Scholastic Books

Like most iconic success stories do, this one also had a humble beginning. Scholastic was founded in 1920 by M.R Robinson when he set up his first office in his mother’s sewing room and published a small four-page magazine that he distributed in 50 high schools. With time, more magazines followed, and by the 1940s, Scholastic book clubs were introduced in schools. Today, Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Scholastic books for children now provide literacy curriculum, classroom magazines, and produce educational and popular children’s media. Present currently in 115,000 schools, reaching 3.8 million educators, 54 million students, and 78 million parents/caregivers domestically.

Since 1926, when Scholastic published its first collection, Saplings, the company has continued to release award-winning and bestselling books, ranging from beautifully-rendered titles for tiny-tots to gripping reads that captivate global audiences. With 14 distinct imprints to their credit—AFK, Cartwheel Books®, Chicken House®, Graphix™, Orchard Books®, Point™, PUSH, Scholastic en español, Scholastic Audio, Scholastic Focus, Scholastic Inc., Scholastic Press, Scholastic Reference™, and Klutz®—Scholastic is the largest publisher of children's books in the world.

 Scholastic publishes more than 600 new titles published a year, including hardcover, paperback, and novelty books; they work with authors and titles diverse in thought, theme, and age range. With Scholastic books UK, therefore, you can be sure your child is only reading and consuming literary content that is diverse, inclusive and well-thought-out for every age range. Home to children’s classics like Horrible Histories, Goosebumps, and many more iconic children's books; Scholastic promotes literacy for millions of kids across the world.

Read on as we take you through our Scholastic collection of children’s books so you and your child can choose from our collection; what they want to read whilst discovering the pleasure and power of reading.

Horrible History of the World by Terry Deary for kids aged 8-12 are a perfect blend of reading for fun and learning. The Horrible History series presents the foul but fascinating stories of human history and the history of world civilizations. From brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century—Horrible Histories Books are a fun, witty lesson in history. Perfect for when you want to inculcate the habit of independent reading as a critical part of your child’s learning and growth. Plus, the Horrible History book series is a great way to get your kid interested in world history as these books reveal fun but gory and grizzly facts and historic trivia that the kids won’t find in their school textbooks. 

Goosebumps: The Classic Series 10 Books Collection (Set 1) by R. L. Stine for children aged 9 and up may not exactly be focused on literary learning but the series is definitely popular with children for its spooky adventures. This terrifying collection features some of the most ghoulish and spine-tingling Goosebumps Books that are a must-have for all horror-seekers! These fiction books are jam-packed with mystery, thrill and, of course, plenty of frights! Authored by the iconic R. L. Stine, the Goosebumps Books Series are perfect for kids and young teens aged 9-14. Each book follows a series of young characters who find themselves trapped in one scary situation after another. A tremendous Goosebumps Books set; there are plenty of books to be read and frights to be had! 

Tom Gates Series 2 & 3: 10 Books Collection Set By Liz Pichon for children aged 7-14 is yet another Scholastic gem that you will want for your kid. Quirky, funny and highly illustrated, this fiction series follows Tom Gates (a 10-something-year-old) through life’s chaotic ups and downs. Apart from Tom, his family also make appearances through the books and of course, Tom’s friends, schoolmates and neighbours too. All his quirks aside—Tom Gates is a loveable character that your child is going to want to make friends with, and join him on his adventures at school and life. Master of excuses Tom is a bit of a brat (especially when it comes to homework), he however is also a creative storyteller, doodler and middle-school comedian extraordinaire. All of which is going to make Tom Gates books very popular with your kid and they are going to want to read the entire collection of books.