Usborne (Author) Usborne is one of the world's leading specialist children's publishers: an independent | family business which creates irresistible | engaging | and accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and are there for every age | stage | and curious question. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series That's not my... to award-winning non-fiction and activity books | children can grow - and grow up - with Usborne books.