Category Archives: Picture Books

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

Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon

written by Luis Amavisca & illustrated by Esther G. Madrid

One night before going to sleep, Nicholas points with his hands at the moon and says “Bang Bang!” When the moon starts to fall from the sky, an adventure begins to help the moon get back up to the sky. A powerful story that reminds us that guns are not a game. RIGHTS SOLD: English (UK/US), Korean & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 260 x 240 / 32 pages / NubeOcho

The Disappearance of Fred

written & illustrated by Aitor Saraiba

One day, Fred the dog got lost. The whole family looked for him desperately as Hana missed him more than anything. Christmas was approaching and Fred had not returned, so Hana asked Santa Claus to bring him back. A touching story in which the family, the dog and not to forget humour make up the extraordinary ingredients.

Hardback / 200 x 200 / 36 pages / NubeOcho

Who’s That Series

written by Karin Salmson & Marie Tomicic & illustrated by Anna Tim

A joyful series that teaches children about animals, sounds, colors, forms and numbers. With well thought-out accessories and names from mixed backgrounds, these books reflect the diversity of modern society. Fun books about amazing animals! Check out WHO MAKES THAT SOUND? and WHO WAS HERE?

Hardback / 160 x 160 / 28pages / Olika Förlag

Oops, My Heart is Broken

written & illustrated by Elif Yemenici

Kalben’s friends are playing with a ball but they don’t want her in the game. She is heartbroken and doesn’t know how to cheer up. She feeds the cats and drinks a cup of hot milk but nothing works. Until she remembers that the secret is to make someone else happy. WHITE RAVENS 2016 / RIGHTS SOLD: Spanish;Catalan; Korean & Simplified Chinese.

21,000 copies sold in Turkey; Best Children Books of 2016 by Radikal Newspaper.

Hardback / 255 x 240 / 28 pages / Redhouse Kidz

Bogo the Fox Who Wanted Everything

written by Susanna Isern & illustrated by Sonja Wimmer

Bogo the fox lived in the branches of a great, big tree. One day he decided to invent amazing things so that he could have everything he wanted. A charming story to make us realize that our own qualities are unique. SELECTION JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD 2016 RIGHTS SOLD: English (UK & US), German, Korean & Simplified Chinese

Hardback / 260 x 240 / 40 pages / NubeOcho

What Happened to Crocodile?

written by Marina Moskvina & illustrated by Anne Pikkov

On the ground, there is an egg. The shell cracks and Crocodile freezes as a tiny bird with a yellow beak comes out. Despite the pressure from his peers, Crocodile decides to look after Birdie. A powerful story about tolerance and diversity with wonderful illustrations.

Awards: 2014 – 5 Best-Designed Children’s Book.

Rights Sold: Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Romanian & Dutch

Hardback / 170 × 240 / 40 pages / Päike ja Pilv

A Job for Snowflake

written by Aidi Vallik & illustrated by Elina Sildre

A little snowflake floated in the arms of a grey cloud in the sky, staring down at the world below. It couldn’t wait to go to work on the ground one day. The cloud spread its arms, and light snowflakes floated down all on their own. The snowflake tumbled and fell through the wintry air, and whirling, twirling and whirling over and over again…

Hardback / 200 × 200 / 32 pages / Päike ja Pilv