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oceanhouse media has released a full suite of apps based on dr. seuss books
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michel kripalani is the founder of oceanhouse media. he’s responsible for “green eggs and ham” on your ipad .
9: 30 michel kripalani, oceanhouse media. five stars or no stars: tips for young interactive designers
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oceanhouse media' s corporate focus is to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. for more information, visit urltoken .
the reason behind oceanhouse media making this app free for a limited time is super - special and a very thoughtful gesture on their part .
- minor bug fixes and improvements thank you for your purchase! all of us on the oceanhouse media team appreciate your support. visit us at urltoken
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oceanhouse media, the company responsible for a collection of dr. seuss book apps, has released a digital version of the children’s book classic leo the lightning bug .
for troubleshooting and other assistance with oceanhouse media apps on your nook color or nook tablet, please contact barnes and noble customer care: 1. 800. 843. 2665
oceanhouse media, inc. is a leading publisher of more than 400 apps. the company’s mantra is “creativity with purpose, ” developing apps that uplift, educate and inspire .
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this is the first time the rediscovered stories have been published in book or digital form and the first time that oceanhouse media has launched an ombook simultaneously with a physical book’s release .
“this marks a continuation of our terrific partnership with oceanhouse media, ” said susan brandt, president of dr. seuss enterprises. “as they’ve done with the original dr. seuss books, oceanhouse media has taken this collection and developed apps that promote education and encourage children to be curious about the world around them, all in the spirit of dr. seuss. ”
oceanhouse media, inc. has released its dr. seuss’sthe bippolo seed and other lost stories app for apple and android devices. the new oceanhouse media digital book (ombook) features a collection of seven short stories written and illustrated by dr. seuss for redbook magazine back in the 1950s and is being launched on the same day as the random house release of the hardcover book .
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the cat in the hat - read & learn
press kit which includes screenshots from and more information about this milestone kids app release from dr. seuss enterprises and oceanhouse media .
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green eggs and ham - read & learn
press kit which includes screenshots from and more information about this milestone kids app release from dr. seuss enterprises and oceanhouse media .
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enjoy dr. seuss' s classics on your ipad, iphone, ipod touch and android device. oceanhouse media' s interactive digital books let you conveniently take your dr. seuss library with you on the go .
in this interview, i speak with michel kripalani, oceanhouse’s founder and president, about the plan behind their success .
- iphone 5 support added! - lock feature now stays locked when app is closed - bug fixes and improvements thank you for your purchase! all of us on the oceanhouse media team appreciate your support. visit us at urltoken
an interesting thing about oceanhouse media is that the
ombooks
engine it uses for its book - apps isn' t packed to the gills with interactive wizardry, compared to some of the rival apps for kids out there .
fox in socks is one of the latest dr. seuss titles to come to the ipad and ios from oceanhouse media – and it’s currently on offer at an ‘introductory price’ of $ 1. 99 (down from $ 3. 99) .
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oceanhouse has since launched book - apps based on other publishing brands, including the berenstain bears, elmer the patchwork elephant and smithsonian .
based in encinitas, california, oceanhouse media was founded in january 2009 by michel kripalani, a veteran of the video gaming industry. kripalani gained acclaim as a founder and ceo of presto studios, creators of the journeyman project series and myst iii: exile .
one company that' s doing rather well, though, is oceanhouse media. the californian firm has launched more than 300 apps for ios, android and webos, and has sold more than 1m paid downloads of its dr. seuss apps on ios alone .
we' d love your help in spreading the word about this new catalog. if you love dr. seuss as much as we do, please comment below and share this message with your friends and family. thanks so much from all of us at oceanhouse media .
