Children's Books on Tour 2022 - Autumn Collection

LiLi Fuchs is a little red-haired fox cub. She adores dark chocolate....

LiLi Fuchs is a little red-haired fox cub. She adores dark chocolate.

She suffers lots of small mishaps, but these resolve themselves in a positive way for her. In gymnastics, LiLi falls from the rope onto the mat and is then allowed to jump on the trampoline. She travels by train with Mum and Dad Fox to visit her grandparents. The attentive conductor brings LiLi her bear backpack, which she forgot, as well as a little treat. LiLi goes to the circus for the first time. A colourful tent, animals, artists – and the clown Pimpanelli performs magic in the circus ring with LiLi’s help. On a trip to the zoo – visiting the monkeys, hippos, bears and elephants – a bag of nuts bursts, and the big elephant is very happy about it.

A trilingual children’s book with integrated trilingual radio play and audiobook.

New friends from foreign countries, trips all over the world, families with children who come to us for all kinds of reasons, the feeling that the world is moving closer and closer together – these are all reasons for LiLi and her friends to learn foreign languages. Stories translated 1:1 into English and Turkish by professional native speakers. Available as a trilingual, perfectly emphasised and pronounced radio play and audiobook for children to listen to, accessed via a QR code on each page of text. The aim is to give children a feel for the languages and to introduce them to the joy of learning new languages. Reading and listening – and at the same time learning languages visually and/or acoustically in a playful way.

Exciting adventures from children’s everyday life – wonderful stories to fall asleep to. LiLi goes grocery shopping, LiLi takes the train, LiLi at the circus and at the zoo. Short stories illustrated in lots of bright colours. Short stories that are also suitable as reading exercises for people with reading difficulties, as inspiration for creative writing and to help those learning German.

Heike Köppen, born in 1963 in Cologne, studied German and Romance languages at the Sorbonne in Paris.. Later on she became a European journalist and a film director (ARTE, WDR, Pro7). In 2004 she began to write her own children’s books – short stories for her children to fall asleep to. She has been a book publisher since 2018 (LiLi Fuchs ist unterwegs) and lives with her family near Cologne.

Some students employed as illustrators by her film company plenamedia.tv illustrated this children’s book.

With LOGICO PRIMO, children will enjoy learning and practising basic skills. Each LOGICO PRIMO set features 16 cards with  motivational assignments appropriate to the...

With LOGICO PRIMO, children will enjoy learning and practising basic skills. Each LOGICO PRIMO set features 16 cards with  motivational assignments appropriate to the child’s age. Roby, the friendly little robot, accompanies preschool children through the first steps of coding and programming. When solving the tasks, children answer questions such as: what do I have to do so that Roby can complete the tasks? Which steps are necessary? Do I  have to follow a certain order? This enables children to experience the individual steps and aspects of coding in a playful way.

When solving these tasks, children develop thinking skills in sorting and classifying, which involve visual perception (sorting by colour, shape...

When solving these tasks, children develop thinking skills in sorting and classifying, which involve visual perception (sorting by colour, shape and pattern) and logical thinking (categorising, classifying and finding the odd one out in groups of objects).

When sorting and classifying items, children group them according to certain characteristics or attributes (e.g., colour, shape, size) and find similarities and differences between objects.

The learning cards, “Sorting and Classifying,” help children to develop a range of thinking skills and build the foundations for later problem-solving.

 

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LOGICO PRIMO is an educational game with self-checking for children aged 3 to 6, for learning in kindergarten, at preschool and at home....

LOGICO PRIMO is an educational game with self-checking for children aged 3 to 6, for learning in kindergarten, at preschool and at home. The LOGICO PRIMO board with 6 handy moveable buttons is designed for children aged 3 to 6.

Using LOGICO PRIMO learning cards, children practise concentration & perception, logical thinking, colours & shapes, numeracy, Reading Readiness, sequencing, sorting and classifying, and language development.

The students of 3a simply love their new class teacher! After all, with Madam Multicolour and her magic chameleons Cilly and Rosso around,...

