# Elmer and Rose — By David McKee

> Interactive children's book app featuring Elmer and Wilbur with educational and personalization features. (iPhone/iPad app by Oceanhouse Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmer-and-rose/id478364772 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oceanhouse Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/309501176)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmer-and-rose/id478364772/reviews.md

## What is Elmer and Rose?

Join Elmer and his cousin Wilbur in this interactive book app as Grandpa Eldo asks them to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd! Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. What valuable lesson will Elmer and Wilbur learn about being different when they find out Rose is the color pink?

Explore the Story:
- ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration
- LEARN new vocabulary with tappable words and pictures
- RECORD your own narration & share it with others
- SELECT a scene with easy-to-use navigation
- KEEP kids in the story with parental controls

Designed for children ages 3-8

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The Reviews Are In:
- "A delightful read and a good length for bedtime!" - Digital Storytime
- "Good choice for the preschool and kindergarten set" - School Library Journal
- "A short, simple story that your toddlers will love!" - Apps for iPads

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Official Andersen Press licensed App: www.andersenpress.co.uk

## Key features

- Highlighted narration for literacy
- Tappable vocabulary words
- Record your own narration
- Scene selection navigation
- Parental controls
- Interactive story exploration

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elmer-and-rose/id478364772/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great fun

*2017-08-02*

Our grandchildren loved this as they had read some Elmer books

### 5/5 — Elmer and Rose

*2013-06-08*

Elmer and Rose introduces the reader to the concept of being different and unique. Elmer, Rose and Wilbur learn about this on their introduction to each other and the journey to return Rose to her herd. A great interactive story, which will lead to great discussion of the idea of how we can be different yet share many same traits. I love the colorful graphics and fun storyline.  Access to more apps, but no IAP.  Oceanhouse media has once again produced a winner.

### 1/5 — Poor narration

*2013-03-25*

This would be a great app if it wasn't for the appalling narration. The woman's voice is like some kind of voiceover; it's just bizarre. My son is a huge fan of Elmer, but he won't listen to the narrated version. A great story and illustrations deserves proper storytelling narration. Please do not waste your money on this - I wish I hadn't.

### 5/5 — Super!

*2012-01-17*

Super!

## Frequently asked questions about Elmer and Rose

### What is Elmer and Rose about?

Elmer and Rose is an interactive digital book app designed for children aged 3-8. It follows Elmer and his cousin Wilbur as they help a young elephant find her way back to her herd, teaching a lesson about accepting differences.

### What are the key educational features of Elmer and Rose?

The app encourages literacy skills with highlighted narration, helps children learn new vocabulary through tappable words and pictures, and allows them to record their own narration to personalize the story.

### What devices is Elmer and Rose available on?

Elmer and Rose is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How much does Elmer and Rose cost?

Elmer and Rose is a paid app, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase provides full access to the interactive story and its features.

### Does Elmer and Rose have ads?

No, Elmer and Rose is ad-free. Users can enjoy the interactive story without any interruptions from advertisements.

### How often is Elmer and Rose updated?

The app was last updated on March 21, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements or content additions.

### What is the age rating for Elmer and Rose?

Elmer and Rose has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and early elementary school children.

### What do users like about Elmer and Rose?

Reviews highlight Elmer and Rose as a delightful read, good for bedtime, and a good choice for the preschool and kindergarten set. Users appreciate its short, simple story that toddlers love.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.1 — 2025-03-21

Updated to latest codebase for improved compatibility and performance.

### 2.8.0 — 2021-08-19

- updated to latest codebase for improved compatibility
- bug fixes

### 2.7.6 — 2021-01-18

- bug fixes and performance updates

### 2.7.5 — 2021-01-17

- updated to latest codebase
- performance improvements

### 2.7.4 — 2020-06-30

- updated to latest codebase for improved compatibility
- bug fixes

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