Environmental Heroes Animated Series in the Works

Green Kids Club has optioned the rights for Elee the Mindful Elephant, a story from the Environmental Heroes book series, to Lakeside Animation for the development of a new preschool show.

Elee the Mindful Elephant is adapted from Green Kids Club founder Sylvia Medina’s preschool picture book Elee and the Shining Star. It follows an easily distracted little elephant making new friends and exploring the African savanna.

The Elee the Mindful Elephant TV series will be developed by Iouri Stepanov and Lakeside Animation, with Aron Dunn from Treason Media serving as showrunner. David Wollos of The ThinkTank Emporium and Treason Media initially teamed up to adapt the book for television.

Additionally, Green Kids Club has licensed its Environmental Heroes book series to Storypod to develop and produce audiobooks. The first two audiobooks, Elee and the Shining Star and Princess, will be released later this year.

Medina said: “I’m delighted to be working with Aron again. I knew he had the sensitivity, imagination and unique ability to help kids find calm in these challenging times through the healing power of laughter.”

Stepanov said: “Our prior relationship with Aron has been very productive. So, when he brought Elee to us, we had no hesitation in partnering on this unique and timely project.”

Wollos added: “We are pleased to be working with Iouri Stepanov and his team to bring Elee the Mindful Elephant to a global audience via various media platforms and licensed product opportunities. The sheer potential in all these areas for Elee is a wonderful asset for all concerned and its strategic relationship with Aron.”

Dunn commented: “Working with Sylvia, David and Iouri individually is a delight. Working with them collectively on such an important project has been an honor and a privilege. I’m thrilled to help bring some good into today’s turbulent world. And I know Iouri’s team of amazing artists will create lovable characters that will bring comfort and joy to kids around the world.”