Category Archives: Picture Books

Animals’ Elections

written & illustrated by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun

The animals couldn’t stop talking about one thing: the Lion had diverted the water from the river to build a swimming pool in his front burrow. This was the last straw. Outraged, the animals started to question whether the Lion should really be the king of the forest.

Rights sold: English (North America), Italian, Greek, Spanish, Catalan, Estonian, Portuguese (Portugal), Japanese, Complex Chinese, Korean, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Czech, Hebrew, German, Turkish & Bulgarian

Paperback / 205 x 205 / 48 pages / Companhias Das Letrinhas

WHEN GRANDMA GOT SMALLER AND SMALLER

written by Inka Pabst & illustrate by Mehrdad Zaeri

Peppi likes spending most of her time with grandma. But one day Peppi noticed something strange. It happened when they were playing French skipping. Normally, Peppi only managed to jump hip-high, as when the rope is on Grandma’s hip it reaches up to Peppi’s neck. But on that day, it only reached up until the belly.

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Morning Concert in Bird Country

written by Kaja Lotman & illustrated by Marju Tammik

Mia is staying at her grandmother’s house. A ray of sunlight tickles Mia’s nose. “Wake up! Wake up! I’m bored,” beckons the sun. Mia can hear outside creaking and pattering noises. An extraordinary bird-life is waiting outside – she won’t believe her eyes and ears.

Hardback / 230 x 230 / 32 pages / Paike ja Pilv

THE ARCHER’S MAGICAL LYRE

written by Göknur Birincioğlu & illustrated byMaria Brzozowska

Once upon a time, there was a blind old archer who was in love with the sound of a bow when an arrow is shot. He crafted a harp and a lyre that would make the same sound. One day the archer gave this lyre as a gift to the wife of the weaver. When she played the lyre and sang, the silk would become magical. When the king ordered more and more silk to make his army even more powerful, the singer grew weary and lost her voice completely.

Paperback / 170 x 230 / 40 pp / Redhouse Kidz

We Grow Strawberries

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

One Day

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

THE STRAW GIANT AND THE CROW

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

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BEING A MONSTER

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

THE CURIOUS MIND OF PETULA PRIMROSE

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

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

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