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michel kripalani is president / ceo of oceanhouse media, a leading developer and publisher of apps for the mobile market. he is a serial entrepreneur, having founded three successful ventures over the past 25 years. he lives and breathes entrepreneurship and will serve as the president of entrepreneurs organization - san diego for the 2015 - 2016 year. oceanhouse media is michel' s third start - up. the company has licensing relationships in place with dr. seuss enterprises, hay house publishers, zondervan (harpercollins), random house, houghton mifflin, chronicle books and many others. t ...
on beyond bugs is an ebook app beautifully designed by oceanhouse media. parents and children can choose to have the book read to them by the narrator, or they can choose to read it themselves. the included narration is professional and very well done—a funny, very
seussian ,
male voice .
about oceanhouse media, inc. creators of the award - winning dr. seuss digital book apps, oceanhouse media, inc. is a leading publisher of more than 320 mobile and desktop apps for ios (iphone®, ipad®, ipod touch®), android™, nook tablets™, kindle fire™, hp touchpad™ and windows 8 devices. the company was founded in early 2009 by michel kripalani, a veteran of the video gaming industry. eighteen of the company’s apps have reached the number one spot within their categories on apple’s app store℠. in addition, google has selected the company as one of its top developers, a designation granted to only 150 groups worldwide .
if your bookshelf is distant, oceanhouse media' s rendition of dr. seuss' s green eggs & ham will do the trick. in fact, it stands as a highlight amongst a new media form that, enhanced by animation and sound, serves as a companion rather than a replacement to books. young readers can begin by having the story read to them and, when they' re ready, they can switch off its narration and tap on individual words when they need help .
oceanhouse meida are officially licensed to bring dr. seuss’ works to ios – so their ebooks all use wonderful original artwork and are faithfully and lovingly rendered versions of his books .
he comes back to oceanhouse' s educational ambitions, filing misguided use of freemium billing alongside unnecessary multimedia and interactivity on the company' s not - to - do list .
hardware news: larger tablets, wearables, watches and augmented reality (especially oculus 3 and google cardboard). how interactive media is moving beyond the touch screen .
oceanhouse media, inc. in partnership with dr. seuss enterprises, l. p. , has been selected as a winner of two prestigious parents’ choice gold awards for the book apps “ice is nice: all about the north and south poles” and “on beyond bugs! : all about insects”, both part of the cat in the hat’s learning library series. the gold award is the highest honor awarded by the parents’ choice foundation, the nation' s oldest nonprofit program created to distinguish quality children' s media since 1978 .
three ways to read this ombook (oceanhouse media digital book): ★
read to me
— listen to the narrated story with words highlighted as they are read ★
read it myself
— read the book in its traditional form ★
auto play
— plays like a movie, automatically reading and turning pages. great for younger children !
oceanhouse media has been working diligently to bring many beloved dr. seuss classics to life in their apps. recently they began producing titles from the learning library, which have also appeared on the pbs series the cat in the hat knows a lot about that. children familiar with the books or the television show will surely enjoy listening, reading and interacting with the apps .
“we are honored to have the cat in the hat’s learning library digital book apps recognized with two prestigious parents’ choice gold awards, ” said michel kripalani, president and ceo of oceanhouse media. “less than 20% of the products submitted to the parents’ choice awards program receive any level of accolade, so we are thrilled to be dually recognized as a gold award winner. ”
claire is president of parents' choice foundation and cofounder of sandbox summit®. she looks for toys and media that will unleash children' s interests, and celebrate the fun of learning .
ice is nice! is an ebook app beautifully designed by oceanhouse media. it explores the north and south pole through the eyes of the cat in the hat. parents and children can choose to have the book read to them by the narrator, or they can choose to read it themselves. the included narration is professional and very well done—a funny very
seussian
male voice .
if you are in children' s interactive media it' s like coming to church. you got to go for spiritual reasons. and it' s only once a year !
it has already happened with dr. seuss. oceanhouse released the dr. seuss band music game for ios in december 2011, and educational app there' s no place like space! in november 2011 .
fun educational app is thrilled to give a chance to win many free apps from top book app publisher: oceanhouse media a leading publisher of more than 230 apps for the mobile market. apps are available for ios (iphone®, ipad®, ipod touch®), android™, nook tablets™, kindle fire™ and hp touchpad™ devices. the company’s mantra is “creativity with purpose, ” developing apps that uplift, educate and inspire .
magic: what lies at the heart of a “magical” engaging interactive media product? child development theory. but don’t worry — this talk is short, sweet and to the point; and it’s based on the new ibook child development 101 for the designers of children’s interactive media, by warren buckleitner (note — dust or magic participants get a free download code; and a hard copy of the book is provided) .
that problem is also currently being solved on android as well as ios, with oceanhouse having been notably bullish in its support for google - powered smartphones and tablets – in contrast to a number of its book - app rivals .
to date, oceanhouse has put out seven of the dr. seuss titles, and is in the process of bringing all 44 works to the ios platform, alongside interactive games like what it did last december with the release of
review excerpt: this is an official smithsonian institution licensed app, with dinosaurs that are listed alphabetically (from a to z). as with other oceanhouse media apps, you get highlighted narration, tappable words and pictures, and the ability to record your own narration to share it with others. subscribers, please log into our database using your password to read the full review along with our rating, and see why this received our editor’s choice award .
