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Sitcom Character Picture Books

These Children's Book Covers Feature Hilarious Parks and Recreation

— July 2, 2013 — Pop Culture
A new series by illustrator Jennifer Lewis will have fans of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation grinning from ear to ear, as it depicts the Parks and Recreation characters as the protagonists in classic children’s picture books. For instance, one of Lewis’s book covers shows the incomparable Ron Swanson wearing his iconic rib bib and holding an umbrella as meatballs rain down from the sky.

The title of the book is, of course, ‘Swanson with a Chance of Meatballs,’ a take on the children’s book ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’ The joke comes from Ron Swanson’s inexhaustible craving for meat and his staunch aversion to anything vegetable- or fruit-related.

With these book covers, Lewis has created a series evokes both nostalgia for childhood stories and a love for Parks and Recreation. She plays off of each character’s dominant traits and injects each of her works with subtle jokes, making this series the perfect tribute to a hilarious show and its devoted fan base.
Trend Themes
1. Sitcom Character Picture Books - Illustrators can create children's picture books that feature beloved TV characters, using their distinctive traits and attributes to make a creative tribute to famous shows.
2. Humorous Nostalgic Products - Humorous adaptations of beloved nostalgic items can be created to appeal to fans of a particular show, movie or pop culture phenomenon.
3. Targeted Fan Merchandise - Merchandise that appeals to fans of a particular show or franchise, such as picture books featuring beloved sitcom characters, can be a lucrative market for creative entrepreneurs.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishers can tap into the market of fans of TV shows by commissioning picture books featuring beloved characters in a creative and humorous way.
2. Merchandise - Creatives can take inspiration from beloved pop culture to make unique merchandise that appeals to fans of a show or franchise.
3. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can collaborate with creators to make humorous adaptations of beloved characters or stories.
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