
Picture Books
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Little Huhwhat
This story tells how it can feel not to be understood and how much courage it sometimes takes to speak. It also conveys the important message that we are unique and just right with what we can do.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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The Story of the Magical Colourful Garden
Once upon a time there was a large grey town...
This inspiring story tells of the power of love and
the quiet yet magnificent change that happens
through the best we can give.
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From 4 years
36 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Cleo Cloudhead on a Great Journey (Vol. 2)
Warm and empathetic, this book tells the story of what it's like to be away from home for the first time - and gives valuable tips for little cloudheads preparing for their own big journey.
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From 6 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Cleo Cloudhead (Vol. 1)
Cleo is often unfocussed, lives in her imagination, looks left and right, loses herself in little things that distract her from what is expected of her. That's why everyday life, especially school life, is slightly difficult and overwhelming. Cleo is aware of everything that is happening around her, sometimes it's overwhelming...
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From 6 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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A Home For Your Dragon
A charming story and wonderful illustrations about big feelings, a brave girl and her wild dragon. It invites you to discover, recognise and get to know your own feelings. And to learn to be mindful of them, not to banish them or hide them in a cave.
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From 4 years
36 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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How We Learnded Peace
Hilda's class is peaceful and friendly - actually! But when the parallel class starts a nasty fight out of nowhere, she naturally has to defend herself! Or was it the other way round? Nobody can say for sure ... An inspiring book that deals with war and peace in an impressive, touching and, above all, child-friendly way.
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From 6 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Noomi - The Stripeless Zebra
An inspiring and warm-hearted story with the important message: "It doesn't matter what others think, let your own feelings guide you!" A humorous yet profound book that touches young and old alike.
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From 4 years
36 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Pete & Anton
Where does our water come from? How does it get to the tip of our noses? This is the story of two drops of water, Pete and Anton, who began their journey to Earth an unimaginably long time ago in the depths of space. A journey full of adventure ...
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Cherry Stone Moon
With empathy and love, helping kids to be more understanding of their thoughts and feelings. Matilda bring her parents into her world of thoughts and together they realise that we all have days when everything becomes too much and feels like a heavy rucksack full of pebbles ...
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From 3 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Ludiduh and Love (Vol. 6)
The sixth instalment in the "Wonderful Beings" series tells the heart-warming story of the magic of first love. Have you ever been in love? Really in love, so much so that you could only think about that one person? Ludwig has! But Marie simply never sees Ludwig - almost as if he were invisible ... Look inside!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Ava and the Return of Colours (Vol. 5)
The fifth book in the "Wonderful Beings" series is deeply moving and subtly encourages openness, empathy and tolerance.
Ava's world comes apart at the seams when she has to flee her home. Since then, all the colours seem only half as colourful. Her new friends decide to make the colours in Ava's life shine again ...
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From 5 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Ella's Elf Dance (Vol. 4)
The fourth book in the "Wonderful Beings" series is a captivating story about dreams, courage and self-confidence. Once again allow us to immerse ourselves in the hidden world of a child's thoughts. Ella's secret wish could come true: She dreams of playing the dancing elf in the school theatre. Look inside!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Glitter Days (Vol. 3)
The third book in the "Wonderful Beings" series is about realizing that we all carry a glittering light within us - every day and for a lifetime! A glittering ray of sunshine wakes Tayo up this morning and he knows immediately: today is a glittering day! Today he can do anything! And he can also infect others with this feeling. A touching message that whets the appetite for life. Look inside!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Two Happy Girls (Vol. 2)
The second book in the "Wonderful Beings" series tells us how worthwhile it can be to look behind the façade - and how happy it makes to be allowed to be yourself. At first glance, Smilla and Yumi couldn't be more different: one is dreamy and introverted, the other is a whirlwind, loving others. They don't know each other, not yet. Until fate brings them together and changes their lives ...
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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The World's Most Wonderful Being (Vol. 1)
There are so many fascinating creatures in our world. But which one is the most marvellous of them all? Ponies that are barely bigger than a ruler? Or an animal with eyes as big as a football? Tilda and Tom come to a surprising conclusion, which is probably very different from what you think ... Look inside!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Fluffy Puffy
Lou no longer wants to speak. There's a big lump in his throat and heavy stones on his chest. What has happened? A book that teaches even the youngest children positive self-perception and respect for the diversity of bodies. Developed in close co-operation with psychology specialists... Look inside!
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From 7 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Little Whisker Jellyfish
Inconspicuously living down in the sea
a small jellyfish that felt empty.
It felt useless and too small for anything,
plagued by the feeling of not having a meaning.
​An amusing but profound story, that conveys an important message: You are never too small to be special. Look inside!
