# Yertle the Turtle — Read and Play with Dr. Seuss

> Interactive Dr. Seuss book app with games and educational features. (iPhone/iPad app by Oceanhouse Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,216 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658/reviews.md

## What is Yertle the Turtle?

The best-selling Dr. Seuss classic “Yertle the Turtle” comes to life with Playful Interactivity, Delightful Animations and Fun Activities!

FEATURES
- Tap and drag to find playful surprises throughout the book
- Find hidden stars on every page to reveal fun Activities
- Read along with highlighting narration, or read it yourself
- Explore new vocabulary by tapping words and pictures
- Track minutes spent reading, pages read, and more in the Parents section

ACTIVITIES
- Play seven different mini-games like Memory Match, Jigsaw Puzzle, Word Search, Sequence, and more!
- Find all 16 unique games hidden throughout the book
- Enjoy activities again and again, directly from the main menu
- Try to beat your high score and best time

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Download today!
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Official Dr. Seuss licensed App. Dr. Seuss Properties ™ & © 2018 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

Join Yertle the Turtle, king of the pond, in this interactive app as he commands the other turtles to stack themselves beneath him so that he can see further and expand his kingdom. Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. Find out what happens when Mack, the turtle at the bottom of the pile, decides that he has had enough!

## Key features

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

## What do users think of Yertle the Turtle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 💰 Some books not free
- 🤔 Inconsistent pricing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- None reported

**Most requested features**

- Make all Dr. Seuss books free
- Improve pricing consistency across books

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yertle-the-turtle/id1376940658/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s not fair

*2026-02-28*

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?

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your perspective on the availability of content within the app. While we can’t change the pricing structure of the other titles, please know that your feedback is valuable and will be considered as we work to enhance the app experience. Your input helps us strive for a better balance, and we’re grateful for your engagement!

### 5/5 — Love Yertle The Turtle

*2026-01-13*

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

**Developer response:** It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoy it!

### 5/5 — The The Daily Caller reported on Tuesday night the

*2025-11-23*

The first time you have a chance at the top is the second one you

### 5/5 — AWESOME!! MUST GET!

*2024-12-02*

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

**Developer response:** We appreciate your enthusiasm! We're glad you enjoy the narrator's voice and the hidden play features. Thank you for your support!

### 5/5 — Bro….

*2024-08-02*

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🥰

**Developer response:** We’re so glad this brought back such wonderful memories!

### 5/5 — About this app

*2023-12-03*

This is one of the best apps of Dr Suess

### 5/5 — Yurtle the turtle

*2023-08-27*

It’s good but why is this story the only one free when the others are for sale?

### 3/5 — Why is this the only dr Seuss book app that’s free?

*2023-06-14*

All the other Dr Seuss app you have to pay for. And I’m not talking about the treasury or deluxe books app.

### 5/5 — Chfnfjchgvjhgkug

*2022-10-27*

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**Developer response:** Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope you are enjoying the app!

### 5/5 — Cool Dr. Seuss game

*2022-03-20*

I love Yertle the Turtle

**Developer response:** Thank you for your 5 star review! We are thrilled you are enjoying the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Yertle the Turtle

### 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.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.1.3 — 2024-03-06

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

### 4.1.1 — 2021-03-18

- fixed graphic issues affecting some iPad devices

### 4.1 — 2021-02-14

- improved graphics support for new devices

### 1.0 — 2018-10-17

No release notes.

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