Hachette Children’s Books is the new star in children’s publishing. Its four imprints - Franklin Watts, Hodder Children’s, Orchard Books and Wayland – offer an unequalled range of titles, and between them publish many of the most respected books in children’s publishing.

Franklin Watts is well-known for its high-quality and attractive project books, which support what is being taught in schools in all subjects and at all ages. It also has a superb range of reading development titles. There are over 1,500 Franklin Watts titles in print, with something to satisfy every need.

Hodder Children’s 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.

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, best-selling fiction series such as Rainbow Magic and Tiara Club, make for a rich treasure-trove of talent.

Wayland is recognised as a benchmark non-fiction brand, representing both consistent quality of educational content and an up-to-date and appealing 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.