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From 4 years
30 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Plush Pirates
Captain Kalle loves adventure, but he can't handle it alone. With the support of his loyal comrades he sets sail to take a chance.
The crew needs courage and a bit of luck. Come on board and accompany them for a while! When a child's bedroom becomes an ocean of fantasy, a real treasure is revealed: the magic of a child's imagination. Full speed ahead into a fantastic pirate adventure!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Where Your Dreams Grow
This tender and lovingly illustrated book encourages children to believe in themselves and to dream big: during the day, at night and for the rest of their lives! A story that not only enchants the little ones and can be read again every evening - for an evening ritual that gives strength and inner peace. Look inside!
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From 7 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Mia Discovers Her Superpower
Mia has lots of friends. Her best friend is Annie. But today Mia is being excluded. This makes her very sad. But then something happens that changes everything: She discovers her SUPERPOWER....A kind of mantra that you may recognise from meditation or yoga can help. It can strengthen children and help them overcome small and large everyday worries. Look inside!
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From 3 years
40 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 24 × 21 cm
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Glass-acadabra
The magical moment with your first pair of glasses is indescribable? The wearing of the first pair of glasses captured in child-friendly words: There's so much magic in my glasses! With this book, we show the youngest glasses wearers how wonderful it can be to wear glasses... Look inside!
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From 3 years
40 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 24 × 21 cm
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Diversity Inspires
Together with all the other firefly girls, Rosalie transforms the meadow into a sea of lights every night. But Rosalie would rather fly, just like the firefly boys. Can her dream come true? The cheerful earthworm Huberta encourages Rosalie - for him, all living creatures are wonderfully diverse and can achieve anything. In the end, Rosalie realises that she is not alone in her extraordinary wish .... No one has to conform to gender-specific prejudices and clichés! Look inside!
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From 3 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Wonderfully Great, Just The Way You Are
Rubi the little slug is terribly unhappy. She thinks she is too naked and wants nothing more than her own snail shell. Some animals want to help Rubi fulfil this wish. But then the little snail realises that you don't have to be different to be happy. Look inside
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From 3 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 24 × 18 cm
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Carli & Elliot
Follow Carli and Elliot on their adventurous journey south!
Every year, billions of birds migrate south, performing a true miracle. This lovingly illustrated story takes us into the mysterious and fascinating world of migratory birds and tells of solidarity, friendship and willpower. Look inside!
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From 4 years
40 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Magali and the Kingdom of Insects
When Magali puts on a magical wreath of flowers in her grandmother's garden she dives into the animal kingdom and learns first-hand why there are fewer and fewer insects ... Fortunately, she learns what can be done about insect extinction and is now unstoppable. Look inside!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 31 × 22 cm
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The Glow of the Forest
Immerse yourself in the forest - no matter where you are.
Inspired by the Japanese concept of Shinrin Yoku, this book takes you on a journey through the senses.
What does the forest feel like? What does it sound like? Why is it so healthy for you? Picturesquely dreamy and naturally close, you will find your way back to nature with every page. Look inside!
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From 4 years
40 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 30 × 21 cm
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I See You (Because You are Here)
This sensitive picture book gives us the confidence that we already have everything we need within us.
With authentic words and poetic illustrations, Kheira Linder encourages us to realise our own dreams!
Look inside!
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From 6 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 29 × 20 cm
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A Glow For You
Yes, that really exists. This book tells the story of little Kasimir, who doesn't want to come out of his hole in the tree. Fortunately, he meets the lovable firefly Frederick, who helps him to overcome his fears ... An enchanting story about friendship and empathy that encourages even the youngest children in a sensitive way.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 25 × 21 cm
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Peter's Journey To The Moon
Sumsemann the cockchafer is very sad: the nasty moon man has stolen one of his legs. As it is well known that fiddling with five is much worse than with six, siblings Annemarie and Peterchen rush to help the desperate little bug. Together they set off in search of Sumsi's sixth bone and meet lots of fantastic characters along the way! Look inside!
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From 4 years
24 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 31 × 23 cm
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Flake - Finds His Colourful Family
FLAKE is a heart-warming story about friendship, family and boundless love. With a lot of heart, the book tells about tolerance, being different and why affection and respect are always the best solution. Look inside!
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From 3 years
32 pages
Hardcover with a high-quality linen look: 29 × 20 cm
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When Animals Dream
Impulses for self-reflection: How can we realise our own dreams? What do animals dream of? A colourful picture book takes us into the world of fantasy. When we dream, we can be anything. The mole dreams of reading books, the wolf dreams of a galactic journey to the moon and the fox and rabbit dream of cuddling together. After all, anything is possible in the dream world!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover, 28 × 24 cm
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Mr and Mrs Hedgehog
Sensitive, about the unfulfilled desire to have children & identity. an animal fable for the whole family that raises awareness: Stay true to yourself! Mr and Mrs Hedgehog love each other and want a tiny little baby. But Mrs Hedgehog just won't get pregnant.
