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Yertle the Turtle

Yertle the Turtle

Read and Play with Dr. Seuss

1.2K ratings
23 reviews
📚 Education
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 18, 2018
  • March 6, 2024

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Oceanhouse Media
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About

Experience a classic Dr. Seuss story with interactive elements, animations, and engaging activities. Tap and drag for surprises, find hidden stars for mini-games, and enjoy narrated or self-read options. Learn new vocabulary and track reading progress.

✓Interactive story elements
✓Delightful animations
✓Hidden stars for activities
✓Highlighting narration
✓Vocabulary exploration
✓Parental tracking
✓Seven mini-games
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Yertle the Turtle. Based on 1.2K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 2 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

Positive things

  • 👍Enjoyable reading experience
  • 🎨Engaging illustrations
  • 🔊Great narrator
  • 🎉Nostalgic for users

Negative things

  • 💰Some books not free
  • 🤔Inconsistent pricing
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What's New in Yertle the Turtle

4.1.3

March 6, 2024

Oh, in the code where bugs did play, a fix has come to save the day!

User reviews

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It’s not fair

Eventually, yertle the Tertle read and play app is the only free one. Can you make all the other read and play books be free to go to one, and to be fair?
The boss baby fanThe boss baby fan

Love Yertle The Turtle

with a little help with yertle, it’s my favorite book :)
whammydummywhammydummy

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nickbrinanickbrina

AWESOME!! MUST GET!

The narrator is a good voice and also not to mention the play features are hidden.
puma buddypuma buddy

Bro….

I literally was looking through my old kiddie apps I had as a four year old and found this game. THE NOSTALGIA. It was peak for me used to play it every day and read it to my parents. Ah, memories🥰
Me not likeMe not like
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

None reported

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Requested Features

2 requests

Make all Dr. Seuss books free

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Improve pricing consistency across books

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FAQ

What is Yertle the Turtle about?

This app brings the Dr. Seuss classic "Yertle the Turtle" to life. It tells the story of Yertle, a turtle king who commands others to stack beneath him to see further. The narrative explores themes of ambition and rebellion when a turtle at the bottom has had enough.

What interactive features are included?

The app offers playful interactivity where you can tap and drag to discover surprises throughout the book. Hidden stars on each page unlock fun activities, and you can explore new vocabulary by tapping on words and pictures.

What kind of activities are available?

There are seven different mini-games, including Memory Match, Jigsaw Puzzle, Word Search, and Sequence. All 16 unique games are hidden within the book, and they can be accessed again from the main menu.

Is this app suitable for young children?

Yes, the app is designed for children and offers features like highlighting narration to help with reading comprehension. It also includes vocabulary exploration and parental tracking for reading minutes and pages read.

How much does the app cost?

Based on the provided information, this is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access.