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Encinitas, Calif. (Vocus/PRWEB) – Oceanhouse Media, Inc. today announced the release of its newest digital book, Dr. Seuss’s classic Fox in Socks, for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This marks the 16th Dr. Seuss digital book for the mobile app publisher, which plans to release apps for all 44 classic Dr. Seuss titles. Fox in Socks is available on Apple’s App Store for $3.99. For additional information and to listen to a sample, visit the Oceanhouse Media website.

“Fox in Socks is a classic read-aloud beginner book and our digital version is a title that has been highly anticipated,” said Michel Kripalani, Founder and President of Oceanhouse Media, Inc. “We’re proud that our apps continue to feature eye-catching graphics, easy-to-follow narratives and promote Dr. Seuss’s love of words and reading. Our next Dr. Seuss release will be I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! in early February.”

“Fox, Socks, Box, Knox. Knox in box. Fox in socks. Knox on fox in socks in box.” So begins the journey of Fox and his friend, Mr. Knox. Written in 1965, the tongue-twisting narrative takes readers on a wacky ride with Fox and Mr. Knox playing a game with rhymes that continue to increase in complexity. The famous tongue-twister in the book, “a tweetle beetle noodle poodle bottled paddled muddled duddled fuddled wuddled fox in sox, sir!” is often referenced in popular media.

The digital book has three options — Auto Play, geared toward younger readers, plays like a movie, automatically reading and turning pages; Read to Me, allows users to listen to the narrated story with words highlighted as they are read; and Read It Myself, lets users read the book alone in its traditional form. Additional features include picture/word association, where words zoom up and are spoken when pictures are touched; individual words are highlighted and are read aloud when tapped; professional audio narration; custom background audio for each scene; and the original text and artwork of Dr. Seuss.

“Our partnership with Oceanhouse Media brings even more of Dr. Seuss’s beloved stories to children around the world,” said Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “Fox in Socks is just as much fun in digital form, especially when the tongue-twisting verses come to life with amazing graphics and highlighted text, thereby encouraging a love of reading and language for readers of all ages.”

About Oceanhouse Media, Inc.

Oceanhouse Media, Inc., creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss, Berenstain Bears, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Hay House apps, have recently seen seven of their digital books reach the No. 1 rank for paid books on Apple’s App Store. A significant player in the iPhone and Android space, the company has an offering of over 150 apps, numerous bestsellers and proprietary technology. The company was founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, formerly Director of Business Development at Autodesk and CEO of Presto Studios, developers of the hailed The Journeyman Project series and Myst III: Exile graphic video games. The company’s corporate mantra is “Creativity with Purpose”, with their focus being to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. For more information on their products and direct links to the App Store, visit http://www.oceanhousemedia.com.

About Dr. Seuss Enterprise, L.P.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises was founded in 1993 following the death of Theodor S. Geisel, Dr. Seuss, to conserve and nurture the works of Dr. Seuss by protecting the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into licensed merchandise. The licensing effort is a strategic part of the overall effort to strengthen and protect the relationship consumers have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Geisel said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would “round out the edges”. That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. announced today that two of their best-selling digital children’s book apps are now available for Android™ 2.1 (or higher) devices. Initial offerings in Android Market™ include The Cat In The Hat, and, just in time for the holidays, How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, each available for the low price of $3.99.

The Cat in the Hat and How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, both written by Dr. Seuss in 1957, have been adapted for the first time to interactive book format for Android devices. Both were initially introduced by Oceanhouse Media as iOS apps (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad). The iOS apps have been runaway hits, ranking among the best selling apps in the Books category last year. Oceanhouse Media’s Dr. Seuss apps have received critical acclaim and won numerous awards from various organizations, such as Parent’s Choice Awards and Children’s Technology Review.

As with all of Oceanhouse Media digital books, these interactive apps are engaging and educational. To promote reading in young children, individual words are highlighted as the story is read and words zoom up when pictures are touched. By combining original text and artwork with professional narration, custom background music and audio, special effects and features that entertain and promote reading, these digital books appeal to readers of all ages.

