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A visit to the theater where everything is different: The actors on stage are not the ones who receive applause, but the people in the audience…

Orit Gidali and Keren Katz base this story on real life. All too often, we have no idea who is actually sitting next to us. This inspired the two Israeli artists to spontaneously select audience members at theater performances in their home country to become characters in their story.

A tribute to looking sideways—at the people right next to us whom we tend to overlook too often!

One quiet night, the moon sits on his silver swing and thinks to himself: how should he sort the stars? Should he sort them based on their size, their weight, or perhaps based on how bright they shine? But what exactly is brightness? He thinks about it and tries to go with their colors. Now, the only thing left for him to decide is in which pattern he wants to place them in the sky: rows, circles, or squares? All of a sudden, the moon lets out a big sneeze and the stars he has just carefully sorted are sent flying around…

Lena Raubaum describes with loving detail the order of things and how sometimes everything just falls into place on its own. With enchanting illustrations by Polish artist Zuzanna Kowalska.

If you open your mind, you can find something new here, and there, and everywhere: you can go on endless journeys, fly high into the sky, and dive all the way down to the bottom of the ocean. Everything is possible in your imagination and in these stories. A fascinating invitation to marvel, to dream, and to soar!

Disgust, fun, and excitement on every page! If a book is going to be about one of the world’s gooiest substances, it just has to be oozing, smudgy, and dripping with snot—and packed with plenty of fun and fascinating facts on top! An informative, thoughtfully curated exploration of slime in the water, in the meadow, in the forest, and in human beings, presented with a lot of wit and fun in the most charming way. So on your marks, turn the page, and dive into this gooey adventure!

A town, a wolf roaming the forest, plans to build a hotel on a mountain meadow, and five teenagers caught in the middle of it all. The situation reveals how quickly beliefs can take on fanatic tendencies and how deeply a single issue can divide a community. But it also exposes how different opinions can be equally important, equally significant, and equally valid. A fast-moving, multi-layered story told from five alternating perspectives.

Everything suddenly seems different for a while when somebody is about to die. During a time like this, it can help if you have someone you can lean on and hold on to. In this book, a turtle is the one to offer, “Come, let me carry you for a while.” The turtle cannot take away the pain or change what is final, but it stays at your side, reminding you to eat and sleep, and giving enough space for every thought.

A touching and comforting story for children and teenagers as well as for adults.

There’s plenty to see and to discover in Vienna—if you know where to look, that is. This Vienna city guide for kids accompanies its readers through the city on foot and by public transport. Packed with handy tips, fun puzzles, and plenty of interesting things to learn, this book helps kids playfully explore the city on six walking tours. Each walking tour is introduced with an overview map and a brief description including tips on transportation. The sights are described in small units designed for children aged 8 to 12 that are easy to enjoy while out and about. A fun adventure of discovery for both children and their parents.

In this city guide for kids, travel journalist and globetrotter Joscha Remus provides fascinating insights into his favorite city. Tailored to the understanding and interests of children aged 8 to 12, the author takes readers to the city’s main sights on six varied walking tours. A perfect inspiration for young visitors, local kids, and parents, this guide not only provides specific walking routes with overview maps, information on public transportation, and opening hours, but also includes plenty of tips for fun things to do in and around Berlin. A fun and playful city guide to Berlin for explorers of all ages.

This is Mr. Hazelnut. Mr. Hazelnut never goes on foot. This is how Michael Roher introduces the protagonist of his new picture book. Mr. Hazelnut is a stout and cheerful fellow, but he never walks anywhere if he does not have to. Scooter, car, delivery service—these are his only means of transportation. Even his dachshund is taken for a walk by a drone. But one day, Mr. Hazelnut announces: I’m going on foot today! And what do you know: He discovers a whole new world!
Michael Roher’s picture books always guarantee a charming and lighthearted read. With just a few catchy rhyming lines, you can follow him, and Mr. Hazelnut, on a cheerful stroll through a wonderful, bright world bursting with color.

