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My Name is Samim

Written by Fidan Meikle

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player and a refugee. After his family is killed, he makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay.

‘Meikle’s debut is a powerful story of resilience, adaptability and hope.’
— The Guardian

Paperback / 130 x 198 mm / 280 pages / Floris Books

Awards: 

Winner of the Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize 2026 — Book of the Year by writers of colour in the UK and Ireland

Winner of the FCBG Children’s Book Award 2026: Books for Older Readers

Shortlisted for:
– The Sheffield Book Award
– The Literally Brilliant Book Award
– The Hampshire Book Award

Inside the Lion

written by Pablo Albo and illustrated by Anna Font

A greedy lion arrives at Dr. Durrell’s office, opens its jaws, and… What comes out of its belly? A father, a ticket seller, a ticket office… And what else? A penguin?! 2025 White Ravens.

Rights sold: Italian, Portuguese (Portugal), Lithuania, Korean and Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 220 x 220 mm / 48 pages / Libre Albedrio

The Explorer

written by Michela Nodari & illustrated by Andrea Antinori

A story of departures, of a journey that begins, ends and begins again. The young protagonist soon understands that every arrival is only a new beginning. To explore means building new paths – paths that lead back home and then onward again, stronger, into the wonderful experience of growing up. It is possible to be afraid, to look back many times, but stopping – never.

Rights sold: Korean & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 215 x 277 / 36 pages / Glifo Edizioni

I Hate to Wait

written and illustrated by Einat Tsarfati

A young girl shares her daily frustration with waiting. She hates to wait for the lift to her grandma’s flat. It never comes – maybe it is a special lift that stops on every floor. Or she waits with her grandma for hours for the bus. Everyone gets on their bus but theirs never comes.

Rights sold: French, English, Hebrew, Portuguese (Portugual) & Korea

Hardback / 200 x 270 / 48 pages / Einat Tsarfati

THE LEGEND OF THE KING WATERMELON

Written and Illustrated by Lee Gee Eun

An old lady comes across a round-shaped creature rolling on the road. Is it a pig? a ball? It is Suba, the king watermelon who used to be a flying dragon before its wings were taken by a two-headed dragon. Will the old lady be able to  help Suba?

Rights sold: Simplified and Complex Chinese

Hardback / 225 x 270 mm / 72 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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A WINTER TOWN

Written and Illustrated by Naomiyang

A young girl sets out on a trip to a Winter Town, where snow-covered forests and the appearance of deer in the backyard create a magical and enchanting winter atmosphere. Fantastic and glamorous illustrations capture the sense of wonder and beauty of this magical winter setting.

Hardback / 210 x 285 / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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ESCAPE FROM A ZOO

Written and Illustrated by So-ri Kim

A suspenseful picture book about a chase between humans and animals. Some animals have escaped from a zoo and are successfully hiding using their physical features. A colourful hide and seek. Winner of the 4th Woongjin Junior Picture Book Contest.

Hardback / 290 x 204 / 44 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

A BABY HAS COME

Written and Illustrated by Ju-mi Le

A beautiful baby, like an angel, has finally arrived at home. But however hard the parents try; the baby won’t stop crying. How can they bring peace to the baby at home?

Hardback / 224 x 262 mm / 52 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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FOUR SEASONS HOT SPRING

Written and illustrated by Hyojeong Kim

When spring appeared, Grandpa Acorn started to clean up the hot tub and spa tools to welcome his guests coming out of hibernation. The first guest was hardly recognizable, covered in dirt and with wild fur. But he soon retrieved his appearance with the help of Grandpa Acorn.

Rights sold: French & English

Hardback / 235 x 240 / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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DOWNSTREAM TOWARDS AMERICA

Written by Petra Postert

Fourteen-year-old Jacob, has lost the key to the fisherman’s guild chest. Now everyone in the small village will think he was trying to steal something. His stepbrother Georg had already left the region several years ago for the “Promised Land,” America. Jacob also decides to go on the dangerous journey, along the wild and untamed current towards Rotterdam, where the big ships leave.

Hardback / 148 x 210 mm  / 268 pages / Tulipan Verlag