The students of 3a simply love their new class teacher! After all, with Madam Multicolour and her magic chameleons Cilly and Rosso around, every day at school is an adventure. And what could be more fun than building an adventure playground in the schoolyard with them? The children rely on the chameleons’ shimmering scales and make some very bold plans. But then they suddenly find that making wishes no longer works. THiLO is a successful screenwriter and has a wide range of German favourites to his name. During the past few years, he has gained recognition as a children’s book author and has been published by several well-known publishing houses. THiLO currently lives in Mainz with his wife and four children.

When Aunt Charlotte goes to the big church, she takes Madeleine with her. One day Madeleine walks outside, down to the river where...

When Aunt Charlotte goes to the big church, she takes Madeleine with her. One day Madeleine walks outside, down to the river where the fishermen are sitting. She fulfils a long-cherished wish and dares to ask if she can hold a fishing rod into the water. She enjoys this very much, until a boy asks her: if she caught a fish, would she be able to kill it herself? Madeleine hasn’t even thought about that yet … Mira Lobe, born in 1913 in Görlitz, Silesia, wanted to become a journalist, but this dream was denied her as a Jew in National Socialist Germany. In 1936 she fled to Palestine, and from 1950 onwards she lived in Vienna, where she died on 6 February 1995. Mira Lobe wrote almost 100 books for children and young people. 

Sabine Rufener, born in 1972 in Bern, Switzerland, studied illustration at the Zurich School of Art and Design SKDZ. She likes to  experiment with various printing techniques, collage, frottage, coloured pencils and ink. Sabine Rufener works as a freelance illustrator and lives with her family in Basel.

Every night, a child dreams about the big wide world and fantastical treasures. And suddenly the big adventure lies just...

Every night, a child dreams about the big wide world and fantastical treasures. And suddenly the big adventure lies just around the corner: RamTamTam. A tousled, scrappy dog who becomes a best friend. For years they go through thick and thin together, until RamTamTam, now old and grey, falls asleep and never wakes up. But their shared adventures are far from over.

An unforgettable story about two friends who can always depend on one another, a heart-warming tale of an immortal bond.

Helme Heine, born in Berlin in 1941, has authored more than thirty children’s books, with millions of copies sold around the world, published in 35 languages. Helme Heine has received numerous awards and honours, including the New York Times "Best Illustrated Children's Books Award" several times.

“Clever and wonderful.”

Katja Kraft, Münchner Merkur

What does climate action have to do with sailing? Greta Thunberg’s decision to cross the Atlantic on Boris Herrmann’s boat rather than fly...

What does climate action have to do with sailing? Greta Thunberg’s decision to cross the Atlantic on Boris Herrmann’s boat rather than fly to the UN climate summit in New York has become a symbol of climate activism: of all modes of transport, sailing is perhaps the most mindful of nature. Now, climate activists Boris Herrmann and Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann want to awaken the same mindfulness and awareness of the fragility of our planet in all children – and enlighten and educate them along the way. 

Boris Herrmann is the best German yachtsman of our time. He and his wife, Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann, together with scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg and the GEOMAR in Kiel, have set up the My Ocean Challenge programme, which brings together sailing, science and education. Birte also developed its eponymous schools programme, which fosters climate awareness and an understanding of our oceans among 8 to 14-year-olds.  Lara Paulussen’s atmospheric, playful illustrations can be found in magazines, children’s non-fiction books, animations and brand designs.

Many have lost their lives after entering the Nightshade Forest. But Finn has no other option....

Many have lost their lives after entering the Nightshade Forest. But Finn has no other option.

Since his sister Hannah disappeared in the Nightshade Forest, Finn has followed the rule never to enter the forest after sunset. Any path you have cleared will be overgrown again within hours. More importantly, the Moonwalker, a figure shrouded in legend, lurks there at night. However, when Finn discovers a trail that could lead him to Hannah, he throws all caution to the wind – and follows it. In the heart of the Nightshade Forest, Finn makes a discovery that is much bigger than the secret surrounding his sister’s disappearance …

Kathrin Tordasi was born near Stuttgart and grew up with books by Astrid Lindgren, Michael Ende and Kenneth Grahame. Nowadays she lives in Berlin and likes writing in cafés and spending free time either by the sea or on her green urban jungle balcony.

