In every interaction Ernie has, up pops a new wish to be someone else – an enchantment with their natural gifts. Ernie imagines himself as a butterfly, fish, and squirrel throughout the story. Ernie’s wish trail ends in rediscovering simple pleasures and the joys of being himself.
Ernie’s Wish Trail is an augmented reality book. Augmented Reality overlays digital information and brings to life the 2-dimensional images in the book. This provides an immersive learning model to children by enabling an interaction with the story using 3D and sound. This simple story, illustrated beautifully, can be enjoyed with and without the app. Maia Orion hopes it’s a fun experience for both the parent and child, without taking away the simple pleasures of reading a book. They hope you enjoy it as much as they did creating it.
I absolutely love the idea of incorporating technology into literature. I’m always looking for educational programs to introduce to my nephew and step-son, to try and shy them away from video games and YouTube. I can finally do this with Ernie’s Wish Trail. Not only is the story really cute and encourages children to accept and love themselves for who they are, but the incorporation of technology gives the book something extra. I really like how the pages come to life, which will help with your child’s imagination.
My favorite part of the story is near the end when Ernie is imagining himself as a squirrel. He states, “If only I had some pointed claws, I wouldn’t care about gravity laws. But I am certain there are other moves which I can surely perform with my hooves!” Using the augmented reality app, you see Ernie wearing a jet pack blasting off the page. The coolest thing about the app is that you can follow Ernie up into the sky with your iPhone or iPad.
I would like to advise that the augmented reality app is only available for iPhones and iPads. Don’t have an apple? Not to worry…you can still enjoy the story with your children. Make it fun by pretending to be butterflies, fish, squirrels and pigs (which happen to be my favorite animal)…even encourage your children to act out the animal parts with you…I guarantee you’ll laugh for hours and hours.
For parents and grandparents, Ernie’s Wish Trail makes for an amazing Christmas gift for kids ages 2-6. Your kids can engage with characters on the book that pop up in 3D on your iPhones and iPads, just think #PokemonGo. This would also be a great book for my teacher and librarian friends. Your students will go nuts over the interactive 3D popups throughout the story. Ernie’s Wish Trail, currently unavailable, will be available to purchase on Amazon and illustrator Lauren Gallegos’s page.
* This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may or may not receive a small commission which helps to support this site. Thank you!
Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the Ernie’s Wish Trail children’s book.
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on January 6th, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Giveaway has closed & winner has been contacted. Thanks!
Disclaimer: Sara M. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Sara has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Sara did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Two Classy Chics is not responsible for delivery of any giveaway items won from this blog. We are not responsible for injury or mis-use of any products won from the Two Classy Chics Blog. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering our giveaways.
I follow Two Classy Chics blog on BlogLovin as Shelley P
I get new books for the kids every month and read to them daily. I’d love this cute and neat book to add to our collection.
I read to my youngest daughter every night before bed — she gets to pick three books and takes the decision VERY seriously. We probably buy new books only once or twice a month, but we go to the library every week.
I repinned the Sparkling Sorbet recipe for adults as jopb
I follow TCC on BLoglovin.
I have three children and my youngest LOVES to read. We buy her new books often and read to her every night before bed!
Follow on Bloglovin as pollylee
I am always buying books for our grandsons. They both got new books at Christmas
I get new books every other month. This would be great for my kids.
Unfortunately, I don’t get the chance to read to my niece and nephew now that they are able to read themselves. I try to give books as gifts. This cute book will be given to my expectant cousin if I win.
I read every week to my daughter; we usually read her library books. I would give this to her.
I shared this pin on 12-23-2016; You saved to Some Great Recipes-
Shrimp & Crab Layered Seafood Dip Recipe
I Follow the Two Classy Chics blog on BlogLovin.
I read story books to my three year old grandson every time that I go and visit him, he loves books!
My twins would love this. We used to read more, but not as much lately. I need to get back on track
We read to our kids every day so this would be a great addition to our library!
I repinned your The Classy Chics
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe
I read a book to my son every night before bed. He would not go to sleep without it.
I follow you on BlogLoving as Renee Walters8!
I Follow the Two Classy Chics blog on BlogLovin.
We visit the library weekly and read nightly. I would give this book to my son.
I have 3 nieces & they all love books. I try to give them books for every holiday.
books area huge part of my life. i reach to each child daily and buy books all the time!
We love to read at my house. We go to the library once a week. My kids usually get new books for their birthday, Christmas, or special occasions.
I give all the children in my life books every birthday and Christmas (and any other chance I get!)
Follow you on bloglovin: gracefulcoffee
My cousin doesn’t live close so I usually mail books to her. This would be a great gift for her 🙂
try to read every time we have our little niece
I follow you on Bloglovin Julie Lundstrom.
I read with my son daily. He loves the movie Babe so I think he would really like this book.
I follow on BlogLovin.
My 2 year old grandson lives with me. I read him at least 1 story if not 19 a day. He loves his books.
I give books to children several times a year. If I won this book I would give it to my best friend’s daughter she would so love this one.
I re-pinned the Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe
I follow on BlogLovin as Mia Rose.
This book would be so enjoyable to read with my grandchildren.
Daily when at at house. Little Princess would enjoy this one.
My grandsons are still babies, but their parents or we read to them every day.