Ragged Bears

Ragged Bears Cover illustration © by Kanako Wakabayashi for The Old Forest Path. Independent children's publishers since 1985 founded by Charles & Pamela Shirley.

Feel the Christmas vibes! It might be raining cats & dogs here, but it’s sure to be snowing somewhere! This winter view ...
18/12/2025

Feel the Christmas vibes! It might be raining cats & dogs here, but it’s sure to be snowing somewhere! This winter view is from The Long Walk by .horacek_ and is inspired by illustrator Josef Lada (1887-1957) Follow Frank the gnome on his travels and wonder at the beautiful artwork 🖼️ 😮 📖 💗

Here is Frank the gnome, about to embark on an adventure and a very long walk! Where will he go? Find out in this deligh...
12/12/2025

Here is Frank the gnome, about to embark on an adventure and a very long walk! Where will he go? Find out in this delightful picture book by the one and only .horacek_

This time of year with the holiday season coming up, can get a tad overexciting for little ones and this book is the per...
04/12/2025

This time of year with the holiday season coming up, can get a tad overexciting for little ones and this book is the perfect antidote! By the awesome it takes the reader on a journey to connect with their breathing in a simple and fun way 😍 we have had so much positive feedback about this fantastic picture book. You can see Sue being interviewed by here: https://youtu.be/vLLy6fh4jDk?feature=shared

Happy December and Advent if you celebrate it 💫 here are some of our favourite picture books to help you get in the fest...
01/12/2025

Happy December and Advent if you celebrate it 💫 here are some of our favourite picture books to help you get in the festive spirit .horacek_

19/11/2025

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14/11/2025

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Enchanting illustrations - see some of the process behind the breathtaking work from Kanako for a contemporary fairy tale written by Jamie Catto. This story ...

Out walking in the autumn wind & rain ☔️ very beautifully conveyed in this delightful illustration of Frank in the Long ...
14/11/2025

Out walking in the autumn wind & rain ☔️ very beautifully conveyed in this delightful illustration of Frank in the Long Walk by .horacek_ You can see Petr’s illustration process on our fledgling channel: https://youtu.be/Kg7nBuy4pZY

Here’s another stunning illustration by for the Old Forest Path by - a story about new ways of being. Remembering toda...
11/11/2025

Here’s another stunning illustration by for the Old Forest Path by - a story about new ways of being. Remembering today especially all people around the world lost in wars and battles throughout history to now. Do check out Jamie’s website for his revolutionary courses, he is 💯 inclusive 🤍🩵💙 https://www.jamiecatto.com/

.horacek_ from The Long Walk
09/11/2025

.horacek_ from The Long Walk

Painting from a new series of work by for the’Our Friends in the Country’ exhibition Happy Full moon day! 🌕
05/11/2025

Painting from a new series of work by for the’Our Friends in the Country’ exhibition Happy Full moon day! 🌕

This is an early rendition of the enchanted fairy 🧚 by for The Old Forest Path by
29/10/2025

This is an early rendition of the enchanted fairy 🧚 by for The Old Forest Path by

Reposting this lovely picture from of Children of Lir to celebrate This story is thought to be a possible origin for ...
23/10/2025

Reposting this lovely picture from of Children of Lir to celebrate This story is thought to be a possible origin for King Lear (by you know who;) and includes stunning illustrations by 🇮🇪

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Ragged Bears was created by Charles Shirley to bring the best of children's independent publishing from all over the world to the British market. He worked previously for many years at Methuen & ABP & he was involved with publishing classics such as Winnie the Pooh, Tintin, Wind in The Willows, Babar and Miffy, to name a few - as well as a variety of adult books ranging from the King James Bible to Monty Python.

Ragged Bears was founded by Charles and his wife Pamela in 1986. Within a short space of time it became a successful sales, marketing and distribution company building a reputation for bringing wonderful children's books from all over the world to the UK. Ragged Bears then created its own publishing division, producing some best selling books for children.

Ragged Bears is still family run and our aims today remain true to the original intention; to publish engaging, interesting & eclectic books which will inspire a love of learning and be accessible to all children via schools and libraries, as well as via shops. We seek to create books which are relevant to the issues children face today, as well as classic stories with timeless appeal. Thank you for visiting our page!