This week in children's apps features the newest Dr. Seuss app, I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories. Also this week is Hansel & Gretel, featuring digital hand-drawn artwork and 2D animations. Julianne Moore's Freckleface Strawberry Monster Maker is the first app from the series. Finally, Over in the Jungle lets players search through the rainforest and discover the animals within.
Title: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories
Publisher: Oceanhouse Media
Release date: March 20, 2013
Price: $3.99
Background: Features a trio of zany tales in verse where players are introduced to The Cat in the Hat's extended family. Dr. Seuss teaches the importance of humility, equality and teamwork. Stories are: I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!, King Looie Katz, and The Glunk that got Thunk.
Features: Professional narration, individual words highlight and are read aloud when tapped, three modes of play.
Title: Hansel and Gretel
Publisher: Cloud Castle
Release date: March 15, 2013
Price: $3.99
Background: Digital hand-drawn and featuring 2D animations and cut scenes, this is the classic told over 20 chapters.
Features: Original music, professional narration, interactive environments.
Title: Freckleface Strawberry Monster Maker
Publisher: Nymbly, Inc.
Release date: March 15, 2013
Price: Free
Background: From Julianne Moore's Best-Selling children's book series Freckleface Strawberry (illustrated by LeUyen Pham) comes a new app featuring the freckled and red-haired 7-year old girl.
Features: Mix and match monster parts, create an original snapshot of yourself alongside monster.
Title: Over in the Jungle
Publisher: Dawn Publications
Release date: March 13, 2013
Price: $2.99
Background: Children count, poke and jiggle the rainforest animal babies to watch them squawk, scurry, and scramble.
Features: Artwork composed entirely of polymer clay, counting game included, three modes of play.
Title: Just Grandpa and Me - Little Critter
Publisher: Oceanhouse Media
Release date: March 27, 2013
Price: $0.99
Background: Little Critter and his Grandpa go on a shopping expedition for a new suit.
Features: Professional narration, individual words highlight and are read aloud when tapped, three modes of play.
