The Best Educational Apps

Rather than have my children just play games on mobile devices, I'd like them to use some of the best educational apps. How do I go about finding the cream of the crop of apps? -- For Quality
Answer: If you go online and search for educational apps, you will find an amazing number of lists, from moms and dads to stores selling apps. Most of these lists will be helpful. However, one list does stand out -- the list from Parents' Choice (parents-choice.org). Their awards program honors the best material for children, including books, toys, music and storytelling, magazines, software, video games, websites and now apps.
The awards committee looks for products that entertain and teach with flair, stimulate imagination and inspire creativity. Here are their top, gold-rated mobile apps along with the age range for each of them from spring 2012.
Toca Tea Party: ages 3-6
Doodlecast for Kids: ages 3 and up
Cinderella: ages 4 and up
Scribble Press: ages 5-12
Book Creator for iPad: 5-18
Injini: Child Development Game Suite: ages 18 months-5
The Three Little Pigs: ages 4 and up
Another Monster at the End of This Book: ages 3 and up
Star Walk: ages 5-18
Toca Kitchen: ages 3-8
Toca Robot Lab: ages 3-7
Draw and Tell HD: ages 4-10
Noodle Words - Active Word Game Set 1: ages 4-7
Solar Walk: ages 3 and up
Even Monsters Get Sick: ages 4-9
Montessori Letter Sounds HD: ages 3-6
Math Doodles: 7 and up