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its first app wasn' t based on a book – music app bowls: authentic tibetan singing bowls launched in march 2009 – but according to chief executive michel kripalani, oceanhouse quickly realised there was an opportunity to work with book publishers .
oceanhouse media, inc. is a premier publisher of ios and android apps that uplift, educate, and inspire. enjoy beloved children’s book apps from dr. seuss, the berenstain bears, little critter and more. our diverse offering of inspirational apps by hay house authors and more help you relax, heal, and reach your goals. from daily affirmation apps, oracle card apps, meditation apps and more, living a better life is just a tap away !
our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the children, parents and educators in newtown, ct. in support of the 1, 600 copies of
the kissing hand
physical book being donated to the children of newtown by tanglewood press, oceanhouse media is offering the digital book app free on the app store to children everywhere for a period of time. we hope this story about the power of love will offer comfort to your family as we all heal .
the solution from oceanhouse media, which acquired the digital publishing rights for the dr. seuss series less than a year ago, was to turn to apple' s iphone and ipad. the company had already put out a number of ios self - help book apps for publisher hay house, and was able to sway dr. seuss enterprises to take a chance on bringing the series to that platform by using the company' s book reading engine as an example of what could be done .
the most famous tonque - twister in the book :
a tweetle beetle noodle poodle bottled paddled muddled duddled fuddled wuddled fox in sox, sir !
is often referenced in popular media. try saying that out loud! is your tongue numb ?
that support will continue, as will oceanhouse' s ongoing development work on the ombooks engine to add new features. the company is also keen to break out of its book - apps pigeonhole again, taking some of the brands it works with into other kinds of apps .
a one - shot deal to turn how the grinch stole christmas into an iphone book - app for christmas 2009 went so well, oceanhouse asked if it could license more titles .
they said well, why don' t you do the whole library of 44 ?
says kripalani .
2: 00 dust …. what goes wrong and why? demonstrations of one reviewer’s opinion of low rated products, and the most common errors (aka “see seven kisses of death “) when designing children’s interactive media. this is your chance to learn from someone else’s mistakes .
★ winner of 2011 parents’ choice award – silver medal ★ included in “best travel apps to ease your journey” – urltoken ★ “perfect for younger children still learning their alphabet. ” – cnet ★ “superb implementation” – wired ★ “a spectacular adaptation. ” 4. 5 out of 5 mice – macworld ★ “the app will grow with your child as they become more advanced! ” – stuff parents need ★ “highly recommended. encourages (kids) to make connections with sounds, letters and their meanings” – appmodo ★ the same commitment to quality oceanhouse media demonstrate with their other dr. seuss apps – macworld
special features: ★ record your own voice ★ share voice tracks with others that own this app ★ page selector ★ retina main menu ★ new options for sound effects, hot spots and alerts three ways to read this ombook (oceanhouse media digital book): ★
read to me
— listen to the narrated story with words highlighted as they are read ★
read it myself
— read the book in its traditional form ★
auto play
— plays like a movie, automatically reading and turning pages. great for younger children! additional features: ★ picture / word association — words zoom up and are spoken when pictures are touched ★ individual words highlight and are read aloud when tapped ★ professional audio narration ★ custom background audio for each scene ★ pages pan & zoom to accentuate the beautiful, original artwork ★ this' universal app' is optimized for retina displays and the ipad ★★★★★ ombook™ -
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arrow on the itunes® app store ★★★★★ official tanglewood press licensed ipad, iphone and ipod touch app .
around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the mca mother - and - child honoring excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families. learn more about the mom’s choice awards by visiting their website: www. momschoiceawards. com .
the mom’s choice awards® (mca) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators. the program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family - friendly media, products and services. the organization is based in the united states and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 55 countries .
