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THE ADVENTURE OF THREE WATER DROPS

written by Lee Eunhee & illustrated by Yoon Misook
A long time ago, when the Earth was extremely hot, a lot of vapor erupted and created clouds. As the clouds got bigger, it started to rain and three water drops came down to cool the Earth and travelled everywhere their own different way. A great book about the water cycle.

RIGHTS SOLD: Japanese, French & English, Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 48 pp / Woongjin Thinkbig

MY PAPER DAD

written & illustrated by Ji-eun Lee
A creative and fun story about a little girl who wants to spend time with her dad but her dad is always busy. Until one day her father looks different – he has turned into a paper dad. He needs his daughter to make him clothes and they start spending time together and having a lot of fun outside.

Rights sold: Japanese, Complex & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 32 pp / Woongjin Thinkbig

CAT’S PAW TO THE RESCUE

written by Chae-wan Kim & illustrated by Won-hee Jo (illustrator winner of 2017 Ragazzi) 
Once in a village, there lived a busy mum who was so busy that she didn’t have time to go out for a walk. She used to say to her yellow fluffy cat. “I wish I had been born a cat.” One day as she was doing her chores she said: “I could do with a cat’s paw.” And the yellow cat put his paw on her shoulder.

Hardback / 32pp / Woongjin Thinkbig

 

 

The Man Who Wanted to be a Flower

written by Anja Tuckermann & illustrated by Mehrdad Zaeri & Uli Krappen 
A man starts to dream that he is no longer a man going to work everyday but a flower. First he is a dandelion swinging in the wind, a red poppy with petals as soft as silk until he finally turns into a man again and dresses as a flower.

Hardback / 220 x 220 / 32pp / Tulipan Verlag

 

 

I AM PACKING MY SUITCASE

written by Regina Schwarz & illustrated by Julia Dürr
Come on let’s go travelling and pack every little thing… From the picnic fork to the striped pants. From the cereal bowl to the trombone. In the end everyone has to sit on the suitcase to close it. But crash-bang-boom the suitcase explodes and we have to start afresh.

Hardback / 230 x 250  / 36 pp / Tulipan Verlag

KISSES, YUK!

written by Barbara Rose & illustrated by Volker Fredrich
Aunt Lizzy is coming over. Leo likes aunt Lizzie
because she laughs a lot, but he doesn’t like her big mouth with red lipstick. ‘Give me a
kiss, little Leo,’ says aunt Lizzy pursing her lips. ‘Nope!’, Leo says, ‘I don’t want to.’ A fun story about kids’ deepest nightmare – giving a kiss!!

Hardback / 230 x 250 / 36 pp / Tulipan Verlag

The Bird who Forgot his Song

written & illustrated by Hendrik Jonas

When it gets warm during springtime the birds sing and chirp in order to attract a partner. But it was different with little bird who couldn’t remember his mating song. A lovely story about difference and identity.

RIGHTS SOLD: English

Hardback / 215 x 200 / Tulipan Verlag

 

THE LITTLE HANDBOOK OF MARINE FISHES AND OTHER AQUATIC WONDERS

written & illustrated by Beatriz Chachamovitz
There is a huge number of fishes living in deep seas. Some of them are so peculiar they don’t look real! Fourteen of them are presented in this book that explores the depths of the ocean through specific texts and illustrations thoroughly detailed. Besides getting to know these creatures, readers can find other marine living beings hidden amongst the illustrations.

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THE HISTORY OF THE EARTH IN 100 WORDS

written and illustrated by Gilles Eduar

The History of Earth in 100 words tells the story of the formation of the Earth and the evolution of mankind. Gilles Eduar traces a path starting with the Big Bang, exploring the age of the dinosaurs and going as far as the first homo sapiens. Children of any age can make a good use of this book, including teachers and parents interested in this fascinating topic.

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MY HOUSE

written & illustrated by Lorena Kaz
The place we call home may be much larger than we imagine – it is what the girl in this book notices as she grows up and conquers the world. A house may be large, small, of straw, of wood, of brick, a nest, a burrow or even a cloud. It all depends on where you feel most welcomed and happy.

Paperback / 205 x 2015 / 36 pp / Companhias das Letrinhas