Category Archives: Picture Books

Bonbon and Blanket

Written and Illustrated by Emily House

Bonbon and Blanket were firmest of friends from the moment they found each other. Bonbon was tiny and in need of some warmth; Blanket was a soft cosy cover. One day they were all on a picnic and Bonbon was down by the lake when a dog snatched Blanket and tried to make its escape.

Rights sold: English (North American), French & German

Paperback / 32 pages / Imaginary House

I Am Animals

written by Amadeua Henhapl and illustrated by Elsa Klever

It has been raining all day and Theo is bored to death at his Grandma’s house. Roaming around, he finds a secret door behind which there is a mysterious book which shows him how to turn into animals. He transforms into a wild bear gulping down the interior of Grandma’s living room. He changes into a powerful lion which scares everyone else away and a fox which unexpectedly shows musical talent… At the end, children are encouraged to start drawing themselves the animal they would like to turn into.

Hardback / 220 x 280 / 48 pages / Tulipan Verlag

Not a Job For a Wolf

written by Annette Feldmann and illustrated by Mareike Engelke

“That’s not a job for a wolf”– Isa hears this all the time, whenever she mentions what she wants to become: A captain on a big ship. One day, she simply packs her bags and goes to the port. It isn’t easy, but the captain of the “Bonnie” finally gives her a chance. Isa sets sail! Life on the sea isn’t easy but when a pirate ship shows up on the horizon, Isa can finally prove that she is capable of much more than just swabbing the deck and peeling potatoes!

Hardback / 250 x 230 / 40 pages / Tulipan Verlag

Roasted Almonds for Grisou

written by Nikola Huppertz and illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

Parrot Grisou has never been at a Christmas Market. And he has never eaten roasted almonds! As one evening, Fabian, Nella and their parents forget to close the door of his cage, he takes his chance and escapes through the open kitchen window. After his adventures, how will Grisou find his way back home, just in time for Christmas Day?

Hardback / 250 x 230 / 40 pages / Tulipan Verlag

Pola on the Beach

written by Gabriela Rzepecka-Weiss and illustrated by Magdalena Kozieł-Nowak

Pola already knows the SIX RULES NOT TO GET LOST so she will definitely not get lost during a family trip to the beach. But how can she have a nice and safe time on the beach? How do you relax and have fun without disturbing others?

Hardback / 230 x 270 / 32 pages / Dwukropek

The Wave

written and illustrated by Su-jeong Ha

When the wind tickles your nose, when you just want to hear the sound of the wave, when you just want to go out – yes. It is the time. Right now. To the place that calls my name. Ah. “You came.” “I will see you again next time.” What did the wave tell you this time?

Paperback / 185 x 300 / 40 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

The Clothesline

written and illustrated by Renata Bueno and Gilles Eduar

When organizing the clothes on the clothesline according to colours and patterns, two children have fun finding differences and similarities between them.

Paperback / 185 x 270 / 40 pages / Renata Bueno

The Mirror

written and illustrated by Renata Bueno & Daniel Almeida

Every Sunday I arrive early to watch people at the antique fair. Today my father brought a mirror that was very popular. Learn about symmetry, distances and a child’s relationship with space.

Paperback / 185 x 270 / 40 pages / Renata Bueno

City Tells a Story

written and illustrated by Chun-young and Lee Ji-won Lee

Some cities are really old, and others are brand new. Some are next to the ocean and others are on the mountain. Learn about how cities function and how people live in them and also find out about city challenges such as housing, transportation, waste and pollution issues.

Paperback / 270 x 210 / 36 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig

Last Summer

written and illustrated by Ji-hyun Kim

A young boy goes on a summer trip with his family. Whilst he is taking a walk with his dog, he absorbs the energy from nature around him and the day remains an unforgettable memory. Sometimes we are so busy that we miss many of life’s precious moments. Hence the importance of looking around our ordinary lives to remind us of the value of happiness.

Rights sold: French, Spanish, Catalan, English, Japanese, Dutch & German

Hardback / 210 x 297 / 48 pages / Woongjin Thinkbig