Britannica Kids Expands Publishing Lineup

The book set will also include an electronic reader, enabling kids to listen and follow along with each title.

NORTH AMERICA–JRL Group, Encyclopaedia Britannica’s exclusive licensing agency, has partnered with Phoenix International Publications to expand the Britannica Kids book series at retail.

Through the agreement, Phoenix will launch the Britannica Kids Me Reader, which is an eight-book boxed set that includes an electronic reader so children can listen and follow along with each book. The set contains Polar Playground; The Dry, Dry Desert; Extraordinary Oceans; Great Grasslands; Radiant Rainforest; Majestic Mountains; Coastal Creatures; and Silent Space. The set also includes a 6-month free subscription to Britannica Kids Online.

The Britannica Kids Me Reader is available at Sam’s Club, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Toys ‘R’ Us, Kohl’s, Costco U.S., Costco Canada, Indigo Books, Zulily and other leading retailers.