Celebrate World Book Day with The Raccoons Young Reader Novels from Candy Jar Books—interactive stories with hidden QR music videos for families to enjoy together.

On the eve of the Winter Olympics, Kevin Gillis reflects on a special chapter in The Raccoons’ history—when Bert and Lisa became official mascots for the Canadian Junior Olympics. Through original artwork, school visits, and storytelling, The Raccoons helped promote Olympic values like excellence, friendship, and respect. These same ideals were woven into the beloved animated series, creating a lasting connection between sport, storytelling, and Canadian culture.

"What kind of animal is Cyril Sneer?" I get asked this question all the time from people all over the world. And honestly? Cyril wasn't always that iconic hot pink color. In fact, the original design looked completely different. Here's the story!