Parents' Guide to

Fox in Socks - Dr. Seuss

By Jonathan H. Liu, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Excellent version of classic book has smidgen of violence.

App iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire Books
Fox in Socks - Dr. Seuss Poster Image

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

  • Fox in Socks - Dr. Seuss App: Screenshot #1
  • Fox in Socks - Dr. Seuss App: Screenshot #2
  • Fox in Socks - Dr. Seuss App: Screenshot #3

Community Reviews

See all
age 5+

Based on 2 parent reviews

OldShowLover
OldShowLover Parent
April 20, 2020
age 4+

Well-narrated classic is disappointing

The art is unique, and the app is very well-made. This is a very easy app to navigate, and the narrator does a fine job with all the tongue-twisters. Fox calls Mr. Knox "dumb" for not being able to keep up with the tongue-twisters. Beetles with menacing faces have a fight that involves punching each other in the face, then hitting each other over the head with large paddles. Accessed via Amazon FreeTime Unlimited.

This title has:

Easy to play/use
Too much violence
krisschamp
krisschamp Parent of 6-year-old
May 8, 2011
age 5+

This title has:

Educational value
See all 2 parent reviews

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2):
Kids say (1):

Oceanhouse Media has done a remarkable job with their digital book series, and FOX IN SOCKS is no exception. With three modes to choose from, children can have the book played out in its entirety, or have it read aloud but turn pages on their own, or simply read through the book themselves. Tapping on the pictures displays the names of objects and pronounces them, even if those words (such as the grass and sky in the background) aren't actually in the text of the story. The app automatically zooms and pans across illustrations so that readers can see the details even on a small screen.

Fox in Socks is a book of tongue-twisters, and the narrator does an excellent job of enunciating all the words clearly. The controls are easy and intuitive, and the app is an excellent and faithful translation of the beloved book.

App Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

See all recommended app lists

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate