London and South East publishers, writers, authors and book shops selling children's books. Rare, popular, illustrated and novels for children as well as educational and learning to read books.
AE Publications Ltd An independent publisher with a progressive teaching system and workbooks for all core subjects based on a traditional subject by subject teaching approach. Available to purchase directly from AE Publications Ltd or from all major bookshops.
Location: Twickenham
Postcode: TW2 6QL MAP Telephone: 020 8893 9666
URL: http://www.aepublicationsltd.co.uk
Raintree Non fiction solutions for capturing the imagination of children in the classroom. Sister company of Heinemann
Location: Oxford
Postcode: OX2 8EJ MAP Telephone: 01865 888066
URL: http://www.heinemann.co.uk
Hodder Children's Books Home to a cross-section of prize-winning writers & illustrators & to some of the brightest new talents in fiction for children & young adults. Brands from Enid Blyton to Felicity Wishes and authors from Hilary McKay to David Almond.
Telephone: 020 7873 6000
URL: http://www.hodderchildrens.co.uk
The Cat and the Fiddle Specialist children's book and toy shop for children 0 - 12 in South Woodford. It stocks educational, multi-cultural and traditional toys and games. Events include story time and author visits. The shop owner is an ex teacher of English.
Location: South Woodford, London
Postcode: E18 1JJ MAP Telephone: 020 8989 8100
URL: http://www.thecatandthefiddle.co.uk
The Willesden Bookshop Children's bookshops in Kilburn and Willesden that stock a good range of multicultural children's books, including imports from the USA. Booklists are available, some with brief annotations.
Location: Kilburn - Willesden
Telephone: 020 8451 7000
URL: http://www.willesdenbookshop.co.uk
Orchard Books Orchard Books offers a sparkling range of very special babies', children's & teen 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.
Location: London
Postcode: NW1 3BH MAP Telephone: 020 7873 6000
URL: http://www.orchardbooks.co.uk/
Young Writers Young writers is part of Forward Press. They produce Wordsmith (three issues annually) and run creative writing an poetry competitions for young people in both primary education and for those aged 11-18years.
Telephone: 01733 890066
URL: http://www.youngwriters.co.uk
Marchpane Established 1989, London's premier specialist in collectable children's & illustrated books. Stock books from the 18C to 20C, from Goody Two Shoes (1747) to a first edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (1997).
Location: Cecil Court
Postcode: WC2N 4HE MAP Telephone: 020 7836 8661
URL: http://www.marchpane.com
Tales on Moon Lane Children's Bookshop A specialist bookshop with two branches in NW1 & SE24. The shops hold author events and book fairs in schools and offer a discounted school service with free delivery outside the congestion zone and a book covering service.
Location: Herne Hill - Primrose Hill
Telephone: 020 7274 5759
URL: http://www.talesonmoonlane.co.uk
Wayland Books A benchmark non-fiction brand representing both consistent quality of educational content & an up-to-date child-friendly approach to design. Over the years they have won innumerable awards & it remains the gold standard in children's information books.
Location: London
Telephone: 020 7873 6000
URL: http://www.waylandbooks.co.uk
Books for Children Provides comprehensive selections of recommended reading books for children from toddlers to around 12 years.
URL: http://www.applyfast.booksforchildren.co.uk
Elisa's Childrens' Stories A wonderful range of childrens' stories available online.
Location: Edgware
Postcode: HA8 MAP Telephone: 020 8958 9176
URL: http://www.childrensstories.net
WH Smith Children's Books Specialists in young children's, early learning, special book types, teen, classics, educational and top charted children's novels.
Telephone: 0870 444 6 444
URL: http://www.whsmith.co.uk
W & G Foyle Ltd Children's department at Foyles online.
Location: Charing Cross Road
Postcode: WC2H 0EB MAP Telephone: 020 7437 5660
URL: http://www.foyles.co.uk
Lovereading4kids The ultimate children's online independent bookstore for 0 to 14+, monthly featured books, debut books & prizewinners, books for reluctant readers, poetry, classics, new writers, online book reviews, downloadable opening extracts.
Location: London - Bath - Taunton
URL: http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
Rockpool Childrens Book Ltd Rockpool Children's Books, publisher of high quality children's picture books, nurtures new and established talent and uses high production values, to create inventive, inspiring, well-designed children's books that can be enjoyed by all ages.
Telephone: 01926 633114
URL: http://www.rockpoolchildrensbooks.com
UK Children's Books A directory of authors, illustrators, publishers and others connected with the world of UK childrens books.
Telephone: 01983 293048
URL: http://www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk
Red House Children's Books The home of children's books online for babies, toddlers, ages 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 plus, bestsellers, favourites, book collections, recently released, children's classics, non-fiction, book ends, film & TV, summer reading.
Telephone: 0870 1919980
URL: http://www.redhouse.co.uk
Bags of Books A highly regarded specialist children's bookshop in Sussex that includes audiotapes for which they produce a mail order catalogue. They also supply big books including some American imports. Babies' books to the latest teenage fiction. Open 7 days.
Location: Lewes, Sussex
Postcode: BN7 2BT MAP Telephone: 01273 479320
URL: http://www.bags-of-books.co.uk
Children's Poetry Bookshelf Brings you the absolutely best and most exciting new poetry books as soon as they hit the shelves. Details of the annual Children's Poetry Bookshelf competition.
Location: Tavistock Place
Postcode: WC1H 9RA MAP Telephone: 020 7833 9247
URL: http://www.childrenspoetrybookshelf.co.uk
Christina Sinclair Christina Sinclair is a children's author who writes for nursery and primary school children. Using wonderful vibrant imagery, and engrossing story lines to help children enjoy the books whilst learning at the same time.
URL: http://www.christina-sinclair.com
Hachette Children's Books One of the most successful UK children’s publishers with an excellent track record in creating bestselling, award winning books for children of all ages & interests. Incorporates Franklin Watts, Hodder, Orchard & Wayland Books.
Location: Euston Road
Postcode: NW1 3BH MAP Telephone: 020 7873 6000
URL: http://www.hachettechildrens.co.uk
Little Tiger Press A creatively led, independent company publishing children's books. They focus on contemporary and innovative books — warm, bright, bold and appealing reads that are fun for children.
Location: Munster Road
Postcode: SW6 6AW MAP Telephone: 020 7385 6333
URL: http://www.littletigerpress.com
Heinemann Heinemann is the UK’s leading educational publisher - works with teachers and trainers to produce materials that really work with all learners. Primary, secondary, library and further education and vocational subjects.
Location: Oxford
Postcode: OX2 8BR MAP Telephone: 01865 888084
URL: http://www.heinemann.co.uk/
Roald Dahl Roald Dahl's official website. Reviews on his books, information on performances, scripts and where to find a book, script, DVD or CD plus the chance to vote about favourite stories.
URL: http://www.roalddahl.com
Usborne Books Targeted at pre-school children through to teenagers covering a broad range of subjects. Usborne offers special concessions and discounts to schools and orders for libraries.
Telephone: 01865 883731
URL: http://www.usbornebooksathome.co.uk
The Lion & Unicorn Bookshop Independent bookseller dedicated to children's books. Specialise in quality books & audio tapes for children with a full range of services for personal customers & schools. Board books for babies to teenage fiction, non-fiction, books on audio tape & CD.
Location: Richmond
Postcode: TW9 1ND MAP Telephone: 020 8940 0483
URL: http://lionunicornbooks.co.uk
Stella's & Rose's Books Rare, second-hand, out of print and illustrated childrens' books.
Telephone: 01291 689755
URL: http://www.stellabooks.com
The Bargain Bookshop Small local East London shop stocking mostly half-price books, including many reduced price children's titles, and also takes book orders. Local schools can collect books from the shop to be sold through events at their own premises.
Location: North Chingford
Postcode: E4 6AG MAP Telephone: 020 8524 9002
URL: http://www.bookservice.biz
Broadway Bookshop Small but beautiful independent bookshop in busy Broadway Market, Hackney that sells a great selection of children's books.
Location: Hackney
Postcode: E8 4QJ MAP Telephone: 020 7241 1626
URL: http://www.broadwaybookshophackney.com/
Victoria Park Books Wide range of children's titles including dual language books, culturally diverse stories, reference books, poetry, classics, standard fiction for all ages from birth to 18. Author signing sessions, reading groups for babies and toddlers.
Location: Hackney
Postcode: E9 7HD MAP Telephone: 020 8986 1124
URL: http://www.victoriaparkbooks.co.uk
Franklin Watts Well-known for its high-quality & attractive project books which support what is being taught in schools in all subjects at all ages. Superb range of reading development titles with over 1,500 Franklin Watts titles in print.
Telephone: 020 7873 6000
URL: http://www.franklinwatts.co.uk
Bookstart Bookstart is the national programme that encourages all parents and carers to enjoy books with children from as early an age as possible.
URL: http://www.bookstart.co.uk
Twist in the Tale Specialist children’s bookshop in Amersham stocking a wide range of books from birth to 16. Discounts available for schools. Events include craft & story time sessions during school holidays.
Location: Amersham, Bucks
Postcode: HP6 5DW MAP Telephone: 01494 726234
URL: http://www.twistinthetale.co.uk
Eastside Bookshop Open 7 days a week in Brick Lane, Eastside Bookshop is situated close to Shoreditch tube and offers a wide range of multi cultural children's books.
Location: Brick Lane
Postcode: E1 6RU MAP Telephone: 020 7247 0216
URL: http://www.eastsidebooks.co.uk/
Dorling Kindersley Buy a wide range of children's books at Dorling Kindersley's online bookstore, suitable for children between 0 and 3 years old, through to children eight years old and over.
URL: http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/
