List of Children's Publishing Companies
Once you have written a manuscript of a children’s book, it is vital to find a publisher who is willing to print and promote the book. Finding a publishing company for your book can seem like a daunting task for new authors. It takes determination and research to partner with a publisher who will make your book a success. These children’s publishing companies specialize in fiction and non-fiction books geared to children and adolescents.
Scholastic Books
Popular in schools and churches, Scholastic Books is a leader in the children’s book market. It promotes its books through book clubs and special promotions for classrooms and teachers. Parents can select discounted monthly selections from classroom handouts that promote reading. Kids, from elementary to high school, can choose reading selections from the series "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "I Spy" and paperback reprints of "Harry Potter."
Harper Collins
The Harper Collins publishing company offers a children's division called Harper Collins Children’s Books. This industry leading company published well-know classics such as "Charlotte’s Web," "Goodnight Moon" and "Where the Wild Things Are." They offer an interactive website with games and parent and teacher resources.
Random House
Random House skyrocketed to the top of the list of children’s publishers when it launched the Beginner Book series, in 1957, which included "The Cat in the Hat." Random House has several different children’s publishing divisions. Popular Random House series include "Little Critter," "Arthur," "Babar," "June B. Jones," "Richard Scarry" and "The Magic Tree House."
Golden Books a 65-year-old division of Random House is responsible for a number of popular classic storybooks including "Little Red Hen," "Pokey Little Puppy" and "Pat the Bunny."
Random Publishing is home to Dr. Seuss, and books that coordinate with Disney, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon television programs.
Barefoot Books
Barefoot Books is a small children’s publishing company started by two moms who wanted to develop unique books for their children. Fiction books tell stories about different cultures, the environment and travel. Their books offer vivid illustrations and interactive activities. Sing along music discs promote movement and physical involvement with the stories.