Peter Usborne, who worked in publishing in the UK, decided to establish a children’s book publishing company when his first daughter, Nicola Usborne (54 years old), was born. He wanted to create books ...

"That's not my puppy. Its coat is too hairy." Know what I'm talking about? If you have children under ten, you will. The That's Not My... series of board-books are the air you breathe—along with ...

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The School Library Association (SLA) has released the honours lists for its annual Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award, the Peter Usborne Primary School Llibrary of the Year Award, and the ...

“These awards showcase the transformative impact of school libraries on children and young people's lives.” – Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO The School Library Association has today announced the Honours ...

“Groundbreaking publisher” Peter Usborne, founder and chairman of Usborne, was mourned by guests from around the world at a memorial service held at the Royal Geographical Society in London on Friday, ...

A historic Belle Epoque villa in the Provencal town of Grasse, known as the perfume capital of the world, listed for €3.4 million (US$3.64 million) earlier this month. Known as La Rivolte, the ...

My father, Peter Usborne, who died suddenly last spring, was passionate about meticulously crafted writing. So I have a very definite sense of him sitting on my shoulder as I write this, saying, “Make ...

Fifty years after Peter Usborne founded Usborne Publishing in London, with the goal of revitalizing children’s nonfiction, the independent company has announced a new U.S. trade distribution ...

As publishing looks to cash in on the BookTok revolution, it would do well to remember an earlier innovator, Peter Usborne For three days this week, the world of books will descend on Kensington’s ...

Peter Usborne, who has died aged 85, created a publishing company that changed the look and feel of nonfiction books for children. Although they were widely used in schools, Usborne books became a ...

Children’s publisher Peter Usborne has died at the age of 85, his publishing company has announced. Mr Usborne was also the first managing director of Private Eye when the satirical magazine was ...