Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins: Wash Your Hands

Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K

Catalog Copy: The Doc is in! Time to scrub up!

Check out Doc's other books about brushing teeth, staying hydrated, visiting the toy hospital, and more!

You don't want to pass germs to your friends!Everybody wash your hands!

Doc, Stuffy, Lambie, and the rest of the backyard clinic are here to make washing your hands fun! Based on the popular "Wash Your Hands" music video, this book helps kids understand the importance of keeping hands clean in a charming, approachable way—perfect for preschoolers.

Contributor Bio(s)

Author Bio: Steve Behling is an author passionate about telling stories for kids. He has written books, comics, articles, puzzles, games and more for a diverse clientele (including Disney, Marvel, Hasbro, Mattel, and DreamWorks, to name a few). As associate creative director for Marvel Entertainment and Comics Director/Executive Editor for Disney Publishing Worldwide, he has worked with incredible brands like Spider-Man, The Avengers, Phineas and Ferb and Disney/Pixar properties too numerous to name. Steve lives in New York (the big part, not the little part) with his wife, two human children and three-legged wonder beagle, Loomis.

Key Selling Points

Doc and her friends make washing your hands fun! This 8x8 storybook will help little ones understand the importance of hand-washing in a playful, memorable way.

THE DOC IS IN!: Throughout the years, Doc McStuffins has been a symbol of health and wellness to preschoolers and their families worldwide. She promotes healthy habits and encourages dialog between kids and adults about simple, accessible ways to live a happy healthy life. Doc is recognized for her multidimensional approach encompassing various aspects of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development throughout her medical journeys. She has encouraged children to partake in healthy habits such as: eating healthy, staying active, getting regular checkups, and healthy family dynamics through family interactions.

STILL A STAR: From winning a Peabody Award to being recognized twice by Time Magazine as one of the most Brilliant Female Cartoon Characters of All Time and one of the 13 Most Influential Toys of All Time, Doc has become a classic brand kids and parents love and trust. Her impressive library consists of 136 episodes and 55 shorts to watch across platforms. Throughout the summer, Doc’s presence will be elevated on air with branded “Doc Is In” content on rotation every day on Disney Channel and on Disney Junior. This includes music videos, short-from content, a “Hand Washing” episode, and a series of PSAs. We have also rebranded our powerful Doc playlists on YouTube & DisneyNow to “The Doc Is In.” On YouTube, our playlist has 125 total videos—including music lifts and episode lifts featuring pertinent Doc health moments (i.e.“Lambie Practices Social Distancing” & “How To Blow Your Nose”). The playlist has already garnered over 4M+ views! On DisneyNow, our playlist includes the Doc “Hand Washing Episode” & “Ready For Preschool Wash Your hands” short —which have already garnered 800K total views since March!

MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER: Doc McStuffins is a health and wellness icon who provides comfort, emotional support, and resources to kids and families as they navigate staying healthy and positive during these challenging times. Sales of of Doc McStuffins product have seen double-digit growth from last year. In addition to the habits that Doc has previously promoted, she can be a source of knowledge and comfort during this uncertain time where kid's everyday lives have changed. Giving kids appropriate actions and activities to do in order to stay safe and healthy can help them feel in control.

About the Author

Author Bio: Steve Behling is an author passionate about telling stories for kids. He has written books, comics, articles, puzzles, games and more for a diverse clientele (including Disney, Marvel, Hasbro, Mattel, and DreamWorks, to name a few). As associate creative director for Marvel Entertainment and Comics Director/Executive Editor for Disney Publishing Worldwide, he has worked with incredible brands like Spider-Man, The Avengers, Phineas and Ferb and Disney/Pixar properties too numerous to name. Steve lives in New York (the big part, not the little part) with his wife, two human children and three-legged wonder beagle, Loomis.