Yertle the Turtle - Dr. Seuss

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Another children's classic smoothly transitions to digital.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Yertle the Turtle is a digital version of one of Dr. Seuss's classic children's books. Kids will enjoy the interactive nature of the app, whether by themselves or reading with a parent. Parents will like the educational aspects -- and the way it both builds reading skills and encourages children to form a lifelong love of books. 

  • Ease of use5
    Virtually anyone can read along with this book. Page turns require nothing more than a swipe of the finger -- and words are highlighted as they're read on screen. 
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
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Yertle the Turtle might not be the best-known book in Dr. Seuss's catalog, but this app is made with loving reverence to the story. The voice acting is better than many other books that Oceanhouse Media has brought to the market -- and the inclusion of a few hidden sound effects in the app make it even more fun. (Touch the illustrations of beleaguered turtle Mack burping or Yertle's descent from atop his turtle throne and kids will get a giggle.) 

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This review was written by Chris Morris

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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Books
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price:$3.99
Publisher:Oceanhouse Media
Version:1.07
Release date:August 2, 2010
Minimum software requirements:OS 3.0
This review was written by Chris Morris

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