Children's Books on Tour Autumn 2021

The little badger hurt himself while playing. Just a little bit, but it was frightening and the little badger urgently...

The little badger hurt himself while playing. Just a little bit, but it was frightening and the little badger urgently needs to be comforted. But how? The owl strokes him softly, the squirrel blows a kiss, but nothing seems to help. What is needed are a colourful plaster strip and a hug from Dad!

Constanze von Kitzing brings funny and quirky characters to life using bold colours and lots of attention to detail. Her books have received international awards and have been published in fourteen countries.

There are more than 12 "escape" books in Kosmos's EXIT series, which caters for many different levels of reading ability...

There are more than 12 "escape" books in Kosmos's EXIT series, which caters for many different levels of reading ability with titles for all ages from 8 upwards. For some of the books you need to use the internet to solve the puzzles, and for others you need paper and scissors.

In this particular title a research team works for 28 weeks on a mysterious project. During the 29th week something unexpected happens and suddenly everyone disappears. Only this diary remains – with 63 quizzes that you must solve to learn what happened!

To solve the quizzes you need: this book, a pencil, a smartphone and tablet or computer with internet access, courage and good judgement. Everything is allowed: writing, drawing, folding, cutting or ripping – without a thought for the book – alone or in a team. On the internet, the solution codes are exchanged for keys. This opens the path to the next task. Only once you have cracked all the codes will you find out what happened. Live-escape feeling at the professional level - an EXIT book in a class of its own.

• The perfect escape-room feeling for your home – alone or in a team

• Over 4.5 million EXIT games and 250,000 books sold

• With titles for every age from 8 upwards

It’s bucketing down outside. And inside there’s nothing left to do. It’s as boring as boring can be! Moritz and...

It’s bucketing down outside. And inside there’s nothing left to do. It’s as boring as boring can be! Moritz and the Moody Monster have no idea what do to with themselves.

But suddenly the time comes when they’re able to think outside the box…And then something happens. The torch becomes the sun and the sun rises, shadowy monsters begin to attack, Moritz takes to the sea and has an incredibly exciting adventure in the Land of Moody Monsters.

Julia Boehme was born in Bremen in 1966. She studied literature and music, subsequently working as an editor for children’s television. One day she remembered that as a child she had wanted to become a writer. How could she have forgotten that? So right then and there she decided to do nothing but write from now on. She has lived in Berlin ever since then, doing what she loves to do most: She writes children’s books.

Franziska Harvey was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1968, but spent much of her childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design in Wiesbaden, with emphasis on illustration and calligraphy. She now lives in Frankfurt. She has worked for many years mainly as an illustrator, and her unmistakably affectionate and witty watercolours have illustrated well over a hundred children’s books, including many bestsellers.

An enchanting book that starts in Grandma's garden, which becomes the jungle. A story that lets big and small readers...

An enchanting book that starts in Grandma's garden, which becomes the jungle. A story that lets big and small readers know: lions are not just creatures to be feared and captured. Who would have thought they could be really good friends, too?

▪ a story of friendship and wild adventure

▪ for fans of artistic picture books: charming illustrations and

an inventive story

Ocke Bandixen grew up near the North Sea. He's been living in Hamburg with his large family for a long time now. He works as a culture editor for the radio and also writes children's books.

Ariane Camus grew up with a donkey named Voltaire in Aquitaine. She studied French literature in Bordeaux and gave art classes in prisons. She has lived in Hamburg since 2006. She works as an illustrator for magazines and publishers. She prefers to draw for children - not only, but also for her three own.

When 18-year-old Manal sets off for the Ivory Coast in search of her roots, her life is turned upside down...

When 18-year-old Manal sets off for the Ivory Coast in search of her roots, her life is turned upside down from one moment to the next. Behind a fence, guarded by dogs, is Issa, right in the middle of the jungle. And Issa needs her help. He wants to find a way to get his little brother back home; like many other children, he has been carried off to work on the cocoa plantation. But it’s not that easy, for completely different rules apply behind the fence, and many of the children are scared by the idea of freedom. With Manal’s help, they finally manage to escape. And it’s the start of a merciless pursuit through a parched landscape …

• Gripping thriller about child labour in the cocoa industry

• Comprehensively researched and written with emotional power by the holder of the German Youth Literature Award 2016.