new york – the mom’s choice awards® has named bluebee pals as among the best in family - friendly media, products and services. the mca evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost .
tim leverett is an entrepreneur living in rochester, ny. tim created the giggles computer funtime for baby software series and club toddler, and is considered an expert in children' s media and software products. he is dad to an 11 year old boy and has many nieces and nephews spanning the ages of newborn to 19 years old .
winter is coming, so you might as well embrace it with all of your might! here are some great apps that put winter fun into your digital world. snowy games and fun snowboard party world tour pro maple media holdings, llc / $ 1. 99 this amazing high - resolution game is the next best thing to having your …
like oceanhouse' s dr. seuss titles, these offer three viewing options: auto play, read it myself, and read to me. professional narration accompanies all three, though in read it myself mode, it' s optional. each word gets highlighted as it' s read - - a nice little educational perk that the paper editions can' t match .
om bookshelf is an exciting new way to organize, browse and launch your oceanhouse media digital books! stop searching through pages of apps to find that special ombook for bedtime. with the om bookshelf you can easily locate the desired title, organize titles in the order you prefer, or make it a favorite for instant access! conveniently browse over 75 children' s ombooks in the store. sort by brand, price or age, or use the search feature to find exactly what you' re looking for. plus, the featured section offers up - to - date information on new releases, sales, and ombook suggestions for holidays, special occasions, and more! the om bookshelf contains: my apps - view all ombooks that are currently on your device - launch your ombooks directly from this shelf - rearrange their order (ipad only) the store - browse the oceanhouse media ombook library for new titles! - sort ombooks by brand, price or age - use the search feature to find exactly what you' re looking for featured (ipad only) - see new releases - take advantage of introductory pricing! - know when ombooks are on sale or free - discover holiday and special occasion ombooks favorites (ipad only) - add frequently read ombooks here to make them a favorite - rearrange favorites in any order note: the om bookshelf works on all ios devices - ipad, iphone and ipod touch. however, some features are only available on the ipad .
the cat in the hat’s learning library is a bestselling nonfiction book series from dr. seuss enterprises and random house children’s books that introduces children to basic science concepts including dinosaurs, maps, marine life, outer space and much more. oceanhouse media began adapting the series to digital book apps for ios devices in november of 2011, launching with “there’s no place like space! : all about our solar system. ” the apps feature animated objects, instant glossary terms, and interactive diagrams to reinforce specific subjects, all led by classic dr. seuss characters including the cat in the hat, thing one and thing two, and even the fish! the cat in the hat' s learning library digital book apps are meticulously designed to promote learning and encourage curiosity in young readers .
the legend of spookley the square pumpkin by oceanhouse media is about a little pumpkin that just doesn’t quite fit in with the other “rounder” pumpkins. he is taunted and teased and left out of many of the pumpkin games because he couldn’t roll like the others. but once a great storm harbors down on the pumpkin patch, putting all in peril, spookley’s special attributes help save the day. as the farmer took note of little spookley’s courage, he then planted his patch the next year with spookley’s seeds. and what to his surprise were a rainbow of spookley’s heirs in all sizes and colors for the world to see. this is a wonderful story to learn about tolerance and appreciating those around us who may be different. this version of spookley stays true to the book, and the illustrations are absolutely beautifully rendered in watercolor. narration is over the top fun, and a little spooky – just right for holiday readings .
that engine was one of seven the company has built from scratch, and something oceanhouse' s development director greg uhler last week told cnet has been designed specifically around the dr. seuss content .
we looked at the physical product, and what interactive features might it need ,
he explained .
we started not with a' what can we do from the technology perspective?' but' what should be done?'' how did geisel write these books,' and' how did he design them?'
