So far, I really enjoy "The Three Little Pigs" published by Nosy Crow. I found "Tacky the Penguin," one of my favorites illustrated by Lynn Munsinger and some ibooks of Hans Christian Andersen tales with lovely Edmund Dulac illustrations.
Trying to find good picture books through the app store is a challenge. Maybe I just don't know how to use the app store yet, or maybe it's more of a book warehouse instead of a bookstore.
Kirkus Reviews helps http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ipad, as do other review sites like http://www.appysmarts.com, http://digital-storytime.com, http://kidlitapps.com. When I find a book I like, I'll look to see what other books that publisher has.
I'm just beginning to develop opinions about what I like or don't like in an app. I appreciate interactivity that enhances the story. I like to choose whether the story is read aloud or not. If the narrator's voice doesn't sound professional, it's distracting. If voices overlap, it's a noisy mess.
An interesting article is "What Makes a Good Picture Book App?" http://www.hbook.com/2012/02/using-books/what-makes-a-good-picture-book-app.
E is for Book http://www.eisforbook.com is a very helpful site to learn more from authors and illustrators about publishing ebooks and apps.
I also bought Will Terry's instructional video, "Painting on the iPad," from http://folioacademy.com. The photo below shows my first finger painting done with the Brushes app while riding in the car. It's pretty awful. I'll definitely use the stylus next time.
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