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Another quality children’s storybook, The Lorax – Dr. Seuss Oceanhouse Media $3.99, that definitely gives you your money’s worth. The app is available for iPhone, iTouch or iPad. I just sat down with my boys before nap and chose “read to me” mode. The only issues – I was falling asleep and forgetting to swipe to turn the page before the 25 minute story was over. Now that’s not because the story was boring, but because it was so long and the kiddos wear me out! I would have just given them my iPhone, but they want me to “read” it with them. For those that don’t remember, The Lorax is a tale of industry versus environment. The Lorax, a short furry creature, tries to save the Truffula trees in the forest, but the factory owner ignores his pleas and cuts down every last tree. As you can see in the picture here on the right, the birds are flying away due to the smog and deforestation. Below all the humming fish are leaving the pond due to the pollution. There is a glimmer of hope at the end, however, as there is one seed left. Oceanhouse Media does a fantastic job with children’s storybooks. The Lorax includes all three modes you’ve come to expect: “Read to Me”, “Read it Myself” and “Auto Play”. Many pictures on each page are touchable and the words zoom up in bright letters and are spoken when pressed. The narration and pictures are beautifully done and the length is as long as you are going to find in kid’s storybooks. So if you are looking for another children’s storybook for you iPhone, iTouch or iPad, you should consider giving this one a try.