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EXCLUSIVE: Bestselling author Aaron Blabey has signed an eight-figure deal with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for two new series.

The first, called Game of Pets, will debut in the fall of 2026. Macmillan and Foundation Media Partners plan to develop and produce it as a feature film franchise.

Blabey’s The Bad Guys series and Thelma The Unicorn were adapted for film by, respectively, DreamWorks Animation and Netflix. Blabey served as executive producer on both.

Universal Pictures and DWA are releasing The Bad Guys 2,a sequel to the click here to view

The holidays are coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about which books you’d like to give the little readers in your lives.

Whether you’re looking for books about winter and the holidays, a primer on some of this year’s buzziest musicians and characters or that “one more chapter” kind of bedtime favorite, there’s sure to be a book out there to suit their taste.

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We’ve rounded up some of our favorite titles, including picture books, chapter books click here to view

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), renowned for offering a personalized experience where guests of all ages can create their own special furry friends, is excited to announce the release of a new board book titled “Friends Forever.”

The new book, illustrated by Anna Jones and created in collaboration with Odd Dot, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, invites readers on an adventure inside Build-A-Bear Workshop. Through the story, children experience the joy of creating a special friend that will last “fur-ever.”

The cover features a spinning wheel that allows readers to create click here to view

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We are thrilled to announce the exciting launch of the Odd Dot Shop, an exciting online merchandise shop filled with joyful gifts for curious minds. From whimsical t-shirts and captivating wrapping paper to adorable t-shirts and delightful mugs, we have curated a charming collection that will transport you and ignite your imagination. We’ve partnered with Zazzle, so that you can easily browse and explore our goods, finding the perfect treasure with just a few clicks.

Odd Dot is a creative team of passionate makers, artists, writers, editors, designers, engineers, and dreamers. As veterans of the book publishing world, we are inspired first and foremost by the magic of making books, but we specialize in delivering exceptional originality in whatever form our ideas take–books, mugs, t-shirts, or otherwise. Guided by the power of play, our mission is to develop thought-provoking and eye-catching goods that you will treasure.

Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure off of the bookshelf at click here to view