This children's book tells the story of a couple's odyssey on their way to fulfilling their wish for a child in a sensitive and tongue-in-cheek way. Humorous and child-friendly: Not every piece of advice suits you! Everyone has to find their own way to happiness. This fable explains a sensitive topic and also conveys two important messages: ‘Everyone is different.’ and “Stay true to yourself.”!
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From 4 years
28 pages
Hardcover, 21 × 21 cm
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The Bell Elves
An empathetic fairy tale about the unfulfilled desire to have children and starting a family. Educational for children, sensitively and poetically packaged as an elf story: A pair of elves and an unfulfilled desire to have children The bell elves live in a distant land, where the elf Firella and her husband Amander also want a little baby. But it just won't work and the elven couple become increasingly sad. When a little bird offers unexpected help, they set off on a long journey...
With empathy and many metaphors from the world of elves, telling the story of a couple's loving endeavours on their way to fulfilling their desire to have children. The fable also answers the question ‘Where do I come from?’. In this way, parents in all life situations can receive open-minded and loving information!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover, 21 × 24 cm
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Grandpa Forgot His Head
Grandad has died. Coping with grief and saying goodbye: Grandad no longer needs his hat. This picture book helps children to cope with their grief and explains what happens after death in an age-appropriate way, while always keeping a positive outlook on life. It shows how death can be sensitively explained to children, giving them comfort and confidence. Describing the stages of grief and showing that people grieve differently. A helps for parents and educational professionals to find the right answers to children's many questions in the event of a loss!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Hardcover, 21 × 24 cm
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Not In life! A Natural Grave For Grandpa
A picture book story about childhood grief and the healing experience of nature. Grandad is dead. Everyone is sad. But Hummelchen is determined to make Grandad's place in the cemetery a lively place where insects also feel at home. She is committed to ensuring that flowering graves, buzzing bees and colourful butterflies honour Grandpa's memory. This touching story not only helps children come to terms with grief, but also uses empathy, factual knowledge and imaginative storytelling to make a plea for more life in cemeteries. Creative design suggestions invite them to contribute to the preservation of biodiversity in cemeteries.
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From 4 years
36 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 28 × 21 cm
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Ben Has a Feeling In His Stomach
Exploring feelings: A story about different feelings and the courage to grow beyond yourself.
Ben wakes up from hibernation. But where are mom and dad? And what does this strange rumbling in his tummy mean?
The little bear sets off in search of his parents. In the process, he meets various forest dwellers - and finally finds out for himself what feeling has been accompanying him all day. A strong bear story about our emotional world, how we can courageously listen to our inner voice and grow beyond ourselves.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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What Do the Ghosts Want?
A funny picture book about ghosts and why nobody needs to be afraid of them. Guaranteed to take away all children's fear of ghosts! Three ghosts are up to mischief in the castle and rob the inhabitants of their sleep ... until the prince bravely confronts the pests one night. He wants to find out what is wrong with them so that the haunting can finally come to an end. But that's not so easy. Look inside!
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From 3 years
36 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 22 × 16 cm
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Marta & Piet - A Journey to Calcutta
About a search and where it sometimes leads you. Bored with their toys, Marta and her best friend Piet decide to set off on a search. They didn't know exactly what they were looking for. Sometimes you just have to set off to know what you want to find. And suddenly you stumble into a forest where ancient trees whisper to you, where you meet great giants and are invited for a cup of tea in a not-so-empty wooden hut...
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From 3 years
40 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 15.5 × 15.5 cm
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What Do the Ghosts Want?
In the second part of their journey, Marta and Piet have found what they are looking for: happiness. They follow the words of an old lady and sail towards Calcutta on a boat. Some people sail around the world in search of happiness. Marta and Piet have no idea how close they are to their destination. It's a good thing they are accompanied by a wise sailor.
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From 3 years
40 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 15.5 × 15.5 cm
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What Do the Ghosts Want?
Approaching each other instead of excluding - a children's book about tolerance, friendship, tolerance and self-confidence. To read aloud and learn colors in a playful way
This story makes children brave and strong. It opens their hearts and eyes to all the different people in our world. At the same time, they learn - in a playful way - what happens when the primary colors yellow, red and blue mix together. A colorful story about cultural diversity and about the fact that everyone is different and that this is what makes our world so diverse. A wonderful thing happens to curious children: with every new child that joins, the kindergarten becomes more colorful!
