NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience.
On Thursday, and Random House Children's Books announced the launch of Dr. Seuss Babies, which includes interactive board books, a video series called 鈥淟earn to Read鈥 and even a line of diapers, onesies and feeding solutions.
鈥淟earn to Read鈥 debuts Friday on the Dr. Seuss YouTube channel.
鈥淏abies and toddlers love to discover the world around them. Dr. Seuss Babies will help them explore, learn and laugh. Our hope is that this brand inspires and delights a new generation.鈥 Susan Brandt, president and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, said in a statement.
The first board book, 鈥淗appy First Birthday!鈥, will be published Jan. 7, 2025. Other board books scheduled for next year include 鈥淢r. Brown On the Farm鈥 and 鈥淗appy Grinchmas, Baby!鈥 Three more books are expected in 2026.
鈥淲e are so excited to bring this adorable new line of books to the youngest of Dr. Seuss fans,鈥 Alice Jonaitis, executive editor of Dr. Seuss Publishing at Random House, said in a statement. 鈥淲ith the eye-catching new art style, the beloved characters have become even more baby-friendly and will help nurture a love of reading at the earliest age.鈥
Hillel Italie, The Associated Press