Christmas apps to get the kids excited

There aren’t many sleeps left until Christmas – and it’s safe to say that the excitement among kids is reaching fever pitch.

If you want to ramp up those levels further still, there’s an app for that. Actually, there are plenty.

Find one that suits, and the little darlings will be jollier than ever – and you may even get five minutes’ peace to wrap their pressies. unforgettable for families for 10 years. The insanely-popular app is back with new video scenarios and exciting features like Bedtime Stories with Santa and the Reaction Recorder – and you’ll never forget the look of surprise on your child’s face when Santa speaks to them.

The Dr. Seuss classic comes to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations and fun activities. Kids can read along with highlighted narration, read it themselves, or enjoy auto play. There are 28 unique games hidden throughout the book. For 13 years, Google’s Santa Tracker has been a fun, educational and interactive way for kids to celebrate the festive season. They can play games with elves in jetpacks, rolling gumballs, sleighs powered by rockets, and Google Cardboard. And once the 24th rolls around, kids can follow Santa on his journey around the world. To learn more, visit santatracker. google.com

Bring the joy of Christmas and the festivities of the holiday season together in this magnificent interactive story. Packed full of gorgeous graphics and sound effects, kids will experience Santa, the elves and the excitement of Christmas through a beautifully written story combined with engaging activities.

Ever wish your iPhone were a Snow Globe? Of course you do. And now your wishes have finally come true. This wonderfully simple app does what it says on the tin – it turns your phone into a snow globe. Shake your phone, sit back and watch the snow fall. Oh, and the kids will love it, too.