Life in the Oak House is turned upside down when Grigor decides that he wants to live like his ancestors from now on and become a brave hunter of the night. This makes Tolja’s days pretty boring, until an encounter in the Knotwood Forest makes her stop and think: Who exactly were Grigor’s ancestors?
After Bread with Cheese comes the second adventure with Grigor and Tolja. With drawings that are rich in detail and wittily rhymed dialogues, Pascale Osterwalder tells another brilliant and warmhearted story—this time about identity, friendship, and the question of what is inside us.

Did you know that dung beetles dance around on poop, that spiders dress up as ants, and that some snails defend themselves by making farting sounds? A single gram of soil is home to more organisms than there are humans on our planet. Moles, worms, isopods, fungi, and trillions of tiny creatures ensure that plants grow, water stays clean, and poop is turned into valuable nutrients. They loosen the soil, recycle waste, and are secret heroes of life! Without healthy soil, we wouldn’t have clean air, clean water, or food.

Learning isn’t only fun, it also makes you smart. So, off to the depths of the soil! Witty dialogues and surprising facts and experiments make this book an adventure for the whole family.

After a severe storm, a young white girl washes ashore at a small West African village. While many people in the village want to take her in, old lady Oumou is strictly against the idea. The wounds of the colonial past and the memories of the “white soldiers” still run too deep. But the village resists, and Zeyna is allowed to stay. One day, when all the fish disappear from the lagoon and the adults believe a monster is to blame, she decides to set off on a journey to uncover the secrets of her village. Along the way, she meets Ava, who becomes an unexpected friend.

A magical story about friendship and sticking together, monsters of the past, and the power of imagination that every child carries within.

Did you know that whales used to live on land before they returned to the sea? Or that they can not only sing but also have their own dialects? Huge hearts, enormous blubber, and super brains: the fascinating world of whales has all this in store, and much more. Dive into the vast expanses of the ocean and discover the biggest, most intelligent, and most amazing creatures on our planet. Find out about how they travel, communicate with each other, and have evolved over millions of years to become the rulers of the seas.

Not to mention all the other things you will learn along the way while reading this book. What about morse code? Nautical slang? Tricky puzzles? And don’t forget: Dolphins are whales, too!

Every week, Jana’s teacher comes up with a new seating plan, and every week, there is a different classmate who does not want to sit next to Jana. She’s used to it, she doesn’t know it to be any other way. But one day, Aleena joins her class, a self-confident girl from Afghanistan who shakes up the dynamics in the classroom. When both girls are invited to their conniving classmate’s birthday party, who is the most popular kid in class, Jana is suspicious for a reason. Her father cannot help her, he is busy trying to earn money playing computer games, and money is always too tight. But Jana has already found plenty of ways to help herself.

Mina receives a book with lots of blank pages in it, along with pencils and paintbrushes. She starts coloring page after page, and soon a cat and an owl are her constant companions, not only on paper. Summer comes along, turns into autumn, and Mina becomes skeptical: Are her owl’s beaks off-center, and are her cat’s paws too short? Drawing can be easy, but sometimes looking too closely at what you have created can get in your way.

The most unusual things can happen when you fall asleep. Sometimes you’ll see a paper boat appear and sail off searching for your dreams. At night, the ocean shines in its most dazzling colors. At first, its surface is as smooth as glass, but a storm soon sweeps over it, leaving the water rippled with waves. There’s even a nightmare—but don’t worry, nothing can happen to you. Sylvia Graupner delves into dreams with great sensitivity and care.

The dinosaurs are coming! A new case leads Biggi, Luk, and Patrick to Las Vegas and to the Grand Canyon. While following a mysterious map that is meant to lead them to a groundbreaking dinosaur discovery, they find themselves in a trap and become entangled in the schemes of a ruthless researcher. What is behind the dinosaur graveyard, and how can they escape this dangerous place?

Once upon a time, there was a little dragon who looked completely different from all the other dragons: He was not green, but had dotted red spots that looked like raspberries. He loved raspberries and would eat them all alone. The other dragons were annoyed and laughed at him. Hurt by their laughter, the little dragon decided to leave dragon land. But it did not take long until he began to notice how much he missed everything—and that raspberries taste best when you share them with others.

