Usborne Blog

Usborne author Minna Lacey writes about some of the incredible facts she discovered while working on the Usborne children’s book Look Inside a Coral Reef, including the threat to their survival. But as she finds out, it’s not too late to save the coral reefs, as well as the millions of sea creatures that rely on them.

Usborne author Sam Taplin describes how sensory books with both touch and feel patches and sounds create a world of surprises for babies to explore. His new series of Don't Tickle! books have been specially created with babies and very young children in mind and are perfect for sensory play or tummy time, as well as snuggling up with at story time.

Now more than ever we need HOPE and ACTION. Trying to bring up kids in a world of uncertainty is tough, but the future is theirs and the best thing we can do as parents/carers/educators is to encourage, empower and enthuse them to play their own positive part.

Find out about our exciting new partnership with inspiration charity Stories with Symbols.

Sam Taplin, author of over 100 books for babies and preschool children, gives his insight into writing for this age group, and why books are so important for babies.

Read about how the reception class of St Peter and Paul Primary inspired us by creating a lockdown legacy for future reception classes.