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Beautifully crafted picture books that open the windows to the world – created by authors and illustrators from around the globe.

1 Illustrator / Author Book Title Page Ayano Imai Mr. Brown’s Fantastic Hat 4-5 minedition = the short form of michael neugebauer edition Ayano Imai Puss & Boots 6 Ayano Imai / Aesop Aesop’s Fables 7 Sybille Schenker / The Brother Grimm Hansel and Gretel 8-9 Our Mission: Sybille Schenker / The Brother Grimm Little Red Riding Hood 8-9 minedition publishes picture books of the highest quality Michael Neugebuer / Jane Goodall The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe 10-11 Feeroozeh Golmohammadi / Jane Goodall A Prayer for World Peace 12-13 that “open the door to the world” for children. Julie Litty / Jane Goodall Doctor White 14 Alexander Reichstein / Jane Goodall The Eagle & the Wren 15 Alan Mark / Jane Goodall With Love 15 By working with exciting international artists and authors, Kveˇ ta Pacovska The Little Flower King 16 minedition ensures books of distinction, focusing on the Kveˇ ta Pacovska / Annelies Schwarz My Bedtime Monster 17 Kveˇ ta Pacovska Numver Circus 1-10 and back again! 17 universal nature of imagination and wonder. Anna Morgunova Vasilisa the Beautiful 18-19 Chisato Tashiro Five Nice Mice & The Great Car Race 20 Chisato Tashiro Five Nice Mice Build a House 21 minedition’s books are published all over the world and Yusuke Yonezu Guess What? - Flower 22 Yusuke Yonezu Guess What? - Fruit 22 some of them are available in more than 30 languages. Yusuke Yonezu Guess What? - Food 23 Yusuke Yonezu Guess What? - Sweets and Treats 23 Yusuke Yonezu Rainbow Chameleon 24 Yusuke Yonezu Moving Blocks 25 Yusuke Yonezu Yum Yum! 26 Yusuke Yonezu We Love Each Other 27 Yusuke Yonezu Circles / Triangles / Squares 28-29 Yusuke Yonezu 5 Little Apples 30 Yusuke Yonezu / Brigitte Weninger Time For Bed, NORI 30 Yusuke Yonezu Bottom Up! 31 Jonas Lauströer / The Brother Grimm The Hare & the Hedgehog 32-33

illustration was taken from Aesop’s Fables Eve Tharlet / Catherine Leblanc Will You Still Love Me If...? 34 Dear friends of minedition Eve Tharlet / Toni Steiner Jenny & Lorenzo 34 Eve Tharlet / Catherine Leblanc Here She Is! 35 / Kate Westerlund If You Wish 36 We’ve long believed that when children are exposed to exceptional Antoine Guilloppé / Géraldine Elschner Like A Wolf 37 Jimi Lee Our Planet 38 books, if they have the chance to discover truly amazing books, they Jimi Lee Line Everywhere 39 can develop much more than just a deeper appreciation of word and Marcus Pfister The Little Moon Raven 40 Marcus Pfister The Paradise Bird 41 art. Amazing books can foster understanding and a greater apprecia- Keiko Kaichi / The Brother Grimm The Wolf and the Seven Kids 42 tion of the multi-cultural world in which we live. “Amen to that,” says Kazuaki Yamada My Red Balloon 43 Feridun Oral / Kate Westerlund The Message of the Birds 44-45 Elizabeth Bird, in Fuse Eight blog, School Library Journal. John Atkinson / Juliette Atkinson Santa Claus: All About Me 46 Giotto De Bondone / Géraldine Elschner The Nativity 47 Sonja Danowski / O. Henry The Gift of the Magi 48 Our extremely talented crew of authors and illustrators knows how to Lisbeth Zwerger / Clement Clarke Moore The Night Before Christmas 49 Robert Ingpen / Werner Thuswaldner Silent Night, Holy Night 49 tell a story children will ask for over and over again, and all of you Giuliano Ferri Peekaboo 50 know how to find the just-right book for your children. Giuliano Ferri The Snowball 51 Giuliano Ferri Luke & the Little Seed 52 Here’s to being exceptional - together. Giuliano Ferri / Sueli Menezes Nino’s Magical Night 53 Feridun Oral The Red Apple 54 Yana Sedova / The Snow Queen 55 Judith Loske Sadako’s Cranes 56-57 Lisbeth Zwerger / The Brother Grimm The Pied Piper of Hamelin 58 Lisbeth Zwerger / Alice in Wonderland 59 Lisbeth Zwerger / The Selfish Giant 60 Lisbeth Zwerger / Hans Christian Andersen The Little Mermaid 60 Lisbeth Zwerger / The Brother Grimm Tales From The Brother Grimm 61 Barbara Ortelli / Laurie Cohen / A White Butterfly 62-63

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illustration was taken from Aesop’s Fables Sometimes when you’re most in need of friends, they will flock to you—or at least to your hat.

Mr. Brown’s Fantastic Hat Written and illustrated by Ayano Imai

Who needs friends? So Mr. Brown thinks to himself—especially since he has a comfortable home and such a smart hat. But just when he thinks he has the perfect life, a lively woodpecker and his friends take a particular fancy to Mr. Brown’s unusual hat. From then on his life will never be the same… This is a clever, quirky story about friendship and renewal.

“Imai’s artwork has a marvelous, surreal dignity that casts a memorable spell.” – Publishers Weekly

“Splendid.” – School Library Journal

“An effervescent, heart-gladdening tale about the inexplicable, yet very real transformative power of friendship.” – Smithsonian BookDragon

Born in London in 1980, Ayano Imai spent much of her Ages, 4 to 99, 11.5 x 8.5 in, 32 pages youth traveling the globe with her family. Later she spent Color throughout, laminated hardcover with jacket $17.99 USA / $19.99 CAN a number of years in the United States before resettling in ISBN: 978-988-8240-84-5 Japan to study Japanese painting at Musashino Art University in Tokyo. She developed an interest in book illustration and has become a frequent exhibitor at the Bologna Book Fair, as well as a renowned children’s book illustrator. She lives in Chiba, Japan.

