NCircle Entertainment Acquires DVD Distribution Rights for The Gruffalo’s Child

May 18, 2012 By

NCircle Entertainment has acquired distribution rights for The Gruffalo’s Child, the highly anticipated follow-up to the Academy Award-nominated animated short, The Gruffalo, produced by Magic Light Pictures. The Gruffalo’s Child is based on the companion book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

“We are extremely pleased to bring the amazing animated versions of Julia Donaldson’s beloved children’s stories to families in the comfort of their own homes,” said Debbie Ries, senior vice president and general manager of NCircle Entertainment. “The Gruffalo DVD won the hearts of viewers of all ages when it was released last year, and The Gruffalo’s Child extends the magic of the original with a new story that promises to delight audiences once again.”

NCircle Entertainment will release The Gruffalo’s Child on DVD on August 14, 2012. NCircle will promote The Gruffalo’s Child through national advertising, including TV and radio, as well as a broad social media campaign.

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Alphabetown USA Launches New Line of Children’s Books

May 18, 2012 By

Alphabetown USA, LLC announces a new series of stories slated to hit stores this summer. The new line will launch in July with Madison’s Magical Adventure, followed by The Vowel Gang Takes a Trip, amd with more titles to come in the future.

The Alphabetown USA series was developed by Ryan and Nicole Mayer, a husband and wife team from Rolesville, North Carolina and is illustrated by artist Russ Simmons. The team cite their children as inspirations behind the Alphabetown USA books.

“Ryan and I turn their ideas into stories and incorporate the educational component,” said Nicole Mayer.  “Reading, and the ability to read, is such a critical part of a child’s development that we wanted to create books that were not only fun for young children, but served as an educational tool for parents and teachers as well.

The Alphabetown USA series is currently available online at www.alphabetownusa.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and in select Barnes & Noble, Learning Express and Brilliant Sky retail stores. They are suitable for children ages 2-8.

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New Book: Cooper and Me

November 3, 2011 By

Cooper and Me is the first book in a series that follows a young girl and her dog named Cooper. Co-written and illustrated by 11-year-old Alexa Peters, the series premiered in 2010 and four more storybooks are set to publish throughout this year. In her books, Alexa covers issues any young child can relate to, from building friendships to finding the courage to follow your dreams.

The picture book is available on the Cooper and Me website, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon for $12.99.  An album is also available, complementing the book . A portion of the revenues from every sold copy of Cooper and Me will be donated to the Happy Hearts Fund, to aid the charity’s efforts in rebuilding children’s lives after natural disasters. For more information, visit Cooper and Me.

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Tori Spelling to Publish Children’s Book

February 19, 2010 By

Aladdin has announced that actress and New York Times bestselling writer Tori Spelling will write her first children’s picture book, entitled Presenting…Tallulah. The book tells the story of a spunky little girl who wants to be herself, despite others always telling her what she’s not supposed to do and what kind of girl she isn’t. “Don’t get dirty… don’t talk loudly… don’t wear jeans like the other kids.”  Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton (Freedom Sing, Drum City) Tallulah tries to figure out what kind of girl she is. The book’s release is slated for September 21.

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