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Sweet Cherry to release 10 more Numberblocks and Alphablocks books
Sweet Cherry Publishing is releasing more than 10 new lines in its licensed range of Numberblocks and Alphablocks books later this year.
The new books, aimed at three to six-year-olds, feature lift-the-flap books and four wipe-clean books, plus a second edition of the Numberblocks Christmas sticker activity book.
September will also see the release of the latest official Numberblocks annual for 2023, the fourth edition of one of Sweet Cherry’s bestsellers.
Maya Maraj, head of licensing and commercial at Sweet Cherry, said: “It’s amazing to be part of such a fast-growing kids’ brand that champions learning being fun. We love working with the brand’s fantastic creator Joe Elliot, and the team at Alphablocks Ltd and Larkshead Licensing. We are excited to share our new publishing with the dedicated fanbase who really connect with the brand’s values and our own.”
Senior licensing and retail manager at Larkshead Licensing, Lindsey Chester, said: “I can’t wait to see these brilliant new books in the marketplace; I know they will engage and delight little learners. It’s been a super-rewarding journey for the Larkshead team developing this range with Sweet Cherry and Alphablocks Ltd that reflect the joy, playfulness and of course learning of these two very special brands.”
Numberblocks is a maths brand that uses humour and fun characters based on numbers to educate young children. Similarly, Alphablocks uses 26 characters based on the alphabet who join together to form phonics words. Both brands were created by ex-teacher Joe Elliott, with animations produced by Blue Zoo Productions. The books have been turned into a series that airs on weekdays on CBeebies, and episodes are available on-demand on BBC iPlayer and YouTube. Numberblocks episodes are also available on Netflix.
Sweet Cherry Publishing also recently announced a UK distribution deal with PRH-owned Grantham Book Services (GBS). The new book ranges for 2022 are due to launch from September and the publisher is calling for more brand partners.