4 5 Also by illustrator Ayano Imai – brings a new take to timeless tales Puss & Boots Aesop’s Fables Adapted and Illustrated by Ayano Imai 12 Aesop Fables, illustrated by Ayano Imai

Ages, 4 to 99, 11.5 x 8.5 in, 32 pages Color throughout, laminated hardcover with jacket $17.99 USA / $19.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-52-4

Ages, 4 to 99,11.5 x 8.5 in, 32 pages Color throughout,laminated hardcover with jacket $17.99 USA / $19.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-71-5

“The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” are just two of the bakers’ dozen of Aesop’s fables brought to life in this exquisitely illustrated . Here artist Ayano Imai’s unique landscape format lends a fresh new look to these classic tales.

Ayano Imai’s clever twist on the classic A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing List choice. Grimm Brothers’ Puss in Boots sets the trusty cat against the monster on behalf of his master, ★ “Elegant, spare prose and stunning, imaginative illustrations breathe a poor shoemaker with no work. His cat decides new life into old tales.... The pictures are definitely worth the price of he can save him from his plight, hatching a plan admission.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review that uses the monster's own vanity against him. The fierce monster doesn’t stand a chance against “In this striking edition, the dreamy, surreal quality of Ms. Imai’s this clever cat. illustrations draws the eye….” – The Wall Street Journal

6 7 ★ “Schenker's illustrations and design… take the breath away.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review Hansel and Gretel “Once upon a time, near a great forest, lived a poor woodcutter, with his two children, Hansel and Gretel…” So begins this classic tale of the two abandoned children and their encounter with the fearsome witch. But here Sybille Schenker’s evocative and exquisite die-cut illustrations bring a beauty to this enduring unlike anything that’s been done before.

“Without a doubt, it is the most beautiful fairy tale I’ve seen this year.” – Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal

★ “Gorgeous….sumptuous.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Schenker uses inky silhouettes and paper-cut images on translucent paper to make this most familiar of Grimm tales feel alarmingly new.” – The Wall Street Journal Each title Ages, 4 to 99, 9.6 x 10.6 in, 4-color printing throughout, Black board cover with laser die cut and protectiv PVC jacket Little Red Riding Hood $29.99 USA / $31.50 CAN “...When you are away from here follow the path like a good girl.” But as HANSEL & GRETEL 48 pages, partly printed on we know, Little Red Riding Hood does not listen to her mother’s advice, transparent paper and she nearly pays a terrible price in this most famous of all the Grimm ISBN: 978-988-8240-54-8 Brothers fairy tales. What makes this edition so special is the stunning LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD artwork of Sybille Schenker, who is a master of paper design. Her fine 52 pages, partly with laser die cuts die-cut patterns and textures make this book feel almost hand made. ISBN: 978-988-8240-79-1 ★ “A remarkable example of the book as art.” Sybille Schenker was born in 1980 in Nuremberg, Germany. –Publishers Weekly, starred review After graduating from art school in 2006, she decided to pursue a career in book illustration. ★ “The clever way that visual effects are used and reused — This aim brought her to New York City in 2007, to the Master’s shifting and redefining mood and meaning—provides an Program at the School of Visual Arts. understated yet cinematic reading experience.” Since then she has been working as a freelance designer and illustrator for clients all over the world. Sybille now lives – Sch ool Library Journal, starred review and works in Berlin. ★ “Schenker’s illustrations and design combine with Bell's graceful translation to take the breath away.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

8 9 From beloved author and the world’s most famous conservationist, Jane Goodall

The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe Written by Jane Goodall Photographs by Michael Neugebauer

Ages, 4 to 99, 9.8 x 10.6”, 64 pages, color throughout. Laminated hardcover $19.99 USA / $23.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-83-8

Jane Goodall is as a hero in the field of wildlife conservation. She has been doing In this adorable and touching book of chimpanzee children, acclaimed extraordinary work in chimpanzee research and conservation for fifty years and primatologist Jane Goodall talks about her favorite young chimps from has received scores of international honors and awards. She has also published the Gombe National Park, where she has studied the behavior of these many books for adults and children. fascinating animals for nearly fifty years. Dr. Goodall spends 300 days a year “on the road,” giving talks about the plight of combines her insights on chimpanzee chimpanzees and their forests, other environmental problems, and developing The Chimpanzee Children of Gombe her program for youth, Jane Goodall’s ROOTS & SHOOTS. In between she finds culture with Michael Neugebauer’s engaging photographs, showing how time to write at her house in England, and twice a year she still visits Gombe Stream similar these fragile creatures are to ourselves. This book allows you to Research Center in Tanzania. join Dr. Jane out in the wild forest, and support her mission to protect these majestic animals and the environment in which they live.

Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Childrens and Teens, DC, 2015 Nominee

★ “Irresistible.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review; A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF 2014

★ “This charmingly designed, delightful book will inspire a new generation to look for the similarities that unite us, whether among humans or between people and other species.” – School Library Journal, starred review

10 11 Jane Goodall A Prayer for World Peace Illustrated by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi

New for Fall 2015

Ages, 4 to 99, 6.3 x 11.5”, 48 pages, color throughout, laminated hardcover. $14.99 USA / $17.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-49-4

Jane Goodall is a world-renowned naturalist who brings her passion and her quest for understanding between all the Earth’s creatures to the fore in this beautiful and affecting prayer for world peace. She asks us all to rise above our dogmas, to bring a spirit of generosity to the living world around us, to pray for justice and for those who are suffering. Illustrated with rich and colorful artwork, this is prayer that’s both personal and universal – one that will speak to people of all ages from all backgrounds. It is the kind of prayer we most need now.

