Betty goes into books

Tracey Colliston, the owner of Ginger Betty, is introducing her very first children’s book series. The first book of four, ‘Love and HugsWinter,’ is published by Boxer Books, a part of Barnes and Noble.

In 2020, Tracey won the ‘License This’ competition, and won a stand at The Brand Licensing Europe exhibition at Excel, where Tracey’s Owl’s Nest illustrations caught the eye of Boxer Books, who spotted that the forest characters and heartfelt sentiment in the Owl’s Nest cards would work well in childrens’ books.

“It was one of those lucky moments where things just clicked. We began to share ideas and the ‘Love and Hugs’ idea was imagined. We wanted to keep that warm and fuzzy feeling from our greeting cards; friendship, connections, and illustrations that feel like a cosy hug,’’ Tracey said.

The very first book, ‘Love and Hugs, Winter’, is launching this October in both the UK and US. It features Ginger Betty characters, but with some new friends to join the fun.

“Love and Hugs is the perfect book to snuggle up and read with your little ones, and share a story full of those warm, fuzzy connections that make us smile,’’ Tracey said.

www.gingerbetty.co.uk

Rainbow Designs appoints new key account manager

Rainbow Designs is further strengthening its successful sales team with the appointment of Brett Bamberger to the position of key account manager.

Brett brings with him a wealth of experience in the baby and nursery categories. Brett has more than eight years’ experience working with well-established nursery brands including Mamas & Papas and Artsana.

Rainbow Designs has been inspiring kids for more than 50 years, developing and creating high-quality, joyful forever toys for some of the most-loved story book characters such as Peter Rabbit, Paddington Bear, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Brett is delighted to be joining the Rainbow family and excited to be working with these famous brands. “I am really proud to join and be a part of the family here at Rainbow Designs, The home of Classic Characters. With over 50 years of bringing innovative and contemporary soft toys and gifts to babies and young children, I am looking forward to delivering these exciting brands to retailers.”