TF1 and Dandelooo Bring Bestseller Little Unicorn to Life with Animated Series Hold on Gaston!
TF1’s children’s block TFOU and award-winning producer Dandelooo are developing Hold on Gaston!, a 52 x 11-minute animated series for kids aged 4-7. Adapted from Aurélie Chien Chow Chine’s bestselling Little Unicorn books (Hachette Enfants), this whimsical 2D adventure follows Gaston, a unicorn whose rainbow mane changes color with his emotions.
Since its 2018 debut, Little Unicorn has become a global phenomenon, with 55 titles, 1.7 million copies sold in France, and translations in 28 languages. Set in Univille-on-Joy, Hold on Gaston! brings Gaston’s heartfelt, colorful world to life, teaching children about emotions in a playful way.
Dandelooo’s Emmanuèle Pétry and Jean-Baptiste Wery describe the series as “fun, vibrant, and emotionally rich,” while TF1’s Yann Labasque praises Gaston’s authenticity: “His adventures entertain while offering valuable life lessons.”
Author Aurélie Chien Chow Chine calls the adaptation “a dream come true,” and Hachette Enfants’ Sarah Koegler-Jacquet believes it will delight fans old and new. Hold on Gaston! is set to bring joy, laughter, and meaningful stories to young audiences.