New partnership includes launch of “The Witches,” “Matilda” and “James and the Giant Peach.”

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July 27, 2022

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tonies box featuring characters from The Witches,” “Matilda,” and “James and the Giant Peach."
tonies box featuring characters from The Witches,” “Matilda,” and “James and the Giant Peach."tonies

tonies, the musical storytelling box, has partnerships with numerous children’s brands, including Daniel Tiger, Dr. Seuss and Pete the Cat. Now, tonies and The Roald Dahl Story Company are partnering for new titles young listeners. 

The launch of “The Witches,” “Matilda,” and “James and the Giant Peach” marks the beginning of the  collaboration, with additional titles to be released next year. 

Kicking off the partnership is “The Witches,” narrated by actress and comedian, Lolly Adefope. Oscar-winning actress, Kate Winslet, narrates “Matilda.” 

"James and the Giant Peach,” narrated by comedian, James Acaster, is set to arrive in time for Christmas. 

"We are so delighted to welcome some of the world's best-loved Roald Dahl stories into our tonies portfolio and can't wait to introduce these stories to a new generation of tonies listeners,” says Liz Peters, head, portfolio U.K. and IE, tonies. “Our commitment to engaging young readers by introducing them to brilliant stories that nurture the imagination continues with the launch of this special partnership." 

"From the day I started at tonies I knew that I wanted to add Roald Dahl and his classic storytelling to our portfolio,” says Laura Antonacci, director, content, tonies USA. “Introducing these wonderful and entertaining stories to little listeners in such a fun and engaging way has been an absolute delight. We are looking forward to adding more popular Roald Dahl titles over the next few years." 

“Matilda” is available from select toy retailers, bookshops and at Tonies.com. 

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