Banijay Kids & Family Options Arnold the Super-ish Hero

Banijay Kids and Family has inked an option agreement with the Canadian children’s publisher Kids Can Press to develop a preschool series based on the picture book Arnold the Super-ish Hero.

The story follows Arnold, who helps out at his family’s superhero business. While he doesn’t have a superpower of his own, Arnold discovers that all you need to be a hero is the power of kindness.

Arnold the Super-ish Hero is written by Heather Tekavec and illustrated by Guillaume Perreault.

Gary Milne, head of content development at Banijay Kids & Family, said: “As soon as I read Arnold the Super-ish Hero, I fell in love with the character and the wonderful notion that kindness is a superpower. Heather and Guillaume have created a delightful story that will translate beautifully on screen.”

“We’re delighted to work with Banijay Kids & Family to introduce more young fans to our favorite superhero,” said Lisa Lyons Johnston, president and publisher at Kids Can Press. “Having had a sneak peek at early script and visual development, we’re confident that the team will bring Heather and Guillaume’s endearing and funny underdog story fully to life, and we can’t wait to see Arnold’s superhero-ish leap from page to screen.”