kidthing collaborates with highly regarded content development partners, such as leading publishers and media companies, to offer a diverse and growing library of games, e-books, activities, learning products and videos.
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Partner since Febraury 2008
kidthing is the only company in the world working with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to bring these timeless and iconic children’s books to the new digital generation—these Seuss books in digital form are only available at kidthing.
Founded by Dr. Seuss’s widow, Audrey Geisel, in order to maintain the integrity of the original Dr. Seuss books, characters, and their invaluable contribution to children’s literacy, Dr. Seuss Enterprises actively works to ensure that the books and characters maintain their original look and personalities for future generations.
Charlesbridge Publishing
Partner since February 2008
One of our first partners, kidthing teamed up with this top children’s publisher to bring to life best-selling titles such as First Day Jitters and The Icky Bug Alphabet Book.
For over 18 years, Charlesbridge has shared the beauty of our diverse world with young readers, challenging them with new ideas through imaginative and informative fiction and nonfiction books for children – on topics including nature and the environment, cultures of the world, our national heritage, adventures in math, and science exploration.
Charlesbridge Publishing is a multiple award winning publisher, including the following for books showcased on kidthing:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
A Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award
An ABC Best Book for Children Selection
Penguin Young Readers Group
Partner since March 2008
kidthing teams with this global leader to produce classic titles like Corduroy and The Little Engine That Could.
Penguin Young Readers Group includes many preeminent imprints and is home to such award-winning, New York Times-bestselling authors as Jan Brett, Tomie dePaola and Patricia Polacco, as well as dozens of others. They are also the publishers of perennial brand franchises such as The Little Engine That Could, Spot, Strega Nona, Madeline, Mad Libs, Skippyjon Jones, to name but a few.
Guideposts for Learning
Partner since July 2008
This popular Christian faith-based non-profit organization is partnering with us to bring children’s spiritual and historical book titles to the kidthing platform.
The Guideposts organization is dedicated to providing hope, encouragement and inspiration to millions across America and the world through their inspirational, best-selling books, successful magazines, beautiful music, and other products.
HarperCollins Publishers
Partner since September 2008
This leading English language publisher is bringing such notable characters as Biscuit and The Berenstain Bears and Frances to the kidthing platform.
Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins Publishers is home to many timeless treasures and popular new classics.
HarperCollins Publishers have won multiple awards, including the following for books available on kidthing:
A New York Public Library’s "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" Book
An American Librarian Association Notable Children’s Book
A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
Longneedle Entertainment
Partner since December 2008
Anywhere animals live—you’ll find Animal Atlas!
An educational and informative television series from Longneedle Entertainment, Animal Atlas travels the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable!
LongNeedle Entertainment creates high quality animal, pet and nature based shows for children and families using its extensive High Definition footage library.
Dive Into Your Imagination
Partner since December 2008
An award-winning conservation-focused educational series, “Dive In” teaches kids about the world’s great oceans and its inhabitants.
Helmed by “ocean environ-educator,” Annie Crawley, Dive Into Your Imagination educates and entertains children and adults on a variety of ocean-related subjects through their award-winning video series.
Dive Into Your Imagination has been recognized by the following organizations:
An iParenting Media Award Winner (3 times)
A 2010 Teacher's Choice Award Winner
Affiliated with the Save Our Seas Foundation
Endorsed by Kids First - part of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media
Guinness World Records
Partner since April 2009
kidthing introduces interactive game content featuring wacky and weird world records from the authority on world records.
Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement. Its annual Guinness World Records book is one of the highest-selling books of all time (of those that are under copyright) – it sells more than 3 million copies annually across the globe
Mrs. P Enterprises
Partner since January 2009
Actress Kathy Kinney from The Drew Carey Show entertains kidthing audiences with fireside readings of classic storybook favorites
The creators of MrsP.com were brought together by a love of reading and a desire to help spark that same passion in young people everywhere; the company endeavors to expose young people to great books and stories through a celebrity storyteller.
MrsP.com is a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Winner
Paws / Garfield
Partner since October 2008
The folks behind our favorite feline, Garfield, joined kidthing with a collection of content including page turner books, games and activities.
Founded by cartoonist Jim Davis, Paws, Inc. was created to manage not only the creative angle of the fat cat’s flourishing empire, but also the licensing, marketing, and brand management of Garfield and the Garfield characters.
