{"id":29244,"date":"2025-03-03T10:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/lu-the-bally-bunch-expands-into-publishing\/"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:37:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:37:00","slug":"lu-the-bally-bunch-expands-into-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/lu-the-bally-bunch-expands-into-publishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Lu &#038; The Bally Bunch Expands into Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>9 Story Brands is expanding <em>Lu &amp; The Bally Bunch<\/em> into the publishing realm with two books from Random House Children\u2019s Books slated to release on July 8.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the debut of <em>Color and Play with Lu &amp; The Bally Bunch<\/em> and <em>Bug Hugs<\/em> in July, a Tabbed Board Book is planned for spring 2026 and additional formats are in the pipeline, including hardcover picture books, Little Golden Books, leveled readers and more.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lu &amp; The Bally Bunch<\/em> follows Lu, a playful ladybug, and her Bally Bunch friends as they navigate the big feelings and little challenges of preschool life. It serves as a celebration of friendship for preschoolers.<\/p>\n<p>The series is produced by 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films, with the participation of Warner Bros. Discovery and CBC. It is created and directed by Brown Bag Films\u2019 Nicky Phelan (<em>Vampirina<\/em>, <em>Bing<\/em>, <em>Octonauts<\/em>). 9 Story Distribution International handles global distribution of the series, and 9 Story Brands holds the global merchandising rights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Lu &amp; The Bally Bunch<\/em> is a hilarious and heartwarming series that celebrates curiosity, friendship and the everyday dramas of a 3-year-old experiencing preschool for the first time,\u201d said Kristin Lecour, VP of consumer products at 9 Story. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring Lu\u2019s world to life through engaging books that will inspire young readers. 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