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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Marti from Mars
A journey back in time to the year 3023 on Mars for children aged 4 and over. With a knowledge section about space travel, outer space and life on Mars.
We travel back in time to the year 3023 and land on a neighbouring planet to our Earth: Mars. Marti lives with his family in the midst of red sandy deserts, hills and volcanoes. And Ann is Marti's best friend. The two children experience many an adventure here in space.
The space industry is certain that life on Mars will soon be possible. Astronauts are already training to live in Mars-like conditions in research camps. Based on scientific reports to find out what life could be like on Mars in 1000 years' time, while at the same time giving free rein to her imagination! Together with the imaginative drawings, this is a unique story of the future.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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Cloud Zoo and Thunderstorms -
How the rain gets into the sky
A lively story with exciting factual information about clouds and the weather. How does rain get into the sky and can you predict the weather from the clouds?
Holidays at last! The long train journey goes by in a flash with cloud guessing, because there's a whole zoo of clouds in the sky. How good that Mum and Dad know so much about the weather and can answer all of Maja and Jonas' questions.
They cycle on from the station to the holiday home, where the family are initially in for a thunderstorm, but ultimately enjoy a wonderful holiday by the sea.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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A King Dragonfly in Nele's Garden
A story with interesting facts about the fascinating life cycle of dragonflies. On a warm summer's day, Nele discovers a strange little animal in the garden. ‘It's the larva of a king dragonfly,’ explains her father. Together they watch as the dragonfly first emerges from its larval skin, then dries its wings in the sun and finally takes its first flight.
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From 4 years
24 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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Look, Who Lives in the Forest? -
A nature guide in pictures
What predators does the great spotted woodpecker have? What does the slug do in winter? How do you build an earthworm house? This nature guide introduces you to ten animals that you come across almost every day in the forest.
Go on a voyage of discovery and take a closer look at the earthworm, wood ant, slug, grass snake, common toad, cross spider, ladybird, lemon butterfly, squirrel and great spotted woodpecker. You don't need to be able to read to find out more about these ten animals. True-to-life pictures and recurring symbols explain each individual animal without any words.
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From 3 years
64 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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What Does the Stork Do in Winter?
How do storks find their way to Africa? Do the birds take breaks on the way? And have you ever seen how storks sleep? With spring, the migratory birds return to us. Will Anton be there too? The young stork Anton is excited because in late summer he will fly to his winter quarters in Africa for the first time. Join Anton on his exciting journey! You can learn a lot about these impressive migratory birds!
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From 4 years
24 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 23.5 × 20 cm
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Get On Your Bike, Get Set, Go!
A colourful bike ride
A fast-paced declaration of love to the bicycle!
Now it's across colourful villages,
along the river and through the woods,
up and down the mountain,
on bumpy tracks through the fields.
A colourful bike ride like this is great fun and everyone is involved:
The big ones and the little ones, from the baker to the police cop, on folding bikes, balance bikes, mountain bikes and many other two-wheelers.
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From 3 years
36 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 16 × 22 cm
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Experience the Forest With All Your Senses - A non-fiction and interactive book that awakens all the senses
Interesting information combined with exciting hands-on ideas invite children to experience the forest with all their senses.
There is so much to experience in the forest. Our eyes, ears, nose, tongue and even our skin allow us to perceive a wide variety of impressions.Can you find animal tracks in the forest? Do beechnuts taste delicious? What does it smell like in spring? What do you hear when you close your eyes? And what does a tree trunk feel like?
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From 4 years
42 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 21 × 27.5 cm
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Off to the Festival of Lights!
An animal adventure through the city
A humorous and exciting story about biodiversity in the city! A picture book story for ages 5 and up about animals and their habitats in the city.
Where is the Festival of Lights?
Filbert Fliege and Monty Motte don't really know. Nevertheless, they want to help Winnifred Wanze find his way to this unique natural spectacle.
Cities provide habitats for numerous animal and plant species. Unfortunately, we humans sometimes lose sight of our animal neighbours. With this book, children and adults can accompany four unusual friends on their adventure through the city: a stink bug, a housefly, a mealybug and a jumping spider. In the process, they get to know the different habitats in the city. Whether in the flat, on the balcony, in the allotment garden, in the park or on the church tower - animals and plants have found a home everywhere.
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From 5 years
36 pages
Picture Book (Cradle to Cradle print, HC), size: 21 × 27.5 cm
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DUNG! Beetle is hungry
Dung! No crap! The dung beetle can't find any food for himself and his family for miles around. So he has no choice but to ask the animals if they could do their big business for him. Unfortunately, the animals on the neighbouring farm have their problems with this on this particular day ... Tastes differ - what is rubbish to one person is treasure to another. That's how nature's nutrient cycle works. But sometimes you just have to give your luck a helping hand.
