LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., has announced a new program to allow external developers to create interactive games and apps for its learning platforms. This new program will start with the release of exclusive interactive games from Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company. Clifford’s Rhyme Race and The Magic School Bus Dino Shuffle were developed and produced by Scholastic solely for LeapFrog and are now available for purchase in the “Games” section of the LeapFrog App Center for the kids’ learning tablets, LeapPad1 andLeapPad2, and learning video game systems, Leapster Explorer and LeapsterGS. [Read more...]
LeapFrog Launches New Developer Program with Exclusive Games Produced by Scholastic
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The Young Scientists Club To Debut New Clifford License at Toy Fair
November 27, 2012 By
A big red dog will be teaching science tricks to youngsters next year. Through a new licensing agreement, The Young Scientists Club has enlisted a beloved literary character, Clifford The Big Red Dog, to guide kids to discover bubbles, rainbows, and experiments by the kitchen sink in three new kits. [Read more...]
Scholastic Celebrates 50 Big Years of Clifford the Big Red Dog
July 18, 2012 By
2012-2013 School Year Celebration Includes New Publishing, Apps, Live Classroom Event, Birthday Card Campaign, National Sweepstakes, Broadcast Event, New Products, and Promotional Partners
Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc., the global children’s publishing, education and media company, announced that it will kick off the 50th anniversary celebration of Clifford the Big Red Dog on September 24th– in conjunction with the publication of Norman Bridwell’s Clifford Collection and the “Biggest Birthday Party Ever” at Scholastic headquarters in New York City, a live event that will be streamed to classrooms nationwide.
The campaign will span the school year and include the launch of new publishing, a birthday card campaign, and a national sweepstakes leading up to Clifford’s official birthday on February 14. Since the first Clifford book was published in 1963, the property has expanded to include 126 million books in print and an Emmy Award-winning television series, currently in its twelfth consecutive season on PBS Kids in the U.S.; the show has been sold to 30 countries in 12 languages worldwide.
Highlights of the Clifford 50th Anniversary year include:
“Biggest Birthday Party Ever” Kick Off Event/Live Classroom Webcast
On September 24 at 10:00 a.m., Scholastic will host Clifford’s Biggest Birthday Party Ever—a live celebration at Scholastic’s New York City headquarters and webcast to classrooms nationwide. Hundreds of children will gather to sing Happy Birthday to Clifford, and Norman Bridwell will be on hand for a big reveal on the façade of the company’s SoHo building.
Clifford the Big Red Dog’s Fashion Line Is Big Stuff
June 19, 2012 By
Douglas Company, plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator has added accessories to the recently introduced Clifford the Big Red Dog fashion collection. Zebras and Leopards and Clifford, oh my! These new bags feature sparkly rhinestone accents, shiny patent leather trim, and animal print. The collection includes six new pieces: the Clifford Zebra Tote, Clifford Zebra Clutch, Clifford Zebra Whatever Sak, Clifford Pink Leopard Clutch, Clifford Pink Leopard Satchel, and Clifford Pink Leopard Whatever Sak.
The collection will hit shelves this September at specialty toy and gift stores in the U.S. and Canada.
This post was originally written by Sierra McCleary-Harris and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.
Clifford Musical Kicks Off 50-City Tour
January 16, 2012 By
“Clifford The Big Red Dog Live! A BIG Family Musical” kicked off earlier this month in Vermont and Connecticut. The 50-city live touring show includes both school and public performances. The new musical adventure teaches audience members that “it only takes a little to be big.” Through laughter, songs, and dancing, the characters and audience learn about Clifford’s Big Ideas (share, play fair, have respect, work together, be responsible, be truthful, be kind, help others, believe in yourself, and be a good friend) from the PBS Kids series Clifford the Big Red Dog. The production is directed by Mark Fleischer and produced by Mills Entertainment, in cooperation with Scholastic Media. The Brad Simon Organization serves as the exclusive booking agency for the production.
For more information on the show, click here.
This post was originally written by Elizabeth A. Reid and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.
