But these characters aren't quite as expressive as the ones created using "Toca Mini." Jinny Gudmundsen is the author of the new book: iPad Apps for Kids, part of the For Dummies series.

Plump cartoon characters provoke indulgent eating in kids, says study Date: July 13, 2015 Source: University of Colorado at Boulder Summary: Children consume more low-nutrition, high-calorie food ...

Alongside the main characters there’s Lucy (Kathryn Newton), a struggling wannabe TV reporter; Howard Clifford (Bill Nighy), a wealthy communications magnate, and his son Roger (Chris Geere ...

Most of the time -- try 85 percent -- the children chose the packages decorated with cartoon. And, yep, kids say carrots, graham crackers and gummy fruit snacks with a picture of either Dora ...