Category Archives: Non-Fiction

THE CONFUSING MAZE WORLD

Written and Illustrated by Umjijjang-kkngnyangso

Far away lies a land known as ‘The Kingdom of Maze Land.’ One day, the aging King decides to hand over his throne.  But the King’s children have ambitions of their own. The King respects his children’s choices and decides to select the next king among his people. “I will give this Kingdom to the one who finds their way through and out of the Kingdom.”

A unique activity picture book with mazes on every spread.  Umjijjang-kkngnyangso is a group that writes fun but not light-hearted stories.

Hardback / 195 x 290 mm / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

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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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

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THE BIG BOOK OF BUTTS

Written by Eva Manzano & illustrated by Emilio Urberuoga

A hilarious journey through the history of butts, both human and animal. You will learn about the origin of butts, the reason why we all have one, why having one makes us smarter, what types of butts exist and what their interests and customs are. Not all butts are the same, that’s why it’s important to know them well.

Rights sold: English & Italian

Hardback / 260 x 315 mm / 40 pages / NubeOcho

TO BE WHOVEVER YOU ARE

Written by Pedroca Monteiro and illustrated by Daniel Kondo

The characters in this story have diverse abilities and interests. While one of them loves math, another prefers to sing. And so on! But what happens when your interests, tastes and preferences mix. This book invites the reader to play and create new characters.

Paperback / 156 x 250 mm / 48 pages / Companhias das Letras

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WHO CHANGED THE CLIMATE

Written by Mavisel Yener and Illustrated by Öykü Akarca

Asaf decides to apply what he learned from a documentary. He has learned that everything that is consumed excessively upsets our planet. When he realises that he can start helping the Earth, he examines his family’s daily life. A call for creative thinking from award-winning author Mavisel Yener, nominated for the 2018 Hans Christian Andersen Award and the 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA).

Paperback / 150 x 200 mm / 60 pages / Redhouse Kidz

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THE WORST DAY EVER

Written by Nuri Kurucu and Illustrated by Gökçe Akgül

There is something strange about this book! Some words are misused. The narrator asks the readers to replace the wrong words with their antonyms to put everything in order. With the author’s funstyle and Gökçe Akgül’s colourful illustrations, THE WORST DAY EVER invites readers to a fun word game with antonyms.

Paperback / 220 x 220 mm / 32 pages / Redhouse Kidz

YOUR BODY IS YOURS

written and Illustrated by Lucía Serrano

Like all girls and boys, you have a body. This book will help you  understand more about it. Your body is yours, and no one should touch it if you do not want. The word NO is very important. You can say it whenever you want. Do you want to try now? See how loud it sounds?.

Rights sold: French, English, Polish, Italian, Korean & Complex Chinese

Hardback / 225 x 270 mm / 40 pages / NubeOcho

MY BLOOD IS MY POWER

Written by Justyna Wodowska and Illustrated by Magdalena Jakubowska

Adam is a happy boy who loves dinosaurs, his dog named Scarf and ball games. But one day he notices that he lacks strength. Concerned, his mother takes him to the doctor’s who finds out that Adam has anemia. How can his blood regain its lost power? A diet rich in iron-containing foods should help.

Hardback / 230 x 270 mm / 32 pages / Dwukropek

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HAIRSTYLES MANUAL FOR BLACK CHILDREN

Written and Illustrated by Joana Gabriela Mendes, Mari Santos & Flávia Burges

Learn how to care about curly and kinky hair, and how to style it whether the strands are short or long. In addition to hairstyles, you will also find out the story behind each one of them and curiosities about hair care throughout history. What was the Black Power movement or what is Afrofuturism? Grab your favorite hair accessory and enjoy a moment of self-care and self-discovery!

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 80 pages / Companhias das Letras