Category Archives: Picture Books

Stains

written & illustrated by Renata Bueno

For the artist Renata Bueno, stains are more than just random spots of dirt appearing where they should not. They offer endless possibilities for creating drawings and stories. Stains are everywhere and with a little imagination you can turn them into monsters, animals, castles or even a beard! Pointy, round, wide or narrow stains … when they are together they can make curious objects. Using the cut-out book cover, children will be able to make their own stains and turn them into their own design.

Hardback / 32 pages / Editora Saraiva

Nusret and the Cow

written Anja Tuckermann & illustrated by Mehrdad Zeri & Uli Krappen

Nusret lives with his grandparents in a village. The other houses are empty – all the people have gone because of the war. Nusret’s parents have also gone and they now live in Germany. Soon Nusret will join them with his beloved cow… A touching story of longing, migration and integration.

Hardback / 230 x 290 / 52 pages / Tulipan Verlag

Paper City

written & illustrated by Nazli Tahvili

This story is about a little girl who lives in her own imaginary fantasy world. She builds a city of paper with houses, boats and even friends for herself. One day, a little black bird comes through a hole on the wall but leaves very soon. The little girl becomes curious about what lies outside. A powerful wordless picture book by an award-winning Iranian illustrator.

Hardback / 215 x 220 / 32 pages / Redhouse Kidz

The Moon

written & illustrated by Renata Bueno

Has the Moon ended up in the fish’s mouth, the cat’s tail or the king’s beard? Look good and pay attention! the moon is everywhere hidden in the most unlikely places. Where had the moon decided to hide now? A fun game to relate ways through poetry and illustrations.

Paperback / 170 x 240 / 24 pages / Ediçoes SM

How Many Drops Fall When it Rains?

Written and Illustrated by Renata Bueno

How many sharks live in the oceans of our planet? …
How many times have you been to the zoo?
How many ears did you see?
How many zebras did you see?
How many stripes did you count?

A wonderful book that offers ingenuity, learning and style.

XIV international illustration and book design competition “IMAGE OF THE BOOK” 2020 international laureate.

190cm x 247cm / 48 pages / Renata Bueno

Urban Monsters

written & illustrated by Renata Bueno
One day I woke up different. I started to walk in the street and found strange things. Things that I had never seen before. Was it a dream? Everything looked new to my eyes – a funny face appeared in the street, a monster in the sky or buildings with eyes and teeth. A stunning book in which city sounds become dialogues of fantastic figures.

RIGHTS SOLD: Portuguese & French

Paperback / 320 x 220 / 64 pages / Editora Martins Fontes

What is Freedom?

written & illustrated by Renata Bueno

For many, the bird is a symbol of freedom. But after all, what is freedom? A book full of unexpected dialogues between a bird and a pencil, a chameleon, or a mirror … The poetic responses from each of them about what is such freedom will make us all realize that this feeling may be different for each of us – and not least authentic.

RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish

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The Pirates and the Rainbow Treasure

written by Karin Frimodig & Sara Berg & illustrated by Maria Poll

In the port, a ship is moored, with a curious crew aboard. Its sails are black as midnight, there’s not a wave in sight. We’re off to sea. Pirates, set sail! Meet a lively bunch of pirates looking for treasure at the end of the rainbow.

“When rhymes in the text interplay so ingeniously with pictures of multifaceted pirates, you can’t help but to see The Pirates and the Rainbow Treasures as a future classic. (…) A discussion about everything that goes on in the illustrations becomes immensely fun. We need to turn ingrained patterns upside down, this book turns most things upside down and it does so brilliantly.” The society Barnboksbildens Vänner

RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish

The Old Broken Cat

written by Triinu Laan & illustrated by Anne Pikkov

It can be complicated to explain death to children, but sooner or later it must be done. It is good to have a book that will help you out. THE OLD BROKEN CAT tells a warm and bright story about, what will happen to cats and people once they get old and break up. A mysterious, wise and comforting story with stunning art by the talented illustrator of WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CROCODILE.

RIGHTS SOLD: Korean

Hardback / 175 x 210 / 32 pages / Paike ja Pilv

The Best Ever Kept Secret

written Hubert Schirneck by & illustrated by Sabine Wiemers

Maya is upset as all the children at kindergarten have a secret except for her, until her mother gives her a beautifully decorated box. But the box is firmly closed. What could there be inside? A golden ring or a ticket to a distant country. Or maybe a booger? Should she solve the mystery? A lovely story about keeping secrets.

Hardback / 230 x 250 / 36 pages / Tulipan Verlag