My Haiti: Valdo, A Child's Story HD app for iPhone and iPad


4.9 ( 1949 ratings )
Education Book
Developer: Globe Smart Kids
0.99 USD
Current version: 1.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 03 Jun 2010
App size: 64.33 Mb

If you like this app, please check out Valdos updated story in our award winning One Globe Kids app, where you will find more friends from around the world.


“Bonjou, Hi! My name is Valdo. I live in Ayiti, Haiti, an island country in the Caribbean. Come, I’ll show you around!”

So begins this delightful photo story app that introduces young readers to a life similar to their own and yet fascinatingly different – that of Valdo, a young Haitian boy. Using photos rather than illustrations and first-person narration, Valdo invites his new friends to join him as he takes a tap-tap to school in Port-au-Prince, helps wash clothes at home, and learns to ride a bike, among other activities.

Experience cultural immersion for the youngest reader AND make an international friend!

By highlighting what our children have in common with others no matter where they live, this book lays the foundation for cultural understanding and openness among the youngest readers.

For children 3+ years.

App Features
• “Valdo’s story”: 42 full-color photos accompany the unique story of Valdo’s life in Haiti.
• “Speak Kreyòl with Me”: Learn to count to 10 in Haitian Kreyòl, impress your friends with simple Kreyòl phrases, and learn vocabulary from Valdo’s story
• “Fun Facts about Haiti”: Did you know that Haiti is slightly larger than Massachusetts? Learn other interesting facts about Haiti.
• “Tell Me About Yourself”: Interact with Valdo as he asks readers to tell him about their lives and think of things they could do together.

Special Functions
• App is fully functional in 3 languages: English, Dutch and French
• Narrated in English, Dutch and French or turn off the narration and read the story yourself
• Phonetic spelling of all Kreyòl words helps readers to pronounce Kreyòl correctly
• Special child-friendly navigation tools

About the maker
One Globe Kids is brought to you by Globe Smart Kids, a non-profit organization, believing in the curiosity, creativity and openness that come from knowing about the One Globe we share. With new technology, we help young children grow up feeling safe, happy and excited about interacting with diverse people and in diverse contexts. Visit www.globesmartkids.org for more information.