This week in children's apps features two Dr. Seuss apps, just in time for the new school year. I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew follows the story of one hero who faces obstacle after obstacle on his journey to Solla Sollew. In On Beyond Zebra!, players create a nonsensical alphabet as they travel beyond the letter Z.
Title: I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew
Publisher: Oceanhouse Media
Release Date: Aug. 7, 2013
Price: $3.99
Background: The story begins with the young narrator discouraged by everything that is going wrong lately. He stubs his big toe, gets his tail bitten by a Quilligan Quail, and is stung by a Skritz. Faced with one challenge after another, he leaves his troubles behind and heads off to the city of Solla Sollew, "Where they never have troubles! At least, very few."
Features: Professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene. Individual words are highlighted as the story is read and words zoom up when pictures are touched.
Title: On Beyond Zebra!
Publisher: Oceanhouse Media
Release Date: Aug. 21, 2013
Price: $3.99
Background: Follow young Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell and his friend as they create a nonsensical alphabet beyond the letter Z. Explore fun-filled places and meet whimsical creatures along the way such as a Yuzz-a-ma-Tuzz, a Wumbus, and a Glikker.
Features: Record your own voice, share voice tracks with others that own this app, custom background audio for each scene.