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to get the source content on there in the first place, oceanhouse starts with print - ready digital artwork from dr. seuss enterprises. the company then sizes it, along with the text for what device it will end up on .
for the iphone 3gs, or ipods it' s the native resolution. for iphone 4 and ipad it' s the highest resolution ,
uhler explained. each app contains all three of these assets in a universal application, so that users need only buy one copy that will work on all the different devices .
aleen stein is a founding partner and principal shareholder of the criterion collection. she’s also ceo and publisher of organa l. l. c. , a new media publishing company. organa seeks to bring the best in children’s animation from around the world to american families, and include art, science, culture and physical health to them. its partners are mothers and grandmothers, working on original apps, and welcomes partnerships with other creators. she has been director of international licensing for scholastic, inc. ’s soft ...
warren buckleitner is an educational psychologist who reviews children' s interactive media. he' s been a preschool, elementary and college teacher (currently an assistant professor at tcnj' s imm program). he is the founding editor of children' s technology review (www. childrenstech. com). he speaks at education and library conferences, and contributes content books and publications, including a decade of children' s tech coverage for the new york times. he holds a degree in elementary education from central michigan university (cum l ...
daren carstens founded carstens studios inc. , where he authors, designs, programs and develops educational products for children. he has worked in k - 12 educational publishing for 20 years, and his work has received many awards including the prestigious international bologna children' s book fair new media prize in the best educational software category, 2010 & 2011 parents' choice gold awards - parents' choice foundation, and 2010 & 2011 editor' s choice awards - children' s technology review. daren combines the rare talent of a thorough understanding of learning processe ...
björn jeffery is the ceo and co - founder of toca boca, a play studio that makes digital toys for touchscreen devices. since 2011, they have released 27 products that has sold in over 215 countries worldwide, and downloads of over 85 million in april 2015. toca boca has won numerous awards for their apps, including nappa gold and ikids twice, 10 parents choice awards and the 2013 kapi for most pioneering team in children’s technology. in 2015, toca boca was acquired by canadian toy maker spin - master. previously, he was director of future media & technology at bonnier rese ...
about random house children’s books random house children’s books is the world’s largest english - language children’s trade book publisher. creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, ebooks, and apps, the imprints of random house children’s books bring together award - winning authors and illustrators, world - famous franchise characters, and multimillion - copy series. random house is the longtime home of the beloved and bestselling dr. seuss books which continue to make learning to read fun for millions of children everywhere. the company’s website, kids @ random (urltoken), offers an array of activities, games and educational resources for children, teens, parents, and educators. random house children’s books is a division of random house, inc. , whose parent company is bertelsmann ag, a leading international media company .
the best - selling dr. seuss classic “the lorax” comes to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations and fun activities! * * * parents’ choice award silver honor winner * * * * * * academic' s choice
smart choice media
award winner * * * * * * best new apps - apple * * * features - tap and drag to find playful surprises throughout the book - find hidden stars on every page to reveal fun activities - read along with highlighting narration, read it yourself, or enjoy auto play - explore new vocabulary by tapping words and pictures - track minutes spent reading, pages read, and more in the parents section activities - play nine different mini - games like memory match, jigsaw puzzle, word search, sequence, and more! - find all 32 unique games hidden throughout the book - enjoy activities again and again, directly from the main menu - try to beat your high score and best time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - download today! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - official dr. seuss licensed app. dr. seuss properties ™ & © 2016 dr. seuss enterprises, l. p. all rights reserved .
the best - selling dr. seuss classic “the lorax” comes to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations and fun activities! - - - - 20% off for a limited time! - - - - * * * parents’ choice award silver honor winner * * * * * * academic' s choice
smart choice media
award winner * * * * * * best new apps - apple * * * features - tap and drag to find playful surprises throughout the book - find hidden stars on every page to reveal fun activities - read along with highlighting narration, read it yourself, or enjoy auto play - explore new vocabulary by tapping words and pictures - track minutes spent reading, pages read, and more in the parents section activities - play nine different mini - games like memory match, jigsaw puzzle, word search, sequence, and more! - find all 32 unique games hidden throughout the book - enjoy activities again and again, directly from the main menu - try to beat your high score and best time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - download today! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - official dr. seuss licensed app. dr. seuss properties ™ & © 2016 dr. seuss enterprises, l. p. all rights reserved .
the best - selling, classic book
green eggs and ham
comes to life with playful interactivity, delightful animations and learning activities! * * * parents’ choice - gold award winner * * * * * * academic' s choice
smart choice media
award winner * * * * * * best new apps - apple * * * * * * kidsafe listed * * * features - tap, drag, and tilt your device to find playful surprises throughout the book - practice spelling, phonics, rhyming, and reading comprehension in new learning activities - read along with highlighting narration, read it yourself, or enjoy auto play - explore new vocabulary by tapping words and pictures - track minutes spent reading, pages read, and more in the parents section learning activities - hidden stars on every page reveal fun learning activities - developed in collaboration with early literacy experts - designed specifically for beginning readers - aligned with kindergarten level english language arts (ela) standards - enjoy activities again and again, right from the main menu! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - official dr. seuss licensed app. dr. seuss properties ™ & © 2015 dr. seuss enterprises, l. p. all rights reserved .
