Usborne Books at Home

About Usborne Books at Home

Usborne Books at Home is the direct-selling division of Usborne Publishing, a privately held children’s publisher founded in London in 1973 by Peter Usborne. The direct-selling business began in 1981 and is based in London, United Kingdom. In this directory, it is listed in 2 European markets. The company’s website did not say more here about wider corporate structure beyond its position as a division of Usborne Publishing.

The business focuses on children’s books. Its product lines include children’s fiction, non-fiction and activity books, as well as school and library book fairs. That places it in the children’s books category rather than in general merchandise or wellness-style direct selling. If you are comparing companies, this means the offer is centred on book sales and event-based ordering rather than a broad catalogue of unrelated products.

For someone thinking about joining, the sales model is direct selling through Independent Organisers. According to the information provided, Organisers sell through home parties, schools and libraries. In practice, that means the role is tied to arranging and running events or book-focused sales activity in those settings. The company’s website did not say here how earnings are structured, what typical costs are, or whether there are any ongoing activity expectations, so those are points a prospective organiser would need to clarify directly before making a decision.

On public reviews, Glassdoor showed a rating of 3.3 out of 5 in October 2026. There is no verified Trustpilot aggregate for the direct-selling division, and the rating status here is not verified. Before signing up, sensible questions to ask include: Is there an income disclosure statement? What does the starter kit cost? Are there monthly purchase, sales or activity requirements? What are the refund, cancellation and buy-back terms for unsold stock or materials? Checking those details in writing can help you compare the opportunity on a like-for-like basis with other direct-selling companies.