Basti and his friends decide to go on a hike in the mountains. What starts out as a fun trip soon turns into a dangerous adventure. When they are forced into a gorge by a storm, the kids come face to face with a huge black dog. He has been guarding the entrance to an old mine for centuries, where the mysterious treasure of the cursed dwarf people is supposed to be hidden. But in order to find it, the children must not only defeat the black dog.

Mr. Fox embarks on an adventurous scavenger hunt with some surprising obstacles!

The famous writer Mr. Fox not only likes books, he also has a soft spot for cakes. As someone who appreciates fine food, he cannot believe it when, one day, he is surprised by the sweet smell of a pistachio raspberry cake waiting in front of his house. Unfortunately, the cake is not meant for him—Paws off!—but for the twins Yuna and Riko. They are celebrating their 7th birthday in the forest with their parents and friends. But the cheerful atmosphere changes when a cheeky birthday dragon shows up and kidnaps the party guests…

Erwin Moser tells the most fantastic animal adventures with whimsical lightness, subtle humor, and a deep love for his characters. Eight moles share their experiences of finding a new home, and a cheeky flea thinks about the meaning of life. And while three little owlets learn quite a bit from a wise old owl, fireflies and ladybugs get lost in unfamiliar territory. This colorfully illustrated book designed for reading aloud brings stories together that make little hearts and big ones beat faster. 

Immerse yourself in Erwin Moser’s unique animal world, where he explores big themes of life and makes them understandable and tangible for children!

A true master of imagination, Erwin Moser was known as one of the most popular children’s book authors in the German-speaking world. With his unmistakable style, charming characters, and warmhearted humor, he brought stories to life that have inspired generations of children to this day.

A warmhearted story about hope, courage, and the wonderful feeling of finding your home. Perfect for all animal lovers and those who are ready to become one.

This brown dog has been through a lot: Every day, he is faced with hunger, loneliness, and his dream of finding a safe home. But one day, everything changes when he meets someone who is willing to help him. He finally learns to find trust with a lot of patience and affection. The girl, at first a stranger, takes him in and becomes his friend, and he finally finds his place in his new home.

Dragons, dinosaurs, Danube pirates! The latest book in the multi-award-winning through time, exploring precipitous peaks and cavernous caves. Did dragons really exist? Find out in the book's glossary! ASAGAN –– the fount of fun facts for all ages!

Join our intrepid heroines and heroes as they travel ASAGAN series presents the wonders of the natural world. Here, eight new adventures unfold, each containing more than just a grain of truth!

A heartwarming picture book full of wonder: The text is mostly in rhyme and is complemented by vibrant, collage-style illustrations. Attached to the story is a section with facts about the Arctic Tern and the animals that she encounters along the way.

The little tern joins her flock to embark on a long journey from the far north to the South Pole. That’s the longest flight distance of any living creature! On this journey, she gets to know many fascinating animals in their habitats, overcoming a number of challenges along the way.

A wonderful book about an eventful dog’s life. We get to know not only this furry friend, but the narrator too; we learn about her father’s death and about her special relationship with her dog, Uchi.

The doorbell rings.
A small dog is sitting in front of our house:
A puppy with fluffy fur, cute floppy ears, and strong paws.
Mommy got it from the animal shelter.
I can hardly believe how lucky I am.
She’s a girl puppy, and I’ll call her UCHI.

This tender story by Doris Mühringer exhibits a language whose poetry transcends all age groups. The illustrations by Michaela Weiss add a masterful, congenial touch to this unique fly story.

One evening, Emilie appears. She settles down on my thumb and begins to clean herself.
Head, front legs, wings, back legs—head, front legs…It takes her quite some time.
She is small, no bigger than a grain of rice, dainty, and delicate.
I move my thumb because I want to find out if she is going to fly away.
Emilie stays where she is, so she has to be new. No one has taught her yet that one should be afraid of humans.

