OUR STORY

OUR STORY

WHO WE ARE

Usborne Books at Home Canada was established in 1993 and is based in Southern Ontario. We are a small but proud distributor of Usborne books and the heart of our company is our Consultants. With the help of customers and Consultants alike, we are able to succeed in our mission to help spread a love of literacy to kids & their families across Canada!

Usborne Books at Home Canada was established in 1993 and is based in Southern Ontario. We are a small but proud distributor of Usborne books and the heart of our company is our Consultants. With the help of customers and Consultants alike, we are able to succeed in our mission to help spread a love of literacy to kids & their families across Canada!

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our Consultants are able to help customers find just the right books for their families and provide a personalized experience. We know how important it is to shop small and local in this global economy, and when you shop with our Consultants, you are doing just that! You’ll receive internationally recognized, award-winning books, while still being able to support local families.

Usborne books are trusted by parents and teachers everywhere for their impeccable quality and value. With 50 years in the business and being named Children’s Publisher of the Year in 2020, it’s not hard to see why Usborne Publishing has such incredible staying power!

Our Consultants are able to help customers find just the right books for their families and provide a personalized experience. We know how important it is to shop small and local in this global economy, and when you shop with our Consultants, you are doing just that! You’ll receive internationally recognized, award-winning books, while still being able to support local families.

Usborne books are trusted by parents and teachers everywhere for their impeccable quality and value. With 50 years in the business and being named Children’s Publisher of the Year in 2020, it’s not hard to see why Usborne Publishing has such incredible staying power!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What’s the difference between Usborne Books at Home and Usborne Publishing?

Usborne Books at Home is a small family company based in Newmarket, ON. We are a distributor of Usborne Books and have been in business since 1993. Usborne Publishing is based in the UK and is the company that creates, publishes, and prints Usborne Books.  

2. There’s content in an Usborne Book that I have a question about; who should I contact?

If you have any questions or concerns about the content within the books themselves, please contact Usborne Publishing. Usborne Books at Home Canada is an authorized distributor of Usborne Books and is not involved with the content or editing process. 

3. I have a manuscript or concept I want to have published, who do I contact?

That’s amazing; there are never enough children’s books in the world! All inquiries about publishing must be directed to Usborne Publishing via usborne.com  

4. Can I sell Usborne Books at my store?

If you are interested in selling Usborne Books at a retail location, you can join as a consultant but must sell Usborne Books at their listed retail price. Contact a consultant to learn more today. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What’s the difference between Usborne Books at Home and Usborne Publishing?

Usborne Books at Home is a small family company based in Newmarket, ON. We are a distributor of Usborne Books and have been in business since 1993. Usborne Publishing is based in the UK and is the company that creates, publishes, and prints Usborne Books.  

2. There’s content in an Usborne Book that I have a question about; who should I contact?

If you have any questions or concerns about the content within the books themselves, please contact Usborne Publishing. Usborne Books at Home Canada is an authorized distributor of Usborne Books and is not involved with the content or editing process. 

3. I have a manuscript or concept I want to have published, who do I contact?

That’s amazing; there are never enough children’s books in the world! All inquiries about publishing must be directed to Usborne Publishing via usborne.com  

4. Can I sell Usborne Books at my store?

If you are interested in selling Usborne Books at a retail location, you can join as a consultant but must sell Usborne Books at their listed retail price. Contact a consultant to learn more today.