written & illustrated by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo and Pedro Markun
Ever since our childhood we have heard stories of kings and queens, and masters and apprentices. In our daily lives, different forms of political organization are everywhere, from the school principal to the child who owns the ball. This project is the fruit of six workshops where notions of governance and decision making were explained to children in a fun way. RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish (Latin America)
written & illustrated by Marcelo Cipis
For people who live in the city the theme of the passage is part of the daily routine. How many people pass by without us even noticing? Marcelo Cipis plays with this concept following a man in a black suit passing up and down through the pages. He goes up, down tunnels and even meets characters from classic children’s stories. But is he just running away from you or exploring places?
Paperback / 252 x 360 / 40 pages / Companhias das Letrinhas
written & illustrated by Marcelo Cipis
While watching images projected on the big movie screen, we often feel like being inside the scenarios, or we even identify with the characters, picturing ourselves in their roles. The joke in Marcelo Cipis’ book is precisely that: in a film projection, scenario and characters in the story influence the audience just like the audience ends up modifying what is going on in the screen. Continue reading
written by Luis Amavisca & illustrated by Betania Zecarias
There was a time when I had only one house. Now I have two houses and I really like both of them. In both houses I have photos of me with Daddy and Mummy and there’s something exactly the same – a great big mirror that I love gazing into.
Rights sold: Turkish, Italian & English (UK/US)
Hardback / 240 x 225 /
written by José Carlos Andrés & illustrated by Betania Zacarias
Very few know the real story of the Tooth Fairy. Could it have started in the deep sea? This story begins with an oyster who lost her precious pearl… A captivating story about what happens when you lose a tooth.
Rights sold: Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian & English (UK/US)
Hardback / 210 x 245 / 40 pages / NubeOcho
written by Luis Amavisca & illustrated by Guridi
This is a barbed wire fence. On one side of the fence there’s no water and on the other side there’s no bread. Whilst the adults respectively hold on to their bread and water, the kids happily share what they have and play ball over the fence. Published with the support of Amnesty International.
Rights sold: Korean, Italian, Turkish & English (UK/US)
Hardback / 190 x 240 / 40 pages / NubeOcho
written by Blanca Lacasa & illustrated by Gómez
Fabio doesn’t play fetch, bark or even wag his little tail. When Max discovers that his dog leaves the house every night, the young boy stays awake and finds out that Fabio goes out to meet up with a bunch of cats…
Rights sold: French, Italian & English (UK/US)
Hardback / 210 x 2455 / 40pages / Olika Förlag
written by Malin Lilja & illustrated by Matilda Salmén
Mix drives a car. She can feel the speed all through her body, the engine is purring like a cat. She puts on the turn signals and passes a big bus. “Nice bus!” she yells to the driver as she flashes past it. At an intersection, a wheel loader is waiting for the lights to turn green. “Wanna switch?” Mix asks. “Sure”, the driver says. A fun story about a young girl who loves cars, truck, planes … RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish, Catalan & Korean.
Hardback / 186 x 185 / 32 pages / Olika Förlag
written by Constanze Semidei & illustrated by Volker Fredrich
Leonard is pretty astonished when a huge paw lands on his shoulder at the zoo: “Will you walk a little with me?” the polar bear asks. Together they leave the zoo and hit the road. They drive to the harbour, eat curried sausage and play with the electric train at home. A perfect day out! RIGHTS SOLD: Japanese
Hardback / 230 x 250 / 36 pages / Tulipan Verlag
written & illustrated by Pato Mena
In the middl
e of the day in the jungle, the animals are feeling the heat. When a cool breeze starts to blow, they can’t resist taking a little nap. The jaguar asks the caoti to wake him up in ten minutes, then the caoti asks the cockatiel who himself asks the sloth. But the sloth is all alone and has to stay awake … Promising to wake up someone could be a big responsibility. SELECTION JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD 2017 / RIGHTS SOLD: Korean, Simplified Chinese, English (UK/US)
Hardback / 290 x 250 / 40 pages / NubeOcho