Flora Summergreen may be old, but she is still bursting with colors and stories! When the days grow shorter and the world seems a little more quiet, she fetches her colorful wool yarn and knits away at her story scarf. Each thread contains a memory from Flora’s past or a fairytale she came up with. Flora shares these stories with her favorite neighbor, Leo, a curious boy who adds his own adventures to her scarf. And so the colorful work of art grows and grows, becoming a scarf like the world has never seen before!

In this touching book by Juta Tanzer and Jill Goritschnig, knitting becomes a bridge between generations and shows how important it is to share stories.

Knut the squire wants to become a knight. He learns everything he needs to know about so-called knightly virtues from the grim Sir Roland. A horse, a sword, and a suit of armor: is that all it takes to become a knight? Nonsense! Knut the squire would rather dance than fight, and he is definitely not interested in the typical grim look of knights. So Knut decides to become a knight who is different from all the other knights: Sir Glitter!

Have you ever asked yourself why frogs can jump so high? Why rain falls from clouds, why chili peppers are hot, or why the moon shines at night? Researchers ask questions just like these and discover the secrets of the world. They look under rocks, in the water, and up at the sky, exploring tiny worlds with microscopes and faraway stars with telescopes.
This book encourages you to discover exciting careers that you can pursue yourself one day. Let’s go and explore the amazing wonders of nature!

Leon the camel isn’t satisfied with himself. He’s always medium large, medium fast, medium smart … how boring! How he’d love to be as wild and courageous as a lion, as smart as a dolphin, or as big and strong as an elephant. His friend Felix listens patiently and keeps his own counsel, changing colour all the while … but in the end, he’s got the right piece of advice for Leon. He knows exactly what Leon is best at! And that’s what he tells him. A tongue-in-cheek story about knowing how to judge yourself and things that only good friends can tell you.

A pear tree, a rabbit, and a dog … AND lots and lots of pears! Sometimes, something small can turn into something big: in this case, a hilarious story about two fine fellows (Rabbit and Dog), who chase one another deliriously around a pear tree … and at the end – you guessed it – they end up with lots more than just PEARS! Melanie Laibl and Hemma Bergner have created a children’s book to delight the whole family. Great fun, set in memorable rhymes, with illustrations that invite the reader to stop and look!

Maximiliane, the brightest firefly of all, flies through the night, searching for a friend. Everywhere, things sparkle and glow, a thousand lights – but is there another firefly in the world that glows as beautifully red as she does?
In this unusual picture book by Oliver Weiss, the fireflies share a universal message: miracles are everywhere, you just have to discover them!

An evening at a music theatre is a magical experience … but what’s behind all the magic? What does it take to put on a performance? Who makes up the story, who sews the costumes, and what kinds of rooms does a theatre have? This colourful and detailed hidden-picture book offers an exciting look at a music theatre production, from rehearsals to opening night. It was made in cooperation with the Vereinigte Bühnen of Vienna and has the potential to become a standard work.

Two children leave home. Both stories hold uncertainty, excitement, and curiosity, but they are very different. One child is going on holiday: a brief farewell with the safe haven still waiting at home. Another child is going away forever: leaving a beloved place and searching for a new one. This artful reversible picture book shows the similarities and differences between the two “movements“ and is an impressive invitation to change one’s perspective.

One day, an old bear is spotted sitting on the hill behind the house, but when people speak to him, he doesn’t react. “Maybe he’s hard of hearing?“ A little girl has an idea: she builds a speaking tube to make her voice louder – and it works! The bear can understand her. And the tube works the other way around, too, as an ear trumpet. And just like that, the two of them are off on a voyage to discover the world of sound and all the stories it has to tell. An affectionate picture book about devotion, patience, awareness, and a very special friendship.

Kirby hears everything, and it’s usually more than he wants to hear. Just now he can hear the visitor sitting with his parents in the living room, Aunt Ruh. She’s going to be living with them for a while, and Kirby doesn’t like that at all. He puts on his headphones and sits in his room with his turtle Pansy – he’d stay there forever if he could! But sooner or later he has to go to school … and then Pansy disappears! Could Aunt Ruh have kidnapped her?

