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.