Oceanhouse Media Explained

Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
Type:Private
Foundationweird1595:2009
Founder:Michel Kripalani
Karen Kripalani
Location:Encinitas, California, U.S.
Industry:Mobile apps
Genre:Children's books, self help

Oceanhouse Media, Inc. is a publisher of iOS, Android and Windows 8 apps.[1] Their offerings include digital book apps from brands such as Dr. Seuss,[2] The Berenstain Bears[3] and Little Critter,[4] as well as self-improvement apps from Hay House authors,[5] and Chicken Soup for the Soul.[6] Oceanhouse Media was founded in January 2009 by Michel and Karen Kripalani in Encinitas, California.[7] The company released its first iOS app, Bowls – Authentic Tibetan Singing Bowls, on the Apple App Store in March 2009.[8] Oceanhouse Media currently has licensing agreements in place with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Hay House, Mercer Mayer, HarperCollins, Random House, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, Chronicle Books, Chicken Soup for the Soul and many others.[9]

Products

Oceanhouse Media has published more than 350 apps for iOS devices, ranging from $0.99 to US$15.00, as well as several free apps.[10] The company also has more than 160 Android apps available on Google Play[11] and the Amazon App Store.[12]

omBook®

Oceanhouse Media possesses the registered trademark omBook® for its Oceanhouse Media digital book apps for children.[13]

Brands

Oceanhouse Media has released apps from the following brands:

Parents’ choice awards

Oceanhouse Media apps have been recognized by several Parents’ Choice Awards.

Parents’ Choice Award: Gold

Parents' Choice Award: Silver

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bacon. Beth. Oceanhouse Media offers insights on e-publishing today. E-Books & Kids.
  2. Web site: Seussville: Movies, Music & More.
  3. Web site: Broida. Rick. The Berenstain Bears visit the App Store. CNET.
  4. Web site: Little Critter Has More Apps. Little Critter.
  5. Web site: Mobile Apps for Phones and Readers. Hay House.
  6. Web site: Stevens. Andrew. Angels Around Us from Chicken Soup for the Soul is the First in a Series of Chicken Soup for the Soul Apps. 148Apps.
  7. Web site: Interview with Oceanhouse Media. The iPhone Mom.
  8. Web site: Bigelow. Bruce V.. Presto, Tibetan Bowls, & Dr. Seuss: How Michel Kripalani Got His Entrepreneurial Karma Back. Xconomy.
  9. Web site: Oceanhouse Media Marks Five Years of Success in the App Market. Teachers with Apps.
  10. Web site: Oceanhouse Media: iOS Store. App Annie.
  11. Web site: Oceanhouse Media: Google Play. App Annie.
  12. Web site: Oceanhouse Media, Inc: Amazon Appstore. App Annie.
  13. Web site: OMBOOK. Trademarkia.
  14. Web site: Lowensohn. Josh. How Dr. Seuss titles make it to the App Store. CNET.
  15. Web site: Tschida. Casey. There's No Place Like Space Is The First The Cat In The Hat Learning Library Title To Turn OmBook. App Advice.
  16. Web site: Read On The Go.
  17. Web site: Winograd. David. Four Little Critter interactive }} books hit iOS]. The Unofficial Apple Webblog . https://web.archive.org/web/20111229051018/http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/30/four-little-critter-interactive-childrens-books-hit-ios/ . December 29, 2011.
  18. Web site: Alphabet of Dinosaurs: Smithsonian Alphabet Books. Children's Technology Review.
  19. Web site: "I Love You Too" children's book is now an interactive mobile app, out today on iOS/Android platforms.. Ziggymarley.com.
  20. Web site: ONCE UPON A POTTY - GIRL. Kirkus Reviews.
  21. Web site: Dredge. Stuart. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer gets iPhone and iPad book-app. Apps Playground.
  22. Web site: Stevens. Andrew. Angels Around Us from Chicken Soup for the Soul is the First in a Series of Chicken Soup for the Soul Apps. 148Apps.
  23. Web site: Mobile Apps for Phones and Readers. Hay House.
  24. Web site: Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles. Parent's Choice.
  25. Web site: On Beyond Bugs!: All About Insects. Parents' Choice.
  26. Web site: "The Cat in the Hat" e-book. Parents' Choice.
  27. Web site: Dr. Seuss's ABC's. Parents' Choice.
  28. Web site: Green Eggs & Ham. Parents' Choice.
  29. Web site: Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! - Dr. Seuss. Parents' Choice.
  30. Web site: Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs. Parents' Choice.
  31. Web site: Trains - Byron Barton. Parents' Choice.
  32. Web site: A Whale of a Tale!: All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales. Parents' Choice.

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