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Here comes Hannah!

The 9th installment of our popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac has arrived!

The Year of the Horse is the third collaboration between author Oliver Chin and illustrator Jennifer Wood...and it is a fun ride!

Hannah the horse embarks on an original adventure and exemplifies the wonderful characteristics of people born in this special year.

Oliver and Jennifer will share this story at dozens of stores, schools, libraries, museums, and community events. Check out their tour calendar and get an autographed copy.

Artist Spotlight - Charlene Chua

We're happy to welcome back Charlene Chua , who has illustrated the brand new book Julie Black Belt: The Belt of Fire.

This is the long-awaited sequel to Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles.

Julie is gunning for her next belt - orange! But will a new kid in class derail her focus? It's just like that movie where Julie's favorite actress Brandy Wu tried to acquire the mythic Belt of Fire!

Get free coloring pages at www.julieblackbelt.com.

See more of Charlene's artwork at www.charlenechua.com.

2nd printing for Scariest Thing!

Readers love I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle! The first printing has sold out in just 3 months, and the second will arrive soon.

This is the third storybook by David Derrick (www.DaveDerrick.com), an veteran animator at DreamWorks who is now joining Disney.

His first tale was the funny Sid the Squid. Then last year, he penned Animals Don't, So I Won't!

Now let's get ready to ruuuummmble!

In the wilds of India, a tiger cub meets a baby crocodile. Who is scarier? Well, now you're talking!

Watch Dave's animated YouTube trailer and find out!

Also catch Dave's TV interview in Salt Lake City, Utah!

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Justin Time leaps ahead!

The animated TV series Justin Time is coming to the LeapPad this spring.

Also three home video DVDs will be produced by Cinedigm and available by Easter at mass market retailers.

Meanwhile, fans continue to discover and enjoy our official storybook adaptations, The Pancake Express and The Big Pet Story.

Review: Scariest Thing

Utah's The Deseret News recently reviewed David Derrick's jungle romp:

"The rivalry between the two jungle juniors is a perfect text for the varied watercolor spreads. Young readers will want to play-act this one out."

The Octonauts are now toys!

Fans worldwide are enjoying The Octonauts' fantastic adventures, that began with our four original storybooks.

In America, The Octonauts TV animated series is a top show the Disney Channel.

Now families can enjoy the toy versions of their favorite characters, submersible Gup vehicles, and Octopod heaquarters.

A rainbow of Fisher-Price action figures, creature assortments, and playsets are available in the USA.