TOMONOSHi!
PUBLISHING
TV & FILM
FROM PAPER TO THE SCREEN
TOMONOSHi! Publishing stories extend beyond the page into animated television, introducing young audiences to imaginative worlds, bold characters, and culturally rich storytelling. Our adaptations honor the heart of each book while expanding the universe for new generations of dreamers.
BRINGING
TOMONOSHi! PUBLISHING STORIES
TO THE SCREEN
NOW PLAYING ON DISNEY
HEY A.J.!
THE ANIMATED SERIES
STREAMING ON DISNEY JUNIOR AND DISNEY+
SERIES SUMMARY: A joyful, imagination‑driven animated series based on the bestselling TOMONOSHi! Publishing’s book series HEY A.J.!. The show follows A.J., a wildly curious Black girl whose everyday moments explode into extraordinary adventures with her friends and family. Each episode celebrates creativity, problem‑solving, and the magic of seeing the world differently.
THEMES
IMAGINATION AS A SUPERPOWER — A.J.’s creativity doesn’t just shape her world; it transforms it.
FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY — The relationships around A.J. give her courage, grounding, and joy.
CREATIVE PROBLEM‑SOLVING — Every adventure invites kids to think flexibly, bravely, and collaboratively.
REPRESENTATION AND JOY — Centering a Black girl’s wonder, brilliance, and everyday magic.
EVERYDAY MAGIC — Ordinary moments become extraordinary when seen through A.J.’s eyes.
EDUCATIONAL
ALIGNMENT
SOCIAL‑EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Empathy, self‑expression, emotional awareness, and navigating friendships.
EARLY LITERACY AND VOCABULARY — Rich language, playful dialogue, and story‑driven learning moments.
CREATIVE THINKING AND STORYTELLING — Encouraging kids to imagine, invent, and narrate their own worlds.
CULTURAL REPRESENTATION AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT — Affirming diverse families, traditions, and lived experiences.
The HEY A.J. series is directly inspired by the original TOMONOSHi! Publishing books, expanding A.J.’s world with new characters, new adventures, and new lessons while staying true to the spirit of the stories.
MEET THE CAST
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Amari McCoy
as A.J.
A.J. is the spark at the center of the universe—curious, imaginative, unstoppable, and always ready to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Her courage, creativity, and wild sense of wonder shape every adventure and every world the show opens.Amari’s bright emotional range, natural curiosity, and effortless sense of play make her the perfect heartbeat of the series—she carries A.J.’s wonder with honesty, humor, and a spark that feels instantly iconic.
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MR. TOMONOSHi!
AS MARTY (A.J.’S DAD)
Marty is A.J.’s big‑hearted giant—the strong, imaginative dad who turns everyday moments into epic adventures. He’s the parent who says “why not?” instead of “be careful,” the one who lifts her dreams as easily as he lifts her onto his shoulders. A.J.’s courage, creativity, and wild imagination all have roots in him.MR. TOMONOSHi!’s warm comedic timing, grounded presence, and playful swagger make him both the safe place A.J. returns to and the spark that keeps her world expanding.
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JHENE AIKO
AS SIGGI (A.J.’S MOM)
Siggi is the quiet center of A.J.’s world—the calm, intuitive mom whose gentleness gives A.J. the confidence to explore boldly and dream without limits. She’s the steady rhythm beneath the chaos, the soft voice that reminds A.J. she is seen, safe, and deeply loved.Jhene Aiko’s serene warmth, soulful presence, and effortless emotional depth make Siggi feel both grounding and magical—the kind of mom whose love shapes the way A.J. sees herself and the world.
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JULIET DONENFELD
AS JESSIE
Jessie is A.J.’s real‑world ride‑or‑die—the steady, loyal best friend who jumps into every adventure with wide‑open curiosity and a little extra caution. She’s the grounding force to A.J.’s wild imagination, the friend who keeps the magic fun, safe, and full of heart.Juliet Donenfeld’s bright charm, quick wit, and natural warmth make Jessie feel instantly familiar—the kind of best friend every kid wishes they had, and the perfect counterbalance to A.J.’s explosive imagination.
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DAVID MITCHELL
AS THEO THE RABBIT
Theo is the mischievous spark in A.J.’s imagination—the rabbit who leaps from her mind into full, chaotic life whenever her creativity overflows. He’s her co‑pilot in wonder, the voice of playful possibility, and the friend who reminds her that magic is always one thought away.
David Mitchell’s sharp humor, quick timing, and warm, whimsical energy give Theo a personality that feels both delightfully unpredictable and deeply loyal—exactly the kind of imaginary friend who could only belong to A.J.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL SERIES TRAILER
Now streaming on Disney+
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HEY A.J.!
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Now streaming on Disney+ · HEY A.J.! ·
GET THE BOOKS
THAT INSPIRED THE SERIES
THE ORIGINAL HEY A.J. UNIVERSE
AVAILABLE NOW
Hey A.J., It’s Saturday! is the original story behind the Disney Junior and Disney+ series Hey A.J. A.J. tries to make breakfast on her own, and the kitchen explodes into a wild adventure as monkeys mix smoothies, pandas fry bacon, waffles battle biscuits, and shenanigans become the only thing on the menu. This is the book that sparked the Disney universe now streaming globally.
Hey A.J., It’s Bedtime! follows A.J. as she tries to settle in for sleep, but her imagination refuses to rest and her room transforms into a fantastical bedtime world where shooting stars race by, party monsters dance, zombies groove, jazztronauts blast trombones, and dinosaurs order pizza like it’s routine. What starts as an ordinary bedtime flips into a wild adventure powered by A.J.’s unstoppable imagination. This is the book that helped shape the Disney universe now streaming globally.
TOMONOSHi!
Publishing
Adaptations in Development
TOMONOSHi! Publishing continues to develop new animated and live‑action projects based on our growing library of stories. Each adaptation is crafted with the same commitment to imagination, identity, and cultural richness that defines our books.