Little Critter has tapped 9 Story Media Group to produce a new animated series based on mercer Mayer’s Little Critter children’s book characters.

The new 80 x 11-minute television series will feature a cast of animal characters who live in Critterville and will focus on neighborhood adventures and the challenges of growing up.

In addition to producing the series, 9 Story Media will control worldwide distribution and merchandising rights for the series, with the exception of publishing and digital media content which will remain with Little Critter.