NorthSouth Books publishes original titles by authors and illustrators from the United States, and focuses on themes aimed at connecting cultures through children's literature.
[1] Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the company gained recognition for high-quality children's books, collaborating with international authors and illustrators such as Janosh, Ralph Steadman, and Bernadette Watts.
[2][1] Under the leadership of Davy Sidjanski, the founders' youngest son, the company began distributing English-language editions in the United States, which led to the creation of the NorthSouth Books imprint.
[3][1] The 1980s and 1990s saw growth, with NorthSouth Books achieving success through titles like Marcus Pfister's Rainbow Fish series and Hans de Beer's Little Polar Bear.
[1] Additional notable titles include The Christmas Star and Dazzle the Dinosaur, both illustrated by Marcus Pfister, as well as works by Ralph Steadman, Janosh, Max Velthuijs, and Bernadette Watts.
[4] Recent publications include Marcus Pfister's The Yellow Cab, Ken Kimura's 999 Frogs Wake Up illustrated by Yasunari Murakami, and Matthias Weinert's No Bath, No Cake.