12 13 More books by Jane Goodall The Eagle & the Wren (mini edition) Doctor White Written by Jane Goodall / Illustrated by Alexander Reichstein Written by Jane Goodall When the birds hold a Illustrated by Julie Litty contest to see which one can soar the highest, the eagle is sure he will win. But when the contest is over, one little bird will surprise everyone, and teach them about the value of partnership.

Ages, 4 to 99, 5.8 x 7.3 inch, 40 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-89-0

With Love (mini edition) Written by Jane Goodall /Illustrated by Alan Mark

Ages, 4 and up, 8.5 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Jane Goodall presents ten Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN personal stories of the lives ISBN: 978-988-8240-74-6 of extraordinary chimpanzees she encountered during her time at the Gombe National Everyone loves Dr. White! Park in Tanzania. Day by day he works his magic on very sick children at the hospital. Emotional and riveting. Although his treatment is unconventional, it has a great success rate–until the health inspector arrives and bans Dr. White from Ages, all, 5.8 x 7.3”, 48 Pages the hospital. Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Who could have predicted the terrible coincidence that would bring $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN the four-legged “doctor” back to the patients who love him? ISBN: 978-988-8240-90-6 Based on a true story, Jane Goodall’s enchanting book reminds readers of all ages of the healing power of love.

14 15 Kveta Pacovska the highest international recognition in Winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, children’s illustration

The Little Flower King (mini edition) My Bedtime Monster Written and illustrated by Kvˇeta Pacovská Written by Annelies Schwarz / Illustrated by Kvˇeta Pacovská Sometimes your very own monster makes for the perfect Perfect for pet. An imaginative and fun Va l e nti ne ’s Da y! bedtime story. Ages, 4 to 99, Ages, 4 to 99, 10.6 x 9.8 inch, 40 Pages 5.8 x 7.3 inch, 40 Pages Color throughout, Color throughout, laminated hardcover laminated hardcover New for with silver foil with silver foil Fall 2015 $19.99USA / $23.99 CAN $10.99 USA / $12.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-47-0 ISBN: 978-988-8240-98-2

A light-hearted tale of longing and love that’s perfect for New for the youngest readers. Fall 2015

“A garden of delights.” – Publishers Weekly

“As bold and fresh as a first box of crayons...” – School Library Journal Number Circus 1-10 and back again! Celebrated artist Kveˇta Pacovská lives and works in Prague Adapted and Illustrated by Kvˇeta Pacovská where she was born. Starting her career as an illustrator over 60 years ago, her distinctively bold colors and stunning use of strong geometric shapes are instantly recognizable. Play with numbers in this delightfully A winner of many awards including the prestigious Hans eccentric, interactive concept book! Christian Andersen Medal, her most recent books for minedition are The Little Match Girl , Number Circus and “...An artistic volume that nods to the Peter and the Wolf. influences of modern masters such as Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Joan Miró.” – Early Word, Best Gifts for Young Kids You Don’t Know Very Well

Ages, 3-99, 8.6 x 11.5”, 28 Pages with die cuts Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $29.99 USA / $33.00 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-85-2

16 17 Full of magic and danger, this retelling of a classic Russian tale is perfect to huddle up with on dark nights Vasilisa the Beautiful Illustrated by Anna Morgunova Translated by Anthea Bell

New for Fall 2015

Ages, 4 to 99, 10.6 x 9.8 inch, 48 pages Color throughout, laminated hardcover. $19.99 USA / $23.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-50-0

When Vasilisa’s mother dies, she leaves behind a magical doll to look after Vasilisa in times of distress. And distress is close at hand when Vasilisa’s father remarries, her her new stopmother and stepsisters send her on an errand to the terrifying witch Baba Yaga, who has an appetite for anything that enters the deep, dark forest. But with her fearlessness and her magical doll, Vasilisa not only passes Baba Yaga’s arduous tests, but she also obtains the magic she needs to free herself from a life of servitude. Both enchanting and spooky, this retelling of a classic Russian folk tale is brought to spectacular life by Anna Morgunova’s breathtaking art, so full of details you’ll want to revisit it again and again. A treat for fairy tale fans of all ages.

Anna Morgunova studied art in Moscow in her native Russia, specializing in book illustration, for which she has won numerous awards. Her richly detailed style, influenced by the great artists of Modernism and Symbolism, is one that is uniquely her own, and uniquely Russian. She is a talent to watch. This is her first picture book for minedition. 18 19 “These winning mice easily take home the trophy.” Kirkus Reviews Five Nice Mice Five Nice Mice & The Great Car Race Build a House Written and Illustrated by Chisato Tashiro Written and Illustrated by Chisato Tashiro

New for Fall 2015

Ages, 4-8, Ages, 4-8, 9.4 x 11.5”, 40 Pages 9.4 x 11.5”, 40 Pages Color throughout. Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Laminated hardcover $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-73-9 ISBN: 978-988-8240-39-5

It’s the Great Car Race, with a Grand Prize of the biggest piece of Necessity is the mother of invention and this is exactly what the cheese ever seen! The Five Nice Mice set to work on building an Five Nice Mice learn in their new adventure. The cats in their unbeatable racing car. But before they can cross the finishing line neighborhood make life too dangerous, so they go in search of a they must overcome huge dogs, heavy human feet and a big, new place to live. What they find is a mountain of things that have bouncing red ball. been discarded. The city dump is a treasure trove for the mice, Have the Five Nice Mice got what it takes to snatch the prize? who find everything they need to build their dream house. But their dream almost comes to an “Ideal for a read-aloud for preschool children, end when a cat arrives in their as well as for independent reading.” new neighborhood. – School Library Journal This is a problem the Five Nice Mice will need “Tashiro gives each mouse a distinct look to solve with their brain and personality, and kids will have fun power if they want to keep picking them out of the crowd.” the home they’ve built. – BOOK PAGE, Winners Circle

20 21 Over one Million Yonezu books sold worldwide! So much fun. Lift the flaps...

