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Funko Games Announces New Slate of Disney Board Games in Spring 2023

Funko Games has revealed a new wave of Disney board games including the all-new original Disney Animated, Disney Villains Sinister Spoons and Disney and Pixar’s – Cars Launch ‘N’ Race. These games arrive in time for fans to embrace the joy and magic that Disney has had for the last 100 years. Debuting with Something Wild! Disney Mickey Mouse Card Game – Steamboat Willie and an assortment of Pop! Puzzles inspired by fan-favorite Disney Pixar films, these fun and vibrant items give families the opportunity to experience their favorite Disney fandoms together.

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The Lumistella Company and HarperCollins Partner to Bring the Story of Santa to Bookshelves for Holiday 2023

’Tis always the season to be jolly, and with this good cheer comes the announcement of a collaboration between The Lumistella Company and HarperCollins Publishers. Starting this September, HarperCollins Children’s Books will release an exciting range of eleven The Elf on the Shelf universe-themed titles over the next five years, and William Morrow Cookbooks will publish a holiday inspired, fun-filled cookbook in fall 2024. Global rights for The Lumistella Company publishing program were sold to Rich Thomas, VP/Director, Publishing, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and global rights for The Elf on the Shelf cookbook were sold to Cassie Jones, VP/Executive Editor and Editorial Director for William Morrow Cookbooks, by Cait Hoyt at Creative Artists Agency.

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Douglas Welcomes More Dragons and Unicorns to Their Plush Family

Imaginative play thrives in the land of Douglas with the introduction of two new Dragons and five new Unicorns. The plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator is making dreams come true with these latest introductions. Meet Deuce the Two-Headed Dragon: he is stunning. At 10” long he’s covered in olive-gold textured fur that appears to be scale-like. He has two full magnificent heads atop one full body. Both heads sport black and gold eyes. Across his back are a set of the most impressive gold metallic wings.

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Toys for Tots Literacy Program Celebrates National Reading Month in 2023

March is National Reading Month, and the Toys for Tots Literacy Program continues its commitment to helping children “Unplug and March into Reading” by placing books into the hands of less fortunate children and encouraging families to unplug from their screens and electronic devices and enjoy a book together! The Toys for Tots Literacy Program was established in 2008 as a year-round effort to offer our Nation’s most economically disadvantaged children the ability to compete academically and to succeed in life by providing them direct access to books and educational resources that enhance their ability to read and communicate effectively.

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Mattel to Launch Owned Publishing Imprint

Mattel’s imprint is expected to launch in the United States and Canada in 2024 and will complement content, support brand initiatives, and create new stories based on iconic Mattel franchises including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Monster High, Polly Pocket, Barney, and more. Releases will include print books, audio books, eBooks, as well as digital content on Caribu, Mattel’s direct-to-consumer entertainment platform with a video calling feature that allows users to read books, watch videos, draw, and play games or engage in an interactive video call with friends and loved ones. Titles from Mattel’s imprint will complement programs from its best-in-class licensing partners with formats to include board books, storybooks, leveled readers, middle-grade titles, activity titles, guidebooks, and more.