everyone' s favorite bear family is now available in ipod, ipad, and iphone form, with three e - books from the same folks who brought you the dr. seuss titles .
the berenstain bears e - book apps are perfect for car rides, long waits in a restaurant, and other times when only a good book will do .
the berenstain bears and the golden rule, the berenstain bears go to sunday school, and the berenstain bears say their prayers are now available in the app store for an introductory price of $ 2. 99 each .
if you have kids, you probably don' t need me to introduce the series. these books are classics; i think i may have read a few back when i was a kid (the first title appeared in 1974). although a handful of the books have religious themes (including two of the three new apps listed here), the majority of them focus on everyday life lessons .
there' s an interactive element as well: when the reader taps something in the accompanying picture, the corresponding word is pronounced - - and displayed as zooming text. this is another great learning tool for younger readers .
the apps are designed for both iphone and ipad, meaning you get full - screen hd goodness if you run them on the latter .
as with the dr. seuss titles, i wholeheartedly recommend the berenstain bears e - book apps. they' re the perfect entertaining and educational diversion for young kids .
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angels around us from chicken soup for the soul is the first in a series of new apps from chicken soup for the soul - offering 21 stories that bring comfort, happiness, and inspiration. the app features a personal journal to record your own experiences, quotes, story audio, and soul work that can be shared with friends and family through email or facebook. angels around us is available for $ 2. 99, and more apps from the series will be available soon .
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interactive and entertaining, this 1975 classic that has been introducing kids to the potty for years adapts well to the ipad, integrating amusing sound effects, interesting use of page transition and even a sing - a - long .
the app is available in both male and female versions, and the differences between the two are limited to the anatomically obvious and slight variations in color. in both texts, the child’s mother is the primary narrator, pouring on the enthusiasm as she energetically cheers on prudence or joshua (depending on the edition). a gender - neutral child’s voice is heard throughout and is used effectively as a teaching tool, especially when tapping illustrations of the child. an early page introduces the child’s body, and a tap of the child’s head announces
head
; the critical body parts are
pee - pee
and
little hole ,
regardless of gender. however, some body parts, such as the belly button, trigger musical sound effects that are silly but not informative, which helps to keep the instructional tone light. additional sound effects, which are activated by tapping various objects, lean toward the comical. for example, a tap of the potty elicits cheers and fanfare when the child finally succeeds in appropriately using it. finally, where possible, tapping objects in the illustrations highlights the text word as it is pronounced .
a familiar story and illustrations enhanced with interactivity give this classic new life. (ipad storybook app. 1 - 3 )
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designed for ages five through eight, the cat in the hat learning library books make attaining new information fun by integrating it into the classically zany dr. seuss writing style. this particular series of the franchise trades moral lessons for scientific exploration and discovery of real life objects, concepts, and more .
takes children on an adventure to outer space to explore the many interesting items that make up our solar system. kids will learn facts about the sun, moon, and our many planets but in a manner that isn' t going to drive them away. in fact, the book even includes a wonderful seussian mnemonic device to help memorize the planet names. the app has two ways to experience the story :
read it myself
allows reading and viewing the material in the same manner that traditional books would offer and
read to me
highlights each word as it is professionally narrated pages come alive with animations and sounds. it' s even possible to drag floating objects around. for more fun and opportunities to learn, readers can tap on objects to identify what they are, including highlighting words if the item was referenced in the narration. words in bold type contain even more information. tap on them to initiate a pop - up of the full glossary entry .
is a universal app compatible with ipad, iphone, and ipod touch running ios 3. 0 or later, and available in the app store at the introductory price of $ 3. 99. [ gallery link =
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in this fun - filled, interactive reading adventure app, young children are invited to learn along with little critter on his family’s road trip. rich in learning activities, games, and exciting surprises, kids will be entertained as they discover a new adventure on every page .
