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The Lorax - Dr. Seuss

by Oceanhouse Media, Inc
3.1 out of 5 stars130 customer ratings
All Ages
Price: $3.99
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Languages Supported: English

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Latest updates

What's new in version 2.30
  • updated for improved compatibility across devices

Product Details

Release Date: 2011
Date first listed on Amazon: March 22, 2011
Developed By: Oceanhouse Media, Inc
ASIN: B004RIZMV8
Customer reviews:
3.1 out of 5 stars130 customer ratings

Product features

  • ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration
  • FOLLOW along with three fun ways to read!
  • LEARN new vocabulary with tappable words
  • TAP objects to hear their name read aloud

Product description

Jump inside a cautionary tale of greed and destruction in this interactive book app as the Lorax tries to save the Truffula Forest and its inhabitants from disaster at the hands of an insatiable factory owner. Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and follow along with three fun ways to read! Will the Lorax succeed in saving the forest?

Explore the Story:
- ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration
- FOLLOW along with three fun ways to read!
- LEARN new vocabulary with tappable words
- TAP objects to hear their name read aloud

Designed for children ages 3-6

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The Reviews Are In:
- "The narrator's (depiction) of the different characters makes this book come alive!" - MomandMore
- "The gold standard for eBooks!" - Pragmatic Mom

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Official Dr. Seuss licensed App. Dr. Seuss Properties ™ & © 2010 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

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Technical details

Size: 38MB
Version: 2.30
Developed By: Oceanhouse Media, Inc ( Privacy Policy )
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • Open network sockets
  • PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  • Allows verification of Google app Entitlements
Minimum Operating System: Android 4.4
Approximate Download Time: Less than 5 minutes

Customer reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1 out of 5
130 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the entertainment value, voice and value of the mobile application. They mention that it reads the story to them and keeps them entertained, the narrator does better voices than they can and the sound effects really add a nice touch. They also appreciate the outstanding graphics and the dubbing is very well done. Overall, customers find the app to be worth the money.

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29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the mobile application. They mention that it is an enjoyable app for children and the young at heart, with a visual along with the story. The graphics are great, and the voice is awesome and captures their attention. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The voice is awesome and captures your attention. I highly recommend this book for anyone with toddlers that enjoy Dr. Seuss...." Read more

"This is a great book app for kids. It contains the whole story of the Lorax in three reading modes: Read Myself, Read to Me, and Auto Play...." Read more

"...The graphics were great, the brightness of the colors on the screen are awesome,background music/sounds, & the narrator did an excellent job with..." Read more

"App works great! This story makes me giggle because the Lorax never really taught the Once-ler how to .... PLANT a TREE??? What, never? Really?..." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the interactive features of the app. They say it's great fun reading it to their children and keeps them entertained. They also appreciate the clear, crisp graphics and the ability to read the story yourself. Overall, customers are happy that the app is a good choice for reading classics with their children.

"...It is easy to use, has animation, and you can choose to either read the book yourself, follow along, or have the book read to you- which is a great..." Read more

"...Great for beginning readers as well as intermediate ones. ive even read it once or twice to myself." Read more

"...There were several things that impressed me by this being an interactive book...." Read more

"...The ebook is great also, I love the interactive parts to it...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the voice of the application. They mention that the narrator does better voices than they can, and the sound effects really add a nice touch. They also appreciate the dubbing and the way the words pop forth when a picture is tapped. The actor's interpretation is also well-done, and his speech is animated and very entertaining.

"...The voice is awesome and captures your attention. I highly recommend this book for anyone with toddlers that enjoy Dr. Seuss...." Read more

"...background music/sounds, & the narrator did an excellent job with the character voices!..." Read more

"...The narrator does better voices than I can and the sound effects really add a nice touch to the story." Read more

"...I love the way this book is narrated with sound effects and all the original illustrations in an elegant and clean way...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the entertainment value of the mobile application. They mention that it reads the story to them and keeps their children entertained. The e-book versions are too much fun for the entire family, and it is an interactive bedtime story.

"...These semi-automated e-book versions are just too much fun for the entire family." Read more

"...I love the lorax and dr seuss. It reads the story to you and keeps children entertained. Good job" Read more

"...We have almost all of them. This is great because it's an interactive bedtime story, or just a story on the go...." Read more

"...He has enjoyed the interactive pages and it has been a pleasant piece of entertainment." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the app to be worth the money. They mention that it adds to the value and worth it for big kids who read the original book.

"...Definitely worth way more than the cost!!!" Read more

"...However, the interaction on this app really adds to the value of the book. I purchased the app to share with my grandchildren...." Read more

"...Dr. Seuss apps are always worth the money. I usually wait until a sale though." Read more

"...And at a reasonable prize. Highly recommended for kids of all ages." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the book and the interactive parts of it. They mention it's a great little book to share with their grandchildren and that they love the interactive aspects of it too.

"...Otherwise, great book, just like all the other oceanhouse media books." Read more

"These are great books because they light up the words as they read so the child is looking at the word and hearing it at the same time...." Read more

"this is a great little book to share with my grandchildren. I would recommend it to anyone. Very cute and good voice overs." Read more

"Excellent book, and what else can I say? I love this book and the rest of Dr. Seuss' books. I highly recommend this book." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mobile application. They mention that it works great and they love the book.

"...But I do wish they were not so expensive. Works well for kindle fire and IPhone 4S." Read more

"I've had no trouble with this on my KF. Works great and we love the book...." Read more

"...Enjoyable app for children and the young at heart. Works great on my Kindle Fire...." Read more

"I downloaded both on my HTC 3d EVO and my kindle fire.. works great.. I don't understand what people are having problems with... thanks for a great..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the age range of the mobile application. They say it's highly recommended for kids of all ages and great for toddlers.

"...follow along, or have the book read to you- which is a great option for the little ones. The voice is awesome and captures your attention...." Read more

"the lorax app is amazing it is perfect for little kids and also great for older kids and adults I am pretty sure no I am possitive." Read more

"...And at a reasonable prize. Highly recommended for kids of all ages." Read more

"Great for people of all ages..." Read more

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