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Informative picture book with guaranteed laughter
Out of sight, out of mind. That's how it goes in the loo. We don't want to know what happens to our poo. It's disgusting, unpleasant and, above all, we don't talk openly about what comes out the back. Yet faeces are incredibly important for nature and therefore for us humans! This picture book addresses the topic of ‘nature's nutrient cycle’ in a child-friendly way and encourages adults to talk about it with their children. Funny pictures and rhymes explain how dung beetles in nature help to clear up other people's dung. And not just because they are nice little fellows. For them, dung is tasty, healthy and very valuable. Tastes are different!
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From 3 years
24 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 21 × 29.7 cm
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The Giant at the Horizon
A read-aloud book for children over the age of 4 and adults.
One morning he stood there. A giant so big it reached into the clouds. No one knew where it came from or what it wanted. He didn't really do anything. But there were lots of ideas about how to get rid of him. I liked the giant and I was curious. I wanted to find my own answers. And after a few days I finally knew what to do...
A story about fear and what happens when you face it with courage and love.
From 4 years
28 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 21 × 27.5 cm
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My First Protégé
A rocky island in the middle of nowhere.
A boy and his companion.
An encounter.
Friendship.
Farewell.
Beginning.
Enigma.
In atmospheric images, Alexander Stroh takes us into a mystical world beyond the horizon between life and death - day and night - joy and melancholy - stagnation and change. A few words tell the story of a boy who, with the help of his feathered companion, finds the confidence to embrace what is to come ...
A story that gets under your skin, with images that won't let you go. For children aged 6 and up + adults.
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From 6 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 21 × 27.5 cm
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Archibald in the Forest All Alone
Funny and showing us that there is something special in each of us! What Archibald the little fir tree would give to finally be a real Christmas tree! Unfortunately, there is nothing festive about Archibald: he is small and crooked, more brown than green and is also losing his needles. The other fir trees laugh at Archibald: Who would want such a puny Christmas tree? But Christmas miracles are known to happen on Christmas night ...
A warm-hearted (and amusingly rhymed) story that shows what really matters.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
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The Ghost That Couldn't Sleep
A spooky-sweet picture book to help you fall asleep better about the fear of noises in the night
Oops, what was that noise? The little ghost doesn't like the night at all. Instead of haunting the castle and scaring others like other ghosts, he quickly becomes frightened himself. In bed, the tired ghost hears another strange rumbling noise and can't sleep a wink. He decides to look for a place to sleep outside in nature. But there are a lot of noises there too. I wonder if the moon knows a good place to sleep
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 25 × 27.5 cm
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Leonard (04) – A Tractor to the Rescue
First information on agriculture, farm machines, and crops with likeable characters highlighting that everyone has their own strengths and talents. Combined with exciting factual information about farming and tractors.
A great adventure that provides young vehicle fans with exciting information about farming and the farm in a playful way. A read-aloud story that emphasises the strengths of each individual in an endearing way.
In Vol. 04, Tractor Leonard is diligently sowing the fields, along with the field robots, when it starts drizzling. What begins as a harmless spring rain turns into a severe thunderstorm. Soon the rivers are flowing over, trees are blocking the streets and basements are underwater. Good thing that Leonard is there to help!
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
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Leonard (03) -
A Tractor Brings Light to the Dark
The third read-aloud adventure about the young tractor Leonard! Oops, what was that? While Leonard is dreaming comfortably in his barn in the evening, he is woken up by a strange noise. And when the young tractor drives past his field the next day, he can hardly believe his headlights: there really is a strange vehicle making tracks in his winter wheat ... And the strange vehicle seems to be up to mischief in other places too! An exciting chase begins - until Leonard gets to know the little field robot better.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: CN, DK, RUS, UKR
Leonard (02) - A Tractor Keeps a Secret
At last! The harvest is ripe and tractor Leonard helps farmer Janson transport the grain. But at the farm shop, Janson suddenly realises that the other farmers often deliver the same products. Tractor Leonard sets off for the ‘field days’ - perhaps he will find something new for the farm there that will convince his farmer?
A big game of hide-and-seek begins - with a secret field, lots of animal help and great friends who stick together. After the success of ‘Leonard - A Tractor in Search of Adventure’, the next exciting adventure follows! A story that shows how exciting and good it can be to break new ground from time to time.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: CN, DK, PL, RUS, UKR
Leonard (01) –
A Tractor Seeks Adventure
A great adventure that provides young vehicle fans with exciting information about farming and the farm in a fun way.