gamepak includes five fun game themes with over 30 engaging activities featuring little critter. introducing digistix—colorful, interactive animated stickers with fun sound effects can be used over and over again. enhances the experience of the trip – little critter reading adventure app by mercer mayer !
little critter is looking forward to all the fun things he can do with his little brother. they' ll go trick - or - treating on halloween, ride bikes, build a snowman, watch spooky shows on tv, and more. little critter is eager to share these exciting experiences with his brother, but he' ll have to wait since his baby brother must first learn how to walk !
little critter ombooks are available for iphone ®, ipad ®, ipod touch ®, android ™, nook tablets ™, kindle fire ™ and hp touchpad ™ devices .
it' s easter and little critter is ready to celebrate! join little critter and his family as they enjoy traditional easter activities. plus, go on your very own easter egg hunt to find 100 eggs hidden throughout this charming story. can you find all 100 ?
in this sweet and sentimental story, little critter and his grandpa go on a shopping expedition for a new suit. the day is filled with exciting events for the adventurous little critter and his loving (and patient !) grandpa. little critter proudly tells how he keeps a watchful eye on his grandpa throughout the day. the amusing illustrations, however, show a slightly different story !
little critter has quite an adventure at the mall when he gets separated from his mom! he bravely keeps calm, asks for help from a security guard and is soon reunited with his lost mother. young children will be reassured by the happy ending and learn what they can do in a similar situation .
little critter dreams a magic potion turns him into a scary, disagreeable monster. in his dream, he does whatever he wants. he has cookies and ice cream for breakfast, doesn' t brush his fangs, never changes his clothes, and stays up late watching tv. when little critter is sleepy and ready for bed, no one' s there to read him a story. luckliy, it' s just a bad dream !
little critter' s sister imagines all the wonderful things she' ll do when she grows up. she envisions being a great ballerina, a courageous fire chief, a world - famous doctor, a winning race car driver and more! her enthusiasm will inspire young readers to think about what they' d like to be when they grow up !
little critter has brought home an adorable puppy. his parents agree to let him keep it as long as he takes care of it himself. little critter is proud of the job he' s doing, happily feeding, walking, training and loving his new friend. the funny illustrations show that the puppy is a lot of work and quite a handful! in little critter eyes it' s all worth it !
little critter goes shopping with his family it' s an eventful day. his little sister becomes upset when she can' t buy candy, makes a big mess, and then gets lost in the store. the next stop is the mall to find a dress for little sister. finally, little critter' s patience pays off when mom finds a fun way to end the day !
this little critter ombooks is available for iphone ®, ipad ®, and ipod touch ® .
little critters search for his baseball mitt leads him to the doorway of his bedroom which is
just a mess .
little critter' s nique attempts at cleaning, accompanied with humerous illustrations, will leave parents and children laughing adn wondering if he will ever find his baseball mitt .
little critter is off to the dentist' s office. he gets a thorough checkup and cleaning, complete with dental x - rays. when dr. ghum finds a cavity, little critter bravely gets a filling. the visit is painless and little critter' s good nature reassures young readers that going to the dentist is not that bad after all !
playful and energetic little critter resists his father' s efforts to get him ready for bed. little critter plays a space cadet when his father wants him in the bathtub, and a race car driver when it' s time to put on pajamas. will little critter' s parents ever get him to bed ?
leap into the future of children’s books with this fun - filled and interactive app based on an adaptation of mercer mayer’s little critter lift - the - flap stories. this magical app goes beyond the book and will bring the world of little critter® alive with updated art and exciting surprises hidden under every rock .
this little critter digital is available for iphone ®, ipad ®, and ipod touch ®, and nook color. click here to view a sample !
accompany little red riding hood on her journey to grandma' s house in this charming, funny, and engaging adaptation of the classic children' s story. mercer mayer' s little critter® characters bring a delightful air of whimsy to this traditional tale. based on the lift - the - flap edition of mercer mayer' s story, the little red riding hood app creates an engaging world for children to explore .
little critter collection # 1 features 10 popular little critter stories that lovingly address all the major issues of growing up. children will easily identify with little critter' s adventures as he maneuvers through childhood one day at a time .
mercer mayer' s popular little critter shows us all the things he can do by himself. he starts by tying his shoes (almost) and continues by pouring his own juice and spilling just a little! the wry illustrations often point to the fact that little critter doesn' t do everything perfectly, but he always makes an effort to do the best he can !
