NEW YORK - Russell Brand's next Booky Wook is for kids.
The actor and comedian has a deal with Atria Books for a series called "Russell Brand's Trickster Tales," retellings of classic fairy tales.
The publisher announced Wednesday that the first of three planned books, "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," will be out Nov. 11. The next two books will arrive in 2015 and 2016. Brand will be collaborating with award-winning illustrator Chris Riddell.
Brand's previous books include the bestselling "My Booky Wook" and "Articles of Faith."
Russell Brand writing children's books
Russell Brand attends the FX Summer Comedies Party at Lure in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (Todd Williamson / Invision)
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Published Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:13AM EDT
Last Updated Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:13AM EDT