With empathy and imagination, Andrea Karimé tells the story of a highly sensitive child and his world, of communication and feelings. Birgitta Heiskel’s captivating pictures help bring the story to life.

Why does Lisa Litza love lollipops? What does melancholy look like, and what does it do all day? Where’s the parrot Papuga going? Who wants to carry a magic shoe and a honey sandwich in their pocket? Are these nonsense questions? Not at all! In Andrea Karimé’s poems, false cognates from 17 languages are turned into associative puns with made-up words, tongue twisters, alliterations and rhyme.

One day, Mother Duck finds a strange egg in her nest. When it hatches, she names it Jen. But Jen doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the ducks, and they mock her. As it turns out, Jen is actually not a duck at all; she’s a hen! Mother Duck decides to take Jen to a farm to find out more about her heritage. While walking through the portrait gallery, Jen earns that her ancestors were dinosaurs! How cool! But Mother Duck’s heart is heavy: will she have to let Jen go and leave her with the other hens?

Suspicious-looking figures are at large in Graz, the city full of puzzles, and it looks like they’re planning something big. Together with the chief of the Graz police and a special inspector from Scotland Yard, the experts embark on a surprising search for clues.

The fish lives in a picture at a museum. It has to remain perfectly still and can never, ever laugh. But it wants to have an adventure! It remembers some magic words, and – hocus-pocus! – it’s free, and the picture is empty. Simply impossible! Simply unbelievable! Simply fantastically-sensational!

What adventures await the little fish? What’s the secret of its magic umbrella? And will it find a friend to share it all with?

Florian, who’s actually called Flo, and Moritz, who’s actually called Mo, come to a decision: they’re going to start a detective agency. Sitting in their treehouse, they hear a rustling, panting, and smacking, and they’ve got their first case: a monster hunt. Armed with a video camera, they stake out the treehouse at night – and what a night it turns out to be …

A humorous and exciting story of two detectives who learn what it means to be able to count on each other.

“Papa, there’s a big cat lying on the grass!“ The little girl is very excited. It’s a beautiful day to go to the park to walk and play … but Papa seems more interested in his mobile phone than in big cats. Maresa isn’t discouraged, though: after all, adventures with a snow leopard are waiting for her … After her Luftschacht debut, ”Der verliebte Koch (The Cook in Love)“, Verena Hochleitner’s ”The Snow Leopard“ captivates readers with powerful strokes of brush and pen, enticing us to join her in a colourful world where digital and analogue realities merge. A snow leopard in Vienna’s Augarten park? But of course!

“I’m going to invent SOMETHING,“ said Spectacled Bear. He didn’t yet know what, but he was certain it would become clear. Something USEFUL, he decided a little later, something TOTALLY NEW! “Otherwise, it wouldn’t be an invention at all,“ said the know-it-all baboon, but the other animals were already bombarding Spectacled Bear with their wishes ­ – and he invented one thing after another: a Full-Moon Lamp, a Courage Dipper, a Curse Compensator, a Partner Palm … With affectionate, humorous dialogue, Nina and Nikolaus Ober lead us through an abstracted, imaginative jungle, full of surprising details (including “Spectacled Bear’s Inventions”) for readers big and small.

Leo was small and yellow, but he was no ordinary bird. The twittering, trilling, and singing of the other birds was so boring, it made him want to fly away. Always the same tunes! He preferred sitting on his favourite branch and daydreaming. Unfortunately, though, he couldn’t share his dreams with anyone – certainly not with the other birds. You see, Leo’s dreamed of a wild feline friend. Leo loved cats. “I’ll tell the cat about my dreams,“ he decided excitedly. “She’ll love them!“

With affectionately wry humour and elaborate, expressionistic illustrations, Julian Tapprich’s debut children’s book, Tiger Dreams, narrates the adventures of Leo, the little yellow bird. After his attempt to make friends with the cat next door miscarries, Leo sets out on a long trip into the jungle, where he’s heard there are really big, wild cats to match his big, wild dreams – tiger dreams!

