Philip Hawthorn

Philip Hawthorn is a British children’s book author best known for his work with Usborne Publishing, particularly in the early learning and picture book category. He has written numerous titles aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, focusing on visual storytelling, early language development, and parent–child interaction. Hawthorn’s books are typically simple, concept-driven, and designed to encourage children to observe, talk, and describe what they see, making them ideal for first readers and classroom discussion. Many of his works appear in structured learning series such as Usborne Look and Talk Books, where images play a central role and text is kept minimal and purposeful. He frequently collaborates with illustrators to ensure his stories are accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, supporting early literacy, vocabulary building, and comprehension skills. Philip Hawthorn’s writing is widely used in homes, nurseries, and early-years education settings, and his books have been published and translated internationally through Usborne’s global distribution.