All Yonezu books: for all ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 16 pages Board book, Color throughout, Guess What? varnished, with flaps! - Food $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN Guess What? ISBN: 978-988-8240-62-3 - Flowers $11.99 USA / $13.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-63-0

Guess What? Guess What? - Sweets and - Fruit Treats $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN $11.99 USA / $13.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-61-6 ISBN: 978-988-8240-64-7

Yusuke Yonezu’s “Guess What” lift-the-flap board books let children transform ordinary objects into wonderful creatures. The bold art in- troduces young children to colors and words. Full of fun and surprises, these books will engage young readers again and again. Author-illustrator Yusuke Yonezu was born in Tokyo. As a child he loved to draw and make toys out of “So much fun. Lift the flaps and the illustrations become something paper and boxes, later he studied design. His simple else! Daisies become a sheep. A marigold becomes a rooster. yet ever so clever books for young children have A dandelion becomes an actual lion. See if you can guess what each won him tremendous review attention, acclaim, flap will uncover.” – Imagination Soup and millions of fans worldwide.

22 23 More Yonezu board books

Rainbow CHAMELEON Moving Blocks Written and Illustrated by Yusuke Yonezu Written and Illustrated by Yusuke Yonezu

Ages, 3 and above, 6.6 x 6.6“, 14 pages Ages, 2-6, Board book, 6.6 x 6.6“, 26 pages Color throughout, Board book, Color throughout, varnished varnished with very clever die-cuts $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN $11.99 USA / $13.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-59-3 ISBN: 978-988-8240-70-8

Changes are sometimes quite important in life. The chameleon finds this out every time he has to change body color in order to hide from a snake, a wolf, and a crocodile. This inventive and colorful die-cut board book is all about But to be noticed, one also has to change sometimes – the many things you can build with blocks. Can you make especially when you’re looking for love. a car out of them? How about a plane? Turn through the pages of this book “This shiny, rainbow-hued book should to find the answers. Full of fun shapes and colors for the prove exciting to little eyes and fingers.” youngest readers. – The New York Times Book Review

24 25 More Yonezu board books Yum Yum! We Love Each Other Perfect for Va l e nti ne ’s Da y!

All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 16 pages All Ages, 6.6 x6.6 in, 30 pages Board book, Color throughout, Board book, Color throughout, varnished varnished $9.95 USA / $10.95 CAN $9.95 USA / $ 10.95 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-58-6 ISBN: 978-988-8240-56-2

Love is everywhere! And it’s not just us humans. From birds to elephants, rabbits to turtles, What’s on the menu today? there is love and togetherness on every page. Maybe a fish, a banana or a nice piece of cheese? Very young readers will enjoy the surprises in this cheerfully inventive Find out what each animal likes to eat. little book. Young readers can enjoy a surprise at the end! ★ “ ...An expertly designed and executed board book.... Yonezu’s simple renderings radiate happiness and charm on every page.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

Elephants love each other.

Cats love each other...... and their kitten too.

26 27 Teaching the youngest children about shapes, More Yonezu board books words, and animal names through clever die-cut designs that are full of surprises. Applies to all 3 titles for all ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 26 pages Board book, Color throughout, with die cuts, varnished

A house or a clown. $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN Circles ISBN: 978-988-8240-67-8 What can this triangle be?

A flag or a sail.

What could this triangle be?

New for Triangles Fall 2015 ISBN: 978-988-8240-69-2

A triangle can be... a crown or forest.

What could this triangle be? a fox or a rat.

Two triangles can be... two umbrellas or two carrots. Squares ISBN: 978-988-8240-68-5 a duck or a cheese.

What could this triangle be? For more information please visit our website: www.min • First U.S. edition published in • 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in China by LEO PAPER PRODUCTS LTD. Level 9, Telford House, 16 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. • ISBN 978-988-8240-69-2 Michael Neugebauer Publishing Ltd. Hong Kong • Coproduction with • All rights reserved Rights arranged with “minedition rights and licensing ag”, Zurich, Switzerland min

Triangles are everywhere in this colorful e dition introduction to shapes for the youngest child. See how a simple shape can change into published by “SQUARES and CIRCLES add new twists to the standard shapes concept

something different. Is it a flag - or a rat? mi Maybe even ... chael ne ugebauer publishing ltd. Hong Kong • Illustrations copyright © 2015 Yusuke Yonezu. e dition.com books…. Die-cuts enhance the simple, saturated-hued illustrations by adding an element of concreteness—and stretching children’s brains.”

michael neugebauer edition 2015. $ 9.99(CAN $11.99) ISBN 978-988-8240-69-2 – Horn Book EAN Three triangles can be... 28 29 More Yonezu board books 5 Little Apples Bottoms Up!

Name that bottom! Here are some unusual views! You may know these animals well but can you See 5 little apples become 4, spot them from the back? then 3, as the animals eat Bold, engaging pictures them up one by one. make this a charming and Watch for a surprise at funny first book. the end!

All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 14 pages Board book, Color throughout, varnished All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 16 pages $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN Board book, Color throughout, ISBN: 978-988-8240-66-1 varnished $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-65-4 Time For Bed, NORI Written by Brigitte Weninger, illustrated by Yusuke Yonezu

Help Nori figure out how to get ready for bed by lifting the flaps on each page.

