Monique Steele of Buzzfeed has created a series of fantasy children's books inspired by one of the most popular HBO TV shows to date: Game of Thrones. Since it will be premiering on television in just over a week, this is one of many tributes that will be circulating the Internet in anticipation. Yet it is one of the more clever ones.
The fantasy children's books focus on lessons and concerns featured in the show in a way that mimics classic stories. For instance, there's "Rob Stark and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," "If You Give a Brat an Iron Throne" and "The Weirwood Tree." Complete with fun cover illustrations, this collection of concept fantasy children's books could easily inspire a publisher to release a few real ones.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fantasy Children's Books
- Creating fantasy children's books inspired by popular TV shows is a trend that taps into the nostalgia of adult fans and introduces young readers to a familiar world.
- Game of Thrones Tributes
- With the premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones approaching, the internet is buzzing with creative and clever tributes that capitalize on the show's immense popularity.
- Concept Fantasy Children's Books
- The creation of concept fantasy children's books opens up opportunities for publishers to explore new and unique storytelling ideas inspired by popular TV shows and movies.
Where This Applies
- Publishing
- Publishers can capitalize on the trend of fantasy children's books inspired by popular TV shows by releasing their own series that appeals to both children and adult fans alike.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage the Game of Thrones fan base by creating spin-off merchandise, including fantasy children's books, to cater to different age groups and interests.
- Digital Media
- Digital platforms can engage with Game of Thrones fans by featuring and promoting creative tributes, such as fantasy children's books, to generate online buzz and drive traffic to their platforms.