“Generations have grown up reading books by Dr. Seuss. Now this generation can enjoy digital versions of those books on their Android devices,” said Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “We have found a wonderful partner in Oceanhouse Media and are thrilled with the quality and features of the Dr. Seuss apps.”

For more information on these and other products please visit the Oceanhouse Media website.

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. today announced the launch of three new Little Critter digital books for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The children’s favorites Just Grandma and Me, All By Myself and I Just Forgot are now available in the App Store for only $1.99 each. The Little Critter digital books are presented in a format that is easy for young children to read. The apps contain the same playful artwork that has been a hallmark of, award-winning illustrator and author, Mercer Mayer. These “universal” apps can be used interchangeably with the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch for no additional charge and include special high-resolution graphics for devices with a Retina display.

In the humorous tale Just Grandma and Me, Little Critter and his grandmother spend the day at the beach. Little Critter tries his best to be a good helper. When his grandmother’s hot dog falls in the sand, he washes it off in the ocean. He promises to blow up the inflatable seahorse, but needs a little help in the end. The joys and mishaps of a special summer day with Grandma are all brightened by Little Critter’s sunny disposition.

As the story unfolds in All By Myself, Little Critter shows us all the things he can do on his own from tying his shoes (almost) to pouring his own juice (and only spilling a little). The endearing illustrations point out the fact that Little Critter doesn’t do everything perfectly, but he makes an effort to do the best he can!

I Just Forgot begins as the lovable Little Critter struggles to remember what he is supposed to do each day. On rainy days he remembers his raincoat but forgets his boots. On school days he gets to school on time but forgets his lunchbox. Poor Little Critter! He tries hard but hasn’t quite mastered the art of how to get through the day. Every young reader will understand Little Critter’s confusion and laugh with him from start to finish.

“I wrote the first in the series of Little Critter books over 30 years ago to address the major issues of growing up through humorous storytelling,” said Mercer Mayer, author and illustrator of the Little Critter series, “I’m very excited to partner with Oceanhouse Media and see my series evolve to the iPhone and iPad.”

Each digital book combines Mercer Mayer’s award-winning illustrations from the original book with innovative features that promote reading in young children, including highlighted picture / word associations, professional narration and custom background audio. Each digital book also includes a special mini-game where the reader is encouraged to find recurring creatures as they progress through the story (a mouse, a grasshopper, a spider, etc).

Oceanhouse Media, creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss, Berenstain Bears, and Hay House apps, have recently seen seven of their digital books reach the #1 rank for paid books in the App Store.

For more information on these products and direct links to the App store, please visit the Oceanhouse Media website.

About Oceanhouse Media
Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app development company founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, former CEO of Presto Studios and Director of Business Development at Autodesk. The team is comprised of developers with decades of experience, primarily from the videogame business, that now share a common purpose to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. Currently, Oceanhouse Media has over 125 apps on the App Store. The company’s corporate mantra is “Creativity with Purpose.”

About Mercer Mayer
Mercer Mayer is an American children’s book writer and illustrator born in Arkansas in 1943. He first began illustrating in 1966 and has since published over 300 books using a wide range of illustrative styles. Mayer is best know for his “Little Critter” and “Little Monster” series of books. In 2007, Mercer Mayer received the “Artist of the Year” award at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Little Critter website

LITTLE CRITTER is a trademark of Orchard House Licensing Company. All rights reserved.

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. announced the release of The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks digital book for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The holiday favorite is now available on the App Store for only $2.99. This universal app can be used on the iPad and iPhone for no additional charge and includes special high-resolution graphics for Retina displays. This is the tenth Berenstain Bears digital book release by Oceanhouse Media since September 2010.

The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks, written by Jan and Mike Berenstain, teaches an important lesson about thankfulness and the love of family. In the story, the Bear cubs act out the first Thanksgiving complete with costumes, props and a full Thanksgiving feast. But will Sister Bear’s pet turkey play the part of dinner? The beloved Bear cubs learn about the pilgrims and are reminded of God’s many blessings!

As with all of Oceanhouse Media’s quality digital books, these interactive apps for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are engaging and educational. To promote reading in young children, individual words are highlighted as the story is read and words zoom up when pictures are touched. By combining the original text and artwork with professional narration, background audio and features that entertain and promote reading, this digital book appeals to readers of all ages.

