About Hachette Children's Books

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

Franklin Watts is well known for its high quality and attractive information books, which support the National Curriculum and stimulate children’s enquiring minds.
Reader Development is one of Franklin Watts’ specialisations; the list offers titles on a wide array of subjects for beginner readers. It is also the proud publisher of many award-winning authors/illustrators, including Mick Manning and Brita Granström.

Orchard Books

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, authors such as Michael Lawrence and Giles Andreae, illustrators from Jane Ray to Angela Barrett and best-selling fiction series such as Rainbow Magic and Tiara Club, make for a rich treasure-trove of talent.

Hodder Children’s Books

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

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.