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THE GIRL WITH THE FOUR NAMES

Written by Frauke Angel and illustrated by Mehrdad Zaeri

Luna Debora Gretel Victoria! Who has so many names? The girl with the freckles and the funny pigtails. Not only does she have four names, but she also has four mothers. A touching tale about the many forms of motherhood illustrated by Mehrdad Zaeri, shortlisted for the German Youth Literature Prize 2017 and nominated for the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Hardback / 280 x 230 mm / 36 pages / Tulipan Verlag

HAPPINESS IS A SPARK

Written by Judith Malika Liberman and illustrated by Zeynep Özatalay

In this 4th and final title in the FOLK TALE SERIES, we meet Aunt Feride who  made vinegar and pickles. Her neighbours named her house a “vinegar cube.” One day, a happy fairy noticed clouds of unhappiness rising from the “vinegar cube.” And then, a lot changed…

Paperback / 220 x 255 mm / 40 pages/ Redhouse Kidz

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THE BITTERN

Written by Şiirsel Taş and illustrated by Duygu Topçu

The baby bittern learns to be completely invisible in order to hide in its natural environment, like its mother. But when one day it gets separated from the herd when migrating, it must learn to be visible so that its mother can find its. A separation during migration combining narrative and non-fiction.

Paperback / 190 x 200 mm / 48 pages / Redhouse Kidz

THE LITTLE THINKERS’ SERIES

A Far Mountain, A Close Adventure  / A Small Dot, A Big Elephant

Written by Özge Özdemir and illustrated by Gökçe Akgül

Little Thinkers’ Series aims to activate children’s reasoning and conceptualisation skills. “What is far and close?” Let’s look at past and future events and think about being far or close in space, time, and emotion. “What is small and big?” It is through comparisons that we describe something as small or big.

Paperback / 220 x 220 mm / 24 pages / Redhouse Kidz

 

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TUBE

Written by Liis Kivirand and illustrated by Pamela Samel

Tubes are everywhere: beneath the sink, inside rolls of toilet paper, and attached to vacuum cleaners. If you look closely, then even your pants are tubes. There are even tubes inside your own body: take your nostrils, for instance! But what do you think might be the longest tube in the world?

Hardback / 170 x 170 mm / 24 pages / Paike Ja Pilv

2023 Bologna Book Fair Winning Illustrator

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CAN IT HAPPEN AGAIN? ABOUT THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND THE HOLOCAUST

Written by Jesper Lundqvist and illustrated by Fideli Sundqvist

In this book, Jesper Lundqvist talks about not only the war and the holocaust, but also what led up to it. In the same way as with other violence, there is a normalisation process, and we all need to know about it, even younger children. Only then can we interpret what is happening and understand what it can lead to.

Hardback / 200 x 240 mm / 98 pages / Olika Förlag

RINTIE THE DRAGON TRILOGY

Written by Donika Rizova and Illustrated by Mira Miroslavova

Believe it or not, a real dragon lives in the rocks above the ancient town of Banyalbufar! His name is Rintie, and he loves spaghetti and apples. But most of all, Rintie likes to be with her friend Greg – the boy who follows his heart and therefore sees what is invisible to adults.

Hardback / 170cm x 245cm / 144 pages / Marmot Books

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MIRACLE AT CHRISTMAS

Written by Ralitza Merdzanova and Illustrated by Yana Popova

Five Christmas stories written from the heart will take us through sugar country, lock us in the museum, take us all the way to Broadway! We will ride on a real Christmas train and finally, together with a little girl, we will save the stolen Christmas.

Each tale takes place in a different time and era, but show that one can overcome difficulties thanks to their belief in magic. What is true magic if not faith in ourselves!

Hardback / 160 х 240 mm / 104 pages / Marmot Books

TOSIA AND JULEK ARE TIDYING UP

Written by Magdalena Boćko-Mysiorska and illustrated by Dorota Prończuk

Tosia and Julek’s parents ask them to tidy up. Tosia is eager to get to work, but Julek rebels. How will dad manage to convince Julek to clean up his toys? Book 6 in the extremely popular series (Not) the same by a well-known educator and blogger, Magdalena Boćko-Mysiorska.

Board Book / 205 x 209 mm / 18 pages / Dwukropek

BEAR IS AFRAID

Written by Kamińska Monika and Illustrated by Wajda Agnieszka

Bear and Hedgehog have a nice time wandering in the forest. Suddenly, the sky turns dark – a storm is approaching. They must look for a safe place. A touching story about how anyone can be scared. Also in the series:

BEAR IS LOOKING FOR FRIENDS, BEAR WANTS TO HELP, BEAR GOES TO SLEEP

Board book / 220 x 260 mm / 24 pages / Dwukropek