Every day, young tractor Leonard helps the Janson family hard at work on the farm. But when his best friends Matze the combine harvester and Michel the milk float come round, the two of them tell so many exciting stories about the big world. This makes Leonard really envious. Should he set off on a great adventure too? A read-aloud story that emphasises the strengths of each individual in an endearing way.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: CN, DK, PL, RUS, UKR
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (07) - The Little Lynx
At Home in the Forests of Europe
This colourfully illustrated non-fiction picture book series raises awareness for the importance of species and environment protection.
With lots of exciting facts about the big cat with the brush ears in our native forests!Deep in the forests of Europe, the little lynx lives with his mum and sister. There is so much to discover and learn here: What is the best way to climb trees? What kind of animals live in the undergrowth and in the treetops? How does the forest change with the seasons and what do you have to watch out for when stalking? The little lynx wants to know everything and sets off on an exciting journey!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (06) - The Little Forest Elephant
At Home in Africa
In West Africa, in the dense rainforest of Gabon, there live the little forest elephant with its mum and herd. The little one embarks on an exciting journey to become a full-grown bull elephant!
- 'The balance between narrative and factual information is once again excellent and, as always, there is additional information on the last double page." ekz Bibliotheksservice
- ‘Kristina Scharmacher-Schreiber captivates her readers particularly on an emotional level ...’ Kinderbuchkiste
- ‘The text is great, because the little readers are addressed again and again.’ Leben und Erziehen
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (05) - The Little Koala
At Home in the Eukalyptus
In the eucalyptus forests of Australia, there live the little koala and its mother. After leaving the safety of the pouch, there’s always so much to see and to learn!
- ‘The jungle world of Australia is portrayed in a lively, colourful and naturalistic way and children aged 4 and over are given the opportunity to gain beautiful and exciting insights into an unfamiliar habitat through the perspective of the little koala.’ ekz
- ‘Acquiring factual knowledge in a playful way and then with such loving and colourful pictures - simply wonderful and pure reading pleasure. @zimtbaerwind_kinderbuecher
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (04) - The Little Giraffe
At Home in the Savannah
In the hot savannah, there live the little giraffe and its mother and brother. There is so much to discover and learn here: what is the best way to reach the tastiest acacia branches with your long tongue and where can you find the nearest waterhole? Which animals should you watch out for and which ones can you share your waterhole with? The little giraffe wants to know everything and sets off on an exciting journey.
- ‘A picture book dream in which even the smallest animal lovers can learn a lot about the highest animals on earth.’ @kinderbuchundbastelei
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS, RMN
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (03) - The Little Polar Bear
At Home in the Arctic
- ‘The fascinating topic of the Arctic is presented here from the perspective of an animal child and is therefore very suitable for reading aloud to young explorers. The colourful illustrations are Stiftung Lesen
- 'This non-fiction picture book with atmospheric illustrations will not only bring great joy to children aged 3 and up.’
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (02) - The Little Whale
At Home in the Ocean
The little sperm whale lives in the vast ocean with its mum. There is so much to discover and learn here!
- ‘A children's book that is fun to read. Beautiful pictures and short sentences of information explain to very young readers what life in the sea is like.’ Passauer Neue Presse
- ‘Not just an informative picture book that teaches readers of all ages a lot about whales. It is an important contribution that beautifully shakes us up and reminds us that our daily decisions often have far-reaching consequences and that we must take responsibility for the animal and plant world.’ alliteratus
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS
Endangered Baby Animals at Home at... (01) - The Little Orang-Utan
At Home in the Rainforest
Deep in the rainforest, there live the little orang-utan and its mother. There’s always so much to see and to learn: climbing to get quickly from branch to branch, picking delicious fruits out of tree tops, and hiding from dangerous animals. Fortunately, mama orang-utan is always there to guide the little orang-utan to grow up safely.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RUS
Ragnar, Knight Dragonheart (02) -
It's Cold in the Humpback Forest
A magical read-aloud picture book series about knights, dragons and the power of friendship. For girls and boys aged 4 and up, about the enchantment of adventure and the magic of friendship. It's summer at King's Beard Castle, but just beyond the castle walls the humpback forest is covered in ice and snow. Little knight Ragnar and his animal companion Elmi agree that this is extremely strange. Only magic can be at work here! The king sends for a magician, but Magus Magnus will only help if he gets Ragnar's talking stoat Elmi in return. Ragnar is horrified - you can't give up friends! When Elmi and the magician are sent on their way to the humpback forest to break the ice spell, Ragnar joins them without further ado. There must be a way to save his friend and bring back the summer, right?