All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 12 pages Board book with different durable flaps. Color throughout. New for Varnished cover Fall 2015 $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-41-8

30 31 The Hare & the Hedgehog Written by The Illustrated by Jonas Lauströer

When a hare insults a humble hedgehog one morning in the field, they challenge each other to a race. Surely the hare will win the gold coin, right? Not so, as the hedgehog has a secret plan up his sleeve that will demonstrate how brain power can beat brawn any day of the week. With masterful illustrations by Jonas Lauströer, this little-published gem from the Brothers Grimm leaps off the page, and will delight fairy tale fans of all ages.

ILLUSTRATOR Ages, 4 to 99, Jonas Lauströer was born in Hamburg in 1979. He 11.3 x 8.5 inch, 48 pages studied at the Hamburg University of Applied Sci- Color throughout, New for ences, with a focus on illustration, and now lectures in laminated hardcover. Fall 2015 $18.99 USA / $22.99 CAN 3D animation. He is the illustrator of The Old Shepherd ISBN: 978-988-8240-40-1 and Reynard the Fox.

AUTHORS The brothers, Jacob and William Grimm, are famous in the English-speaking world for their collection generally known as ‘Grimm’s Fairy Tales’, a gathering of over 200 tales and children’s legends as popular today as when they first appeared in 1812 in their native state of Hesse in Germany. 32 33 Beautiful, heartwarming stories of family love Will You Still Love Me If...? Here She Is! Written by Catherine Leblanc Written by Catherine Leblanc Illustrated by Eve Tharlet Illustrated by Eve Tharlet Little Bear is worried. Little Bear is excited because he’ll Just how much does his mom soon have a new baby sister to love him? What if he does play with. But shortly after Baby something really bad? Anna arrives, Little Bear finds he What if something bad happens isn’t having as much fun as he to her? But a mother’s love is imagined. strong, and as Little Bear finds His parents are busy with chores, out, nothing can change that. and it turns out that a little baby like Anna can’t play with him at “A truly beautiful ode to all. Why does Little Bear feel so mother/child love…. lonely and frustrated now? Being The perfect bedtime read- an older brother isn’t turning aloud.” – Kids Home Library, out the way he expected! syndicated column Can Little Bear find a way to connect with his new little sister? This is a charming, adorable story about new siblings that should be read by all little ones who are becoming older brothers Ages, 3-8, 8.6 x 11.5 in, 32 Pages Ages, 3-8, 8.6 x 11.5 in, 32 Pages or sisters. Color throughout. Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Laminated hardcover $16.99 USA / $ 19.00 CAN $17.99 USA / $ 21.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-51-7 ISBN: 978-988-8240-92-0

● Also by this illustrator Jenny & Lorenzo Written by Toni Steiner

Jenny the mouse may be tiny – but she is also fearless!

Ages, 4-8, 8.6 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Price: US $16.99, Can $19.00 ISBN: 978-988-8240-76-0

34 35 Take a trip in your imagination, and see how Everyone deserves a chance at friendship. every book has another book inside it… If You Wish Like A Wolf Written by Kate Westerlund / Illustrated by Robert Ingpen Written by Géraldine Elschner / Illustrated by Antoine Guilloppé

Ages, 4-8, 9.5 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $16.99 USA / $19.00 CAN This dog has pointy ears and ISBN: 978-988-8240-80-7 sharp teeth. He’s not small When an imaginary gnome and cute like all the other leads her to a flying horse dogs. When people see him, that takes her on a magical all they think is, “Just like journey through stories she a wolf!” Raised in harsh thinks she knows, she learns circumstances, this is a that inside every book is lonely dog whose only wish another book... if only you is for freedom and friendship. wish! Here is an enchanting Will he get his wish? story about the power of Illustrated in stunning imagination. silhouette style, this story gets inside the mind of a mis- “The fantasy elements of treated dog in need of love. the artwork are stunningly Dog lovers everywhere will beautiful…” – Kirkus Reviews love this heartwarming story.

“This marvelous fantasy, illustrated by the internationally acclaimed Ages, 4-8, Robert Ingpen, will have children re-reading their favorite stories and 9.4 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Color throughout. New for daring to travel inside the pictures as they discover that books are for Laminated hardcover Fall 2015 more than just reading.” – Smart Books for Smart Kids $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-44-9 “Absolutely first-rate.” – Books to Borrow, Books to Buy, syndicated column

36 37 Innovative die-cut board books... make you see the world anew Our Planet Lines Everywhere Conceived and illustrated by Jimi Lee. Conceived and illustrated by Jimi Lee.

All Ages, 8.3 x 8.3”, 22 pages Board book with die cuts, All Ages, 8.3 x 8.3”, Color throughout, 26 pages varnished Board book with die cutsColor Price: US $12.99, Can $15.99 throughout, varnished ISBN: 978-988-8240-95-1 Price: US $12.99, Can $15.99 ISBN: 978-988-8240-60-9

“If pictures speak a thousand “Spare and earnest, this stylish exploration will words, then you’ve pretty encourage children to see lines everywhere.” much got the whole of man’s – The Wall Street Journal modern history right here in Jimi Lee’s wordless, wondrous “An amazing concept book that left me delighted book about our ever-changing in the beauty of a simple line.” place in our world...” – Imagination Soup – Smithsonian Book Dragon

AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR Jimi Lee was born in South Korea and studied graphic design in France.

