Talking Tom and Friends facts for kids

Talking Tom and Friends is a popular group of characters and stories created by a company called Outfit7 Limited. It started with fun mobile apps where animal characters acted like humans and repeated what you said. Later, more types of apps were made with these characters.

The very first app, Talking Tom Cat, came out in July 2010. By March 2020, these apps had been downloaded over 12 billion times! That's a lot of people playing with Tom and his friends. The franchise also includes many web series, which are mostly found on YouTube.

What is Talking Tom and Friends?

Talking Tom and Friends is a huge media franchise. This means it's a collection of many different things. It includes mobile apps, web series, and other fun content. All of it features a group of animal characters. These characters act and talk just like humans. This is called anthropomorphism.

How it Started

The journey began with a simple idea: a talking cat. The first app, Talking Tom Cat, was launched in July 2010. People loved hearing Tom repeat their words. This success led to more apps. Soon, Tom had friends like Angela, Ben, Ginger, and Hank.

The World of Talking Tom

The apps grew to include many different games. Some let you talk to the characters. Others let you play mini-games or explore their world. The characters live in a fun, cartoon-like city. They often go on adventures together.

Beyond the Apps

The popularity of the apps led to web series. These shows tell stories about Tom and his friends. They have funny adventures and learn lessons. You can watch these shows on YouTube. The series helps fans get to know the characters even better.

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In Spanish: Talking Tom & Friends para niños