Can I share an audio or video recording of an Usborne book online?


If you would like to share an audio or video recording of an Usborne book online, you must first obtain permission from Usborne.


Permission requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be granted. Please provide as much information as possible so that we can assess your request. When reviewing a request, we may consider factors such as:

  • Which book you would like to record
  • How much of the book will be included
  • Where the recording will be shared
  • Who will be able to access it
  • Whether access will be free or paid
  • How long the recording will be available


To request permission, please complete our copyright permission request form:


Recordings made during the COVID-19 pandemic

Usborne temporarily allowed certain audio and video recordings of its books to be shared online during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary permission ended on 31 July 2021. If you created a recording under that temporary permission and would like to continue sharing it online, you must request permission through the process above.