written by Sarah Vegna & illustrated by Astrid Tolke
Find out the simple steps to growing wild strawberries. Get the seeds, dig a hole, get your hands dirty … and finally be patient until the strawberries are ready. A playful day in a child’s everyday life and a lovely way to learn about nature.
RIGHTS SOLD: Italian
Hardback / 180 x 180 / 32 pp / Olika Forlag
written by Lee Jeok & illustrated by Kim Seungyeon
The journey of a young boy towards the understanding and acceptance that his grandfather is not in the house anymore. When he realises that death means “going back” to where one originally belong the young boy can finally finds peace. A touching story of love and farewell from the point of view of a young boy.
RIGHTS SOLD: English & Complex Chinese
Hardback / Woongjin Thinkbig
written & illustrated by Jess Bosworth Smith
Grumpy and miserable with his cold winter surroundings, the Straw Giant chases away all the other animals in his field… until the crow arrives and begins to leave the Straw Giant little gifts each morning. A sweet and subtle friendship emerges — but will the crow be able to last the winter? And will the Straw Giant be able to help him?
Paperback / A4 / 34 pp / Imaginary House
written by Astika Chetram & illustrated by Danica Ricciardi
Every little monster faces some challenges while growing up. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone teach you how to deal with these challenges? The Complete Guide to Being a Monster is a fantastic read on how to be the best monster you can possibly be… Have you practiced your roar? Have you embraced the dark for its glow worms and twinkling stars?
Paperback / 220 x 220 / 28 pp / Imaginary House
written & illustrated by Simone van der Spuy
A wonderful journey into the deepest thoughts of inquisitive young girl who never stops questioning the world around her. A story that brings to surface the childlike
essence that we seem to lose as we get older.
Paperback / A4 / 32 pp / Imaginary House
illustrated by Megan Bird
Megan Bird, a significantly established South African illustrator, has re-imagined this wonderful children’s tale by Lewis Carroll to be a modern twist of maddened adventure. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is about a curious little girl called Alice, whose curiousity leads her to fall down a rabbit hole and into a marvelously troublesome world.
Paperback / A5 / 112 pages / Imagnary House
written by Emily Child & illustrated by Warwick Kay
Lucy hears the world a little differently. She is fascinated by the sounds around her, specially the sound of shoes. One morning, Lucy sneaks into her mother’s cupboard and tries on her favourite pair of stilettos. An unusual day of high-heeled hope leaves Lucy a little less certain that she wants to feel grown-up.
RIGHTS SOLD: Simplified Chinese
Paperback / 200 x 200 / 32 pages / Imagnary House
written by Rui Lopes & illustrated by Renata Bueno
This story begins with a KING who made the LAW. The problem was that he always did everything in just the same way. Until one day Lady Christine, bored of all the routine, yelled STOP! That’s ENOUGH!
Hardback / 174 x 135 / 48 pp / Orfeu Negro
written by Kristina Murray Brodin & illustrated by Bettina Johansson
On the way , kids see a mum walking angry. Why is she angry? are wondering Alvdis and Hamsa. Has her kid been eating too many candies? Or did something break? Perhaps she had an argument? Companion title to WHY IS THE DADDY CRYING? Great books to discuss feelings and what can be done them when they appear.
Hardback / 185 x 185 / 36 pp / Olika Forlag
written by Alexander Jansson & Sofia Jensfelt & illustrated by Bild Silvy Strand
Cinderella dreams of adventures and happiness. Far away from her aunt and cousins who make her life miserable. One day the Princess of the kingdom sends out an invitation for a ball, but Cinderella has to stay at home and do her chores. The next day, the whole kingdom is talking about the dancing stranger at the ball. Modern Fairy Tales Series.
Hardback / 200 x 240 / 40 pp / Olika Forlag