This week in children's apps, Little Critter learns about generosity, The Cat in the Hat explores the weather, and a bestselling bedtime story comes to life.

Title: The Best Teacher Ever - Little Critter


Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Oct. 21, 2014

Price: $1.99

Background: Little Critter searches for the perfect gift to show his teacher, Miss Kitty.

Features: Highlighted narration, tappable words and pictures, two find-the-creature mini games.


Title: Just Critters Who Care - Little Critter

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Oct. 21, 2014

Price: $1.99

Background: Little Critter, his friends, and family rally together to help his neighbors in need, and learn how rewarding community service can be.

Features: Highlighted narration, tappable words and pictures, two find-the-creature mini games.


Title: Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today? (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Oct. 22, 2014

Price: $5.99

Background: The Cat in the Hat travels by hot air balloon up into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning.

Features: Two ways to read, interact with diagrams and glossary words, highlighted narration.


Title: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Publisher: Oceanhouse Media

Release Date: Nov. 6, 2014

Price: $3.99

Background: An interactive app based on the bedtime story, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld.

Features: Tap to explore hidden surprises and animations, create audio keepsakes.