This week in children's apps, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to the App Store with two ways to play. Also this week, Jackie Junko tells the story of a boat that is helped out by his friends. Finally, two classic children's brands get new apps: Happy Easter, Little Critter and Horton Hatches the Egg are now available.

Title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Publisher: Random House Digital

Release date: March 3, 2013

Price: $3.99

Background: The classic children's book is brought to life, featuring two different ways to play: Original Novel mode and Picture Book mode.

Features: Original Novel mode includes all 24 chapters with light interactions along the way; Picture Book mode has page by page narration and enhanced animations.

Title: Jackie Junko

Publisher: Springy Thingy

Release date: February 23, 2013

Price: $1.99

Background: A story about a little boat on an adventure that goes just slightly wrong. Along the way, Jackie Junko meets animals and boats and is helped out.

Features: Interactive touch points, interact with other creatures like the octopus, parrot, spider, and whale.

Title: Happy Easter, Little Critter

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release date: March 11, 2013

Price: $0.99

Background: 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.

Features: Record your own voice, share voice tracks with others that own the app, page selector, three modes of play.

Title: Horton Hatches the Egg

Publisher: Oceanhosue Media

Release date: February 4, 2013

Price: $4.99

Background: Kind-hearted Horton the elephant is persuaded to sit on an egg while its mother, the good-for-nothing bird lazy Maysie flutters off on a vacation. Horton is teased and taunted by his jungle friends, "How Absurd! Old Horton the Elephant thinks he's a bird!" He's captured by hunters, even placed in a traveling circus, but he keeps his promise and protects the egg.

Features: Record your own voice, share voice tracks with others that own the app, page selector, three modes of play.