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Bluey is an Australian animated television series for preschool children that premiered on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. In April 2019, BBC Studios entered a partnership with Penguin Random House Australia with a deal to publish three Bluey books before the end of 2019.[1] "The Beach", "Fruit Bat", and a sticker activity book entitled "Time to Play", were released on 5 November 2019.[2] All three books were recognised as the highest-selling releases in the weekly Australian book charts of November 2019,[3][4] and had sold a combined total of 350,000 copies by January 2020.[5] "The Beach" was the highest-selling title of 2019 and sold 129,516 copies in the two months after its release.[6] Additional books; "Bob Bilby" and "Easter Fun!", a craft book, were released on 3 March 2020,[5][7][8] followed by a colouring book entitled "Big Backyard" on 31 March,[9] and "The Creek" on 28 April.[10] The combined sales of the first nine books reached 1 million in June 2020;[11] the combined sales of all books reached 5 million in October 2022.[12] In September 2020, the partnership with Penguin Random House was expanded to include global distribution rights, allowing the books to be released in the United States and the United Kingdom.[13] As of October 2023, 66 titles have been released or are scheduled to be released in Australia.

Releases

Episodic board books

# Title Theme Special features Publication date Pages ISBN Reference Sales Awards
1 Fruit Bat Glow-in-the-dark 5 November 2019 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89404-7 [14] [note 1][note 2]
2 The Beach Lift-the-flap 5 November 2019 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89405-4 [15] 200,000[16][17][note 1][note 2]
  • Winner of 2020 ABIA Book of the Year[6]
  • Winner of 2020 ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6)[6]
3 Bob Bilby 3 March 2020 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89663-8 [18] [note 2]
4 The Creek 28 April 2020 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89661-4 [19] [note 2]
  • Nominated for 2021 ABIA Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6)[20]
5 Grannies Lenticular printed picture 1 September 2020 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89936-3 [21] [note 2]
6 The Pool 5 January 2021 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04084-9 [22] [note 2]
7 Bingo Jigsaw puzzle 30 March 2021 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04114-3 [23] [note 2]
8 Charades Lift-the-flap 14 September 2021 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04116-7 [24] [note 2]
9 Hammerbarn 18 January 2022 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04494-6 [25] [note 2]
10 Typewriter 17 May 2022 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04607-0 [26] [note 2]
11 Swim School 10 January 2023 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04793-0 [27]
12 Shadowlands 4 April 2023 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04935-4 [28]
13 Mini Bluey 9 May 2023 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04936-1 [29]
14 Daddy Robot Father's Day themed 11 July 2023 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04939-2 [30]
15 Hooray, It's Easter![note 3] Easter themed Lift-the-flap 6 February 2024 12 ISBN 978-1-761-34469-5 [31]
16 BBQ 6 February 2024 24 ISBN 978-1-761-34466-4 [32]

Episodic hardbacks

# Title Theme Special features Publication date Pages ISBN References Sales
1 Verandah Santa Christmas themed 3 November 2020 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04061-0 [33] [note 2]
2 Mum School Mother's Day themed 2 March 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04113-6 [34] [note 2]
3 Daddy Putdown Father's Day themed 3 August 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04117-4 [35] [note 2]
4 Sleepytime Fold-out pages 26 October 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04119-8 [36] [note 2]
5 Christmas Swim Christmas themed 2 November 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04120-4 [37] [note 2]
6 Camping 14 December 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04556-1 [38] [note 2]
7 Easter Easter themed 15 February 2022 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04492-2 [39] [note 2]
8 Baby Race 16 March 2022 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04490-8 [40] [note 2]
9 Perfect Father's Day themed 19 July 2022 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04629-2 [41] [note 2]
10 Barky Boats 2 August 2022 32 ISBN 978-0-143-77789-2 [42] [note 2]
11 Queens Mother's Day themed 28 March 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04934-7 [43]
12 Unicorse 6 June 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04795-4 [44]
13 Cricket 5 December 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04941-5 [45]
14 Bedroom 27 February 2024 32 ISBN 978-1-761-34390-2 [46]

Other board books

# Title Theme Special features Publication date Pages ISBN Reference Sales
1 All About Bluey Shaped board book 2 June 2020 12 ISBN 978-1-760-89830-4 [47] [note 2]
2 All About Bingo Shaped board book 2 June 2020 12 ISBN 978-1-760-89829-8 [48] [note 2]
3 At Home with the Heelers Shaped board book 1 June 2021 10 ISBN 978-1-761-04141-9 [49] [note 2]
4 Bluey: Little Library Four board books (Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit) 2 August 2022 48 ISBN 978-0-143-77891-2 [50] [note 2]
5 12 Days of Christmas Christmas themed Tabbed board book 1 November 2022 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04791-6 [51]
6 Bluey and Friends: Little Library Four board books (Snickers and Coco, Honey and Chloe, Lucky and Mackenzie and Indy and Rusty) 1 August 2023 48 ISBN 978-1-761-04938-5 [52]

