GoldBee’s “Sam & Julia” Acquired by UYoung for Launch on China’s UKids Platform

The heart-warming preschool series, based on the bestselling “Mouse Mansion” books, will bring its message of friendship and belonging to families across China

September 21, 2026 — GoldBee is pleased to announce that Sam & Julia, one of its award-winning preschool properties, has been acquired by UYoung for launch on UKids, the company’s streaming platform for children and families in China.

Sam & Julia follows the friendship between Sam, a shy young mouse, and Julia, an outgoing newcomer to the Mouse Mansion, as they navigate the everyday adventures of childhood together. The series is based on the internationally bestselling “Mouse Mansion” book series by Karina Schaapman, which has sold over one million copies worldwide and enjoyed notable success with Chinese readers.

“We are delighted to share that our special gem Sam & Julia has found its way to UYoung, who will be launching this heart-warming series on UKids for families across China,” said Christophe Goldberger, Founding Managing Director at GoldBee. “We are happy to be partnering again with the team at UYoung.”

GoldBee also extended its thanks to ZDF Studios for its continued collaboration. “To the Junior team at ZDF Studios, thank you for your eye for picking up quality programs, for partnering with us on this one, and for your trust over the years. And congratulations to Ian Schaapman, it’s genuinely rewarding to see this land, following the successful launch of the books in China, and we’re grateful for the partnership along the way.”

Sam & Julia will roll out on UKids in the coming months, bringing its themes of friendship, curiosity and belonging to a new generation of young viewers in China.