This week in children's apps, we feature a Little Critter app and a Dr. Seuss Learning Library collection, both well suited for heading back to school.

Title: First Day of School - Little Critter

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Aug. 20, 2014

Price: $0.99

Background: Little Critter gets ready for his first day of school—he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say goodbye to Mom.

Features: Highlighted narration, tappable words and pictures, record your own narration.


Title: Where Are We? Learning Library Collection (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Aug. 27, 2014

Price: $14.99

Background: Four adventures from the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library. Learn about different locations in the universe with There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System, Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?, Ice Is Nice!, and There’s a Map on My Lap!: All About Maps.

Features: Interact with diagrams and glossary words, record your own narration, tappable words and pictures.