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Ragnar, Knight Dragonheart (02) -
It's Cold in the Humpback Forest
A picture book series for children aged 4 and over about friendship and the courage to surpass oneself.
- ‘We recommend this book for children aged 4 and over who want something exciting read to them.’ Frieda (10 yrs), Liv (6 yrs) and Aaron (6 yrs) in the HR2 Kultur podcast
- ‘What makes this book so special are the illustrator's brightly coloured, large-format pictures, most of which cover a double page and invite the reader to take a closer look. The attractive cover is appealing and invites you to pick it up.’ ekz
- ‘This book proves that no matter how small you are, you can achieve anything you want.’ @grosseundkleineleseliebe
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: RMN
Sticks, Sticks, Sticks
A children's book to read aloud to everyone who loves the forest and collecting!
Hedgehog Fin shows boys and girls of kindergarten age that it doesn't take much to be happy. Sometimes all you need is a stick. Or two. Or three. A tongue-in-cheek gift for anyone who, like Fin, has a passion for collecting and loves being out in nature.
- ‘The illustrations are sweet as sugar! Lively, detailed and colourful, they bring a smile to kids' faces.’ @kinderbuchliebhaber
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Blue as the Sky, Light as the Wind
Very important topic!
A gentle picture book story about saying goodbye to a sibling. To read aloud from the age of 3 about saying goodbye and dealing with grief in the family.
One warm summer night, a baby rabbit was born. It was very small, very delicate and its fur shimmered in a soft blue colour. The bunny parents called it Schnuffelie, like a soft bunny snuffle. Schnuffelie slept a lot. And when it slept, it dreamt wonderful dreams of the sky and the clouds. Then one day Schnuffelie grew wings. ‘Mummy,’ he cried, ’Daddy, look - now I can fly!’ And Schnuffelie flew to the stars.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 22 × 28.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Oh, How Wonderful Is Our Year!
High-quality picture dictionary for children aged 5 and over!
Lavishly illustrated, expanding vocabulary and inviting children to tell stories and be amazed. The ideal gift for pre-school and primary school.
Noah, Sara and their cat Bonnie experience the year! They jump through puddles, watch the clouds in the spring breeze, romp across the summer meadow, eat stick bread between autumn leaves and chestnuts, and snuggle up in winter blankets at home. But how do you capture happy times in just the right words?
An extraordinary picture dictionary that impresses with visually stunning experiences in nature. Perfect for anyone who loves words and is still learning them.
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From 5 years
64 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 17.5 × 24.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Everything is in transition -
How Nature is changing
A special non-fiction picture book for children aged 5 and over
that sensitises children to the processes of change in nature and their significance for life on our planet.
Nature is diverse and constantly changing. And it is often precisely this change that makes a habitat and the animals that live in it so special and unique. This masterfully illustrated non-fiction book takes its readers on a very special journey and shows how change itself is affected by change. Extraordinary non-fiction for the whole family!
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From 5 years
40 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 30.5 × 24.5 cm
Rights sold: RUS
What Lives Above?
What Down Below?
Discover mysterious worlds!
There are countless different habitats on earth. Some are densely forested, others are jagged with rocks, others lie far below the surface of the sea. In some areas the sun blazes down from the sky, in others the ice cracks in the cold wind. The animals that live there are as unique as the habitats. This special non-fiction book takes its readers on an extraordinary journey around the world, above and below the earth - from the Arctic up to the Himalayas and down to what is probably the deepest point of the Indian Ocean. The world map at the beginning makes it easier to locate the individual habitats geographically.
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From 5 years
40 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 30.5 × 24.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RMN, RUS, SLK
Koala Comes Up with Something Today
A colourful picture book showing that everyone is good at something – sometimes it just takes a little time to discover what it is. Bestselling picture book series by Germany's most popular illustrator Nastja Holtfreter!
Each of Koala’s best friends has a special talent. Only Koala doesn’t have anything they’re especially good at.
One day, the friends find a weird object made of paper dotted with marks – a book! Even though they can’t read, Koala boasts of knowing what stories these letters hold and starts spinning the most wonderful tales. The friends are in awe – so there is something Koala is especially good at after all!
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: PL, TR
Little Toucan Learns to Fly Today
This colourful picture book encourages children to come to the realisation that everyone is best just the way one is.
Bestselling picture book series by Germany's most popular illustrator Nastja Holtfreter!
The toucan children are excited: Today, they will learn how to fly! In the shortest amount of time, they are all up in the air – all except for the little rainbowbilled toucan, who just can’t get a hang of it, even though it’s trying so hard! The other animals of the jungle want to help and have their individual advices at the ready, but time and time again, their tips and tricks fail. Will the little toucan ever learn to fly?
