October 13, 2025
We're excited to share that Kidsbooks Publishing has acquired Out of the Box Books Ltd., a UK-based publisher that specializes in interactive children's books.
Kidsbooks Publishing brings learning to life with milestone books that inspire discovery, creativity, and hands-on learning. Interactive children's books do more than tell stories—they invite kids to participate in the reading experience through textures they can feel, lift-the-flap elements that reveal surprises, and sound buttons that bring stories to life. When kids can touch, hear, and interact with a book, they're engaging multiple senses which support better retention and longer engagement periods.
Out of the Box Books brings complementary expertise in this type of multi-sensory publishing that will enhance our creative capabilities. Our shared commitment to engaging children through print aligns perfectly, allowing us to build on the strong foundation we’ve already established in-market.
We're seeing increased demand for interactive content as parents seek books that will hold their child's attention and as retailers look for books that support different learning styles.
With Kidsbooks Publishing being the only publisher in Book Depot Inc.'s house of brands, we're excited about building on this side of our business. This acquisition positions us to expand our lineup with even more compelling and interactive titles for children and their families.
"It's an exciting moment that strengthens our creative assets and opens the door to countless new possibilities." — Greg Sizelove
President, Kidsbooks Publishing
We’re already integrating the Out of the Box Books team and their catalogue into our operations. By combining their specialized knowledge with our strong distribution network and market insights, we're laying the groundwork for exciting new titles that bring fresh possibilities to the families and retailers we serve.
We first shared news of this acquisition on LinkedIn in May 2025, and the response from industry partners has been overwhelmingly positive. As we move forward, we remain focused on our core mission: creating books that kids love to engage with and that parents trust to support their child’s development.
More interactivity. More innovation. More books in more hands.