Orchard Books

A publication with a wide range of books for children across ages; Orchard Books was founded in 1986 by Grolier as a children's publisher. Grolier, was one of the largest American Publishers of encyclopaedias, and academic books in the early 19th century. As an educational publication company; Grolier was known for its presence in school libraries and its in-home encyclopaedia sales. It also had a strong presence amongst the parents of children under six years old. In June 2000, Grolier became part of Scholastic Corporation, which now maintains Scholastic GO, formerly Grolier Online.

Redirecting back to Orchard Books publishing, now an imprint of Hachette Children’s Group, its UK branch is maintained by Hachette UK. Given Orchard Books, UK’s rich history in publishing children’s books; they have still managed to retain their title as an ace children’s book publisher with books for children of every age group.

Orchard Books Rainbow Magic Fairies for instance, were created in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and are based on the most updated educational research, thus making the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers a perfect way to introduce your child to reading.

Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers by Daisy Meadows, 8 Books Collection Set for kids aged 3-8 we think is the one set parents should invest in. Aimed at children just starting their reading journey; this collection tells one memorable story after another. Young readers who seek adventure and excitement will appreciate the spell-binding tales that bring together fairies along with the beautiful illustrations accompanying them.

In each set of eight books in the series, best friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker, meet a new group of seven fairies, all of whom have something in common (rainbow magic, weather magic, party magic, flower magic, and so on. Perfect for bedtime reading, the books are designed not only to help children become fluent readers but also to trigger their imaginations. As a result, these stories could be a great stepping stone to prompt your child to read aloud more and do so, independently. They’ll soon be reciting their favourite fairy tale and asking plenty of questions along the way. Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with your kid.

Ancient Myths 16 Books Collection set by Geraldine McCaughrean for children aged 7 to 9 is yet another children’s classic by Orchard Books. Written by McCaughrean, featuring illustrations by Tony Ross, these books provide children with the perfect introduction to the ancient civilizations— Greek and Roman mythology.

If your child loves history and enjoys learning about ancient civilisations; this Ancient Myths series will be perfect for them. Adapted into engaging and easy-to-read short stories, this book set will teach your child about exciting historic trivia and myths. For instance, the Theseus' battle with the murderous minotaur; Jason and his battle for the Golden Fleece; and Zeus' incredible war against the Titans. All thrilling page-turners and the shorter nature of the stories makes them better to consume for children. Not to forget that these books will come in handy for history lessons, too.

Gallagher Girls Series by Ally Carter 6 Books Collection Box Set for children Aged 12-17 is a spy novels series that revolve around Gallagher Academy. A school that claims to have geniuses for students but really is a school for spies. Adventures ensue as Cammie Morgan, a Gallagher girl tries to lead a normal student life but danger seems to follow her, amongst several other saucy secrets. An adventure series that will keep your young reader engaged in the exciting lives of the students of Gallagher Academy; this one will do more than teach your child to read for entertainment. The series will also stir a curiosity in the young minds and make them look forward to the exciting high school life.