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CHILDREN’S PUBLISHING
The latest news from Children’s Publishing Properties By Rossella Arena The children’s book market is growing and responding well to the pandemic. Now is a good time to launch new products based on successful publishing properties.
Olga the Cloud Baby Puzzle by Ludattica Also, in March, Ludattica will introduce the international publishing and animation hit, The Gruffalo, to the world of educational games in Italy. There will be association and educational games inspired by the original text and images from The Gruffalo books. 100% vegan plasticine, made in Italy it will be packaged with creative games, giving free rein to kids’ imagination and sense of fun, and helping them develop manual skills. In addition to the first four titles, the line will be replenished with new releases throughout 2021.
Children’s publishing is still a sector in turmoil, although it has been weathering the pandemic very well. For this reason it continues to be a lot of interesting activity in the industry. Here are a few highlights from some high-profile and successful publishing properties. The main character from Olga The Cloud, by Nicoletta Costa, and the most beloved monster in the world, The Gruffalo, are the latest stars of Ludattica’s newest releases. Olga The Cloud titles will be released starting in March 2021 and are designed for children from 2 years of age. They range from fun association games designed to develop logic and observation skills, to illustrated puzzles. A series of activity books is devoted to the four seasons: each volume will be accompanied by a logic memo game, allowing children to extend their playful learning activity. Drawing school with Olga The Cloud is a
special activity book with illustrations to be completed with a supplied erasable marker, teaching kids to draw in the style of Nicoletta Costa.
Create and Decorate with plasticine – Gruffalò by Ludattica
The iconic children’s book The Little Prince celebrates the 75th anniversary of its first edition in 2021. For this special occasion, several editorial and product releases are planned in France throughout the year: in April, a series of dedicated anniversary editions by Gallimard, including a reedition of the original manuscript and a 2021-2022 agenda; publisher Fleurus will
Petit Prince collector’s edition by Fleurus
