# Family Restaurant Picture Books Chuck E. Cheese and Genius Cat Books Partnered for a New Book By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-and-genius-cat-books References: [pizzamarketplace](https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/chuck-e-cheese-launches-childrens-book-with-genius-cat-books/) & [chuckecheese](https://www.chuckecheese.com/)  Chuck E. Cheese and [Genius Cat Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-dolls) have announced a partnership that will see the publication of a picture book that's themed around an uplifting message as well as the classic family restaurant. The picture book, entitled 'Just Stay Positive,' is targeted towards children aged three to seven, and follows Chuck E. and his friends through a story that encourages optimism. The book is available now for preorder on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-and-friends-party-cookbook), at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-delicious) and through Genius Cat Books directly, and comes with 750 complimentary E-tickets for readers to redeem at any participating Chuck E. Cheese location in the US. Vice President of Global Licensing, Media and Branded Entertainment Melissa McLeanas spoke on the Chuck E. Cheese and Genius Cat Books partnership saying, "'Just Stay Positive' extends the joy and positivity kids experience with Chuck E. and his friends beyond our fun centers.We're thrilled to welcome Genius Cat Books to our growing roster of licensees, as their engaging titles align perfectly with our commitment to inspire reading and optimism during National Literacy Month and throughout the year." Image Credit: Chuck E. Cheese ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branded Children's Books:** The collaboration between Chuck E. Cheese and Genius Cat Books highlights a trend where brands use literature to enhance their engagement with young audiences. - **Cross-promotion Strategies:** By integrating redeemable E-tickets with book purchases, this partnership exemplifies innovative cross-promotional strategies that blend physical and experiential rewards. - **Content-driven Licensing:** The partnership underscores the growing trend of content-driven licensing where brands seek out narratives that align with their core values, like positivity and literacy. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing Industry:** The partnership reveals opportunities for publishers to collaborate with beloved family brands, creating themed books that resonate with specific consumer segments. - **Entertainment and Leisure:** Family entertainment venues like Chuck E. Cheese are increasingly seeking partnerships with the publishing sector to expand their brand narratives and reach. - **Retail Sector:** Retailers are benefiting from cross-industry collaborations, utilizing exclusive product offerings like themed books to drive store traffic and online sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Party-Ready Restaurant Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-and-friends-party-cookbook.md) - [Ultimate Playcation Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-1.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Holiday Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chuck-e-cheese-christmas-special.md) - [Active Family Restaurant Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-adventure-zone.md) - [Fundraising Restaurant Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-nose-day.md) - [Superhero Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-superman.md) - [Halloween-Themed Kid's Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-menu.md) - [Branded STEAM-Focused Field Trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-es-steam.md) - [Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-mascot.md)