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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.

10/06/2025

IT'S BANNED BOOKS WEEK!! 📕❌

At Tilbury House, we remain deeply dedicated to publishing diverse children's books that offer sparks of light in confusing times.

Each day this week, we'll be sharing and celebrating Tilbury House titles that spark conversation and build empathy and courage.

We couldn't imagine kicking off this week with anything other than "The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale" from Aya A. Khalil, Author & Journalist and Anait Semirdzhyan Illustration. A title essential for teaching young children about the implications of book banning and the power of protest to bring true change.

THE GREAT BANNED-BOOKS BAKE SALE from author-illustrator duo, Aya Khalil and Anait Semirzhyan, is available everywhere books are sold near you!

Visit tilburyhouse.com to add this important picture book to your collection today! ⭐️

09/24/2025

We're so excited that "My Backyard Used to Be" by Lynn Baldwin and Megan Elizabeth Baratta is officially out!

08/23/2025

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

Coming SEPTEMBER 23 by Lynn Baldwin and Megan Elizabeth Baratta..."My Backyard Used to Be" from Tilbury House Publishers.

Pre-order before September 16th from local Michigan bookstore Schuler Books for a signed and personalized copy!

Hit rewind on the view out your backdoor as this story zips back in time, showing readers how people, lifestyles, and land have changed over time.

"My Backyard Used To Be" makes history feel current and accessible to young readers—and encourages them to discover what their own backyard used to be.

08/19/2025

Meet Aasha and Pavan: the male & female cheetahs tasked with repopulating India's wild. 🐆

From brutal heat and humidity to India’s monsoon season, the odds were firmly stacked against the pair. Can they survive in their new home? Will they thrive?

Will India finally see a return of their beloved cheetahs? 🤎

OUT NOW...."Cheetahs Return to India: The True Story of Aasha and Pavan" from author Kate Rietema and illustrator Ash Roy

Visit tilburyhouse.com or visit your local bookstore to shop this title today!

08/14/2025

"I know two letters the N and the O. On the first day of school they spell a word: NO!"

With back-to-school season the horizon, "NO! I Won't Go To School" is the title every parent needs on their bookshelves.

Alonso Núñez’s playful story, Dave Morrison’s rollicking Spanish-to-English translation, and 's imaginative illustrations offer a doomsday vision of a child’s first day of school that any young reader will recognize.

Click to the link in bio to shop all of Tilbury's back-to-school titles today!

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!

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http://www.tilburyhouse.com/

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