Collection: Magic Cat Publishing

Magic Cat books span from babies through to older children aged 12 and up. Board books like the Brown Bear Wood series are perfect for children aged 0-3, while illustrated reference guides such as Wild, Glow and Grow suit children aged 5 to 10. Activity books and the Sticker Life Stories series work well for children aged 4 to 8. Each product page shows the recommended age range, making it easy to find the right book for your gift.

The collection covers nature and wildlife, space and astronomy, dinosaurs, art and artists, mindfulness, poetry, and inspiring people. Their strength lies in making nonfiction irresistible to children through beautiful illustration and interactive storytelling. From the Handbook of Forgotten Skills teaching traditional crafts to Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts exploring folklore, there's something for curious minds of all interests.

Absolutely—Magic Cat's beautifully illustrated titles make wonderful gifts for children from newborn through to age 12 and beyond. At Haliburtons & Co., we offer premium gift wrapping using FSC-certified sustainable paper in a choice of designs. Each gift is hand-wrapped in plastic-free packaging and can include a personalised message on a Haliburtons & Co. gift card. Select gift wrapping at checkout and we'll take care of the rest—perfect for sending directly to the recipient.

Magic Cat Publishing is an award-winning independent children's publisher based in East London. Founded in 2019 by Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, the company has grown from three to over 28 staff and publishes around 50 beautifully illustrated books a year. They won Children's Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025 and Small Press of the Year 2024. Their books are designed in the UK and distributed by Abrams & Chronicle, with a focus on illustrated nonfiction that brings families together.

Magic Cat creates books that "do more"—gently weaving ideas about kindness, togetherness, the environment, and mindfulness into stories that engage and entertain. Their founders believe magic happens when families spend time around a book together. The stunning illustrations and interactive elements (search-and-find, things to spot, nature stories) make their titles perfect for shared reading. Series like Brown Bear Wood—published in 27 languages with over 250,000 copies in print—have become modern classics.

Yes—Magic Cat has built its reputation on STEM-based illustrated nonfiction that makes learning feel like an adventure. Their nature books encourage children to slow down and notice the world around them, while reference guides explain complex topics through beautiful artwork. The search-and-find elements in many titles develop observation skills and concentration. These are books that sit between entertainment and education, perfect for screen-free family time.

The Brown Bear Wood series by Rachel Piercey and illustrator Freya Hartas is hugely popular—"If You Go Down to the Woods Today" was named the UK's best children's poetry book of 2021 by The Independent. The Slow Down series by founder Rachel Williams, with its calming nature stories, became a lockdown favourite. The "Child's Guide" reference books (Wild, Glow, Grow) and the Sticker Life Stories series featuring Maya Angelou, Marie Curie and Frida Kahlo are also bestsellers.