Brand Licensing & Franchising

Welcome to the expanding universe of Moonbeam Books. Centred around the charming, adventurous fictional town of Maplewick, our deep portfolio of character-driven children's books offers rich, highly stylised worlds engineered for multi-platform narrative depth, experiential franchising, consumer merchandise, and global commercial partnerships[cite: 1].

Licensing & Franchise Pathways

We actively welcome domestic and international proposals from prospective licensees, publishers, manufacturers, and experiential operators[cite: 1]. Our intellectual properties offer unique cross-promotional leverage, as all individual story worlds seamlessly intersect within the central geographic hub of Maplewick[cite: 1]. Available categories include:

  • Media & Entertainment: TV series development, animated features, digital gaming, and interactive media apps[cite: 1].
  • Consumer Products: Toys, apparel, high-quality plush, stationery, novelty gifts, and tabletop board games[cite: 1].
  • Experiential Franchising: Themed indoor adventure spaces, experiential retail concepts, pop-up town markets, and book cafés based on the Maplewick Village Store[cite: 1].
  • Publishing Syndication: Foreign language translation rights, localised audiobooks, and bespoke educational programmes[cite: 1].

Our Proprietary IP Portfolio

Our complete trademarked properties, visually showcased across our master asset sets (such as logo_set.jpg), are available for standalone or multi-brand licensing packages[cite: 1]:

Moonbeam Detective Club

A cosmic, logical mystery-solving series blending astronomy, nighttime exploration, and engaging puzzle-solving for curious young minds[cite: 1].

Biscuit Man

"The superhero who makes villains crumble." A highly energetic, comedic action-adventure brand following a crumbly protagonist who protects snacks and teaches resilience[cite: 1].

The Maplewick Four

The core adventurous backbone of the town, following four clever local children as they unlock hidden historical tunnels, municipal puzzles, and ancient regional secrets[cite: 1].

Mo & Twiglet (Mo the Cat and Twiglet the Piglet)

A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated property emphasising themes of deep empathy, countryside discoveries, and unlikely, steadfast friendships[cite: 1].

Dino & Mouse

An accessible, highly physical slapstick-comedy brand tracking an enormous, gentle dinosaur navigating small spaces with his microscopic, brilliant mouse guide[cite: 1].

The Vikings

A charmingly historical yet deeply comedic brand following a group of soft-hearted, gentle seafarers learning modern lessons about sharing and teamwork[cite: 1].

The Smudges

An artistic, highly textured brand following lively little creatures made of inkblots, charcoal strokes, and watercolour splashes who celebrate creativity and "messy thinking"[cite: 1].

Maplewick Village Store & Maplewick Herald

Our primary anchoring world-building properties[cite: 1]. These brands represent the community foundations, highly suitable for immersive physical retail activations, pop-up events, and bespoke local syndication partnerships[cite: 1].

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Compliance & Style Assets

All partners must respect the exact visual systems established for our properties[cite: 1]. For detailed vector assets, official colour palettes, and trademark compliance frameworks, please refer directly to our portal: moonbeambooks.co.uk/brand_guidelines.html[cite: 1].

Submit an Inquiry

To begin a licensing discussion, please contact our IP Management Team with details regarding your target territory, past operational experience, and the specific brands of interest[cite: 1]. We look forward to exploring a partnership in Maplewick with you!