A school class of 13 teenagers, all with their own individual problems, all wondering what they should do after finishing school. Lost in a confusion of exotic dream jobs, more realistic plans, ideas and the lack of ideas, they all have one thing in common: they’re afraid. Afraid of failing, or of succeeding, but in the wrong area. Afraid of disappointing their parents, or themselves. Their teacher supports them; their parents sometimes do and sometimes don’t. Can friendship and solidarity offer a way out? And how can teenagers get stress and its physical effects under control?

Slower, faster, hopping, crawling, louder and softer … in music, rhythm and intonation change often – just like with Michael Hammerschmid’s words. Daily life turns into a somersaulting language game; every poem is an adventure of its own. What was, before I was? Where do I keep going, where do I stop? And does fun really have to end? Essential questions to ponder for young and old alike, with colourful, spirited, and highly original illustrations by María José de Tellería.

We all know there are lots of reasons to be angry, and feelings of anger usually find their way to the surface. Heinz Janisch has thought about all the things you could do with anger: uproot trees, get really loud, pick a fight with the elements … At some point, though, the anger is gone, and then it’s important that someone is there to catch you. Helga Bansch’s detailed and expressive illustrations are packed with feelings, bringing them humorously and poetically to the point.

In the forest lives a very special bear: no one loves snacking as much as he does. Whether it’s berries, honey, or pine bark, he happily nibbles and savours his way through a world of treats. But he’s not the only one with a sweet tooth. The other animals have their own weaknesses for treats too. And sometimes, they’ll go to great lengths to get their paws on them … A delightful tale of woodland creatures and their love for tasty morsels, brimming with charm and a touch of mischief. Perfect for young readers and snack enthusiasts alike!

Rosa Famosa lives on the 5th floor of the 5th house on Dachshund Alley and is convinced that a famous dachshund must have lived there once — maybe even one that could talk. That would be amazing! Just like her goldfish, Robert. But shh! Nobody can know about that – you see, Rosa is a magician! When she takes a bite of a cheese sandwich, though, her magical powers suddenly vanish, just when her best friend Odi needs her help. Rosa needs a plan, and fast!

Basti and his friends are vacationing in the picturesque town of Hallstatt. But the idyllic setting quickly reveals its dark side: on their very first evening, the children are visited by three evil fairies who place a mysterious curse on Johann: “If three drops of water touch your skin, you shall be doomed to the water forever.“ What could their cryptic words mean? Determined to save Johann from a terrible fate, the children embark on a perilous adventure, uncovering countless legendary secrets along the way...

Way up on top of the cliff stands a little house. As summer fades and the colours disappear, the house starts to feel a yearning deep inside itself. It watches the birds flying south and dreams of more. What is it like to be so free? What does it feel like not to be alone? A touchingly poetic story that gently explores longing and the feeling of belonging, brought to life with vivid and expressive imagery.

The bear lies grumbling in his bed. What could possibly be wrong with him? He’s not sick, he doesn’t have chills; he’s not even suffering from deadly boredom. Then the tiger figures it out: the bear is sad – very, very sad. Luckily, he has his animal friends, who bake cakes, pick flowers, and bring the bees’ buzz to him. The care of his friends soon has the bear on the mend!

Mr. Fox loves books so much, he could (and does) eat them up! And he likes the taste of his own books best. One day, Mr. Fox goes for a walk in the woods to search for inspiration for his next book, and – ouch! The Cupid fly stings him right in the rump. Now he’s head over heels in love with Mira, a painter and the coolest badger ever, and he can’t stop writing poems … but his publisher fears that poetry won’t sell. Something must be done – it’s time for an emergency de-loving plan!

Like most of us, do you sometimes find you don’t recognise yourself at all? Do you ever wish you were something completely different? Like an animal, for instance – maybe a cat, a monkey or even an elephant! “A little mouse I’d like to be” invites you on a journey of discovery that ends with a wonderfully versatile multi-layered “ME”. “The very first time I read and marvelled at this book, I could hear a song – or rather, a beat! It’s a book that dances and sings: try it out!” Kiri Rakete, Songwriter

Travel through time with the Danube Pirates and Blondel the Troubadour … meet King Richard the Lionheart, the Danube mermaid and Robin Hood! A story about strong friendships and the power of song.

