Cottage Door Press

Cottage Door Press is an independent children's book publisher based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, founded in 2014.

The company aims to spark imagination and foster early learning through high-quality storytelling, emphasizing that "Reading is Learning." Founded by Richard Maddrell, Cottage Door Press focuses on early literacy for infants, babies, and toddlers. It has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing independent publishers in the U.S., receiving accolades from Publishers Weekly in 2017 and 2018. The company specializes in a variety of innovative children's books and educational gifts. Their offerings include board books, lift-a-flap titles, multi-sensory books, electronic learning storybooks, and classic storybooks that introduce fundamental concepts. Each book features the Early Bird Learning Guide, helping parents understand their child's developmental skills through reading. Cottage Door Press serves wholesale partners, schools, libraries, and retail environments, and collaborates with well-known brands like CoComelon and PAW Patrol to enhance their product appeal.