Celebrating Rob & Ot’s 1st Birthday: A Growing Adventure

Since bursting onto the scene in February 2025, this beloved duo has been delighting, surprising, and inspiring children everywhere. Now, as we blow out the first candle on their birthday cake, there’s so much joy, laughter, and excitement for the stories still to come!

Strong Market Performance

In just twelve months, over 40,000 copies have been sold in Spain, confirming Rob & Ot as a solid commercial success in the early-reader segment. Created by the acclaimed duo Jaume Copons and Liliana Fortuny, the series combines humor, warmth, and accessible storytelling that encourages children to read independently while having fun.

Loved by Readers, Teachers, and Booksellers

Rob & Ot are more than entertaining, they’re true learning companions! That’s one of the reasons why the series thrives both in retail and educational environments. Bookstores have embraced Rob & Ot with eye-catching displays and enthusiastic handselling, while schools value it as a reliable learning companion. Teachers highlight the balance between engaging stories, playful illustrations, and carefully designed educational content—an approach strengthened by Combel’s extensive experience in educational publishing.

To support both channels, Combel has developed a complete promotional and educational kit, including posters, a reading guide, mini books, puppet fingers, and bubble stickers that allow children to create their own dialogues. The response has been outstanding—a true success among educators and booksellers alike.

Crossing Borders: International Appeal

With proven sales, classroom credibility, and expanding international visibility. Rob & Ot wowed audiences at international book fairs and are now flying around the globe in five languages: English (for China), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Serbian, and Turkish. Interest continues to grow, confirming the series’ strong cross-cultural appeal with strong author branding and long-term potential.

And this is only the beginning. The birthday year is full of surprises, new stories, and exciting developments still to come. Spoiler alert! In the 7th issue, Rob & Ot go shopping at the supermarket!