Vooks (rhymes with “books”) conveniently highlights special categories targeted to pre-school and elementary-aged readers, as well as the streaming service’s most popular and newly-released titles, making it a popular platform among parents, caregivers, and teachers, alike. He and the Vooks team have done an incredible job with this project, and we are excited to get to showcase Steve and his adventures to even more young readers around the world.” “Steve is such a sweet and relatable character, making Rainn Wilson the perfect choice to portray him. “Kids Can Press is proud to partner with innovative companies like Vooks and we are so impressed at how they’ve brought Kelly Collier’s imaginative tale to life in this wonderful new storybook,” said Kids Can Press President and Publisher, Lisa Lyons Johnston. It’s wonderful that the book’s message on the importance of being your ‘authentic self’ will reach a broader audience through Vooks.” I’m thrilled that my books can also be enjoyed in such a fun, accessible way with Vooks’ animation and Rainn Wilson’s spot-on interpretation of Steve. “He has somehow managed to bring to life the exact voice I heard as I wrote Steve’s dialogue. “I don’t think it’s possible that Vooks could have come up with a better actor to portray the endearingly clueless horse named Steve than Rainn Wilson,” said Steve creator, author-illustrator Kelly Collier. Undoubtedly, their parents already love Rainn-I mean, come on, he’s THE Assistant (to the) Regional Manager! Now, families everywhere get to laugh along together as they enjoy another of his unforgettable character performances.” Kids are going to flip over Steve the Horse. “Putting this particular storybook together was really unique-we worked completely via video call to capture the performance, connecting our team in Portland, OR, with Rainn at his home studio near Los Angeles. “Rainn Wilson is a blast to work with,” said Russell Hirtzel, Vooks Co-Founder and Director of A Horse Named Steve. I had such a great time working on this, and I think Steve and his antics are going to be a big hit with Vooks readers!” “He’s fun, lovable, wears his emotions on his sleeve, and is utterly clueless in the best possible way. "How can you not love Steve the Horse?” Wilson said. The book’s sequel- Team Steve, also narrated by Wilson-is currently in production and slated to launch on Vooks in November, in time for the holiday season. But, when Steve misplaces his precious prize, can he really still be exceptional? This charming tale features read-aloud text, engaging animation, and a timeless message that teaches kids that anybody can be special. Wilson narrates the ecstatic equine’s journey as he prances through the forest, happily showing off his new trophy to all his friends. 21) free of charge as a special treat for young readers around the world to enjoy.Ī Horse Named Steve introduces young readers to the lovable stallion who hopes that a newly-discovered gold horn will be the key to making him exceptional. Published by Kids Can Press, and written and illustrated by Kelly Collier, A Horse Named Steve gallops into the Vooks library today (Oct. Vooks, the world’s first and only SVOD streaming platform bringing storybooks to life through animation, announced the premiere of the all-new animated storybook A Horse Named Steve, featuring the vocal talents of E MMY®-nominated actor Rainn Wilson. Watch, Listen, Read Along & Share First Look Clip Hereįull-Length Book is Available Here To Watch & Read Along From the PR Department - Vooks Presents Emmy®-Nominated Actor Rainn Wilson In The All-New Animated Storybook A Horse Named Steve Book is Available For Free A Horse Named Steve is Published by Kids Can Press, Features Narration by Wilson, and is Written & Illustrated by Kelly Collier
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