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, TR
Mr Lion Wears Colours Today
This colourful picture book takes the reader on a wonderful adventure through the world of colours and shows that one’s best just the way one is.
Bestselling picture book series by Germany's most popular illustrator Nastja Holtfreter! Over 35,000 copies sold of Vol. 1!Mr Lion is discontent. Very much so, in fact. Next to the colourful animals of the jungle, he doesn’t feel special at all with his yellow-brown coat. In his eyes, yellow and brown just aren’t the right colours for the king of the animals. It’s about time for a change! But which colour would suit him?
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: NL
Nature’s Little Secrets –
Rain, Wind, and Sunshine
A non-fiction picture book for children aged 4 and over
Interactive! With exciting search pictures about the weather and its influence on animals and nature.
How does lightning occur? How do red deer cool down in the heat? And who actually lives in a puddle? The weather not only has a major impact on us, but also on flora and fauna. In this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book, young readers learn just how diverse these are. The weather is presented from a completely different angle, revealing small and large secrets of nature in a playful way.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
All Rights available​​
Nature’s Little Secrets –
Forest and Meadow
An interactive non-fiction picture book for children aged 4 and over. Discover the exciting habitats of various animals and plants! What hums and buzzes in the meadow? Who lives in bushes and shrubs at the edge of the forest? And who climbs around high up in the treetops? Whether little owl, wild boar or daisy, they all have their little secrets and special features that can be discovered in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Search bars with detailed vignettes provide additional interaction when reading aloud.
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From 4 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: CZ
Ava the Strong
A lovingly told picture book about a little Amazon who learns to accept help and value friendships.
Ava lives deep in a distant forest, all to herself. Her only companions are her bow and arrow. She does everything on her own, manages everything alone and is suspicious of anything foreign. She doesn't need help from others, after all Ava means ‘the strong one’. But one day Ava gets a toothache - will she be able to solve this problem on her own? A modern jungle book about a strong girl who learns to trust others. From the pen of the bestselling "Ostwind" author.
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From 3 years
32 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 24.5 × 30.5 cm
Rights sold: DK, RMN
Cuddle-Fin (08) –
The Curious Clutter-Cliff
Humorous underwater adventure series to read aloud! Dive into the magical deep-sea world of Fishtown.
Welcome to Fishtown! Cuddle-Fin, Sebi the seabream, Mr Suitcase Fish and Emmi the floater strawberry live here. One day, Cuddle-Fin hears about a mysterious reef on the underwater radio. An ancient magic turtle that can fulfil wishes is said to live there. Together with his friends, Cuddly Flipper sets off on a journey to the magic reef, unaware that the forbidden stopper, the nasty fire jellyfish, a flight on the Aquollo 14 and many other exciting adventures await them along the way.
Dive into a magical underwater world with Cuddly Flipper and his friends and set off in search of the turtle. A beautifully illustrated read-aloud book! Set in a detailed, colourful and amusing underwater world that will captivate and entertain children and adults alike.
In Vol. 08, Cuddle-Fin and his friends are already very excited: tomorrow they are finally going on holiday! They want to travel from Fishtown to Klimbim Cliff on the Nightblubber train. A few exciting days lie ahead of them!
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From 4 years
80 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 20.5 × 24.5 cm
All Rights available
Cuddle-Fin (07) -
The Golden Luck-Dragon Glittering
Volume 7 of the humorous underwater adventure series for reading aloud: What bad luck! Just as the biggest sea urchin cream cake in the world is about to be raffled off in Fishtown Cuddle-Fin's lucky charm breaks. Thundersuitcaseflash! A replacement has to be found quickly, but that's easier said than done, because even in the bric-a-brac shop all the lucky charms are sold out. But then Mr Boxfish discovers a mysterious tin and the adventure can begin.
Dive into the underwater world of Cuddle-Fin and many other funny fish with this adventure to read aloud!
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From 4 years
80 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 20.5 × 24.5 cm
All Rights available
Cuddle-Fin (06) –
The Jinxed Bubble-Bolt Visit
Dive into the magical deep-sea world of Fishtown.
PADOTZ! Cuddle-Fin, Emmi, Sebi and Mr Boxfish are amazed when a strange yellow thing falls in front of their fins in the middle of Emmi's garden. It looks like a starfish, babbles strange words and can actually do magic. Now that's a real water witch! However, Poopillary-Daisily-Bubbleflash is anything but happy to have landed in Fischhausen, after all she just wants to get back home to the secret water witch forest. Of course, Cuddlefin and his friends are there to help her!
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From 4 years
80 pages
Picture Book (HC), size: 20.5 × 24.5 cm
All Rights available