9 Story Brands and Fred Rogers Productions in Partnership with Skip Hop for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

9 Story Brands and Fred Rogers Productions announce a new licensing partnership with global lifestyle brand Skip Hop for the beloved children’sseries, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This is Skip Hop’s first-ever licensing deal and covers multiple product categories for the US. Rights granted include children’s backpacks, non-pedal ride-on toys,and children’s mealtime items such as snack cups and drink cups. Skip Hop released a 3-in-1 ride-on toy last November as its first Daniel Tiger sku and has plans to launch a series of backpacks and several mealtime items this April.

“We are excited to partner with Skip Hop, a powerhouse in the baby and toddler space,” said Kyra Halperin, Co-VP of Consumer Products for 9 Story. “Just like Daniel Tiger, Skip Hop leans into first experiences, and we can’t wait to see kids engage with their favorite tiger in new and meaningful ways.”

“Daniel Tiger and Skip Hop both celebrate the shared value of emerging preschool independence,” said Lauren Duchene, Vice President, and General Manager of Skip Hop. “We are excited topartner with Daniel Tiger to help share beloved stories of Daniel and his friends through these special-edition everyday products made just the right size for toddlers.”

“We are thrilled to work with such a trusted and beloved brand in the children’s product space,” said Matt Shiels, Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Fred Rogers Productions. “Skip Hop and Daniel Tiger are a natural fit, and we are excited for fans to have the chance to experience Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood in fun new ways.”

New products launching this spring include:

·           Mini Backpacks – the perfect size for your little one’s very first backpack with room for snacks, an extra sweater, and more must-haves. Ages 1-4.

·           Little Kid Backpack – sized just right for toddlers, this tigertastic backpack holds snacks, a water bottle and more. Ages 3+.

·           Daniel Tiger Snack Cup – featuring a flexible, no-spill opening, a snap-top lid for freshness, and an easy-grip handle for little hands. Ages 12 months+.

·           Daniel Tiger Straw Bottle – A big step-up from a sippy cup with a flip-top lid to keep spills at bay and a flexible straw that flips down to stay clean when the lid is closed. Ages 12 months+.

The new Skip Hop items will be available at Skiphop.com and Amazon, and priced from $8-$70, with select items offered at Carters. This marks the first time Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood products willbe available at Carters.com, with the assortment also featuring two new t-shirts from Isaac Morris and priced at $18 along with Skip Hop’s Little Kid Backpack and Straw Bottle.

After premiering in 2012, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is now in its sixth season on PBS KIDS. The series is co-produced by Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Media Group and animatedby 9 Story’s

award-winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films. 9 Story Brands holds worldwide licensing rights. The property has 50 licensees on board including Jakks Pacific (toys), Simon & Schuster (publishing), Crayola (coloring), Isaac Morris (apparel), Tonies (audio toy), Waloo Products (sporting goods), and more.