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BBC Studios and Penguin Random House announced their first *Bluey* audiobook collection, "Bluey: The Beach and Other Stories," on July 6, 2026, extending the brand's reach into audio content. Jan Paterson, Director of Books and Audio Publishing at BBC Studios, noted the audience appetite for *Bluey* as a top-performing children's publishing brand. Previously, on June 17, Tonies SE, an interactive audio platform for children, partnered with BBC Studios to bring the popular *Bluey* character to its Toniebox, aiming to expand its storytelling universe through audio-first experiences. On June 16, BBC Studios Kids & Family formed a partnership with UK production company Wheel In Motion and Japan’s KADOKAWA Corporation to develop a live-action fantasy-adventure television adaptation of Eiko Kadono's novel, *Kiki’s Delivery Service*. Earlier that day, Penguin Young Readers and BBC Studios announced the second annual "Bluey" Storytime Month for July, featuring events at CAMP stores and FAO Schwarz, free downloadable activities, and new book releases, with CAMP naming "Bluey: Camping" its inaugural Book of the Summer. This followed the June 8 appointment of Lindsay Turner as VP Digital Growth and Strategy for BBC Studios Digital Brands, where she leads advertising propositions and commercial partnerships, as the business retained its position as the number one YouTube watch time platform in its global competitor set for the second consecutive year.