The Concept: A child’s need for the comfort of a stuffed animal is rooted in a reality long forgotten by the adult world. Join shy Joey Price as he discovers his stuffed animals are more than he ever thought possible in this all-ages adventure. These magical companions have always defended children, but now they need Joey’s help in stopping the dastardly plot of the evil Beasties, monsters bent on destroying the world’s children.

This Issue: “FEAR AND PRIDE,” Part 1—Joey’s world is turned upside down when his mother accepts a job in a neighboring town, forcing him to move away from his friends and his loving Grandmother. But just before the moving van is ready to pull out, Grandma brings him a special gift: four new stuffed animals—a lion, two tigers and a panther—known as The Night Pride. Joey is convinced his Grandmother's stories of the Night Pride having magical powers are just that: stories. But he's about to find out his new friends are more real—and more needed—than he could have imagined, especially when the Beasties come creeping out of a dark closet to get him.