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Tilbury House Publishers

Independent publisher of diverse and imaginative children's books.

Tilbury House is an independent publishing company that started out about forty years ago as the Harpswell Press, publishing Maine books. We grew slowly, adding some children's books, and in 1990 merged with another small publisher, the Dog Ear Press, to become Tilbury House, Publishers. Our children's book division took off with the publication of Talking Walls, and it has continued to publish aw

ard-winning children's picture books about cultural diversity, social justice, nature, and the environment. In response to praise from teachers for our books, we began to develop teacher's guides for some of our titles, and now offer a "Teachers Take Note" section on each children's book page on this website, featuring classroom activities, literature links, and further resources for using our books in the classroom or with homeschoolers. Tilbury's adult books are primarily regional non-fiction, mostly history, some maritime history, and some environmental work. But every once in a while something different comes up that we can't resist, and we publish it, too—like Brad Brown's While You're Here Doc: Farmyard Adventures of a Maine Veterinarian, or Jerry Stelmok's Not Your Average Bear & Other Maine Stories. We've also been able to add some wonderful books to our list by distributing books for museums, universities, and organizations.

08/07/2025

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

"Shipwreck," by Deirdre Laide and Carlos Vélez Aguilera, coming August 26, 2025! ⚓️

Dive below the surface and explore famous and infamous shipwrecks along with the intrepid scientists, divers, and treasure hunters who found the ships' final resting places.

With breathtaking illustrations of these underwater landscapes and informative sidebars about each of the fated ships' stories, "Shipwreck" will capture the interest of readers of all ages.

From the Titanic to Shackleton's Endurance, this lyrical story illuminates the circumstances that brought these ships down as well as the scientific techniques, dedicated scientists, and lucky breaks that ultimately led to their discoveries.

Visit tilburyhouse.com to learn where you can pre-order this (and all upcoming) titles from Tilbury House today!

08/05/2025

From the author-illustrator team that brought you "This Is Not My Lunch Box!" comes a brand-new adventure exploring bedtime for forest friends! 🦫

"This Is NOT My Bed!" AVAILABLE NOW!

Join a curious camper on a forest sleepover filled with muddy, mushy, and totally unexpected beds. Discover how all your favorite woodland creatures snuggle up in their perfect spots! 🛏️

Written by Living with blindness and balance and illustrated by Carol Schwartz visit your local bookstore or tilburyhouse.com to shop this series today! 🌲

07/28/2025

Alexander has a BIG problem. He has trouble making ANY choices...at all...and he misses a lot of good stuff.

Can Alexander find a way to make choosing easier⁇

"This Or That? A Story about Choosing" is a funny, instructive story about making decisions!

Written by Kell Andrews and illustrated by Hector Borlasca, shop your local bookstore for this story today!

Visit tilburyhouse.com for stories that explore important social-emotional learning subjects for young students! ⭐️

07/22/2025

✨ Sneak peek! ✨

We're giving you an exclusive look at the stunning illustration from Tilbury House's summer season! These titles have us counting down the days till they hit the shelves.

Which new Tilbury House title are you most looking forward to?

OUT NOW 🤍 Kisses Are Invisible | and

COMING JULY 29 💤 This Is Not My Bed! | and

COMING AUGUST 12 🐆 Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan | and

COMING AUGUST 26 ⚓️ Shipwreck | and

Visit the link in bio to preorder or purcahses these titles today!

07/14/2025

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

"Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan" coming August 12 from Kate Rietema - Children's Author and illustrator Ash Roy! 🐆

A lyrical story of animal repopulation and hope in India.

Visit rollingrabbitbooks.com to pre-order the title from an independent bookstore local to the author!

Cheetahs used to roam India’s grasslands and jungles, but as farms expanded and cities grew, India’s cheetah population dwindled . . . to nothing. Seventy years later, hope—and cheetahs—returned to the Indian subcontinent.

From a coalition of cheetahs sent from Africa, Aasha and Pavan are chosen as the first cheetahs to repopulate the land.

Will they survive in their new home? Will they thrive? Will India finally see a return of their beloved cheetahs?

07/13/2025

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

"Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan" coming August 12 from and illustrator Ash Roy! 🐆

A lyrical story of animal repopulation and hope in India.

