The Quarto Group

Words & Pictures

Words & Pictures: two little words that, together, mean a lot. We provide what’s on the tin – literally: words, and pictures. It doesn’t get more accessible than that! Our books appeal to all sorts of kids, from fact-fans and visual learners for gentle education, to those who are tuned into popular culture, or excited to explore the world around them through engaging and easily digestible books. We also publish profile- or partnership-led books that bring people and brands closer to the children who love them.

Becker&Mayer! Kids

becker&mayer! kids publishes engaging books and craft kits for children on humorous, culturally significant, and trending topics, including popular licensed content. The imprint’s craft kits combine ontrend subjects with exciting activities that are both fun and educational. Its books are distinguished by their innovative formats that invite interaction and boost comprehension, with an element of whimsical and irreverent fun.

Quarry Books

Quarry Books was started in 1997 to extend Rockport Publishers’ business to a non-professional audience. Dedicated to providing instruction and inspiration to creative makers everywhere, Quarry Books offers authoritative, beautifully designed and illustrated inspiration and reference books for a wide range of enthusiasts, including artists, illustrators, crafters, cooks, parents, and educators on subjects ranging from beekeeping and bread making to urban sketching and science activities for kids.

Walter Foster Jr

Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. Encouraging learning and exploring, Walter Foster Jr. titles cover a wide range of subjects, including art, edutainment, history, craft, nature, preschool concepts, and more. As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests.

Kaddo

Kaddo is Quarto's gift imprint, publishing puzzles, games, card decks and stationery. Our gifts encourage both adults and children to learn, play and explore the world in new, fun ways through our innovative formats and meaningful gameplay. Kaddo produce gifts that surprise and delight, engaging audiences of all ages.