“We are very happy with the success of The Berenstain Bears on the App Store,” said Annette Bourland, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz, the Children’s Division of Zondervan. “Oceanhouse Media’s technology not only delivers a beautiful looking product, it also has a rich set of features that promote reading and really engage children.”

Other Berenstain Bears iPhone and iPad apps currently available are:

* The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule
* The Berenstain Bears Say Their Prayers
* The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School
* The Berenstain Bears and the Gift of Courage
* The Berenstain Bears and a Job Well Done
* The Berenstain Bears: God Loves You!
* The Berenstain Bears Discover God’s Creation
* The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game
* The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends

“With the holidays upon us, we are excited to share the Thanksgiving spirit with children everywhere by bringing The Berenstain Bears to the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch,” said Michel Kripalani, President of Oceanhouse Media. “Our goal is to provide fun, interactive experiences that bring both educational value and entertainment to families.”

Oceanhouse Media, creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss and Hay House apps, have recently seen seven of their Dr. Seuss and Berenstain Bears digital books reach the #1 rank for paid books in the App Store.

For more information on these products and direct links to the App store, please visit the Oceanhouse Media website.

About Oceanhouse Media
Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app development company founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, former CEO of Presto Studios and Director of Business Development at Autodesk. The team is comprised of developers with decades of experience, primarily from the video game business, that now share a common purpose to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. Currently, Oceanhouse Media has over 120 apps on the App Store. The company’s corporate mantra is “Creativity with Purpose.”

About Zondervan
Zondervan is a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand. Zondervan produces bestselling and award-winning Bibles, books, children’s products, software, audio, video, and digital products. Zonderkidz is the Children’s Division of Zondervan. Living Lights™ Berenstain Bear books help children learn how God wants them to live every day.
Zondervan website

The holiday classic is now available on the App Store for an introductory price of only $2.99. This universal app can be used on the iPad and iPhone for no additional charge and includes special high-resolution graphics for Retina displays.

Rudolph delivers the message that there are no misfits in life, for everyone has a special quality to share. As the story opens, Rudolph is outcast for his shiny red nose. All the other reindeer make fun of him and won’t let him play in their reindeer games. But when Christmas is almost cancelled because of a huge snowstorm, Rudolph comes to Santa’s rescue. His glowing nose lights the way, enabling Santa to deliver toys to all the little girls and boys!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer digital book includes background music and audio, enlarged artwork for each scene, and even audio clips from the timeless TV special!

To promote reading in young children, individual words are highlighted as the story is read. Word associations, professional narration and animated effects—like snow and Rudolph’s glowing nose—keep children engaged in the reading experience. By combining the original text and beautiful artwork with features that entertain and promote reading, this digital book appeals to readers of all ages.

“This timeless story has become an integral part of Christmas tradition,” said Jonathan Flom of Character Arts, LLC. “We are excited to make the Rudolph story available to today’s generation of kids and are thrilled by the quality experience that Oceanhouse Media’s apps provide.”

“With the holiday season quickly approaching we are excited to release this Christmas favorite as a digital book for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch,” said Michel Kripalani, President of Oceanhouse Media. “This story is a family favorite and we’re proud that this app provides educational value to children in a fun, interactive way.”

Oceanhouse Media, creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss, Berenstain Bears and Hay House apps, have recently seen seven of their digital books reach the #1 rank for paid books on the App Store.

For more information on these products and direct links to the App store, please visit the Oceanhouse Media website.

About Oceanhouse Media
Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is an iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad app development company founded in early 2009 by Michel Kripalani, former CEO of Presto Studios and Director of Business Development at Autodesk. The team is comprised of developers with decades of experience, primarily from the video game business, that now share a common purpose to uplift, educate and inspire through technology. Currently, Oceanhouse Media has over 120 apps on the App Store. The company’s corporate mantra is “Creativity with Purpose.”

About Character Arts
Character Arts manages entertainment production and licensing across all media, with a focus on legacy properties and personalities. The company’s services include marketing, licensing and brand management, particularly in the area of family and children’s iconic entertainment.

