9 Story Announces New Brand Extensions for Animated Children’s Series ROSIE’S RULES with Worldwide Buddies Partnership
There are some ‘wowmazing’ new developments at play in the world of Rosie’s Rules. 9 Story Brands has partnered with the multicultural publisher Worldwide Buddies on a new licensing deal for the popular animated preschool comedy Rosie’s Rules. The agreement with Worldwide Buddies covers picture books, e-books, flashcards, activity books, and plush toys within the US, Greece, and Cyprus.
Now live, the Rosie’s Rules landing page on Worldwide Buddies’ online store offers an array of products, including “Meet Rosie Fuentes! / Conoce a Rosie Fuentes!” bilingual board book, “Rosie’s Letter Book” and a Rosie’s Fuentes plush toy. Two paperback books, “Lights Out Rosie” and “Abuela’s Birthday” will launch later this fall. The Rosie’s Rules books from Worldwide Buddies are also now available on Amazon, on a new Rosie’s Rules storefront.
“Rosie’s Rules is our first licensing partnership and for good reason! Almost everything about the show aligns with our mission. Rosie’s bilingual identity and mixed family felt like a natural addition to our diverse family of buddies. We are committed to giving children stories with diverse characters that educate and entertain in a delightful way, and Rosie does exactly that. And of course, we instantly fell in love with her humor, curiosity, and adorable punchlines – how couldn’t we?” ~Evi Triantafyllides, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Buddies
“We are thrilled to work with Worldwide Buddies on their first-ever license. Rosie’s Rules features a bilingual Mexican-American family, and it is important for us to collaborate with partners who value and celebrate diversity. Worldwide Buddies’ dedication to providing multicultural stories and helping children see the world beyond themselves aligns perfectly with the goals of the series.” ~Kyra Halperin, Co-Vice President of 9 Story Brands.
The new line of Rosie’s Rules books and plush have already been making a splash in the world, catching the eye of the media and receiving industry recognition. Most recently the ‘Meet Rosie Fuentes’ bilingual board book won first place in the board book category at the 2024 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards!
Rosie’s Rules premiered on PBS Kids in 2022 and stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring a dynamic cast of characters, catchy music, and hilarious stories, the series is aimed at kids 3-6. Rosie’s Rules was featured in Common Sense’s list of Best TV Shows of 2022 and was named one of The Best Educational Shows for All Ages by Parents.com. The series is produced by 9 Story Media Group and animated by 9 Story’s award-winning animation studio Brown Bag Films.
Worldwide Buddies is an award-winning children’s publisher that creates picture books and games that celebrate diversity. They have created a universe of buddies, each from a different part of the planet, specially created for little ones to make friends from all corners of the world and embrace their differences. Their products take children on adventures near and far, encouraging them to explore our wonderful world through storytelling and play. Browse their collection and learn more at www.worldwidebuddies.com
Check out the new line of supertastical Rosie’s Rules books and plush available online via the Worldwide Buddies store, and on the new Rosie’s Rules Amazon storefront.
Watch Rosie’s Rules now PBS KIDS, the PBS KIDS Video App or PBSKIDS.org
Follow all of Rosie and the Fuentes family’s adventures on the official Rosie’s Rules social below: