Walker Books is an independent British publisher of children's books, founded in 1978 by Sebastian Walker.

The success of their Where's Wally?

Where's Wally?

Where's Wally?, published in the United States and Canada as Where's Waldo?, is a series of children's books created by British illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things...

series enabled them to expand into the American market, starting a sister company called Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press, established in 1991 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, is the American division of the British publisher Walker Books Ltd....

 in 1991.

Amelia Edwards, co-founder of Walker Books, was presented with the Eleanor Farjeon Award

Eleanor Farjeon Award

The Eleanor Farjeon Award is made for distinguished service to the world of British children’s books and is given to someone whose commitment and contribution is deemed to be outstanding. Founded in 1966, it is presented annually in memory of the celebrated author Eleanor Farjeon...

 in 2001 for her contributions to children's literature through her role as the publisher's art director.

The company's logo of a bear holding a candle was designed by Helen Oxenbury

Helen Oxenbury

Helen Gillian Oxenbury is an award-winning illustrator of children's picture books. She lives with her husband, the illustrator John Burningham, in north London.- Background :...

 and has come to be seen as "a symbol of quality books for children."

The company have supported Bliss

Bliss (charity)

Bliss is the UK charity that helps care for premature and sick babies. They support families, fund research and campaign for improved hospital resources.Its patron is HRH The Duchess of Gloucester and its chief executive is Andy Cole.-History:...

, the special care baby charity since 2008.