Encinitas, CA(PRWeb)- Oceanhouse Media, Inc. announced the release of two new Halloween themed eBooks for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The classic Dr. Seuss short-story What was I Scared of? is now available on the App Store for only $1.99. And one of the all-time best selling children’s Halloween books, The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano, is now available as an eBook for only $2.99. Both universal apps can be used on the iPad and iPhone for no additional charge. These apps also include special high-resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G Retina displays.

What was I Scared of? was authored in 1961 by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the beloved Dr. Seuss. Delivering a timeless message about fear and acceptance, the tale begins with a character who repeatedly meets up with an empty pair of pale-green pants. He is initially afraid of the pants, which are able to stand on their own despite the lack of a wearer. However, when he screams for help and the pants also start to cry, he realizes that “They were just as scared as I!” Eventually, the empty pants and the main character choose to no longer be in fear of one another and become good friends.

In The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, where “the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins,” Spookley is shunned until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch. As the storm rages, Spookley realizes “it’s fine to be round while the weather is fair, but there are times it’s better to be a square.” Sometimes being different can save the day! Originally published in 2001, The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin has sold over a million copies to date, and has served as the basis for a Spookley the Square Pumpkin movie that has been shown every year since 2004 in movie theaters across the country and on national television networks, including both Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. “We are delighted with the new, interactive version of Spookley on the App Store,” said Joe Troiano, author of The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin. “And we are impressed with the convenient read-aloud and vocabulary-learning features that Oceanhouse Media’s technology provides.”

Both eBooks combine the beautiful artwork from the original print books with innovative features that promote reading in kids, including highlighted picture / word associations, professional narration and custom background audio.

“In anticipation of Halloween, we are excited to bring both of these perennial holiday favorites to life as eBooks for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch,” said Michel Kripalani, President of Oceanhouse Media. “These apps provide both entertainment and educational value to children in the form of fun, interactive experiences for play and learning.”

Oceanhouse Media, creators of the award-winning Dr. Seuss and Hay House apps, have recently seen seven of their Dr. Seuss and Berenstain Bears eBooks reach the #1 rank for paid books in the App Store.
For more information on these products and direct links to the App store, please visit Oceanhouse Media.

Oceanhouse Media Inc. has released three new iPhone apps from the Dr. Seuss series. The three new apps are the “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” eBook ($3.99), the “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” ebook ($3.99) and the “Up with a Fish!” stacking game for only $0.99.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, a rhyming book for young readers first published in 1960, is now available in interactive format. Dr. Seuss has joined The Ocean Project to make a big splash for 2010’s World Ocean Day on June 8th.

To celebrate the book’s 50th anniversary these funny fish will help children “from there to here, from here to there” learn how everyday actions impact our ocean home. Through his rhymes and riddles, Dr. Seuss’s intention is clear: teach children to read in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Children will be so entranced and amused by this app that they may not even notice they are learning to read!

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Oceanhouse Media, Inc. launches three new iPhone apps based on books by the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss. The Lorax eBook, a children’s classic about environmentalism, has been released in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd for $3.99. Lorax Garden, an environmentally-aware children’s game, is available for $2.99.

In addition, Oceanhouse Media announces Dr. Seuss Senders, 100 fantabulous cheer-up cards and quotes to share, also available for $2.99.

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Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is dropping the price of their entire line of Dr. Seuss iPhone / iPod Touch apps to an astonishing $0.99 on March 2nd, for one day only, in honor of Theodor Geisel’s (Dr. Seuss) birthday and Read Across America Day.

The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community across our nation to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

All three interactive eBooks, normally $3.99 each, combine the beautiful original artwork of the books with innovative features that promote reading in young children, including highlighted picture / word associations, professional narrations and custom background audio.

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Oceanhouse Media Inc. has officially launched the officially licensed iPhone app e-book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”. The app is now available at the App Store at an introductory special price of $3.99. This is the first time that this Dr. Seuss classic will be adapted to an interactive book format for iPhones and the iPod Touch. It combines the beautiful, original artwork with innovative features that promote reading in young children.

Among the features of the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” e-book include professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene. This should be a great way to entice reading among kids using digital technology. You can read it in two ways: “Read to Me” and “Read it Myself”.

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