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Heppi was founded byEsther Naalden, writer/illustrator and mother of 2 young children. With Heppi she can fulfill her passion to create fun and educational products for kids between 2 and 6 years, while using the motto “less is more”. She uses her study in Disability Studies and Inclusive Education and her own experience as Mom to understand what drives children. Bo the Giraffe, an adorable and playful little giraffe, and his friends are the main characters in her creations.

In 2003 the first Bo the Giraffe children’s book “When I am Grown Up…” was published. At the moment 26 Bo the Giraffe children's books are available on the Dutch and Belgium Market.

Bo the Giraffe has appeared in 5 full Apps and 2 lite Apps since 2011.

The first Bo the Giraffe App "Bo's Bedtime Story" won the prestigious Dutch Media Preschool Award 2012 for Best App, while Sesamstreet won for Best TV-show and Miffy won for Best Website.

The second App "Bo's Dinnertime" was one of the 5 nominees for the 2013 election of the Dutch Media Preschool Award for Best App

Third App "Bo's Jigsaw Puzzles" has already been several weeks in the What's Hot list in iTunes.

The Fourth App "Bo's Matching Game" has just been released, with a special FREE Christmas version, Bo's Matching Game - Christmas Gift, as fifth App along with it!

The Bo the Giraffe Apps

	iPad Apps for Kids for Dummies USA TODAY Kid-Tech columnist Jinny Gudmundsen presents with this book a clear new guide that cuts through the clutter and points parents in the direction of the best apps for kids of all ages. From apps for dinosaur lovers to fashion fans, puzzle masters to avid adventurers, and everything in between, you’ll find apps to both educate and entertain. Which apps have strong girl role models? Which apps help kids with special needs? Which ones will keep the whole family entertained on the road?

	Bo's Bedtime Story in the USA TODAY - Tech column: Preschool apps to help build routines! Winner of the Dutch Media Toddler Award 2012 for the Best App! All children have a bedtime routine, whether they like it or not. With Bo’s Bedtime Story and Bo's Bedtime your child has the opportunity to help Bo the Giraffe clean up his toys, get undressed before taking a bath, wash his hair, dry off, brush his teeth, put on his pajamas, cuddle his bear, read his bedtime story and have his goodnight kisses before he drifts off to sleep. Bo will help encourage and teach your child good bedtime habits in a fun and interactive way! Have a look at the promo video of Bo's Bedtime Story or other Bo videos at Bo the Giraffe YouTube channel!

	Bo's Dinnertime, finalist of App Star Awards of the popular AppsFire community! Nominated for the Dutch Media Toddler Award 2013 for Best App! All children go through a phase that makes family dinnertime less fun and a solution can be to involve them in the routine of preparing dinner and cleaning the table. With “Bo’s Dinnertime” your child has the opportunity to help Bo the Giraffe with all steps surrounding dinnertime like, buying groceries, putting these in the cupboard, cooking, putting the tablecloth on the table, putting the plate, knife, fork and spoon on the table, serving the food, eating the food, serving dessert, cleaning the table and washing the dishes. Bo will help encourage and teach your child good dinnertime habits in a fun and interactive way! Have a look at the promo video of Bo's Dinnertime or other Bo videos at the Bo the Giraffe YouTube channel.
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