New learning aids for children being developed

The two illustrations shown below are the first samples of the body of learning material being developed for pre-school children. The illustrations will be available from the Victor and Percy website following a relaunch later this year. They are being made available free of charge for use by parents as educational tools. Each will focus on developing one aspect of the skills and understanding expected of young children as they enter school. Topics will include numeracy, literacy, comprehension and visual skills.

René Renewable

Introducing René Renewable

René Renewable is a friend of Victor and Percy. While Victor is interested in all things electrical and Percy in all things to do with pipes and plumbing. René is a champion of renewable energy. Her mission is to teach children about renewable energy, carbon pollution and sustainable water supplies. She will introduce basic themes at reception level using games and puzzles.

René Renewable will first appear in stories with Victor and Percy. Later in the year she will have her own blog, Facebook page and website.

René Renewable, Victor Voltage, Percy Pipe and The Adventures of Victor and Percy are all registered trademarks and are protected by copyright law.

The Adventures of Victor and Percy New Logo

Victor Voltage

Here is the new version of Victor Voltage.

As with Percy the character has been aimed at younger children. The size of the head is proportionally larger to his body as is the case with most children's characters.

The first new material to be added to the Victor and Percy website will be seen at the end of June / beginning of July and will be a series of games and puzzles free to download.

Relaunch of Victor and Percy

Victor and Percy will be redesigned and relaunched with a younger audience in mind.

All the feedback we have received is that the concept behind the Adventures of Victor and Percy characters, is more suitable for younger children. In responce to this the characters will be altered to make then more appealing to 4 and 5 year olds and developed with reception class children in mind.

The Victor and Percy website will be updated and a new section of 'free downloads' will be added. The character seen here is the new version of Percy Pipe.

The Big Question

Now that we have recovered from the work of publishing and promoting the first book in The Adventures of Victor and Percy series. We are turning our thoughts back to Victor and Percy and the next book. We took some time off to concentrate on our electrical and plumbing business.

The big question is should we go ahead and produce the next book in the series in a similar format or should we alter the format and target a younger audience and produce an Easy Reader. Targeting a younger audience would have the added benefit of opening up a potential market in merchandise and educational material.

If we follow the same format, the next book will feature Victor Voltage in an electrical adventure. It will contain about 6000 words, 65 illustrations and be aimed at 7 - 9 year olds.

If we change the format and produce an Easy Reader aimed at 4 - 5 year olds the focus of Victor and Percy will change completely. This book would still contain about 65 illustrations but would have limited text. Typically each page would contain just two sentences in large print and the language used would be suitable for young children. If we decide on the Easy Reader option then the first book Percy Pulls the Plug would be adapted and relaunched.

We are going to decide by the end of the year. We would like to hear your thoughts.

Please send your comments to Chris on info@ctpublishing.co.uk

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