Outcast Otter and Children’s Travel

“Explore The World In Brand New Ways”

Who We Are

We are a children’s universe where the central character is a traveling river otter. After being discarded at a toy factory because of his mismatched eyes, young Timmy Carlton discovered Outcast. Like many great duos in history (Winnie and Christoper Robin), the two become inseparable friends.Through their adventures, they connect young consumers to new destinations, cultures, innovations, and the world’s endless possibilities.

Our company expects to become the vanguard of travel, connecting people and communities through a unified lifestyle brand that offers a compelling narrative of ‘sophisticated adventure through global travel.By providing entertainment and escapism, the brand maintains hope in children but also, recaptures a sense of childhood in adults making it a timeless and enduring brand—synchronizing Outcast, travel and the globe.

Why A Traveling Otter?

The idea of Outcast Otter began on a trip to the U.S. a few years back. My wife, son, Tristan, and I were off to Colorado. We traveled frequently. In fact, by the time Tristan was three, he was a Gold member with American Airlines. Each time we prepared for a trip, Tristan would find himself in a quandary which stuffed animal to bring, they differed every trip.

So as a creator, I asked, what if Tristan had a travel companion? What if he had a character who was always on standby: forever reliable, always up for adventure? 

One animal came to mind: an inquisitive, cute, fury, lovable critter—the most entertaining at any zoo. One who has, strangely never entered the children’s plush animal realm. I envisioned a character standing out from the blank faced plush toys filling store shelves. I wanted that moment; that moment when a child meets his or her lifelong companion, a friend whom they’ll share joy; who will be their bravery in times of fear; their consolation in times of sadness; their rock in times of change. It was river otter.  

His sense of adventure and of doing the right thing are outstanding qualities—but his most pronounced feature are his mismatched eyes—one blue, one black, hence earning the name, Outcast. Every child has at some point felt different or out of place; among the wondrous qualities of Outcast, he embraces his uniqueness. He is proud to be different, and teaches children to adopt a similar philosophy: to be proud of their unique personalities and features.

In creating Outcast, I envisioned a character sweeping children to foreign destinations, rendezvousing with people from all countries, expanding their knowledge—allowing them membership into the Outcast Otter club.

Children’s Entertainment / Travel

We believe family travel should be fun. It is not only about adventure, but making shared and treasured memories. Our multifaceted children’s entertainment platform offers something for the entire family. Set in the rich and vibrant environment of global travel-adventure, Outcast and his international pals sweep readers around the globe in a fun and educational manner.

Our travel book series, Outcast Goes To... include destinations like Jakarta, Paris, the White House, and Nigeria just to name a few. In each book, Outcast encounters other globe-trotting characters who join him on his adventures, helping him see the world through different eyes. This helps children not only learn about other cultures, but also help them to understand and to accept those who are different.

As a father of three world-travelers, I would like to help other parents discover the joy in traveling with their children. My wife and I have such fond memories traveling with our two boys, and we are making more with our daughter. I have written a book, Travel Tips for Kids, which provides simple tip to make everyone’s travel more enjoyable. The book includes such suggestions as the trip planning process, packing, first-time airport visits, and flights, told by Outcast.

Travel Tips for Kids book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P52D4M6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

Outcast is a dual-segmented category with two series’ targeting children ages 2-10 years-old. The Lomand Oakwoods series consists of short virtue-based tales for ages 2-5, as the Outcast travel series focuses on ages 5-10.

Outcast Otter intends to be parent and kids’ travel hub, a one stop browsing site, linked to global travel websites. A central stop helping make family travel rewarding, enriching and fun.