As seen in film and television

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
One of the most popular children's books of all time has now been made into a major new motion picture. Johnny Depp stars as Willy Wonka, the eccentric candymaker and mastermind behind a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire.

Charlie and Lola
Everyone is giggling with Charlie and Lola! Catch the bestest brother and sister duo ever on their very own TV show airing on Playhouse Disney!

Flight 29 Down
Lord of the Flies meets Lost in this action-packed, high concept new TV tie-in series from an unbeatable Hollywood team.

Franny's Feet
Franny Fantootsie learns about others by stepping into their shoes. Where will her feet take her today? You can catch her all frantastic adventures airing on PBS Kids!

Happy Feet
Tap your happy feet and move to the beat with these books based on the movie!

Max & Ruby
Hop along and read with Max & Ruby! Based on the TV series airing on Nick Jr. and NOGGIN, these books are too adorable to resist.

Miss Spider
David Kirk's bestselling Miss Spider series is now a hit animated TV series on Nick Jr. With vivid art, sweet characters, and charming storylines in various formats, parents and kids alike will be cheering for Miss Spider!

Mr. Bean's Holiday
Can't get enough of Mr. Bean on Holiday? Don't miss these hilarious books based on the movie!

Mr. Men / Little Miss
There's a Mr. Men or Little Miss character for every mood and personality! Check out all of the books here—and tune in to The Mr. Men Show on Cartoon Network.

Roxy Hunter
It's no mystery—these books are the perfect companion to the Nickelodeon TV movies featuring spunky super-sleuth Roxy Hunter!

Sonic X
Sonic the Hedgehog, the fastest creature in the universe, is a hero with attitude!

Speed Racer
Fast-paced adventures based on the original animated Speed Racer TV episodes! Join Speed as he races past the competition, and check out the new Speed Racer: The Next Generation on Nicktoons Network.

Speed Racer (Movie)
The classic cartoon gets a live-action makeover in this feature film starring Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, and Susan Sarandan. Go, Speed Racer, Go!

Strawberry Shortcake
The berry sweetest characters around! Join Strawberry and her friends in their very own TV show airing on Kewlopolis on CBS.

CELEBRITY AUTHORS

Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has won numerous awards for his broadcast work, including six BAFTAs and two Golden Globes for writing, directing and starring in his TV comedy 'The Office'. His recent stand-up tours were sell-outs and received widespread critical acclaim. Gervais writes his first children's book for Penguin, Flanimals.

Madonna
The international music and film star, Madonna, was born in Bay City, Michigan. She has recorded sixteen albums, has appeared in eighteen movies and has written five books for Penguin.

Paul McCartney
Legendary performing artist Sir Paul McCartney, award-winning animator Geoff Dunbar, and best-selling children's author Philip Ardagh team up to create High in the Clouds, the story of Wirral the squirrel's personal quest to free animals everywhere.

Bill Rancic
Want to go on a money-making adventure? In Beyond the Lemonade Stand, Bill Rancic, winner of the smash-hit show The Apprentice, coaches you on how to succeed in business - while being smart, fair, and helping those who need it.

LeAnn Rimes
Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes first captured the world's attention with her traditional country music hit "Blue" and now the world is taking notice again with the release of her first children's book, JAG.

Henry Winkler
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.