AUTHOR
Mutlu Demirarslan
Children’s author and elementary school teacher Mutlu Demirarslan loves reading comics. He lives in Istanbul with his wife, two children and their cat, Shila.
BOOKIDS PUBLISHING / CHILDREN’S BOOKS
A book.
A character.
A lasting friendship.
Stories in Turkish and English, creative activities and a handmade friend to hold. A connection with a storybook character can grow into a love of reading.
FAST FRIENDS / 01
Five friends.
Five worlds to discover.
Peek inside the pages, then meet your character.
Each set: a storybook, an activity book and an amigurumi toy.
Books are available in Turkish and English. Covers and sample pages shown here are from the English editions.
BOOKIDS / FAST FRIENDS
So much to discover.
All in one box.
A story, activities and a handmade friend.
Take a closer look at our sets.
BOOKIDS / AMIGURUMI
From storytime
to playtime.
Read, cuddle and imagine together.
Our handmade characters join every adventure.
Paff
Tufy
Rourou
Pody
Michu
TOY SAFETY
CE-marked amigurumi toys
The laboratory report for Fast Friends sets records passing results for tests covering mechanical and physical properties, flammability and migration of certain elements.
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Azolab · 10 October 2025 · Report no. 2500032980/0. EN 71-1, EN 71-2, EN 71-3 and chemical analyses within the report’s scope. Results apply to the samples and tests identified in the report.
PAFF / 360° ANIMATION
A storybook friend.
From every angle.
Watch Paff’s animated introduction and discover that green scarf, playful spots and warm smile.
FAST FRIENDS / FILM
A little box.
A whole world of stories.
See the books, activities and toys in our product films.
FAST FRIENDS
Paff
Open the box and take a closer look at the storybook, activities and your handmade friend.
BOOKIDS / STUDIO
The people behind
the words and pictures.
An author and an illustrator, bringing two perspectives
to the world of childhood.
ILLUSTRATOR
Yaren Avşar
Yaren Avşar has loved drawing since childhood and illustrates stories and comics. She is also an art teacher. She loves animals and lives in Ankara with her cat, Kaju.
Biographies adapted from the author and illustrator pages in the Fast Friends books.
BOOKIDS / READ · PLAY · CONNECT
Connect with a character.
Fall in love with a story.
Seeing a favourite amigurumi friend on the page can help a child connect personally with a story. Wondering what that character will do next is a lovely reason to open a book again.
At Bookids Publishing, we bring stories together with pictures, activities and play. We want shared reading time to grow into a joyful habit.
BOOKIDS / RETAIL & WHOLESALE
A book on your shelf.
A friend in a child’s life.
A collection that brings stories to life for bookshops, children’s boutiques and concept stores. Introduce your customers to the Bookids world with five characters and two language options.
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A thoughtful gift idea
02
Story + activity + toy
03
Explore all five characters →Turkish and English editions
BOOKIDS / FAQ
Good to know.
What languages are the books in?
Our books are available in Turkish and English. Sample pages on this site are from the English editions.
What is inside a set?
A storybook, a companion activity book and a handmade amigurumi toy of the main character.
How can I read sample pages?
Choose “Look inside” on a book card. Browse four sample pages using the next and previous buttons.
How can I buy the books?
Each book’s store link takes you to that product in the Bookids Shopify store. Check the store for current prices, availability and shipping information.
BOOKIDS PUBLISHING
From the first page
to a lifelong love of reading.
Find your storybook friend
Kreatifiz Reklam Tasarım Mult. Hizmetleri
Binbirdirek Mah. Klodfarer Cad. Alibey İş Hanı No:27 K:3 ÇEMBERLİTAŞ
bookidspublishing@gmail.com
0505 386 87 79
ISTANBUL TURKEY
