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The Journey to the Island of Maybe

written by Miriam Yalan-Shtekelis & illustrated by Batia Kolton

Boots the cat, Toots the dog, and Zoots the cat, along with Danny, set out in the middle of the night on a journey to the great toy doctor in order to fix the broken doll Isabella. But to get to the doctor they must travel to a very distant land on the island of Maybe, in the heart of the great ocean. And only the elderly whale knows the way there. Where will their long journey lead them, and what will become of Isabella? The Journey to the Island of Maybe is one of the richest and most celebrated stories by Miriam Yalan-Shtekelis, who was the first author to win the Israel prize for children’s literature in 1956. Rights sold: Simplified Chinese Continue reading →

The Dream Maker

Written by Luis Amavisca & illustrated by Fernando Gutiérrez

Before we go to sleep, we will not be counting sheep. Let us count imaginary animals. A book that will help little children sleep through imagining different magical creatures. This book has luminescent images that glow in the dark and is written in capital letters to help our early readers.

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What is Going on Here?

Written by Julia Neuhaus & illustrated by Till Penzek

What is going on here? Ducks with Beatles wigs? Flying Dogs and drying geese? These and other great pictures puzzles are dissolved in funny cartoons. All you need is internet connection, upload a free app, scan QR code and laugh out loud! A very special book! A PICTURE BOOK WITH TWELVE CARTOONS! RIGHTS SOLD: Swedish

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Cowboy Klaus Series

COWBOY KLAUS AND HIS PIG LISA written by Eva Muszynski & illustrated by Karsten Teich

Cowboy Klaus and his pig Lisa are living on a farm in the Wild West. Every time Cowboy Klaus needs to do his shopping he has to pull on a diving suit because of all the cactuses growing around the farm. The cactuses are protecting the farm, of course, but on the other hand there is hardly anyone who drops by the farm to visit the two of them. So life on the farm is getting a bit lonely. But then one day Cowboy Klaus has an idea…

Rights Sold: Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Norwegian, French, Polish, Estonian

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Lola on the Pea

written by Annette Mierswa & illustrated by Stefanie Harjes

Lola lives with her mother on a river-house-boat named The Pea. Since her father disappeared into thin air, she’s not willing to grow any more until he returns, and she prefers to live in a fantasy world. No wonder that Lola is appalled, as Kurt, the new boyfriend of her mother, shows up. Although she must admit that the animal doctor is a real nice fellow, Lola rebels against him. But then she meets the mysterious classmate Rêbin. RIGHTS SOLD: Korean & Portuguese (Brazil).

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Princess Fibi Series

PRINCESS FIBI AND THE DRAGON written by Gudrun Likar & illustrated by Sabine Büchner

Fibi is tired of being a princess. She’s dreaming of adventures and heroic actions. When a bad-tempered dragon terrifies the kingdom of her mother, Fibi’s opportunity has come to prove her courage. Bravely she tackles the monster about its misbehaviour…

RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Dutch, Norwegian and Turkish.

Gudrun Likar studied theater and German in Vienna. She is a writer, translator, proofreader and photographer. Continue reading →

Theo Series

THEO AND THE PATCHWORK BEAR written by Martin Klein & illustrated by Manuela Olten

Theo, Nils and Henry can hardly wait: For the first time they are going on a school trip. They know it will be fun: hiking, teasing the girls, staying up late and just being spunky boys. Of course Theo can’t admit that he never ever has been away from home without his huge and much beloved patchwork bear Arno. The next morning Theo turns up with a really enormous bag.

RIGHTS SOLD: Korean; Spanish (Spain & Mexico); Portuguese (Brazil).

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I Know a Country that You Don’t Know

written & illustrated by Martina Badstuber

Did you know that cows in Norway are permitted by law to sleep on mattresses, and pandas in China pee while doing a hand stand? Martina Badstuber takes you on a funny and unique journey around the world. A book full of quaint but proven facts from all around the world that gives you a very special geography lesson!

RIGHTS SOLD: Book 1 – Korean, Spanish & Polish / Books 2: Korean / Bind-up: Portuguese (Brazil). Continue reading →

Applause for Caruso

Written by Anne Maar & illustrated by Anke Faust

With all his big brothers and sisters Caruso’s life isn’t easy at all. They live with their mother in an old theatre and they all have some special gift – except for Caruso. Frederick is the largest, Franz the smartest and Fanny the fattest and most insolent mouse. One day when he unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of a theatre performance his chance to shine finally comes.

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Prince Hareheart

written by Gudrun Likar & illustrated by Manuela Olten

A wonderful book of encouragement for little cowards! Prince Hareheart’s life is not easy at all: Everybody teases him because he is a real scared bunny. No wonder that beautiful Mimi is not interested in him at all. When the King dies and the fox is threatening the hare population Prince Hareheart would rather hide in his den. But now as King he must take on the responsibility. Will Hareheart defeat Mister Fox in capturing Mimi’s heart? Continue reading →