The Quest: Alligator wants a friend but everyone runs when he smiles his toothy smile! When he notices that dogs dont have trouble making friends, Alligator begins a quest to become a dog--that ends up building a friendship with one! This app storyline demonstrates that appearances dont mirror the soul, and includes an imaginatively funny ending turning Alligator into a mashup "Allidog," a metaphor for how we all become more after we overcome difficult experiences.
Teaches Children: The Alligator Wants To Be A Dog app teaches children to work hard toward a goal no matter what, with 63 animations, 34 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 throw Alligator out of the back of a truck, start a frog leaping, send a rabbit hopping, and much more. The icons on the left release a variety of sounds effects, including a noisy swamp, croaking frog or even a hissing alligator.
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.
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