Publishing Deal for Cloudco’s Tinpo

The Point.1888 and Hachette Children’s Group have partnered for a range of books inspired by Cloudco Entertainment’s CGI-animated kids’ series Tinpo.

The agreement will result in the launch of a brand-new line of picture books, annuals, storybooks, activity books and novelty books featuring the characters and stories from the series, which launched on CBeebies in the U.K. in 2019. The show has also launched in Japan on TV Tokyo and in Latin America on Nick Jr./Noggin, with more broadcaster announcements coming soon.

Tinpo combines themes of construction and unconventional problem solving, featuring the titular main character and his team resolving problems in their unique world in ways that are never practical but always fun, innovative and unexpected.

Bethan Garton, retail and brand director at The Point.1888, said: “This is a wonderful start to what will be a successful licensing program for Tinpo and its owner, Cloudco Entertainment. Publishing is a key pillar within the program, allowing the brand to reach an already loyal audience with some crucial products in a popular category. Here at The Point.1888, we love working with the Hachette Children’s Group and are delighted to be adding Tinpo to its portfolio of impressive brands.”

Heather Crossley, Pat-a-Cake and licensing publisher at the Hachette Children’s Group, commented: “We’re delighted to be constructing a tailored publishing program that introduces the ‘Tintastic’ world of STEAM to preschoolers. Building on the themes of problem-solving, creativity and teamwork, we will combine tried-and-tested formats with innovative ideas to create books that children will come back to time and again.”

Roubina Tchoboian, VP of international licensing at Cloudco Entertainment, added: “We have long admired the products that Hachette Children’s Group creates and look forward to seeing the key themes of Tinpo brought to life through what we’re confident will be a successful range of books.”