Rob Hodgson

Rob Hodgson

Rachel Elliot is an experienced author and editor living in Devon, England. She has an MA in modern literature from the University of Kent and has written over twenty books for children, including Maisie Mammoth’s Memoirs, Danny Dodo’s Detective Diary, and There’s a Mountain in this Book.

Rob Hodgson is a British designer and illustrator. He is the author and illustrator of The Cave and The Woods and the illustrator of An A to Z of Monsters and Magical Beings and A Good Day for a Hat. He lives in Bristol, UK.

Dr. Nick Crumpton is a zoologist at University College London. He completed his PhD at Cambridge University before working at the Natural History Museum and for the BBC as a journalist and researcher. He is the author of the Favorite Pets series and The Amazing Animal Atlas.

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Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

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July 24 2023

Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: August

Just in time for the end of summer vacation, August brings a new crop of books to help you settle back into familiar routines. Hone your DIY skills with TikTok’s favorite Trans Handy Ma’am, Mercury Stardust, in her new book Safe and Sound. Go to Pie School and perfect your favorite recipe before the holidays,