The Quest: Elephant is allergic to the flowers she loves to eat! When she notices a bee buzzing happily from flower to flower, Elephant begins a quest that requires her to try things she has never before attempted. This app storyline demonstrates trying new things builds strength of character, and includes an imaginatively funny ending turning Elephant into a mashup "Ellabee," a metaphor for how we all become more after we overcome difficult experiences.


Teaches Children: The Elephant Wants To Be A Bee app teaches children to work hard toward a goal no matter what, with 73 animations, 36 sound effects, music, dramatized narration AND an imaginative and unexpected ending. Add to your cart and teach children that accomplishing difficult things changes us into something more, and perseverance is worth it!


App Details: Tapping or swiping the stars can start a hive of bees swarming, cause a zebra to rear, send a meerkat scampering away, and much more. The icons on the left release a variety of sounds effects, including a trumpeting elephant, a tree crashing to the ground or even a barking meerkat.


App Developers: You may recognize the names of author Valerie Harmon and illustrator Carol Stevens from their children’s picture book series available on Amazon. The narration for this app is dramatized by Harmon in a soothing voice perfect for bedtime. Stevens has created animations that are both endearing and funny.

For more information on the other apps available from WantsToBe Publishing, head over to wantstobe.com.