# Little Critter Library — Bedtime Stories for Kids > Interactive digital library of children's stories with reading skill tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Oceanhouse Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-critter-library/id839154249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176) - Category: Books, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,763 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 63 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-08-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-critter-library/id839154249/reviews.md ## What is Little Critter Library? Read dozens of Little Critter stories by Mercer Mayer! Your child will love reading stories about their favorite characters, topics, holidays and more. Parents can see their child’s reading skills improve with statistics for number of stories read, hours read, pages flipped, and words tapped. - Download today and receive full access to all stories with your free 1-week trial with subscription. - Even without a subscription, you and your family are invited to enjoy free access to 1 story per month. Features & Benefits: - ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration - LEARN new vocabulary with tappable words and pictures - RECORD your own narration & share it with others - KEEP kids in the story with parental controls  - SORT stories alphabetically, by topic, or by publication date - SEARCH for keywords in the title or text of the story - NEW STORIES added periodically BONUS: Play a find-the-creature mini game in each story! Designed for children ages 2-5 *** Academic's Choice "Smart Choice Media" Award Winner! *** *** Silver Award Winner - National Parenting Publications Awards *** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Little Critter Library subscription - Includes a free 1-week trial period with either subscription. - Subscribe monthly or annually to access to all content - Alternatively, you may purchase unrestricted access to all content for a single, one-time charge - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free 1-week trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Privacy Policy http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/privacy/ Terms of Use http://www.oceanhousemedia.com/terms/ -------------------- Download today! -------------------- Official Mercer Mayer licensed app: www.littlecritter.com ## Key features - Highlighted narration - Tappable words for vocabulary - Record custom narration - Parental controls - Story sorting and search - Find-the-creature mini-game ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Subscription | $2.99 | per month | | Subscription | $24.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Little Critter Library | $34.99 | one-time | | Little Critter Library | $24.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Little Critter Library? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great for kids - 💖 Loved by readers - 🎨 Wonderful illustrations - 🔊 Fun narration - 📚 Extensive library - 💰 Good value **Cons** - 🐛 Downloading/purchase issues - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🔒 Lack of family sharing **Commonly reported bugs** - Books not downloading after purchase - App crashing/not working **Most requested features** - More new books added - French version - Sorting by downloaded books ## Recent user reviews (10 of 63) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-critter-library/id839154249/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This app is good *2026-02-26, version 1.9.6* Although I don’t like how they added the subscription this app is so good ### 2/5 — Download *2026-01-01, version 1.9.6* Can’t even read the downloaded books I downloaded very disappointed ### 5/5 — Pretty awesome app *2025-11-20, version 1.9.5* 10 out of 10 app ### 5/5 — NOT BAD *2025-09-29, version 1.9.5* IT IS NICE AND FUN FOR KIDS!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — I love this book *2025-03-18, version 1.9.2* My grandson really enjoys little critter since he’s 3. He’s about to be 11. My children also enjoy little critter since they were kids. ### 5/5 — A *2024-12-10, version 1.9.2* C’est magnifique ! La meilleure application pour apprendre l’anglais aux enfants. Je recommande très fortement, la meilleure que j’ai trouvé jusqu’à présent. Si je pouvais donner plus que 5 étoiles je l’aurais donné On veut encore des produits comme ça svp, plus de contenu en audio pour enfants pré ado et adultes ! ### 5/5 — A *2024-10-17* C’est magnifique ! **Developer response:** Nous apprécions vraiment votre enthousiasme et soutien ! ### 5/5 — Critter, rules! *2024-09-27, version 1.9.2* Best books ever. ### 5/5 — l *2024-06-18, version 1.9.2* Love this story game SO SO SO SO MUCH ### 5/5 — Great App, Great Books! *2024-02-28, version 1.9.2* I love these Oceanhouse media book apps--and this one is wonderful too. Not only does it make reading extra special for my kids in unlikely places where I only have my phone on hand--it is a really safe and easy app for kids to use and navigate. My children have never been frustrated by them or been stuck in an ad-loop. The content (the books) truely shine. Little Critter books are perfect for new, young readers and toddlers. What great stories, made even more magical! ## Frequently asked questions about Little Critter Library ### What is the Little Critter Library app? The Little Critter Library is a digital application that offers a collection of children's stories by Mercer Mayer. It is designed to encourage literacy skills with features like highlighted narration, tappable words for vocabulary, and the ability to record your own narration. It also includes parental controls and a mini-game within each story. ### How can I access the stories in the app? You can access the stories through a subscription model. A free 1-week trial is offered with any subscription. Alternatively, you can purchase unrestricted access to all content with a single, one-time charge. Even without a subscription, one free story is available per month. ### What are the key features for improving reading skills? The app encourages literacy by using highlighted narration that follows along with the text. Children can learn new vocabulary by tapping on words and pictures, which often provide definitions or pronunciations. Parents can also record their own narration to share with their child. ### Is this app suitable for young children? Yes, the app is specifically designed for children ages 2-5. It includes parental controls to keep kids engaged within the story and a simple interface suitable for young users. The interactive elements and engaging stories are tailored for this age group. ### What are the subscription options and costs? The app offers monthly or annual subscription options, both including a free 1-week trial. You can also opt for a one-time purchase for permanent access to all content. Subscription details and management, including turning off auto-renewal, can be found in your account settings after purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.6 — 2025-12-17 Updated to latest codebase for improved compatibility. ### 1.9.5 — 2025-09-23 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.9.4 — 2025-09-08 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.9.3 — 2025-05-28 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.9.2 — 2021-02-12 - code cleanup and optimizations ## Apps similar to Little Critter Library | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Little Stories: Bedtime Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-stories-bedtime-books/id977016099) | 4.7 (45,640) | Free | Books | | [Apple Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-books/id364709193) | 4.4 (86,301) | Free | Books | | [Storytel - Audiobooks Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651) | 4.7 (10,916) | Free | Books | | [Amazon Kindle: Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kindle-reading-app/id302584613) | 4.9 (5,800,719) | Free | Books | | [Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-effect-read-aloud-books/id1057374139) | 4.9 (9,524) | Free | Books | | [Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audible-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id379693831) | 4.9 (5,574,249) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Oceanhouse Media - [Bowls - Tibetan Singing Bowls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowls-tibetan-singing-bowls/id309501173) - [Dr. Seuss Camera - The Grinch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-seuss-camera-the-grinch/id340675683) - [The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wisdom-of-avalon-oracle/id348093359) - [The Psychic Tarot Oracle Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-psychic-tarot-oracle-cards/id349536203) - [Alice for the iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alice-for-the-ipad/id354537426) - [Dr. Seuss Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-seuss-camera/id354850853) All apps by Oceanhouse Media: https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176 ## Related topics [mercer mayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mercer-mayer) · [little critter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-critter) · [little critter library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-critter-library) · [little ryno](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-ryno) · [kids books](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kids-books) · [adio books kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/adio-books-kids) · [little grasshopper library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-grasshopper-library) · [library kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/library-kids) · [little stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/little-stories) · [my little free library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/my-little-free-library) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*