Other hardbacks

# Title Theme Special features Publication date Pages ISBN Reference Sales
1 My Dad is Awesome Father's Day themed "Written by Bluey and Bingo" 4 August 2020 48 ISBN 978-1-760-89940-0 [53] [note 2]
2 Let's Play Outside! Magnet book 29 September 2020 10 ISBN 978-1-760-89992-9 [54] [note 2]
3 My Mum is the Best Mother's Day themed "Written by Bluey and Bingo" 2 March 2021 48 ISBN 978-1-761-04112-9 [55] [note 2]
4 A Jigsaw Puzzle Book Four double-sided jigsaw puzzles 15 June 2022 8 ISBN 978-0-143-77787-8 [56] [note 2]
5 Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook Cookbook 15 June 2022 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04576-9 [57] [note 2]
6 Let's Get Spooky! Halloween themed Magnet book 20 September 2022 10 ISBN 978-1-761-04628-5 [58] [note 2]
7 Magic Xylophone Sound book with xylophone buttons 29 November 2022 24 ISBN 978-0-143-77791-5 [59]
8 I Love My Family Valentine's Day themed "Written by Bluey and Bingo" 17 January 2023 48 ISBN 978-1-761-04794-7 [60]
9 The Big Blue Guy's Book of Dad Goals Father's Day themed 11 July 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-34222-6 [61]
10 Where's Bluey? At Christmas Search-and-find book Christmas themed 26 September 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04627-8 [62]
11 Treasury Six stories in one (Fruit Bat, The Creek, Bob Bilby, The Pool, Charades and Hammerbarn) 31 October 2023 160 ISBN 978-1-761-34223-3 [63]

Paperback books

# Title Subcategory Theme Publication date Pages ISBN Reference Sales
1 Time to Play! Sticker activity book 5 November 2019 16 ISBN 978-1-760-89403-0 [64] [note 1][note 2]
2 Easter Fun! Craft book Easter themed 3 March 2020 24 ISBN 978-1-760-89689-8 [65] [note 2]
3 Big Backyard Colouring book 31 March 2020 64 ISBN 978-1-760-89662-1 [66] [note 2]
4 Fun and Games Colouring book 4 August 2020 64 ISBN 978-1-761-04019-1 [67] [note 2]
5 Hooray, It's Christmas! Sticker activity book Christmas themed 3 November 2020 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04000-9 [68] [note 2]
6 Bluey and Friends Sticker activity book 5 January 2021 16 ISBN 978-1-761-04086-3 [69] [note 2]
7 Where's Bluey? Search-and-find book 30 March 2021 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04111-2 [70] [note 2]
8 Giant Activity Pad Sticker and activity pad 16 June 2021 48 ISBN 978-1-761-04115-0 [71] [note 2]
9 More Easter Fun! Craft book Easter themed 15 February 2022 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04626-1 [72] [note 2]
10 Big Book of Games Activity book 12 April 2022 80 ISBN 978-1-761-04121-1 [73] [note 2]
11 Father's Day Fun! Craft book Father's Day themed 19 July 2022 24 ISBN 978-0-143-77786-1 [74] [note 2]
12 Merry Christmas Colouring book Christmas themed 18 October 2022 64 ISBN 978-0-143-77792-2 [75] [note 2]
13 Happy Easter! Puffy sticker colouring book Easter themed 31 January 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-04933-0 [76]
14 How to Draw Drawing instruction book 12 April 2023 48 ISBN 978-1-761-34098-7 [77]
15 Super Stickers Activity book 27 June 2023 64 ISBN 978-1-761-04937-8 [78]
16 Awesome Advent Book Bundle Advent calendar compilation of 24 story and activity books Christmas themed 12 September 2023 576 ISBN 978-1-761-34224-0 [79]
17 Christmas Craft Craft book Christmas themed 24 October 2023 24 ISBN 978-1-761-04945-3 [80]
18 At the Beach Colouring book 28 November 2023 32 ISBN 978-1-761-34310-0 [81]
19 Let's Stick! Sticker book 3 January 2024 24 ISBN 978-1-761-34543-2 [82]

Reception

In July 2020, Anita Butterworth of online blog Mum's Grapevine listed "The Beach" as the best Bluey book release, referring to votes made by readers.[83] "The Creek" was listed as the second most popular instalment.[83]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient / Nominee Result Ref.
2020 Australian Book Industry Awards Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) Bluey, "The Beach" (Penguin) Won [6][17]
Book of the Year Bluey, "The Beach" (Penguin) Won [6][17]
2021 Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) Bluey, "The Creek" (Penguin) Nominated [20]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c The first three titles released in November 2019 (Fruit Bat, The Beach and Time to Play!) were the second, third and fourth-highest selling Australian children's books of 2019.[11]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap The combined sales of all books reached 5 million in October 2022. While 42 books had been released at this point, the press release states that this includes 44 titles. However, two titles were scheduled for release in the following month.[12]
  3. ^ Based on the episode Easter.

