Behind the Scenes at Rob’s Books Our Latest Publishing Update By Robin Wickens | Rob’s Books | 19 October 2026 If anyone imagines that running an independent publishing venture consists mainly of sitting comfortably in an armchair, writing a few pleasant sentences and occasionally drinking tea, I should probably invite […]

Are We Contradicting Ourselves? Encouraging Children to Read While Asking Them to Spend Less Time on Screens! There’s something rather curious about what we’re doing at Rob’s Books. On the one hand, we’re encouraging children to spend less time endlessly scrolling through social media, watching online videos and becoming absorbed […]

A love of stories can begin before the first word. Rob’s Books is developing a completely free, advertising-free family reading membership, bringing together digital stories, rhymes and creative activities for children from birth onwards. With practical encouragement for parents and carers, flexible reading stages and inclusion at its heart, we want to help families enjoy stories together, one little moment at a time.