PBS KIDS and Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group have inked a multi-year licensing partnership to create a range of branded educational products. Launching at major US retailers in April, the PBS KIDS publishing line will include a new series of affordable books, workbooks, educational cards and learning kits.

A collection of PBS KIDS Stick with it! books (US$4.99) and My Take-Along Tablet books will kick off the licensing partnership. Aimed at kids ages four and up, the Stick with it! books include stickers and interactive learning activities, while My Take-Along Tablet is a line of compact books for US$2.99 apiece that will help kids learn on the go.

PBS KIDS has been continuing its educational efforts throughout this summer, launching an ocean conservation initiative with The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Studios inspired by Splash and Bubbles.