you so much for this... Seeing the look of joy and amazement in our 3 year old's eyes when we read your book together is priceless, let alone worth every penny of this purchase.
Apps like these are precisely what makes the iPad magical--you should be very proud of this work. Here's something that for the price of a cup of coffee, you're helping a parent teach their child to read, entertaining them, teaching them important lessons in character, and letting them explore his or her artistic side. Thank you so much for this--If I could rate it 6 out of 5, I would!
BJP in Tucson
Version 1.0
2012-05-25

So bad!

Complete waste of 2.99! Horrible and so boring! DO NOT BUY!!!
fr33b1tch
Version 1.0
2012-05-25

Great story, beautiful app!

What a fantastic storm scene! Really nice interactive elements.
pinotnoix
Version 1.0
2012-05-24

Horrible

It's boring
Logsdhf
Version 1.0
2012-05-23

The Froshest fun around

Captivating, cool, and decidedly fresh. Our kids couldn't put it down. They loved the interaction, the ability to paint with a magic brush, and the fun of sending their creations to their friends. Thanks!
Jquest01
Version 1.0
2012-05-23

Beautiful!

This is simply an amazing book: beautifully designed, illustrated, and narrated. It is a truly wonderful story and lots of fun to play. I especially like the painting program at the end. My nephews loved to interact with this book, especially trying to find all the magic painting pots. What a delight!
princssbride
Version 1.0