The first two books will reach Italian bookshops in March 2027, extending the brand’s presence in Italy from screen to page and bringing its characters and imaginative world to children and families in print.
Tulipop is a magical island and story world inspired by Icelandic nature and folklore. The island’s waterfalls, volcanoes and forests are home to a colourful cast of characters whose adventures explore friendship, imagination and the challenges of everyday life.
Tulipop Tales
Signý Kolbeinsdóttir founded the company with producer Helga Árnadóttir, and together they have developed Tulipop into an international entertainment brand spanning animation, publishing, digital content and consumer products.
The property is not new to Italian audiences: the animated series Tulipop Tales, produced by Tulipop in partnership with The Animation Band in Italy, is part of Rai Kids‘ offering, airing on Rai YoYo and available to stream on RaiPlay. The publishing deal therefore builds on an existing audience familiar with the characters.
For Giunti Editore, which has a longstanding tradition of championing original stories and distinctive illustration, the books will invite young readers into a fantastical yet relatable world, focusing on friendship, inclusion, and facing life’s challenges together.
Signý Kolbeinsdóttir, Creator, Co-founder and Creative Director, Tulipop:
Signý Kolbeinsdóttir
When I created Tulipop, I wanted to give life to a magical world where imagination could roam free—inspired by the extraordinary nature and folklore of my homeland, Iceland, but also by my family, my friends, and my childhood memories. It has been incredibly exciting to watch this little world grow and capture the hearts of children all over the world. Books have always held a special place in my heart; therefore, seeing Tulipop come to life through beautifully illustrated stories has a particularly deep meaning for me. I am truly happy to partner with Giunti Editore and can’t wait for Italian children and families to discover the magic, wonder, and adventures of Tulipop.
Beatrice Fini, Editorial Director, Giunti Ragazzi and YA, Editoriale Scienza:
“In such a delicate international landscape that instills fear and anxiety even in the youngest children, we as publishers feel an increasing duty to offer kids stories rich in positive values, stimulating and reassuring themes, and at the same time high-quality illustrations that invite them to discover the beautiful things in the world and instill hope and happiness. All of this is perfectly embodied in the world of Tulipop, and as soon as I met Signý, I had full confirmation of this. I am certain it will be a success in Italy as well, and I am very happy to publish these wonderful books.”
