written by Triin Soomets & illustrated by Anne Linnamägi
Dreamland, Dreamland is where the train goes! Dreamland, Dreamland’s the station the dream-train knows! In Dreamland shine the dream-stars, and there the dream-Moon glows. Dreamland is the place, where all people often go.
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written by Markus Saksatamm & illustrated by Anni Mäger
Once upon a time there was a Postman. His had to deliver letters and newspapers. He was very accurate and the mail was always delivered on time. Quickly, almost like flying. The Postman did not brag about it. He was not a boaster. After all there is a saying, first lay the eggs, then cackle! Postman had a nice yellow house. Behind the house there was a hen house with five chickens. Postman and Chickens is a about smart chickens who solve their problems by using appropriate egg laying technique. Unconventional thinking and original views. Some people say that this book has also been laid by a chicken! Continue reading
written & illustrated by Sophie Schmid
Oskar is sooo bored. Television is off-limits, he knows his books all by heart, his little sister is annoying and simply nobody cares about him. When he goes into the tree house to die of boredom, his friend Lena walks by. And boredom plus boredom equals a lot of fun! A funny story that will help many children!!
written by Petra Postert & illustrated by Jens Rassmus
Jim helps his father with the laundry. When Dad empties the pockets of Jim’s trousers and wants to throw away the contents. Jim explains: “I still need all of it!” And then he tells his father what is so important about every single item and shares the story that lies behind every one of them. RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Simplified Chinese; English (US & Canada); Catalan
Hardback / 230 x 250 / 36 pages / Tulipan Verlag
written Kristina Henkel & Marie Tomičić
An amazing book that helps parents, educators, childcare providers and everyone else who wants to show children the many options and opportunities available beyond gender stereotypes. The authors use everyday examples and humor to show that gender traps lie in wait for us all over the place, among toys and clothes, feelings and friendships.
RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Spanish, Serbian & Norwegian
written & illustrated by Anna-Clara Tidholm
What is a family? Mum, d
ad and a child? Granny and a cat? Or a dad and three children? Is a family supposed to stay in one place or is it better to move around? Gabriella wonders and decides to ask a variety of children about their families. This is a book about families and how different they can look. Every child tells their story from their own perspective. Traditional families, new families – they are all included. And no matter how the families look, to the small child their own family is the family.
written by Jennifer Wegerup & illustrated by Bettina Johansson
Charlotte plays soccer in a local all-girls soccer team called Ekby. They participate in a tournament called the Super Cup in another town and ends up in second place. Charlotte is very disappointed, and vows to win the Super Cup next year.
RIGHTS SOLD: Danish
Soccer is growing more popular among girls all over the world. But almost all soccer books are about boys! These books are based on the childhood memories of famous female soccer players and they are written by well-known Swedish sports journalists. Continue reading
written by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & illustrated by Caroline Röstlund
One gets to ride in the stroller. The other has to walk. UNFAIR! One can stay up and cuddle in the sofa even if it’s late while the other has to go to bed. UNFAIR! A clever story about siblings’ rivalry – with a fair ending.
RIGHTS SOLD: Danish & Korean
Hardback / 155 x 155 / 28 pages / OLIKA Förlag
written by Anneli Khayati & illustrated by Mikael Sjömilla
COURAGE WITH WILMA AND HAPPY W- Wilma is in a wheel chair and she is using her wheels, instead of her legs, to go around. It is Saturday and Wilma and Happy are playing soccer. Happy kicks the ball really hard and by accident into the garden of an angry woman. Now they have to use their courage and act fast. IBBY’s outstanding book!
TOGETHER WITH WILMA AND HAPPY – When Wilma comes back to school after being ill, nothing is like it used to be. Happy does not wait for her when the bell rings but runs off with Sandra. Continue reading
written by Åsa Mendel-Hartvig & illustrated by Caroline Röstlund
When Konrad sees Hedvig’s new sparkling dress, he is dying to try on the dress and asks Hedvig. He is so excited that he doesn’t want to get it back until grandma comes in and find a sparkling solution. Also in the series: KONRAD AND THE CANDY / KONRAD AND THE LUCIA PROCESSION / KONRAD AND THE BIRTHDAY PARTY / KONRAD’S CABIN.
RIGHTS SOLD: KONRAD AND THE CANDY – Danish & Korean / KONRAD AND THE BIRTHDAY PARTY – Danish
Hardback / 185 x 185 / 24 pages / OLIKA Förlag