HarperCollins: multi-year deal with Toca Boca
HarperCollins is thrilled to announce a multi-year publishing deal with the worldwide phenomenon Toca Boca. Worldwide English language rights and local language rights in Europe were acquired by Farshore in the U.K. and HarperPop in the U.S. The deal was struck with Toca Boca by Emma Cairns-Smith, Global Licensing Acquisitions Director at Farshore, in the U.K. and Tomas Palacios, Executive Editor at HarperPop, in the U.S.
Engaging and interactive books
The first title in the Toca Boca series, Welcome to Toca Boca: Sticker & Activity Book, will be published in the U.K. and the U.S. in April 2026. The U.K. publishing program also includes Dream Life Colouring Book(May 2026) and Find Your Style Sticker Book (July 2026). The U.S. publishing program will include a seek-and-find book and a doodle book, to be published in 2027. These engaging and interactive books are designed for readers aged 8-12, immersing them in their favorite Toca Boca locations where they can take on interior design challenges, find their style, and build a colorful world.
Inspiring tweens
Emma Cairns-Smith stated, “We are excited to welcome Toca Boca into our portfolio. This brand embodies creativity and self-expression, and we are proud to offer children a chance to engage with Toca Boca’s imaginative world through our books. Our launch range is designed to inspire tweens and celebrate their uniqueness, making it a perfect addition to our diverse publishing offerings.”
Creating own stories
Toca Boca is a platform that allows children to play, create, and tell their own stories with over 90 locations and 500 characters. With close to 60 million players worldwide, Toca Boca encourages kids to explore who they are and where they fit in, making it a trusted brand among parents seeking safe and enriching content for their children.