The multiple prize-winning series ASAGAN combines historical stories with fictional adventures – illustrated with prints up to 500 years old and including a lexicon and music. Making history fun!

What if worries were like sheets of paper; what if you could fold them and let them fly away? “Butterfly make troubles fly” encourages us to embrace our worries, understand them, listen to and talk about them. Constant worries can then change – like a sheet of paper when you fold it: they become softer, warmer, more colourful, lighter. Perhaps one of them will even turn out to be a guide, a companion. An artistic picture book about dealing mindfully with one’s own worries.

The first seaside holiday in Greece is full of new experiences. In the evening, Mama sits at Marie and Peter’s bedside and tells them stories of what happened that day. She strokes their feet – what did their feet experience today? She continues with the legs, belly, arms, hands, ears all the way to the eyes. The children can feel the sand and water, the sunscreen lotion and the heavy straps of the beach bag. They smell unfamiliar aromas, hear new sounds, and look at the images in their mind’s eye. Now the day is over, and sleep can come.

Leo, the little snow leopard, goes on a trip with his family. Since he easily loses his balance, he doesn’t dare take the difficult path … but with Heidi Hummel’s help, he manages it. The book encourages children to take on motor challenges, even if they are afraid. In it, Leo manages to earn confidence and to try new things; the book is perfect for use in therapy, education, and children’s everyday play.

When Lioba is sad, she sometimes transforms into a gazelle.
Her sadness slips away in a single motion, like a cloak of grey dust.
"Look, a gazelle!" the children cry.
They marvel, rejoice, and move on.

A poetic text about children's imagination. In verse, the author explores magical thinking in the emotional lives of young people.

Have you ever heard of the rain dance? How about the sweet plate? What are your family’s most beautiful traditions? 16 children talk about their families and the moments that stick in their memories. Anna explains how her family club works; Clara shows us her lucky glass, and Rahim talks about “world travelling Friday“. Lots of families have them and cherish them: rituals and habits that repeat over and over again, that make us feel safe and give everyday life that certain something. These beloved rituals are just as unique as the families that practise them: often they’re nothing more than small gestures made for no particular reason … but they can have great meaning for children, parents, and other family members.

Brushing teeth with children is an everyday task – but it can be a challenge. Instead of stress and annoyance, this book offers children and those reading to them space, self-determination, and support. Inspired by her own experiences as a mother, Nadine Kegele shares 23 funny, helpful, and encouraging verses with us – and just like that, the whole family sails through the tooth-brushing process. Illustrated in vibrant colours by Ana Castro Villegas, this handy paperboard book will become a daily companion and make brushing (and cleaning up) easier for everyone.

The bright Mizzi wants to learn how to dance … but when she invites her friends to an introductory ballet class, doubts arise: “Isn’t ballet for girls?“ “Don’t you have to be really thin?“ Plagued with concerns about expectations and body shapes, Mizzi wonders if she can really dance. A book that encourages readers to try their first dance steps – and rid themselves of obsolete views.

Friends laugh, cry, and fight with one another; they share the most secret secrets, comfort and hug one another – and sometimes they just mess around. But how do you get to be friends with someone? How can you show you like them ... and what happens when friends get really angry at each other?

Five dinosaurs are waiting at the bus stop? It must be dinosaurs' day out! The dinos want to go to the museum, where they've heard they're superstars...but nothing goes as planned. They can't fit into the bus, the museum charges admission, and then they're supposed to keep quiet as well. And why are Rexie's bones there, but not the rest of him? But the loud, clumsy, snuffling prehistoric giants don't let it get them down: with their wild stories, they turn the museum walls into a living exhibit.

We often hear bad news about Africa or Asia...but did you know that Rwanda's parliament has the most women worldwide? Or that colour television was invented in Mexico? Good news can be found in every country, but some are still portrayed negatively and one-sidedly in schoolbooks and the media. Come with us to Syria, Turkey, and Nigeria, discover forgotten kingdoms, musicians, inventions, and festivals – you'll see the world with fresh eyes.