• Goes together with “Black Lives Matter” and “Generation Greta”

Sometimes a fox is more than a fox. When Ben and Portia meet each other for the first time in...

Sometimes a fox is more than a fox. When Ben and Portia meet each other for the first time in the old bookshop in Conwy, they do not know that they are about to have the biggest adventure of their lives together. Nor do they notice the red-headed man who is hiding behind a stack of books and whose shadow takes the shape of a fox: Robin Goodfellow. Cunningly, the shapeshifter tricks the children into opening a magical door for him. Nobody opens the portal to the Otherworld and goes unpunished, however…

Follow Kathrin Tordasi into a world in which magical secrets lurk behind every blackberry bush!

Every child knows feelings of fear, joy, anger and sadness. Kathrin Schärer gives a face to 30 emotions in expressive...

Every child knows feelings of fear, joy, anger and sadness. Kathrin Schärer gives a face to 30 emotions in expressive animal pictures: a meerkat stands resolutely on a diving board: he is courageous. A stoat jiggles nervously from one foot to the other in the queue: she is impatient. Two piglets stare at a ghost with their eyes open and their mouths wide – they are terrified. A little bear shyly hides behind his mother. In an offended pose, a chameleon crosses its arms. Angrily the rabbit stomps his paw.

A treasure chest of emotions, in which even the smallest readers can discover and recognise, name and distinguish feelings.

There’s a green light flitting about Castle Lilyrock’s forbidden garden, but Daliah and Rahim are the only ones who can...

There’s a green light flitting about Castle Lilyrock’s forbidden garden, but Daliah and Rahim are the only ones who can see this mysterious ‘nightfire’. They follow the apparition, and embark on an incredible adventure which takes them into a world stripped of all emotion. Daliah and Rahim fear that humanity itself might be in danger – and find themselves in a race against time to save the world…

When Dahlia looks at other people, she sees an explosion of colour. To her, feelings are a rainbow in the air – and thanks to her gift she can also see hidden creatures. But there’s danger lurking in this magical world!

• First-rate feel-good fantasy, with a strong and confident female protagonist

• Magical colours, a mysterious labyrinth and a wonderful adventure

• An extraordinary gift: Daliah perceives emotions as colours

• For fans of Anna Ruhe’s Duftapotheke and books by Katja Brandis

Fabiola Turan was born in Ulm in 1989, and studied at the Free Academy of Art in Stuttgart and the Academy of Art Therapy in Nürtingen. She has a degree in Art Therapy, and is a passionate children’s and YA author, while also working at a school that specialises in modern languages. She lives near Stuttgart with her husband.

After studying visual communication at the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Körting worked as a graphic designer for several years and began illustrating children's books in 2010.

NO! Piggo doesn’t want to get up! It’s cosy and warm in bed. That’s how it all starts. Because Piggo...

NO! Piggo doesn’t want to get up! It’s cosy and warm in bed. That’s how it all starts. Because Piggo has to get up. At least that’s what Mum says. And get dressed. And eat his porridge. And brush his teeth. But Piggo doesn’t want to. Not one little bit. No! No! No! No matter what Mum says or how much she scolds. But Mum keeps quiet and puts Piggo on the back of her bike. Without his jacket and gumboots. They arrive at kindergarten much too late. And then Mum leaves again very quickly. Piggo’s tummy is rumbling and he’s cold too. Saying no isn’t any fun at all today! Will Mum come back soon? Yes, there she is! And finally, she takes Piggo into her arms!

Henrike Wilson was born in Cologne in 1961 and studied graphic design and painting there as well as in the USA. Today she is a freelance illustrator in Berlin.

Little Major Tom and his astronaut friends don't live on Earth, but they still have to go to school. School...

Little Major Tom and his astronaut friends don't live on Earth, but they still have to go to school. School - how boring! But not on Space Camp 1. Because here the lessons take place in zero gravity! And if things get too complicated, robot cat Plutinchen always knows the answer.

What does "artificial intelligence" (AI) mean? Where is it found in everyday life? And will AI ever be able to completely replace humans? After a look back into the past, when people dreamt of independent machines, the book shows the possibilities of AI in smart technologies and medical science. Young readers also get an insight into of the future and the dangers of these new technologies.