little critter is adorable as he struggles to remember what he is supposed to do each day. he tries hard but hasn' t quite mastered the art of how to get through each day without forgetting something. every young child will understand little critter' s experiences and laugh along with him from start to finish .
one day, little critter was so mad because everyone was telling him no! he wanted to keep frogs in the tub, but his mom said he couldn' t. he wanted to paint the house, but his grandpa said no. he was so mad. this delightful story reassures children that even really bad days can be salvaged with a little help from your friends !
sweet little critter wants to do something special just for his mom. he tries doing big kid chores, but he' s a little too little and a little too silly to get them quite right! like when he drops the groceries in the driveway, or tries to take a bath but splashes too much! still, thoughtful little critter wont give up. so, he rushes to his mom and gives her a great big hug and kiss! now there' s something very special, just for you !
little critter and his grandma spend a day at the beach. always a good helper, little critter helps when his grandma' s hotdog falls in the sand and helps to blow up the inflatable sea horse. but, he needs a little help in the end. it' s a very special summer day with grandma and is a favorite story by mercer mayer .
little critter enjoys a special day in the city with his mother. he means well, but gets himself in trouble all along the way. his mother is oh so patient when little critter loses the train tickets, picks up a dinosaur egg in the natural history museum, and misbehaves at lunch. in spite of his difficulties, little critter happily falls asleep on the train going home, exhausted from the big outing with his mother .
little sister tags along wherever little critter goes. when he plays football with his friends, she says ,
me too !
when he' s hiding in his secret tree house she says ,
me too !
even when he finds the last piece of cake she chimes in ,
me too !
one day little sister has her very own candy cane... and little critter asks ,
me too ?
ultimately, little critter learns that sharing with his sibling is good because sometimes she shares back !
as the story unfolds our funny young hero, little critter, has to get used to a new baby sister. this is a problem as the baby doesn' t pay attention when he reads to her. she always cries when he makes silly faces and she can' t understand the jokes he tells. little critter finally figures out what you can do with a new baby, and in the process becomes a very good brother !
it' s time for little sister to learn how to use her brand new potty. first, she learns she can read a book while on the potty. then, she uses the potty as a chair while watching tv. even her dolls like to sit on it! she also learns that if she isn' t careful she can miss the potty and get the floor all wet! this charming tale of common potty training frustrations encourages children to keep trying.
oceanhouse media , inc. is a publisher of ios , android and windows 8 apps . their offerings include digital book apps from brands such as dr. seuss , the berenstain bears and little critter , as well as self-improvement apps from hay house authors , and chicken soup for the soul . oceanhouse media was founded in january 2009 by michel and karen kripalani in encinitas , california . the company released its first ios app , bowls - authentic tibetan singing bowls , on the apple app store in march 2009 . oceanhouse media currently has licensing agreements in place with dr. seuss enterprises , hay house , mercer mayer , harpercollins , random house , houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company , chronicle books , chicken soup for the soul and many others . 
oceanhouse media, inc. is a publisher of ios, android and windows 8 apps. their offerings include digital book apps from brands such as dr. seuss, the berenstain bears and little critter, as well as self-improvement apps from hay house authors, and chicken soup for the soul. oceanhouse media was founded in january 2009 by michel and karen kripalani in encinitas, california. the company released its first ios app, bowls - authentic tibetan singing bowls, on the apple app store in march 2009. oceanhouse media currently has licensing agreements in place with dr. seuss enterprises, hay house, mercer mayer, harpercollins, random house, houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, chronicle books, chicken soup for the soul and many others.
oceanhouse media, inc. is a publisher of ios, android and windows 8 apps. their offerings include digital book apps from brands such as dr. seuss, the berenstain bears and little critter, as well as self-improvement apps from hay house authors, and chicken soup for the soul. oceanhouse media was founded in january 2009 by michel and karen kripalani in encinitas, california. the company released its first ios app, bowls - authentic tibetan singing bowls, on the apple app store in march 2009. oceanhouse media currently has licensing agreements in place with dr. seuss enterprises, hay house, mercer mayer, harpercollins, random house, houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, chronicle books, chicken soup for the soul and many others.