Hodder Children's Books and Orchard Books proudly publish many successful brands such as Enid Blyton and Rainbow Magic and bestselling writers and illustrators including David Almond, Lauren Child, Robert Muchamore and Guy Parker-Rees. Our titles have won many major UK children's book awards.
Our non-fiction imprints Franklin Watts and Wayland together have over 70 years of publishing experience and publish nearly 1,000 new information books each year. Our extensive range of high quality non-fiction books is perfect for classroom teaching as well as individual project work and homework help.
Franklin Watts is well-known for its high-quality and attractive project and reader development books, which support the curriculum in all subjects and at all ages. We have something for everyone – from top-quality non-fiction, perfect for classroom projects or homework help, to excellent reading books, which really get kids turning the pages. Franklin Watts aims to give children of all abilities a life-long love of learning and books.
Orchard Books offers the very best in children’s books for all ages. Our range is award-winning and sells all over the world. Younger readers can choose from favourite picture books such as Charlie and Lola, Dig, Dig Digging and Giraffes Can’t Dance, older readers can escape in the fantasy of Rainbow Magic or Beast Quest, while teens can indulge in Gallagher Girls or Horowitz Horror. From the young, bright and bold to the edgy, glamorous and intense, Orchard Books provides a rich treasure-trove of titles...
Hodder Children's Books is home to a cross-section of respected and prize-winning writers and illustrators, and to some of the brightest new talents in fiction for children and young adults. Brands from Enid Blyton to Felicity Wishes, authors from Hilary McKay to David Almond and Cressida Cowell, artists from David Melling to Lauren Child, sit side-by-side on a list that is simply unparalleled.
Wayland has been at the forefront of information resources for nearly 40 years, offering an extensive range of quality non-fiction books for use in schools, libraries and the home. Thoroughly researched text and excellent visuals make them perfect for classroom teaching, project work and homework help. Wayland is committed to making educational books that will promote learning, satisfy the National Curriculum requirements and instil a lifelong love of reading.