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Getting to Solla Sollew - Android version

Getting to Solla Sollew - Android version

Price: 4.99$

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Overall Score: 88/100

version reviewed: 1.41

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Interaction, Language, Personal & social, Understanding of the world

What it is and what you do with it:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 30 pages long).

Three reading modes: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud, picture-word associations).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations).

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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew - Android version

The 500 Hats of Bartholomew - Android version

Price: 4.99$

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Android

Overall Score: 88/100

version reviewed: 1.36

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Interaction, Language, Personal & social

What it is:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 30 pages).

What you do with it:three ways of 'reading' the book: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Picture/word associations feature. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud or long press to listen to a paragraph).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations).

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I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew - Dr. Seuss

I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew - Dr. Seuss

Price: 3.99$

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iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 88/100

version reviewed: 2.1

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Interaction, Language, Personal & social, Understanding of the world
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What it is and what you do with it:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 30 pages long).

Three reading modes: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud, picture-word associations).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations).

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Bartholomew and the Oobleck - Android version

Bartholomew and the Oobleck - Android version

Price: 4.99$

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Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.38

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Interaction, Language, Personal & social

What it is and what you do with it:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 37 pages long).

Three reading modes: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud, picture-word associations).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations).

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Bartholomew and the Oobleck - Dr. Seuss

Bartholomew and the Oobleck - Dr. Seuss

Price: 3.99$

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iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 2.1

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Interaction, Language, Personal & social

What it is and what you do with it:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 37 pages long).

Three reading modes: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Professional narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud, picture-word associations).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations).

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If I Ran the Zoo - Dr. Seuss - Android version

If I Ran the Zoo - Dr. Seuss - Android version

Price: 3.99$

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Android

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.36

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Understanding of the world

What it is:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic (about 28 pages).

What you do with it:three ways of 'reading' this book: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story. Original artwork. Sounds and sound backgrounds. The picture/word associations feature. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud or long press to listen to a paragraph).

What we didn't like: not much interactivity (apart from the picture/word animations). We would prefer an adult narrator (as in other dr Seuss books).

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Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose - Dr. Seuss

Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose - Dr. Seuss

Price: 3.99$

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iPhone

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 2.1

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Personal & social
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What it is: an interactive version of the book by dr Seuss.

What you do with it:three ways of 'reading' this book: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story, original artwork, picture-word associations, professional narration, sounds and sound backgrounds, good navigation and reading options (easy access to single pages, words are highlighted when read by the narrator etc.), the option to record and share your own narration.

What we didn't like: limited interactions and animations (apart from the picture-word animations).

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How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss

Price: 3.99$ (was 4.99$)

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iPhone

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 2.1

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Understanding of the world
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What it is:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic.

What you do with it:three ways of 'reading' this book: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story, original artwork, professional audio narration, sound backgrounds, picture/word associations, good navigation and reading options (easy access to single pages, words are highlighted when read by the narrator, tap twice to repeat the paragraph etc.), the option to record and share your own narration.

What we didn't like: the ads for other apps have to be manually turned off (they are 'on' by default). No option to tap and listen to single words (available in other Oceanhouse Media releases)

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I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! - Android version

I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! - Android version

Price: 4.99$

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Android

Overall Score: 87/100

version reviewed: 1.36

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Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Language, Personal & social

What it is: interactive versions of 3 books by dr Seuss: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!, King Looie Katz and The Glunk that got Thunk.

What you do with it: three ways of 'reading' the books: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the stories (with The Glunk being our favorite). Original artwork. Professional audio narration. Sounds and sound backgrounds. Excellent reading options (words are highlighted when read by the narrator, you can tap on a single word to hear it read aloud or long press to listen to a paragraph, picture/word associations). The option to record your own narration.

What we didn't like: We wish there were more interactions and animations.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Android Version

How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Android Version

Price: free

May contain `more apps` links
Android

Overall Score: 86/100

version reviewed: 1.31

reviewed:


Best for: Interactive books, Attention & concentration, Early literacy, Eye-hand coordination, Interaction, Language, Understanding of the world

What it is:an interactive adaptation of Dr Seuss's classic.

What you do with it:three ways of 'reading' this book: listen to the narrated story with the words highlighted, read as a 'traditional' book and auto play (automatic reading and turning the pages). Tap on the pictures to hear the associated words read out.

What we liked: the story, original artwork, professional audio narration, sound backgrounds, picture/word associations, good navigation and reading options (easy access to single pages, words are highlighted when read by the narrator, tap twice to repeat the paragraph etc.), the option to record and share your own narration.

What we didn't like: the ads for other apps have to be manually turned off (they are 'on' by default). No option to tap and listen to single words (available in other Oceanhouse Media releases)

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