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“One neat thing about this storybook app is that it focuses on reading comprehension as kids must use their memory to help Treasure Kai get home.  And, unlike many other storybook apps, in Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold kids can experience the story in a completely different way each time – a modern spin on “choose-your-own-adventure” stories of the past.”
“Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island was one of the very first apps I ever purchased. It was an instant hit with all of my children and is still one of my favourite apps. I eagerly awaited the release of Treasure kai 2 and I can tell you it was worth the wait. Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold is every bit as engaging as it’s predecessor.
“We are big fans of Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island in this household as my six year old constantly goes back to this fun app! Recently, Karen Robinson released part two in the Treasure Kai series called Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold. As with the first app, you feel that you are part of an adventure and get really engrossed in the story and treasure hunting. The story is fantastic and you are immediately swept into the adventure with Kai and his best friend, Kate.”
We’re thrilled that Padgadget included Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold in their “10 Can’t Miss Apps” in November 2012!!
Click here to see the full list.
http://www.padgadget.com/2012/11/30/november-kids-app-roundup-ten-ipad-apps-we-love/
Kids Struggling with Reading? A West Austin Mom has an App for That
In this article, Treasure Kai author, Karen Robertson, shares how it was her sons’ struggles with reading that lead her to create Treasure Kai and  innovate the way kids can have fun while reading.
November 22, 2012 West Austin News
We are beyond excited to have received a 5-star review from Digital Storytime for Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold. “Full of exceptional interactivity that is both story-related and fun, this title surpasses the first book in a way that is rare for a series.”
Overall, we really enjoyed this book, it is very true to the original Treasure Kai story, but at the same time is different enough to keep my children’s attention. We loved the feeling of adventure in the book, and the fact that you learned a little history at the same time. The treasure chests and keys are a great way to keep the children involved in the story and to make it a fresh experience every time. We liked that the keys were all different and that you need to collect all seven keys to complete the story. It is a sequel that doesn’t disappoint, my three children give it an enthusiastic thumbs up and vote it even better than the original.
The highly anticipated sequel of “Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island” is here! Introducing “Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold” where Treasure Kai goes back in time to race Francisco Coronado to find the lost Seven Cities of Gold. And he needs your help!
The iMums (www.theimums.com) were asked by Australian Sunday newspaper, The Sunday Mail, to name the 10 great apps for kids to engage with during the Australian school holidays. Treasure Kai was selected.
Read the article here: http://www.theimum.com/2012/09/the-imums-top-edutainment-apps-for-the-school-holidays-as-featured-in-the-mail-on-sunday-australia/
Karen Guinn Robertson – Creator of Treasure Kai
If you’re a children’s writer thinking about turning your book into a book app or if you’ve already created one, don’t miss this one-day event in San Francisco on October 27, 2012.