ABOUT US
W_RDPLAY Publishing creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, educate and give readers, puzzlers & gamers access to a world of discovery and possibility.
We are a small collective of publishing, film, marketing and digital game veterans who have worked with National Geographic, Disney, Hasbro, Warner Bros., Universal Studios, Mattel, and Microsoft to name a few. Then we decided to go out on our own with the mission of “Publishing with a Purpose”. Our goal is to produce quality content that empowers children to be creative, encourages imagination, and is parent approved.
Each year we release books, interactive stories and games for families in a wide range of subjects from board books to Fiction and Non-Fiction titles about relatable real-life situations, animals, creatures, fun facts, puzzles (Crossword, Word Search, Maze), RPG & lots more.
W_RDPLAY Publishing Inc. is a subsidiary of Information Sciences Industries Inc. (ISI)
With the participation of the Government of Canada.
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A sneak peek at W_RDPLAY’s upcoming NEW RELEASES…
LATE SPRING 2024: For more fun adventures about discovery, problem-solving and empathy check out the second book in the Life-Stories series: The Scavenger Hunt. This book marks the introduction of the Eleanor character and explores the beginning of her friendship with Noah (Book 1: Where Is Snoozy?).
SYNOPSIS: The school trip to the park for a Scavenger Hunt gets off to a rocky start when Noah is unexpectedly paired up with Eleanor. As they work together to complete the challenge’s tasks, they get to know and appreciate one another.
FALL 2024: The Animal Life series tackles common fears or issues little ones have in real-life: fear of the bath, separation anxiety, not wanting to share, and not speaking up for one’s self – in a light-hearted and uplifting way. Ages 2-5.
DIRTY PUPPY: A puppy who loves to dig and explore discovers bathtime can be as fun as being outdoors.
CHICKEN OUT: A little chick who likes to stay close to home finds out how amazing life is if you go out and roam.
LION SHARE: A little lion discovers life is much more fun, when you share with someone.
CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE: A kitten learns the power of having a voice means you can help to make a choice.
LATE FALL 2024: W_RDPLAY’s first tween book: LEGEND OF THE AQUASQUATCH.
What if you found out the legendary Aquasquatch is actually real and his hidden lair is right under your cottage and he’s been taking your stuff without asking and the only way to get him to return everything is to accompany him to Two Moon Bay at the bottom of your lake to get something of his back. Would you go?
Oh yeah, did we mention his best friend is a bubble farting monkey?
Featured Authors
JENNIFER CROSS
With 30+ years in the Digital, Media and Entertainment industries, Jennifer started her career in Los Angeles after she sent director Ivan Reitman a note in an air sick bag on a flight. That well-crafted letter and chat earned her a job at his production company, where she worked on the films Junior, Space Jam, Fathers’ Day, Howard Stern’s Private Parts, and Six Days/Seven Nights. After many years with Ivan, she went on to write and produce trailers and opening title sequences for feature films and television shows for Warner Bros., FX, Spike and CBS. Upon moving to Canada, she worked for director Malcolm D. Lee on Undercover Brother, after which she transitioned into print media at Weddingbells, Canada’s leading bridal magazine. Then in 2007, Jennifer joined Fuel Industries, a digital agency that specialized in youth engagement (video games, MMOs, websites). As part of the Creative Team, Jennifer helped develop experiences for McDonald’s, Google, Microsoft, HBO, DreamWorks, NASCAR, Warner Bros., and Geox. Won iKids (Kidscreen) Best eBook Award (Preschool 0-5 Category) for Leafy Landings (Fuel Entertainment) in 2014. Of course, there’s freelance writing but that only requires this brief mention.
Writing kids books is her passion. Doing script coverage for directors, reading books, and watching endless movies and tv shows taught Jennifer a lot about making narratives work, that and she has a very active imagination.
FUSSY COUGHLAN
Not much is known about Fussy (a terrible nickname that stuck due to being a colicky infant). Her resume is short, confusing and sort of impressive. She started out as a Unicorn Trainer, but had to give that up as unicorns are extremely rare and do not require coaching because they are perfect. Fussy then moved on to become a Teddy Bear Wrangler for films, but was fired because the bears just stood on their marks and stared blankly at her no matter what hand gestures she gave them. The big lights and bad smells of Broadway called to her, but her lack of stage experience thwarted that, and led her to become a ‘director for hire’ for suburban kids’ at home theatrical productions. The Facebook reviews for her backyard and basement matinees remain unrivaled in her neighborhood. Directing is hard work, so Fussy has taken a sabbatical to write something really really good. She just hopes there will be a bidding war for the film rights and wants to do a book tour where she has a very detailed and crazy list of tour demands (like only blue and yellow M&Ms and an on-call masseuse) just like rock stars do.
Featured Artists
CRISTINA DANDU
With over ten years of experience working in Advertising Agencies, as well as another ten years as an independent Designer and Illustrator, Cristina has gained an extended perspective of the commercial art realm, developing projects ranging from character design for games and toys to illustration for children’s books and advertising campaigns.
Cristina has a vast international experience, having worked in Canada, Dubai, Romania, Ghana and Malta, which allows her to quickly adapt to specific style demands and ways of working.
Cristina has a with an Animation Diploma from Algonquin College Ottawa.
Her favorite thing to do is envisioning characters and stories for children. She has worked on coloring books, children story books, visual development for apps & games, designed toys, logos and mascots, did illustrations for school manuals, advertising campaigns, and even kites.
When she is not illustrating, Cristina likes to spend time with her husband and 4 year old daughter, go to the theatre and take various courses.
Where You’ve Seen Us
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W_RDPLAY, through Information Sciences Industries Inc., has partnered with World Vision to offer a portion of our sale proceeds to help support impoverished children around the world.
Studies show that people who regularly complete word and number puzzles have increased mental acuity later in life. Coloring books are a classic activity to keep minds (young & old) stimulated. So why not get back to basics? Keep your mind sharp with classic puzzle books you know and love. Or, spend some time unplugging with the kids by doing some reading or coloring activities. All while supporting an important cause.
Whether your book of choice is a Storybook, Board Book, Sudoku, Word Search, or a tough Crossword puzzle, our single book & bundle offers will keep you & your family entertained for hours on end. Meanwhile, you can feel good about the fact that you are supporting children in need. You won’t even miss your smartphone – we promise!