Rockpool Childrens Books

Rockpool Children's Books, established in the North East of England, is proud to announce its publishing partnership with Albury Books, a subsidiary of Imago, a global leader in the provision of print and production services to the publishing industry for over 35 years. This collaboration allows Rockpool Children's Books to focus on what they love - creating quality, inspiring, and well-designed children's books in various formats, richly diverse in both stories and illustrations, for children of all ages. Through Albury Books' Print-On-Demand publishing platform, the Albury BookShelf, all of Rockpool Children's Books' extensive list remains available and in print, with access to advanced print options and a global market-place.

Rockpool Children's Books is renowned for its beautiful picture books, board books, apps, and e-books. The company has sold and published over 70 titles worldwide and has more on the way, such as 'bear', 'sloth', 'Jake the Snake', and an upcoming range of quality activity books. With a focus on diversity and high-quality illustrations, Rockpool Children's Books continues to expand its catalogue and reach.

Foreign Rights

Foreign rights are available on all of Rockpool Children's Books' titles. The company believes that its stories and illustrations have a universal appeal and are committed to making them accessible to children around the world.

The Rockpool Albury Bookshop

The Rockpool Albury Bookshop offers a wide range of Rockpool Children's Books titles. Customers can browse and purchase books directly from the bookshop, ensuring that they get the best selection and quality.

Stuart Trotter - Publisher and Creative Director

Stuart Trotter, the founder of Rockpool Children's Books, is an experienced illustrator, author, and designer who has worked for most children's book publishers. His client list includes Walker Books, Reed, Egmont, Heinemann, Victoria House, Treehouse, Parragon, Hodder Children's Books, Usborne, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Scholastic, Ladybird, Azbookvarik, La Coccinella, and Random House. As a character artist, Stuart has worked on classic titles and Disney characters, such as Winnie the Pooh, Wallace and Gromit, Noddy, Thomas the Tank Engine, Topsy and Tim, Kipper, Postman Pat, and is now the author and illustrator of Rupert Bear for HarperCollins FarShore imprint Rupert Bear Annual.

As the publisher and creative director of Rockpool Children's Books, Stuart is involved in every aspect of the business, from commissioning to editing, designing, and producing. His passion for children's books and his commitment to quality make Rockpool Children's Books a leader in the industry.