A creative learning app for curious kids.
Paddington™ Returns to Crayola Create and Play!

Paddington™ is packing his suitcase and heading out on a creative summer holiday, and your family is invited to join the fun! Join the limited time quest from 7/1 - 7/22.




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Kid-adored, parent-approved

  • Built with The Smithsonian

    Learn science, history and art through play in a digital Smithsonian Museum, crafted with Smithsonian experts!

  • Realistic Crayola art tools

    Build creative confidence with realistic Crayola crayons, markers and more!

  • STEAM based activities

    Educational activities that teach coding logic, early spelling, reading, math and fine motor skills!

  • New activities every month

    From new activities to creative quests - there’s always a fresh way to bring new ideas to life!

  • Child development focused

    Every activity is designed to encourage kids’ creative growth and align with age-appropriate milestones!

  • Guilt-free screen time

    Feel confident that your children are spending time in a kid-safe, engaging environment.

  • Commitment to privacy & safety

    All content adheres to the highest COPPA and GDPR standards for your child’s safety.

  • Award-winning kids app

    Consistently featured as Apple’s App of the Day, Essential Kids’ Apps, Top 3 Arcade Games on iPad and Must-Play Games!

  • Educational App Store Certified

    Granted 5-star review from the trusted certification platform, included in Best Apps for Kids, Best Educational Apps for Kids & Best Free Games for Kids.

  • Family Membership Included

    One subscription is accessible on 5 devices so everyone in your family can engage in the magic!

  • Travel-friendly: No wifi needed

    With no wifi needed, it’s the perfect activity for planes, trains, and car rides!

  • No rules, points or time limits

    Fun, open-ended play that encourages creativity and rewards exploration, discovery, and trying new things.

Millions of kids.
Millions of smiles.

Our app is just as valuable to parents as it is kids. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from happy parents below.

  • …It is fun for all ages! I could play that game for hours! I highly recommend this game for 5 to 6-year-olds but it is so fun it can be for anyone!!!

  • Great for younger kiddos who like art! This is just too cute of an app!

  • My 3-year-old daughter loves this app…and is able to fully navigate all of the parts of the app. She loves earning treasure chests, and creating new characters. It’s very educational!

  • There are truly so many activities within this game! Much more than just coloring!

  • I picked this game up for my 3 1/2-year-old thinking that it was just another game… Boy how wrong I was. This game is nothing short of fantastic! I was thinking that it was just a coloring book app but it has so many games!

  • I love seeing both my children play and create together. As a parent, it’s an absolute game changer.

  • Create & Play has been a wonderful activity for my little girl. Seeing her explore her creativity brings me so much joy.

  • This has been the ultimate travel companion. I know they’re being productive when they’re playing!

  • My son can’t get enough of glow art and pixel art. It’s the best alternative to video games.

  • The best kids app out there! Educational, creative and fun!

  • This is one of the few apps that is actually worth the money! Very well done! Thanks for a quality app!

  • It has helped her learn her colors and letters, and improved her fine motor skills and technology skills. I’m a former teacher and I approve!

  • I love seeing both my children play and create together. As a parent, it’s an absolute game changer.

  • Excellent learning and fun for grandkids. They ask for it every day. Reading and letters, colors, coloring, drawing, patterns… All fun but learning!