Over 140.000 copies of the "Little Major Tom“ series have been sold in Germany since 2018.

By chance, the inquisitive student Nano meets the ingenious Dr. X and his inventive assistant Micro Minitec. In their laboratory,...

By chance, the inquisitive student Nano meets the ingenious Dr. X and his inventive assistant Micro Minitec. In their laboratory, they proudly present to Nano their downsizing machine. Fascinated, the boy marvels at the “Turbobeamer” and curiously presses the button on a remote control. Seconds later, Nano and the likewise shrunken rabbit Rappel find themselves in a miniature submarine in the mouth of Dr. X’s assistant. An adventurous journey through the human body begins …

The series “Der kleine Medicus” was written by the well-known author and physician Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer. Each volume offers exciting entertainment, peppered with expert knowledge about the inner workings of the human body.

This is one of Germany's bestselling series, featuring over 90 books. Each book can be read as a standalone adventure...

This is one of Germany's bestselling series, featuring over 90 books. Each book can be read as a standalone adventure in this detective series.

Justus, Peter and Bob are best friends – and detectives! Together the Three ??? are able to crack even the most difficult cases.

In this book, Rocky Beach has gained a new attraction: an artist has recreated the scenic beach town as miniature model village. But the opening ceremony goes wrong when the miniature version of Giovanni’s ice cream parlour catches fire – and suddenly the real shop is burning as well. It seems like every event that happens in the model village happens in the real Rocky Beach as well. Who is behind this sabotage and to what end? The Three ??? Kids take on the case.

• This detective series has been a bestseller for over 15 years

• Over 7 million books sold

• Strong brand with a wide-ranging product portfolio, including toys, merchandise and entertainment

All about the power that drives us...

All about the power that drives us

We encounter energy everywhere: when we turn on the light, ride a bike or heat our homes. But what actually is energy? How is it generated? How does it get to us and what environmentally-friendly alternatives are there for the generation and use of energy in the future? This illustrated non-fiction book explains the most important principles and shows us that although energy is ever-present in everyday life, we should not waste it. A book for children from the age of 8 and for the whole family.

Christina Steinlein, attended the German School of Journalism and studied journalism and biology. She works as an author in Munich. She has previously published Ohne Wasser geht nichts. Alles über den wichtigsten Stoff der Welt (Nothing Works Without Water – All about the most important substance in the world) with Mieke Scheier.

Anne Becker was born in 1989 and works as a graphic designer and illustrator. She has published a picture book with Martin Baltscheit and a comic for children, among other things. She currently lives in Berlin.

Lotti has just moved to Wetterstein, as her family has inherited Grandma Luna’s beautiful big house. Lotti finds a thick...

Lotti has just moved to Wetterstein, as her family has inherited Grandma Luna’s beautiful big house. Lotti finds a thick book on the shelf – the book of magical ponies. And just as she is about to open it, a dainty little bracelet with four precious stones falls out. Not long afterwards, an unknown pony appears at the horse farm. It won’t let anyone touch it – except Lotti. And then the pony starts talking to her! The pony is called Whirlwind because it comes from a magical land. And the land of Light Blue is in great danger. Only Lotti, who is magically connected to the pony, can help now.

The mouse is planning something big: she wants to bake a cake for the crocodile as a birthday present. She...

The mouse is planning something big: she wants to bake a cake for the crocodile as a birthday present. She has set her sights high – after all, the cake has to be big and the mouse is small. And besides, it has to be the best cake in the world. Fortunately, the bear helps out. In the end, the dough is not quite perfect and so the mouse gathers together all the goodies she can think of. She's so loaded up that she can't see anything and trips over the cord of the mixer. Everything ends up in the dough. Oh my! What a silly mistake. The mouse is furious. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with the cake anymore. She doesn’t want anything at all anymore.

But the bear puts the dough in the oven, loads the finished cake, including the mouse, onto his motorcycle and off they go to the birthday party. The mouse is anxious: will anyone eat her cake?

A fast-paced story which shows that mistakes sometimes lead to an unexpectedly positive outcome; amazing illustration technique that combines the traditional look of linocut with digital processing.

Book 4 of the series: Halloween at the Escape School. The pupils are all dressed up in spooky costumes –...

