Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world’s largest retail bookseller, has announced that Dr. Seuss’s THE GRINCH will take over its stores this holiday season, with special displays in 536 stores featuring exclusive books, holiday ornaments, puzzles, games and toys starting today, Monday, October 22. B&N’s bookstores around the country will also be hosting a free Grinch Storytime on Saturday, November 3, ahead of the November 9 release of The Grinch movie, based on Dr. Seuss’s timeless book, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! (Random House Children’s Books).
“Kids around the country love hearing Dr. Seuss’s tale of the Grinch who stole Christmas before his heart grew three sizes during the holidays, which is why we’re so excited to have these exclusive Grinch books, ornaments, and toys this holiday season,” said Stephanie Fryling, Vice President of Merchandising, Children’s Books, at Barnes & Noble. “We think customers will love these special Dr. Seuss products, as well as the Kids’ section takeovers and displays in our stores.”
“We are thrilled to have this major Grinch moment happening at Barnes & Noble this holiday season,” said Susan Brandt, President, Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! is a modern classic and consumers will delight in these Storytimes and fun new products.”
Barnes & Noble will be featuring a variety of Dr. Seuss books and products, including a special B&N exclusive edition of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!; a Grinch Holiday Ornament; and a Grinch & Friends Snow Globe.
(From B&N Press Release)
