Books written primarily for the information or entertainment of children and young adults (I use it pretty loosely here, since most of the books under this category are definitely appreciated by adults too).
This series of educational books about animals manages to be both contemporary and educational yet also charming and nostalgic thanks to the beauty of Owen Davey’s art style.
Guide to a Macmillan’s oversized illustrated treasuries of myths, legends, fairy tales and classic children’s stories, with circular die-cut cover designs.
Arcturus hardback editions of beloved works of fiction, illustrated with specially commissioned artworks to illuminate the text. First released 2024.
Giftable clothbound children’s classics by Arcturus with bright new illustrations and decorative stenciled edges.
The Puffin in Bloom collection features pretty floral cover illustrations by Anna Bond. It includes hardcover children’s classics, Jane Austen regency romances, several mini-books, and more.
An illustrated list of all the very best witch-themed picture books over the past 70 years, spanning from the 1960s until now!
Ever wondered which books the Bodley Library uses to create its stunning range of vintage pictorial bindings stationery? Well, check out this list and wonder no more.
A guide to collecting the vintage Dent Dutton Children’s Illustrated Classics series – the ones with pretty patterned cloth covers.
The New York Review Children’s Collection includes a host of delightful classics. Up until recently they were all produced with quarter cloth bindings, but new editions no longer have them.
An illustrated collector’s guide to the New York Review Children’s Collection – pretty vintage classics with NYRB’s signature red binding.