An honest, brave and witty picture book about saying goodbye, death, and what happens afterwards. Grandma is sick, even if...

An honest, brave and witty picture book about saying goodbye, death, and what happens afterwards. Grandma is sick, even if she says she’s fit as a fiddle. But Grandma doesn’t want to talk about death: Leonor is still too small. And yet she understands far more than they all think.

24 experiments in a unique activity book to rediscover bionics ...

24 experiments in a unique activity book to rediscover bionics 

Discover and recreate the most amazing human inventions that were inspired by the natural abilities of plants and animals. You will  marvel at how bionics work. The suction cup principle from squid, Velcro from burdock and thermal insulation from polar bear fur: the  field of bionics studies how humans develop means of communication and transport, machines, and special surfaces, by seeking ideas from and imitating nature – from tiny insects to magnificent plants and mammals. An awesome activity book for nextgeneration researchers and inventors.  The book features 24 such inventions. Kids can recreate them through hands-on experiments by following the easy instructions. Each example of bionics is illustrated with pictures and photos, a scientific explanation of the technology used, and an introduction to its  natural role model. Short quiz sections also help kids review what they have learned.

100 questions in one go. In the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, what does the cook do after he wakes up from his 100-year...

100 questions in one go. In the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty, what does the cook do after he wakes up from his 100-year sleep? Which spell does Ali Baba use to  open the thieves’ den? And how, according to legend, was the Swiss Matterhorn created? Only real fairy tale heroes and heroines can  manage to answer all 100 questions correctly! The Pocket Quiz Junior line is an extension of the bestselling Pocket Quizzes. The bright boxes in a handy size are real eye-catchers! A  perfect gift for quiz fans aged 8 and above, the Pocket Quiz Junior covers diverse topics like the environment, sustainability, animals,  dinosaurs, and events that are unbelievable but true. An easy way to learn through playing!

Theo is SO angry! He roars and roars – and suddenly he’s no longer in his bedroom, but in the middle of...

Theo is SO angry! He roars and roars – and suddenly he’s no longer in his bedroom, but in the middle of the jungle. Theo rages like a lion – rooarr! – and just gets angrier and angrier. How will he find his way out of the Jungle of Emotions?  Together with a friendly parrot, Theo tries to find his way home. Maybe the scared little mouse can help him? Or the cheeky monkey? Or the sad crocodile? Together, they’re sure to find a way out!  Eva Hierteis spent several years working as an editor. She started freelancing as a writer and translator in 2005. Andrea Stegmaier studied art history, German language and literature and then architecture before turning her passion for picture books and children’s books into a career. Since 2018, she has been illustrating books for publishers in Germany and abroad.

Ruby lives on a windswept island. There she cares for injured animals and magical mythical creatures … Volume 5 of the magical fantasy...

Ruby lives on a windswept island. There she cares for injured animals and magical mythical creatures … Volume 5 of the magical fantasy series that immerses readers in another world … Noah has been at a boarding school in California for a few weeks and Ruby misses him a lot. She is also worried about him: why doesn’t he ever get in touch or answer any of her emails? Has something happened to him? Ruby absolutely has to go to him! Together with Felicity, she forges a plan - but it involves a strictly forbidden spell from the fairy world. • Selected for “Shoot the Book” at Cannes Film Festival • Over 130,000 copies sold!

No words necessary – just by looking at the pictures, readers hear all kinds of sounds in their heads. And...

No words necessary – just by looking at the pictures, readers hear all kinds of sounds in their heads. And if they want, they can let the sounds out and roar like a lion, rumble like a washing machine or coo like a dove!

A joyfulness of expression spread over 160 pages.

Benjamin Gottwald not only illustrates magazines and (award-winning) picture books: he also creates wooden figures and does animation.

"A hands-on book that makes me make funny noises when I read it?! Is it really fun? Oh yes, it is!" (Stiftung Lesen)

"[Spider Plays Piano] doesn't just stick out of the roster of new releases, no, it bangs out." (BÜCHERmagazin)

"What goes in quietly through the eyes and out loud through the mouth, thanks to the strong graphics, becomes a performance pleasure for everyone." (NZZ am Sonntag)

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Special Mention in the BolognaRagazzi Awards in the category Fiction 2023.

