Q: What is Maple Tree Press?
A: Maple Tree Press is a children's book publisher based in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in high-quality non-fiction books for children, ages 4 through 14. Our innovative, award-winning titles are well-known for combining information with entertainment, making them favorites of kids, parents, teachers, and librarians alike.

Q: What's the difference between Maple Tree Press and Owl Books?
A: Maple Tree Press is our company's corporate name. Maple Tree Press publishes books with a number of different imprints, one of which is Owl Books. We also publish under the imprint of Popular Mechanics for Kids™.

Q: How is Maple Tree Press related to OWL magazine?
A: Owl Books began more than thirty years ago, following the success of OWL magazine. The first Owl books were primarily based on articles and experiments from the magazine, and focused on science and nature. The beloved Dr. Zed was featured in many of these early titles.

Since then, we have developed a diverse publishing program that now includes picture books, as well as books on science, nature, history, sports, children's pastimes, crafts, and humor, all now published under the banner of Maple Tree Press. Several of these titles are Owl Books.

Q: How can I buy Maple Tree Press books?
A: You can find our titles everywhere fine books are sold.

If you are a bookseller, librarian, or wholesaler wishing to order Maple Tree Press titles, please see How to Order.