References

  1. ^ "BBC Studios signs publishing deal for Bluey". Toy & Hobby Retailer. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Bluey books arrive November". Penguin. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Australia's Top 1000 Books". Boomerang Books. Eclipse Commerce. November 2019. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Bestsellers: Bluey rounds up top three chart spots". Books and Publishing. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  5. ^ a b "More Bluey books on their way in time for Easter!". Penguin. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e Convery, Stephanie (13 May 2020). "Bluey: "The Beach" named book of the year at Australian Book Industry awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Bluey: Bob Bilby". Penguin. January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Bluey: Easter Fun!". Penguin. January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Bluey: Big Backyard". Penguin. January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  10. ^ "Bluey: The Creek". Penguin. January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Sales of Bluey books hit 1 million copies". Books and Publishing. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  12. ^ a b Knox, David (21 October 2022). "Best-selling Bluey". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  13. ^ Bailey, Imogen (23 September 2020). "Bluey to expand presence in US and UK". Toy & Hobby Retailer. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Bluey: Fruit Bat". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Bluey: The Beach". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Bluey: the Beach wins 2020 ABIA Book of the Year". Penguin. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  17. ^ a b c Knox, David (14 May 2020). "Bluey wins Book of the Year". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  18. ^ "Bluey: Bob Bilby". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  19. ^ "Bluey: The Creek". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  20. ^ a b "ABIA 2021 shortlists announced". Books and Publishing. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Bluey: Grannies". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  22. ^ "Bluey: The Pool". Penguin. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  23. ^ "Bluey: Bingo". Penguin. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  24. ^ "Bluey: Charades". Penguin. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  25. ^ "Bluey: Hammerbarn". Penguin. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  26. ^ "Bluey: Typewriter". Penguin. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  27. ^ "Bluey: Swim School". Penguin. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  28. ^ "Bluey: Shadowlands". Penguin. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  29. ^ "Bluey: Mini Bluey". Penguin. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  30. ^ "Bluey: Daddy Robot". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  31. ^ "Bluey: Hooray, It's Easter!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  32. ^ "Bluey: BBQ". Penguin. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  33. ^ "Bluey: Verandah Santa". Penguin. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  34. ^ "Bluey: Mum School". Penguin. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  35. ^ "Bluey: Daddy Putdown". Penguin. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  36. ^ "Bluey: Sleepytime". Penguin. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  37. ^ "Bluey: Christmas Swim". Penguin. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  38. ^ "Bluey: Camping". Penguin. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  39. ^ "Bluey: Easter". Penguin. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  40. ^ "Bluey: Baby Race". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  41. ^ "Bluey: Perfect". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  42. ^ "Bluey: Barky Boats". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  43. ^ "Bluey: Queens". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  44. ^ "Bluey: Unicorse". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  45. ^ "Bluey: Cricket". Penguin. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  46. ^ "Bluey: Bedroom". Penguin. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  47. ^ "Bluey: All About Bluey". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  48. ^ "Bluey: All About Bingo". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  49. ^ "Bluey: At Home with the Heelers". Penguin. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  50. ^ "Bluey: Little Library". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  51. ^ "Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  52. ^ "Bluey and Friends: Little Library". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  53. ^ "Bluey: My Dad is Awesome". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  54. ^ "Bluey: Let's Play Outside!". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  55. ^ "Bluey: My Mum is the Best". Penguin. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  56. ^ "Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  57. ^ "Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  58. ^ "Bluey: Let's Get Spooky!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  59. ^ "Bluey: Magic Xylophone". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  60. ^ "Bluey: I Love My Family". Penguin. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  61. ^ "Bluey: The Big Blue Guy's Book of Dad Goals". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  62. ^ "Bluey: Where's Bluey? At Christmas". Penguin. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  63. ^ "Bluey: Treasury". Penguin. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  64. ^ "Bluey: Time to Play!". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  65. ^ "Bluey: Easter Fun!". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  66. ^ "Bluey: Big Backyard". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  67. ^ "Bluey: Fun and Games". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  68. ^ "Bluey: Hooray, It's Christmas!". Penguin. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  69. ^ "Bluey: Bluey and Friends". Penguin. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  70. ^ "Bluey: Where's Bluey?". Penguin. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  71. ^ "Bluey: Giant Activity Pad". Penguin. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  72. ^ "Bluey: More Easter Fun!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  73. ^ "Bluey: Big Book of Games". Penguin. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  74. ^ "Bluey: Father's Day Fun!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  75. ^ "Bluey: Merry Christmas". Penguin. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  76. ^ "Bluey: Happy Easter!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  77. ^ "Bluey: How to Draw". Penguin. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  78. ^ "Bluey: Super Stickers". Penguin. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  79. ^ "Bluey: Advent Calendar Book Collection". Penguin. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  80. ^ "Bluey: Christmas Craft". Penguin. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  81. ^ "Bluey: At the Beach: A Colouring Book". Penguin. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  82. ^ "Bluey: Let's Stick!". Penguin. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  83. ^ a b Butterworth, Anita (22 July 2020). "Book List: The best Bluey books as voted by mums". Mum's Grapevine. Retrieved 6 October 2020.