38 39 From the author of the mega-bestseller Rainbow Fish. The Little Moon Raven The Paradise Bird Written and illustrated Written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister by Marcus Pfister The ravens are as bored as can be. Luckily something interest- ing tumbles at them in the form of a bright, colorful, noisy Paradise Bird. And he's about to change their outlook on life in ways they never expected. Before long this flock of sullen birds will be on its feet dancing, as will anyone who reads this funny, spirited book that will delight any child who claims to The little raven was the last to be bored. Just learn to do the hatch and the last to learn to fly. Croak-a Croak-a! All he wanted to do was fly and play with the others, but they just teased him. To prove his worth, he decided to fly up to the moon. Ages, 4-8, But has the little raven attempted 8.6 x 11.5”, 32 Pages too much? Will he ever find the Color throughout. New for Laminated hardcover Fall 2015 acceptance he craves from the $19.99 USA / $21.99 CAN others? Here is an imaginative ISBN: 978-988-8240-43-2 and poignant story about finding the strength to overcome bullies and find the magic within you.

“An important idea handled gently and tenderly.” – Kirkus Reviews

Ages, 4-8, 8.6 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover, silver foil stamping $19.99 USA / $23.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-81-4

40 41 A fresh and fun take on a classic Grimm Sometimes a search can lead to unexpected things Brothers fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Kids My Red Balloon Written by the Brothers Grimm Written and Illustrated by Kazuaki Yamada Illustrated by Keiko Kaichi / Translated by Anthea Bell

Ages, 4-8, 9.4 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Ages, 2-6, 11.5 x 8.7”, 56 Pages Color throughout. Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Laminated hardcover $16.99 USA / $19.99 CAN $18.99 USA / $21.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-77-7 ISBN: 978-988-8240-72-2

A little girl is so delighted with her beautiful red balloon that she wants to show it to all the other passengers on the bus. But when it blows away, she’ll need all her new friends to help her find it. As they search far and wide, more and more animals join in the chase. But even if they cannot catch it, could there be something even more wonderful to find along the way? Here is a beautiful story of friendship, perseverance and “Be on your guard against the wolf,” imagination. It’s a story for both the young and the young at heart. Mama Goat warns her seven little kids. But in fairytales the wolves are always so clever— “Yamada’s debut tells a simple story with words and illustrations that are and so hungry. Children and adults alike will both spare and evocative…. The sun goes down and it must be bedtime, find themselves smiling as they pore over the perfect end for this… lulling, sweet curiosity.” – Booklist this funny new take on an old cautionary fable. But of course the last laugh will be reserved for Mama Goat herself.

“An enchanting perspective on the familiar story…. teaches us about using our sense of what is right and wrong to prevent ourselves from being outwitted...” – Smart Books for Smart Kids

42 43 The Message of the Birds A beautiful story of Christmas wonder Written by Kate Westerlund / Illustrated by Feridun Oral

Long ago a special child was born, and animals everywhere heard in his coos a song of blessing and good will for all the creatures of the earth. But now the birds wonder why no one sings the song anymore. The old owl tells them, “People don’t listen. Some think the message is for others and not for them.” The birds are determined to bring the message to those who will listen—the children. And so they fly far and wide, each singing the song of joy and peace, passing it on from bird to bird and from child to child everywhere. Here is a beautiful story about the powerful role we all have play in hearing the timeless message: “Let there be peace. Peace on Earth.”

★ “A touching and profound interpretation of the role of the Christ Child and the meaning of his birth.... A lovely, quiet book with something powerful to say.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Ages, 3 to 8, “A very special book…. A simple, still book, but it is full of the warmth 9.8 x 9.8 inch, 32 Pages and innocence that parents so often desire for their young children’s Color throughout. Laminated hardcover lives.” – Good Reads with Ronna, nationally syndicated Price: US$16.99, Can$ 19.00 ISBN: 978-988-8240-55-5 44 45 Perfect books for celebrating the Christmas holiday

Santa Claus: ALL ABOUT ME The Nativity A Christmas book compiled by John and Juliette Atkinson Written by Géraldine Elschner Art by Giotto De Bondone

New for Fall 2015

Ages, 3-8, 9.5 x 11.5 in, 96 pages Ages, 3-8, 8.6 x 11.5”, 32 Pages color throughout, reinforced Color throughout. Laminated binding with foil stamping, hardcover with gold foil stampling tip ins and pop ups $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN $34.95 USA / $38.95 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-46-3 ISBN: 978-988-15126-5-9

The secret life of Santa - revealed! A powerful retelling of the Nativity story, paired with the Renaissance From his previously unpublished private diaries, here are personal master Giotto’s incomparable frescoes depicting every aspect of the details and festive anecdotes from across the centuries. Discover the story, from the arrival of the angel Gabriel to the family's flight into truth about where Santa Claus lives and how he manages the elves in Egypt. These paintings are a masterpiece of Western art, and here they his gift workshops at the North Pole. create one of the most gorgeous Christmas books you are likely to find. Did you know that Santa has regularly changed his outfit over the years? This is an edition you'll want to share with young and old alike. Or that his favorite treat is a bag of Snowmints? Pick up this book to read everything you ever wanted to know about Santa Claus and the history of Christmas. The perfect gift for readers of all ages!

“This book is so much fun….you and your kids will pore over it for hours.” – GeekDad

46 47 The Gift of the Magi The Night Before Christmas Written by O. Henry (mini edition) Illustrated by Sonja Danowski Written by Clement Clarke Moore Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

“I’m always pleased to see Zwerger’s artwork. She’s one of those illustrators who made me want to study children’s literature.” – Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

“A hand-size volume that emphasizes the mystery of Santa’s visit.” Ages, all, 5.8 x 7.3”, 32 Pages – Shelf Awareness Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-88-3

Ages, 6 to 99, 8.6 x 13 inch, 32 pages Color throughout, laminated hardcover Silent Night, Holy Night with jacket $17.99 USA / $19.00 CAN (mini edition) ISBN: 978-988-8240-57-9 Written by Werner Thuswaldner Illustrated by Robert Ingpen It’s the day before Christmas, and though Della has scrimped for months, she has little with which to buy her dear Jim a present. She decides her The true story love for him requires a personal sacrifice: selling her long, beautiful hair. behind one of When Jim arrives home, he is dumbstruck by her gesture, and it isn’t the most well-loved until they both exchange gifts that they learn the true measure of their Christmas carols sacrifices, and come to understand that all the Christmas joy they need is of all time. in their love for each other.