Book 4 of the series: Halloween at the Escape School. The pupils are all dressed up in spooky costumes – and so, of course, are the readers. But what’s this? Real zombies suddenly burst into the party, searching for things to eat. Now the kids have to get rid of the creepy creatures before they start to develop an appetite for humans. Are you going to help them?

• Bang on trend: Escape puzzles for children

• Thrilling story packed with puzzles; includes postcards, too

• Young readers strongly identify with the school setting

In the village on the edge of the canyon, there is never a dull moment. Nightwalkers (zombies), bangers (monsters) and...

In the village on the edge of the canyon, there is never a dull moment. Nightwalkers (zombies), bangers (monsters) and other dangers threaten the peace, but the villagers know how to defend themselves, however, they are not armed against the pranks of Nano, the son of the village protector Primo. Nano loves to play tricks on the villagers, which leads to many exciting adventures. But this time he takes it too far and causes chaos in the village: The snow golem he built devastates the entire village! To remain undiscovered and escape punishment, Nano and and his best friend Maffi hide in a boat that suddenly drifts out to sea without a rudder! The two are stranded on an island, which is not as deserted as it seems at first. Because when it gets dark, the familiar Minecraft monsters crawl out of the caves. Maffi and Nano must now find a way to escape the monsters and, of course, find their way back home. In the end, they succeed with the help of a stranger, but when they arrive in the village, no one believes what they have experienced. Everyone thinks the adventure they have had is just a fictional story.

"(...) convinces with a lot of action, humor and cool illustrations in the the familiar Minecraft look. The perfect mixture for all fans of the computer game and of adventure stories!" Kufsteinblick

Karl Olsberg earned his doctorate with a thesis on artificial intelligence, was a management consultant, manager at a TV station and founded several start-ups. His first novel, "The System," was published in 2007 and immediately made it onto the Spiegel bestseller list. Since then, he has not only successfully written novels for adults, but also for teenagers and children. His thriller "Boy in a White Room" was nominated for the German Youth Literature Award 2018. The author lives with his family in Hamburg.

There’s a mumbling rumbling sound in the forest. And it carries as far as the cosy comforts of Squirrel’s...

There’s a mumbling rumbling sound in the forest. And it carries as far as the cosy comforts of Squirrel’s nest high in his tree. What’s it all about? And who’s making it? Bear, of course! He’s on his way to the lake with his fishing rod. Squirrel would like to go with him to keep him company. No sooner said than done. And so Squirrel and Bear not only become the best of friends, but also the best of adventurers. Together they solve the mystery of the forest ghosts, transform a bad-mood day into a glorious splash-around in the river, organise Squirrel’s choral work with the rabbits, and survive a terrible storm.

Andreas H. Schmachtl was born in 1971; he studied fine arts, German literature and English literature. Since 2007 he has applied all his love for detail and his characters to narrating and illustrating enchanting and adventurous stories about mice, rabbits, hedgehogs and other small creatures the welfare and protection of which means a lot to him.

His books have been published exclusively by Arena Publishing House.

Andreas H. Schmachtl’s illustration style is very British; he includes witty details in his pictures. There is always a lot to discover in his illustrations.

Even very young children can sometimes develop a life-threatening illness. One of the ways parents can support their children is...

Even very young children can sometimes develop a life-threatening illness. One of the ways parents can support their children is to talk to them about the illness and ways to treat it. This book extends a helping hand to sick children and their relatives: with perceptive metaphors, a dash of poetry, and a generous helping of hope.

Bella Berlin studied communication science and marketing. She works as an author,

speaker, lecturer and family-blogger.

Lena Hesse studied Design in Muenster and Valencia - now having moved to Berlin, city

of artists and international appeal. She works as a freelance illustrator and author.

13-year-old Noël is a magnet for bad luck: not only are lots of things going wrong at home and at...

13-year-old Noël is a magnet for bad luck: not only are lots of things going wrong at home and at school, he also seems to attract everything that scratches and bites. On a school ski trip, a black bear the size of the Hulk tries to eat him. And one day, a rat lures him onto a container ship that takes him to the Boarding School of Evil Animals in the Secret Islands. Only the best of their species are accepted here: regal leopards, poisonous scorpions and savage sharks. However, special boys like Noël are accepted as well, provided they pass the tough entrance exam.

• Winner of the Zurich Children´s Book Prize 2020

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