Two New Viz Kids Releases for November 2010
San Francisco, CA, October 27, 2010 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, gives younger readers something to look forward to with the release of PANDA MAN TO THE RESCUE! and TARO AND THE MAGIC PENCIL on November 2nd.
PANDA MAN TO THE RESCUE!, TARO AND THE MAGIC PENCIL, and the subsequent books in each series, were created to tap into every child's sense of play. The new titles, recommended for readers ages 6 years or older and part of the VIZ Kids imprint, tell the stories of a flatulent panda and a brave little pup. Each book offers a unique reading experience, mixing comic book elements with traditional prose. In addition, readers solve mazes, puzzles and riddles to move the stories along.
"We are really excited to offer these two new series," said Traci Todd, Senior Editor, Children's Publishing. "PANDA MAN TO THE RESCUE! and TARO AND THE MAGIC PENCIL are good, silly fun mixed with a lot of heart."
THE ADVENTURES OF PANDA MAN: PANDA MAN TO THE RESCUE •
MSRP: $7.99 US / $9.99 CAN • Available November 2nd
Boing Oing! It's Panda Man, a roly-poly hero with a bottomless belly and the power
of pee-yew! Evil villains are no match for our hero's funky feet and flatulence, but
he still needs your help! Together you can solve the mazes and puzzles that stand
between Panda Man and ultimate justice...or his next meal. Whichever comes first!
THE ADVENTURES OF TARO: TARO AND THE MAGIC PENCIL •
MSRP: $7.99 US / $9.99 CAN • Available November 2nd
Before his comic book drawings came to life, Taro was an ordinary boy. Now his
characters are in danger, and it's up to him to save them! With the flick of a magic
pencil, Taro transforms into Terrie (a terrier) and enters his comic book world. The
adventures ahead are more amazing than anything he ever imagined!
VIZ Kids titles offer engaging manga and manga-related content intended specifically for a younger audience. All VIZ Kids products share the same core values of strong storytelling, eye-popping graphics, empowering themes, and lots of good humor that will delight a whole new generation of readers.
For more information on these or other VIZ Kids titles, please visit www.vizkids.com.
About Viz Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), is one of the most
comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing,
animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's
largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha, Inc., Shogakukan, Inc.,
and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., Viz Media is a leader in the publishing
and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the
United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese
manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular
monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and
develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and
consumers of all ages. Contact Viz Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133;
Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