“A classic with new, gorgeous artwork.” – Children’s Corner, nationally syndicated column Ages, all, 5.8 x 7.3”, 32 Pages “Eye-catching artwork, interactive embellishments, and snippets of Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Christmas lore present quite a bit for readers to sink their teeth into.” $9.99 USA / $11.99 – Publishers Weekly ISBN: 978-988-8240-86-9

48 49 Giuliano Ferri’s whimsical interactive board books bring fun to young readers Peekaboo The Snowball Written and illustrated by Giuliano Ferri Written & Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

New for Fall 2015

All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 16 pages Board book with die cuts, Color throughout, varnished $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-42-5

What happens when you take a little snowball and try All Ages, 6.6 x 6.6“, 16 pages to make it bigger? You might Board book with interactive flaps color throughout, roll it up a hill. You might varnished even get some friends to $11.99 USA / $13.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-93-7 help you roll it, until it’s HUGE. But you might not be Children will love to play peekaboo with the adorable animals in this able to control what happens next when gravity takes over! In this interactive board book. See who’s hiding behind each flap as different adorably hilarious, wordless board book, artist Giuliano Ferri uses clever animals appear from behind their paws (or wings). One by one you can die-cuts to bring humor and anticipation to a charming story of what uncover these beautifully rendered animals from acclaimed picture happens when the snowball of your dreams goes off course. It will have book artist Giuliano Ferri. At the end you'll find a special surprise. children laughing out loud. Giuliano Ferri was born in Pesaro, Italy in 1965 and is See if you can find... a fox, a bear, a cat, a porcupine, a dog, a pig, an owl, a graduate of the Urbino Institute of Art, where he and... you! specialized in animation. He has illustrated many picture books. He has exhibited internationally, ★ “Proves that the delights of peekaboo transcend language in a near- including at the Bologna International wordless board book that lets readers play the familiar game.... Ferri’s Children's Book Fair for ten years. wonderfully furry and fuzzy portraits give the sense that readers have Mr. Ferri also works with young just made half a dozen new animal friends, while a mirror insert ends people with disabilities, using the book with a playful surprise.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review animation and comic theater as therapy.

50 51 You’ll love these special picture books about the bonds between families and friends Luke & the Little Seed Nino’s Magical Night Written and illustrated by Giuliano Ferri Written by Sueli Menezes / Illustrated by Giuliano Ferri

Ages, 4-8, 8.6 x 11.5”, 32 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover, gold foil stamping $19.99 USA / $23.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-75-3

Ages, 3-8, 8.6 x 11.5 in, 32 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $17.99 USA / $ 21.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-94-4

Luke gets so many gifts for his birthday that when his grandfather gives Nino, the little firefly, glows brightly each night. him a bag of seeds, he’s disappointed. Only the moon shines brighter. But his grandfather tells him that if he plants and cares for these little But what happens if the moon gets tired? seeds, they could become the best present of all. Can Nino make his dream come true? Will Luke have the patience to nurture his seeds into something truly special? Here is a delightful tale in which the power of love and persistence pay off.

“The soft pastel watercolors beautifully capture the world from a mouse’s-eye view, and the mice are irresistible…. Readers will appreciate seeing the good things that come to those who wait, watch, and water.” – Kirkus Reviews

52 53 When your apple is out of reach, try A masterfully illustrated edition of one of working together Hans Christian Andersen’s most ambitious tales The Red Apple The Snow Queen Written and illustrated by Feridun Oral Written by Hans Christian Andersen Illustrated by Yana Sedova / Translated by Anthea Bell

Ages, 3-8, Ages, 4 to 99, 8.6 x 11.5”, 36 Pages 9.4 x 11.5”, 64 Pages Color throughout. New for Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Fall 2015 Laminated hardcover $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN $19.99 USA / $23.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-00-5 ISBN: 978-988-8240-78-4

Gerda and Kay were such On a cold winter’s day, Rabbit good friends - until the day leaves his burrow in search of little Kay gets a sliver of an food, but all he can find is a evil mirror caught in his eye! single red apple hanging far Suddenly he sees the world as out of reach. an ugly place, with nothing Rabbit tries and tries to get his worth loving. Soon the animal friends to help him reach wicked Snow Queen takes it, but none of them can manage him away to her icy kingdom. it. When they accidentally wake Can Gerda’s courage and Bear from her hibernation, they determination save her all work together to figure out friend and bring him back to a way to get what they want. the world of the living? Hans Christian Andersen’s superb fairy tale is given thrilling new life in this richly illustrated edition.

AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR “This new large-format edition features Bell’s Feridun Oral was born in 1961 excellent translation as well as new artwork in Kirikkale, Turkey. by gifted Russian artist Sedova…. A striking After graduating from Marmara new edition of the timeless tale.” – Booklist University, Faculty of Fine Arts, he became one of the most prominent “Sedova’s illustrations are dreamlike…. illustrators of children's books in his native country. Aside from book Fairy-tale-loving kids and Frozen fans illustrations, he also produces paintings, willing to expand their horizons sculptures, textiles and ceramics in his beyond talking snowmen will find this workshop in Istanbul. a satisfying experience…” He also illustrated The Message of the – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Birds for minedition. recommended

54 55 A gorgeously illustrated picture book of the true story that has moved millions Sadako’s Cranes Written and Illustrated by Judith Loske Publication Date: September 21st 2015, Peace-day

