Company:Oceanhouse Media

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Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryMobile apps
GenreChildren's books, self help
Founded2009
FounderMichel Kripalani
Karen Kripalani
HeadquartersEncinitas, California , United States
Websiteoceanhousemedia.com

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:

  • Dr. Seuss[14]
  • The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library[15]
  • The Berenstain Bears[16]
  • Little Critter, by Mercer Mayer[17]
  • Smithsonian Institution[18]
  • Ziggy Marley[19]
  • Once Upon a Potty[20]
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer[21]
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul[22]
  • Hay House authors such as Louise L. Hay, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Doreen Virtue, Deepak Chopra, and others.[23]

Parents’ choice awards

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

Parents’ Choice Award: Gold

  • Ice Is Nice! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat), Fall 2013[24]
  • On Beyond Bugs (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat), Fall 2013[25]

Parents' Choice Award: Silver

  • The Cat In The Hat – Dr. Seuss, Spring 2010[26]
  • Dr. Seuss's ABC, Spring 2011[27]
  • Green Eggs and Ham – Dr. Seuss, Spring 2011[28]
  • Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! – Dr. Seuss, Fall 2011[29]
  • Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat), Fall 2012[30]
  • Trains - Byron Barton, Spring 2013[31]
  • A Whale of a Tale! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat), Spring 2013[32]

References

  1. ↑ Bacon, Beth. "Oceanhouse Media offers insights on e-publishing today". E-Books & Kids. http://e-booksandkids.com/insights/entry/oceanhouse_media_offers_insights_on_e_publishing_today. 
  2. ↑ "Seussville: Movies, Music & More". http://www.seussville.com/products/products.php?s=movie. 
  3. ↑ Broida, Rick. "The Berenstain Bears visit the App Store". CNET. http://www.cnet.com/news/the-berenstain-bears-visit-the-app-store/. 
  4. ↑ "Little Critter Has More Apps". Little Critter. http://www.littlecritter.com/lc_apps.html. 
  5. ↑ "Mobile Apps for Phones and Readers". Hay House. http://www.hayhouse.com/catalogs/mobile-apps. 
  6. ↑ 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. http://www.148apps.com/news/angels-chicken-soup-soul-series-chicken-soup-soul-apps/. 
  7. ↑ "Interview with Oceanhouse Media". The iPhone Mom. http://www.theiphonemom.com/interview-with-oceanhouse-media/. 
  8. ↑ Bigelow, Bruce V.. "Presto, Tibetan Bowls, & Dr. Seuss: How Michel Kripalani Got His Entrepreneurial Karma Back". Xconomy. http://www.xconomy.com/san-diego/2010/08/27/presto-tibetan-bowls-dr-seuss-how-michel-kripalani-got-his-entrepreneurial-karma-back/?single_page=true. 
  9. ↑ "Oceanhouse Media Marks Five Years of Success in the App Market". Teachers with Apps. http://teacherswithapps.com/oceanhouse-media-marks-five-years-success-app-market/. 
  10. ↑ "Oceanhouse Media: iOS Store". App Annie. http://www.appannie.com/apps/ios/publisher/oceanhouse-media/. 
  11. ↑ "Oceanhouse Media: Google Play". App Annie. http://www.appannie.com/apps/google-play/publisher/20200000219345/. 
  12. ↑ "Oceanhouse Media, Inc: Amazon Appstore". App Annie. http://www.appannie.com/apps/amazon-appstore/publisher/30200000015037/. 
  13. ↑ "OMBOOK". Trademarkia. http://www.trademarkia.com/ombook-85183272.html. 
  14. ↑ Lowensohn, Josh. "How Dr. Seuss titles make it to the App Store". CNET. http://www.cnet.com/news/how-dr-seuss-titles-make-it-to-the-app-store/. 
  15. ↑ Tschida, Casey. "There's No Place Like Space Is The First The Cat In The Hat Learning Library Title To Turn OmBook". App Advice. http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/11/theres-no-place-like-space-is-the-first-the-cat-in-the-hat-learning-library-title-to-turn-ombook. 
  16. ↑ "Read On The Go". http://harpercollinschildrens.com/feature/app/. 
  17. ↑ Winograd, David. "Four Little Critter interactive childrens [sic books hit iOS"]. The Unofficial Apple Webblog. http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/30/four-little-critter-interactive-childrens-books-hit-ios/. 
  18. ↑ "Alphabet of Dinosaurs: Smithsonian Alphabet Books". Children's Technology Review. http://childrenstech.com/blog/archives/14254. 
  19. ↑ ""I Love You Too" children's book is now an interactive mobile app, out today on iOS/Android platforms.". Ziggymarley.com. http://ziggymarley.com//2013/11/love-childrens-book-now-interactive-mobile-app-today-iosandroid-platforms/#sthash.IHzMFAEG.dpuf. 
  20. ↑ "ONCE UPON A POTTY - GIRL". Kirkus Reviews. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/alona-frankel/once-upon-potty-girl/. 
  21. ↑ Dredge, Stuart. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer gets iPhone and iPad book-app". Apps Playground. http://appsplayground.com/2010/11/19/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/. 
  22. ↑ 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. http://www.148apps.com/news/angels-chicken-soup-soul-series-chicken-soup-soul-apps/. 
  23. ↑ "Mobile Apps for Phones and Readers". Hay House. http://www.hayhouse.com/catalogs/mobile-apps. 
  24. ↑ "Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles". Parent's Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32193. 
  25. ↑ "On Beyond Bugs!: All About Insects". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32192&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  26. ↑ ""The Cat in the Hat" e-book". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=27752&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  27. ↑ "Dr. Seuss's ABC's". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29018&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  28. ↑ "Green Eggs & Ham". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29019&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  29. ↑ "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! - Dr. Seuss". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29824&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  30. ↑ "Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30812&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  31. ↑ "Trains - Byron Barton". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31396&StepNum=1&award=aw. 
  32. ↑ "A Whale of a Tale!: All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales". Parents' Choice. http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31395&StepNum=1&award=aw. 



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