Acclaimed Hollywood actress Diane Kruger delighted German families with a special live German-language Bluey Book Reads event, held at the prestigious Literaturhaus in Munich.

The intimate VIP family gathering marked a special milestone for Bluey fans as the first-ever live, local language Bluey Book Reads event anywhere in the world, transforming the award-winning digital series into a shared cultural moment for German speaking fans. Reading The Grannies, Baby Race and Daddy Putdown in German, Kruger captivated young audiences and created a joyful, off-screen experience for families.

Until now, Bluey Book Reads has been predominantly enjoyed globally as narrated off-screen readings by well-known celebrities paired with illustrated visuals, available to watch on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube and Bluey.tv. The Munich event is a significant evolution for the beloved series, bringing the stories to life in person for the very first time in Germany.

Kruger’s live readings at the Literaturhaus were filmed and will also release on Bluey – Deutsch Offizieller Kanal from March 1st, enabling German-speaking families all over the world to share in the experience. The first read to go live is Baby Race with two further new episodes releasing on March 8th (Grannies) and March 15th (Daddy Putdown) respectively.

Kruger said: “Bringing Bluey Book Reads to life here in Munich has been incredibly special for me. I’ve always loved how Bluey captures the warmth, humour and honesty of family life, and reading these stories aloud in German makes that connection even more personal. Seeing the children’s reactions, hearing them laugh, reminded me how powerful storytelling can be when we experience it together. Bluey has such heart, and being part of helping families slow down, sit close, and enjoy a book together is something I truly cherish.”

A longtime Bluey fan, Kruger began her collaboration with Bluey Book Reads in 2025 and became the first celebrity to record the German-language narrations for the series, reading Camping and The Creek for BBC Studios’ German-language Bluey YouTube channel, Bluey – Deutsch Offizieller Kanal.

Kruger’s return to the series in Munich highlights Bluey’s commitment to local storytelling led by globally recognised talent. The fun-filled family event also reflects the strong role books play for German families. Parents consistently rank reading as one of the most meaningful ways to engage with Bluey, valuing the brand’s focus on emotional warmth, family togetherness and off-screen play*.

From holding the #1 preschool show spot on Disney Channel Germany for three consecutive years (2023–2025, Kids 3–13) and becoming one of the leading toy properties in the region**, Bluey continues to  be a fan-favourite throughout Germany, where the hit animated series is available on Disney+ and Disney Channel.

All of the Bluey storybooks read by Kruger at this event and on Bluey – Deutsch Offizieller Kanal are published by Penguin Random House’s German publishing division CBJ.

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