Sadako was there when the blast happened. She was just two years old, and all she remembers is ash and darkness. Years later, when she becomes ill, she learns the legend that someone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will have his or her wish granted. Hoping to recover from her illness, she begins to fold... This is a true story from a brave witness to Hiroshima that will move New for readers of all ages. Fall 2015

Ages, 4 to 99, 8.7 x 11.5 inch, 48 Pages Color throughout. Laminated hardcover $18.99 USA / $22.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8341-00-9

AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR Judith Loske discovered her passion for drawing and painting early in her childhood. She went on to study art at the Academie of Art in Schwerte, Germany in 2006. Her illustrations for Sadako’s Cranes are done with colored pencil draw- ings that she digitally processes in a second step. Ms. Loske was moved to reveal the history of hope and grief, and the longing for peace that lives at the heart of Sadako’s story. 56 57 From celebrated Hans Christian Andersen winner and adored artist Lisbeth Zwerger

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Alice in Wonderland (mini edition) From an old legend collected by the Brothers Grimm Written by Lewis Carroll / Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger / Translated by Anthea Bell “And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures ... ?” Certain to please even Alice herself, this celebrated Ages, 4 to 99, 9.5 x 11.5”, 32 Pages version of her famous adventures in Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Wonderland is brimming with wonder- $17.99 USA / $21.99 CAN fully whimsical pictures by internation- ISBN: 978-988-8240-82-1 ally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger.

Lisbeth Zwerger brings her wry wit and A mysterious stranger is hired in imitable style to a version of Alice’s to free the village of Hamelin fantastic adventures that feels both clas- from its rats. He uses his sic and contemporary. Her imaginative magical pipe to lure the illustrations of the strange denizens of rodents away, but when the Ages, 4 to 99, Wonderland – from the Mad Hatter and 5.8 x 7.3 inch, 128 Pages citizens refuse to pay for hiis New for March Hare to the Queen of Hearts and service, the pied piper turns Color throughout. Laminated hardcover Fall 2015 Cheshire Cat – capture the inspired non- his magic on their children. $13.99 USA / $16.99 CAN sense of Carroll’s timeless tale. This timeless tale is expertly ISBN: 978-988-8341-01-6 told and wonderfully illustrated.

“Zwerger’s evocative and exquisite illustrations perfectly capture this renowned fairy tale…. If you love the classics, this one is a beautiful version.” – Smart Books for Smart Kids

Lisbeth Zwerger, one of the world’s most acclaimed children’s book illustrators, is well known for illustrating classic tales. Her work is both captivating and lyrical, and always filled with a sense of whimsy. Ms. Zwerger has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal, pre- sented to her in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contri- bution to children’s literature.

58 59 The Selfish Giant (mini edition) Tales From The Brothers Grimm Written by Oscar Wilde / Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger Written by the Brothers Grimm Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger The Selfish Giant won’t let the children play Translated by Anthea Bell in his beautiful garden. But when he tries to wall it off from the world, Winter comes to stay, with nothing but snow and wind and hail, and the Spring will not return. It isn’t until the Giant realizes that his selfishness has been keeping life from his garden that he comes to see that kindness wins out over selfishness. This enchanting story from Oscar Wilde, evocatively Ages, 4 to 99, 5.8 x 7.3 inch, 32 Pages illustrated by renowned artist Color throughout. Lisbeth Zwerger, is a beautiful tale Laminated hardcover $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN of generosity you'll want to share ISBN: 978-988-8240-99-9 with others. Ages, 4 to 99, 9.5 x 11.5 inch, 96 pages Color throughout, laminated hardcover $29.99 USA / $ 32.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-53-1 The Little Mermaid (mini edition) Written by Hans Christian Andersen / Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger abridged version, edited by Anthea Bell A handsome edition from the well-known collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm containing eleven popular stories. Old favorites are included as The story of the little mermaid who fell in love well as some less well-known ones. with a human boy is well-known and loved by Lisbeth Zwerger’s evocative and exquisite illustrations millions—but in the hands of internationally perfectly capture the mood of these enduring acclaimed illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger, it feels fairy tales. brand-new. This poignant tale of unrequited love and self-sacrifice helped establish Andersen as one of the foremost writers of fairy tales in the world. Lisbeth Zwerger’s signature illustrations add fresh whimsy and charm to Andersen’s Ages, All, creation, and her art harmonizes perfectly 5.8 x 7.3 inch, 48 Pages with Anthea Bell’s carefully edited Color throughout. New for Laminated hardcover Fall 2015 translation. $9.99 USA / $11.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-97-5 60 61 This stunning board book is full of color and full of life A White Butterfly Written by Laurie Cohen Illustrated by Barbara Ortelli

The butterflies in this magnificently illustrated board book come in all different colors. They are as blue as the sea, as red as a strawberry... even as black as the night. Children will love poring over these pictures to see how the butterflies compare to the colorful words they match. And at the end, a special interactive surprise allows them to make their very own butterfly wing patterns, too! A splendidly colorful format that will keep children mesmerized.

“Simple, evocative text and exquisite illustrations make this one to savor.” – Kirkus Reviews All Ages, 8.3 x 8.3”, 30 pages “The illustrations are beautiful, and the quiet, meditative tone Board book, Color throughout, varnished. makes this a good fit for bedtime.” – Booklist $14.99 USA / $17.99 CAN ISBN: 978-988-8240-96-8

ILLUSTRATOR Barbara Ortelli was born in Tessin, Switzerland and studied at the University of Applied Arts. She works as an illustrator, painter, and graphic designer. Her sources of inspiration are not only the themes that fascinated her as a child but nature and animals as well. She lives in the magical world of graceful forms and colors that give her work a very special appeal.

AUTHOR Laurie Cohen was born in Paris, France. An author of children’s books and poems, she also studied film as a director and writer. Several of her books have been published in her native France.

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