Category Archives: Picture Books

The Master of Bicycles

written by Özge Bahar Sunar & illustrated by Aleksandra Fabia

Minti finally has the bicycle he has been dreaming of for ages, but there is one problem: he doesn’t know how to ride it. Minti visits three bicycle shops in the village and meets three masters with each a method of their own. Minti explores how to ride a bicycle as he and his two friends visit these unexpected  masters. A poetic tale about learning something new with the support and the help of others. Continue reading

Awfully Nice Things

written & illustrated by Miriam Zedelius
A witty wordless book featuring short scenes from daily life – family luck, counting sheep to fall asleep, love letter … with a funny and unexpected twist. Miriam Zedelius studied illustration in Liepzig and Granada.

Hardback / 195 x 180 / 64 pages / Tulipan Verlag

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The Legend of Kamtsa and Bar Kamtsa

written by Shoham Smith & illustrated by Einat Tsarfati

A wealthy man decides to throw a big party and sends his servant to invite to a close friend. But instead he invites  the wealthy man’s worst enemy. Will they seize the moment to make peace or will a greater dispute break out? This modern retelling of one of the most famous Jewish legends will appeal to every child who quarrels and makes peace with his friends.  WHITE RAVENS 2017 / RIGHTS SOLD: Italian

Oops! What Have I Become

written & illustrated by Elif Yemenici

A little girl wakes up and leaves home to start working on the garden. Her family has lush lemon trees and it is time to pick the lemons. As she starts dreaming upon seeing a bird flying happily over the trees. She dreams of being a bird and flying to different countries in the world, and then being a snail and carrying her home on her back. Set in an Aegean village, detailed illustrations will brighten you up just like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Continue reading

Always a Little More

written by Özge Bahar Sunar & illustrated by Özlem Isıyel

A little girl is preparing for a school exhibition, where each student will prepare a handmade sea creature. She works for hours but in the end her work is smashed into pieces because of a clumsy friend. There are minutes left to the great exhibition and she needs to come up with a solution. This story shows us the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Continue reading

The Secret Cat Bakery

written by Helena Läks & illustrated by Regina Lukk-Toompere

In a blue wooden house live two cats – Kirp (Flea) and Wilbur – together with humans – Emm (Mum), Iss (Dad) and Hõbe (Silver). One day, while the cats are home alone, they discover a secret passage hidden behind an old oven. This tunnel gives them the idea to drop their paws into flour that will soon bring along many adventures! RIGHTS SOLD: Polish

Hardback / 48 pages / 21.6 cm x 24.5 cm / Paike ja Pilv

I Want to Comfort You

written by Jochen Till & illustrated by Zapf
Everyone likes to be happy and it is most enjoyable when everybody is happy.  But that rarely happens and sometimes one can feel sad because something didn’t work out or something nice broke. In those instances a hug is needed – as simple as that. A touching story about comforting moments for all of us.
RIGHTS SOLD: French (Canada), Bulgarian & Korean
Hardback / 44 pages / 20 cm x 20 cm / Tulipan Verlag
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Opposites

written & illustrated by Daniel Condo

The ideas of far and close, high and low and slow and fast are introduced in this visual narrative featuring a young boy’s trips on his bicycle. He rides around the world cycling past many different landscapes and sees various modes of transportation, and runs into many friendly characters. Also check out ANIMALS’ COLLECTIVE NOUNS.

Hardback / 48 pages / 20.80 cm x 21.10 cm / Companhias das Letras

ANIMALS’ COLLECTIVE NOUNS

written & illustrated by Daniel Condo

A lovely book that introduces small children to collective nouns — words that indicate groups of animals — with simple and charming illustrations. It has never been easier to learn all about packs, herds, swarms, and more of these democratic terms. Also check out OPPOSITES.

Hardback / 48 pages / 20.80 cm x 21.10 cm / Companhias das Letras

A Tree Full of Mittens

written by Yeo-rim Yoon & illustrated by Kap-kyu Lee

An old lady climbs up a hill with a bag on her shoulder. At the top, she stops by a bare tree and opens her bag full of mittens that have been left behind by people. She hangs the mittens on the bare tree that now looks cheerful and colourful and starts attracting visitors. A lovely tale about sharing, recycling and thoughtfulness.

RIGHTS SOLD: Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 44 pages / Woongjin