Random House Children's Books is a company of the Random House Group Ltd. Merged with Transworld Children's books in November 2001, it ranks amongst the top 5 children's publishers in the UK.

The five Random House Children's Books hardback imprints (David Fickling, The Bodley Head, Jonathan Cape, Doubleday and Hutchinson) and two paperback imprints (Corgi and Red Fox) are proud to publish many fine writers and illustrators. Classic names in illustration include Quentin Blake, Helen Cooper, Shirley Hughes, John Burningham and Babette Cole, and we publish bestselling writers such as Jacqueline Wilson, Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, Philip Pullman and Roald Dahl amongst many others.

Our titles have won every major UK children's award. For more information about these titles please go to the Prizes and Award winners page in the Grown Ups section.

We are also delighted to be the publisher of Eden Project Books. The Eden Project has quickly become one of the most visited attractions in Great Britain with two million visitors each year. For more information on the Eden Project please visit www.edenproject.com.

David Fickling Books is the first bi-continental children's publisher with books publishing simultaneously in the USA and the UK. Authors and illustrators on this list are: Peter Dickinson, Robin McKinley, Adele Geras, Jan Mark, Linda Newbery, Nick Sharratt and Philip Pullman.

Random House Children's Books also has a strong asscoiation with Andersen Press. Andersen Press is renowned for its authors and illustrators who include Tony Ross, Melvin Burgess and David McKee, whose multi-coloured patchwork elephant, Elmer, is hugely popular the world over. 

Random House Children's Books is owned by Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media groups.

Random House Children's Books has seven main imprints under its roof. Five of these produce hardback books: The Bodley Head, David Fickling Books, Doubleday, Hutchinson and Jonathan Cape. Our two paperback imprints are Corgi and Red Fox.

Within these imprints there are a variety of 'series' with specific identities, or aims… for example, geared towards a particular age group. Listed alongside are details of these series.

Flying Foxes
Ages 5
Where ideas take flight. Specifically aimed at KS1 of the National Curriculum.
Brilliant and engaging stories, which introduce children aged five and up to a wide variety of key curriculum topics, with activity suggestions and author biographies.

Corgi Pups
Ages 5
Corgi Pups are perfect for beginner readers. With short clear text and black-and-white illustrations on every spread, they bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books.
Series reading consultant: Prue Goodwin, Reading and Language Information Centre, University of Reading.

Young Corgi
Ages 6
Designed with large type, short chapters and imaginative black-and-white illustrations, Young Corgi books are ideal for encouraging confidence in the development of solo reading.

Fox Tales
Ages 6
Each book contains three short stories based on known picture book characters with integrated line illustrations. These are ideal for building confidence

Corgi Yearling
Ages 8
From fantasy to horror and from funny to family stories, Yearlings offer something for all tastes for readers of around 8-11.

Red Fox Classics
Ages 9
Red Fox Classics confirm the timeless quality of a good story. A selection from our rich heritage of modern classics, creating a collection for a generation of new readers.

Definitions
Ages 12
Dazzling and substantial writing. The finest in contemporary fiction for young adults is in Definitions. Helping to bridge the gap between children's books and adult fiction, this list includes writers such as Aidan Chambers, Adele Geras and Dodie Smith.