Visit rollingrabbitbooks.com to pre-order the title from an independent bookstore local to the author!

Cheetahs used to roam India’s grasslands and jungles, but as farms expanded and cities grew, India’s cheetah population dwindled . . . to nothing. Seventy years later, hope—and cheetahs—returned to the Indian subcontinent.

From a coalition of cheetahs sent from Africa, Aasha and Pavan are chosen as the first cheetahs to repopulate the land.

Will they survive in their new home? Will they thrive? Will India finally see a return of their beloved cheetahs?

06/17/2025

Today, we're celebrating a brand-new title from Tilbury House! ✨

Happy to "Kisses Are Invisible," written by Dee Romito and illustrated by Jen White! 🤍

→ In a world that is both full of wonder and sometimes scary, Theo learns that the things we can most count on in life are often invisible.

Head to the link in our bio to pick up your copy today!

Visit tilburyhouse.com today to view all upcoming titles.

06/10/2025

⭐️ Congratulations to “Inside the Compost Bin” by Melody Sumaoang Plan and and .illustration for being selected for ’s 2025 Best Children’s Books of the Year! ⭐️

“Bold, realistic illustrations accompany this step-by-step explanation of what goes on inside a compost bin. A story to inspire gardeners, young and old. Substantial back matter.” 🪱

Unlock your inner naturalist with this inspiring title from Tilbury House! Visit the link in our bio to add “Inside the Compost Bin” to your collection today! 🌱

View the full list at backstreet.edu!

06/03/2025

"This book accurately depicts the way that anxiety often makes some outlandish what-ifs seem very probable and small things seem just as devastating." — School Library Journal ⭐️

Anxious Gloria worries all the time...about everything.

Gloria’s big problem follows her wherever she goes and constantly reminding her that she’s anxious and frightened, that she’s not good enough, and that everyone will laugh at her.

Until one day, Gloria summons all her courage to try out for a community theater production. She marches herself to the audition, and her big problem marches right in behind her. When Gloria faces down her Big Problem, anxious kids everywhere will stand and cheer.

Find GLORIA'S BIG PROBLEM by Sarah Stiles Bright and Mike Deas at tilburyhouse.com.

05/27/2025

"The sun winked and the swins squeaked, and the playground filled again with children—listening, wondering, asking." ☀️

This past week, Tilbury House author Elly Berke shared her debut picture book with fellow educators.

Written by Elly Berke and illustrated by Luciana Illustration, "Listen, Wonder, Ask" celebrates community engagement and empathy—important messages to communicate to children in today's world.

THANK YOU to the Peabody Essex Museum, Power of Place Learning Communities and the Essex County Learning Community for this incredible opportunity.

Order your copy of this heartwarming & beautiful story today at tilburyhouse.com.

05/21/2025

Called "a child-friendly introduction to the practice of meditation and the benefits of mindfulness" by Kirkus Reviews

Discover the award-winning title, "The Lemonade Hurricane" by Licia Morelli and Jennifer E. Morris - Children's Author/Illustrator

After a busy day of school and activities, Emma likes to sit still and rest. Her little brother, Henry, does everything but. She calls him The Lemonade Hurricane.

Henry is a lot of fun when he’s not storming through the house, so Emma decides to teach him how to be still.

By showing him how to sit, bow, and breathe – simple mindfulness meditation techniques – Emma is able to calm the hurricane within Henry.

Head to the link in our bio to shop this title on World Meditation Day!

05/11/2025

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

This Mother's Day, we invite you to discover a comforting, tender tale that shows young readers that the love of family is something to count on. 🤍

"Kisses Are Invisible" by Dee Romito and Jen White hits bookstores June 17th!

In a world that is both full of wonder and sometimes scary, Theo learns that the things we can most count on in life are often invisible. ✨

At his mother’s prompting, Theo goes on a search for all the invisibles he can find: Wind! Music! Warmth! Until he can’t find another one anywhere. But as Mom tucks him in with snuggles and kisses, he identifies a couple more—including the most important invisible of all.

Head to the link in our bio to pre-order an exclusive copy from local New York bookstore, Author's Note! 📖

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