Hachette Children's Books is one of the most successful children's publishers in the UK, with an excellent track record in creating bestselling and award winning books for children of all ages and interests.
Our four imprints, Franklin Watts, Hodder Children's Books, Orchard Books and Wayland together form a dynamic list of top quality picture books, fiction and non-fiction.
Orchard Books are delighted to announce that Ultraviolet by RJ Anderson has been shortlisted for the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy Book as part of The Nebula Awards.
Children and young people aged four to 18 years are being challenged to make their own picture book in the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition, running in UK schools and libraries between now and 14th April 2012.
Hodder Children's Books is home to a cross-section of 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 and authors from Hilary McKay to David Almond, sit side-by-side on an unparalleled list...
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Orchard Books offers a sparkling range of very special titles that sell all over the world. Picture book characters from Daisy the Duck to Charlie & Lola, and best-selling fiction series such as Rainbow Magic and Tiara Club, make for a rich treasure-trove of talent...
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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.
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Wayland is recognised as a benchmark non-fiction brand, representing both consistent quality of educational content and an up-to-date child-friendly approach to design. Over the years Wayland books have won innumerable awards, and it remains the gold standard in children's information books...
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