Articles Tagged ‘HarperCollins Children’s Books’
The Wildflower Group picks up a pair of publishing properties
CONSUMER PRODUCTSNew York City-based The Wildflower Group is the new agent for a couple of iconic Goodnight Moon and Raggedy Ann & Andy publishing properties
Henson takes kid lit classic Frog and Toad to film
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILThe Jim Henson Company, based in L.A., has picked up the film and consumer products rights to 1970s classic children’s book series Frog and Toad, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. An animated film featuring the comic adventures of the amphibian pals is in development, while a licensing program based on the series’ original artwork is underway.
New Berenstain Bears titles mark 50th anniversary
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / NEWS / RETAILTo mark the 50th anniversary of the classic Berenstain Bears children’s property, both Random House Children’s Books and HarperCollins Children’s Books will release new titles featuring the iconic bear family. Nelvana Enterprises is also looking to mount a licensing program focused on the IP’s upcoming milestone.
HarperCollins extends partnership with David Walliams
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / RETAILHarperCollins Children’s Books UK has secured a multi-book deal with English comedian, writer and actor David Walliams that includes new fiction titles and expansion into color books.
HarperCollins Children’s names sales director
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / PEOPLE MOVESHarperCollins Children’s Books UK is looking to build on the success of its bestselling authors, such as Derek Landy and David Walliams, with the help of new divisional sales director Brigid Nelson.
HarperCollins Children’s names marketing director
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / PEOPLE MOVESHaperCollins Children’s Books UK has a new marketing director in consumer and retail marketing strategist Nicola Way.
Early reading titles primed for the digital age
CONSUMER PRODUCTS / INTERACTIVEChildren’s literary characters like Fancy Nancy and Splat the Cat are finding new homes on the Apple iBookstore and Barnes & Noble NOOK Bookstore thanks to a new early reading program from HarperCollins Children’s Books called I Can Read.
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MIPCOM 2012 - Team Nelvana on a very Canadian evening