The Little Lulu Show: Tales of New Peekskill High

**The Little Lulu Show: Tales of New Peekskill High** was a franchise based on the hit HBO show *The Little Lulu Show*, which ran from 2009 to 2013. It was followed by *Little Lulu Show R*.

## History

On March 8, 2009, Scholastic and Cookie Jar announced that Lulu would receive a teenage makeover, switching from a young age to a teenager attending-high school. Initially, it was announced that the new look would not be revealed until late 2009, but after a short controversy including a petition about not "makeovering Lulu", the teen Lulu was unveiled on March 16, 2009. Most of the people began calming down and actually embracing the new Lulu, praising Scholastic and Cookie Jar for their initiative and handling of the situation.

   The same year, Scholastic and Cookie Jar introduced a teenage version of Lulu, with six friends named Annie, Georgie, Tubby, Alvin, Wilbur, and Margie, who call themselves Little Lulu Team. Little Lulu Team were only included in the *Little Lulu Show R* 2013 spin-off show episode, "Little Lulu Team Are On the Case".

The pilot TV-movie was aired on television, on August 7, 2011, however The Hub has yet to air this episode. It can still be found online and on DVD.

In 2012, an unused CGI opening was created for new episodes of the series and on May 15, the TV-movie was released on DVD.

## Books

### Volumes (Chapter Books)

1. The Audition by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
2. Looking for Trouble by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
3. A Day of Surprises by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
4. Love Is in the Air by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
5. Fear of Pumpkins by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
6. Happy Holidays! by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
7. Everyone on Stage by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
8. Recipe for Happiness by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
9. The New Girl by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
10. The Argument by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
11. Surprise Duo by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot
12. The Show Continues by Sarah Mlynowski and illustrated by Virglle Trouillot

### Manga (Japanese comics format)

* Lulu's Audition (manga version of the book "The Audition")
* A Day of Surprises
* Fear of Pumpkins
* Little Sister Lilly

### Comics

* *The Little Lulu Show: Welcome to New Peekskill High* (2012)
* *The Little Lulu Show: Little Lulu Team* (2012)
* *The Little Lulu Show: Patches' New Collar & Other Stories* (2012)
* *The Little Lulu Show: Ballroom Contest & Other Stories* (2013)

## Merchandise

On September 29, 2009, an interactive Lulu doll (Linkle Lulu) based on the *Tales of New Peekskill High* franchise was released by Mattel. *Kids can customize their doll online and she'll change before their eyes -- online and on the doll itself. The interactive component also lets kids to take part in Lulu's adventures in New Peekskill High -- mysteries that focus on water conservation and volunteerism. They'll also meet Lulu's friends -- Annie, Georgie, Tubby, Alvin, Wilbur and Margie. The doll can be customized online which causes a transformation on the doll itself. Users can change her hair length, eye and jewelry color.*
The line of toys called The Little Lulu Show: Tales of New Peekskill High collection that includes Lulu's best friends playsets and accessories was tied into an online community called Linkle Lulu, where the team can solve mysteries.

## Trivia

* This is the development style for Little Lulu Show R.