Enter a world of danger and magic, fantasy and reality. A world where you will meet real magical creatures. Countless adventures and real...

Enter a world of danger and magic, fantasy and reality. A world where you will meet real magical creatures. Countless adventures and real magical creatures - welcome to StoryWorld, the top-class adventure park! Rivals Sascha and Chloe win a trip to the brand new StoryWorld adventure park. There, they have to choose one out of a number of  spotless white books and thus determine the theme of the world. Only if the girls succeed in their adventure will the blank pages be filled. Sascha and Chloe choose the realm of a thousand waters. They swim with mermaids through paradisiacal lagoons, search for a powerful amulet and challenge the dangerous sea dragon. But what dark secret is hidden in StoryWorld, where nothing is what it seems at first …

• By bestselling author Sabrina J. Kirschner • Over 5,000 copies ordered for publication date!

The day Bo joins Florentine’s class, Florentine’s soft toys all disappear. When Bo’s cousin Jesper shows up at night in Florentine’s room and...

The day Bo joins Florentine’s class, Florentine’s soft toys all disappear. When Bo’s cousin Jesper shows up at night in Florentine’s room and asks her to help Bo, Florentine starts investigating. Unfortunately, Jesper only speaks Danish and keeps on disappearing.  Florentine needs her best friend Maja who is much better at handling people. Alice Pantermüller wanted to become a “novel writer“ or a teacher early on. Having obtained a degree in teaching, worked as a foreign language assistant in Scotland and become a bookseller, she now lives in the Lüneburg Heath Region. 

Daniela Kohl earned her school lunch money selling little drawings. She studied communication design and has worked as a freelance illustrator and graphics designer since 2001.

A heart-warming story about true friendship and the joy of accepting yourself as you are....

A heart-warming story about true friendship and the joy of accepting yourself as you are.

The little hedgehog is sad. The other animals are constantly being petted: the dogs, the cats, the hares and the horses. He's the only one that no one strokes. But one day he meets a clever field mouse who shows him that we're all lovable just as we are. And that sometimes it's a wonderful thing to be wild and free.

Andrej Kurkow, born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1961, has lived in Kiev, Ukraine, since childhood. He studied foreign languages, was a newspaper editor and a cameraman and wrote numerous screenplays. His books have been published in 38 languages.

Tania Goryushina, born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1978, is a Ukrainian artist based in Stockholm. She is a publisher, teacher, and illustrator who develops children's books. In 2009, she won a place at the Academy of Fine Art in Umea, Sweden.

Legendary stories tell of treasures lying at the bottom of the sea, sunk in bogs or waiting to be discovered in flooded...

Legendary stories tell of treasures lying at the bottom of the sea, sunk in bogs or waiting to be discovered in flooded caves. It’s not only treasure hunters who are interested in them – underwater archaeologists also want to find out what ancient objects can tell us about the past. What does it feel like to recover a real treasure? And how do the high-tech devices which are used for research deep below sea level work? Clear text, exciting interviews and stunning pictures tell of a fantastic journey of discovery under water. A fascinating topic – circumcomprehensibly and vividly explained! WAS IST WAS, the famous non-fiction book series, presents knowledge for explorers big and small.  Dr Florian Huber works as an underwater archaeologist and research diver. He has already experienced a tsunami under water and has been to over 100 countries in the course of his expeditions and excavations.

Cats are graceful animals. They make their own decisions about who they want to cuddle up to and play with. How the cat...

Cats are graceful animals. They make their own decisions about who they want to cuddle up to and play with. How the cat became domesticated, what characterises its nature and appearance, and what it needs to feel comfortable, is explained to beginner readers in simple sentences and short sections of text with the help of extra-large type and great pictures. Entertainment and fun are provided by reading quizzes at the end of each chapter, a letter puzzle and Kati, the cute cat who guides readers through the book.

This is how children learn to read successfully with non-fiction texts on their favourite topic!