Foreign Rights Catalog Spring 2019
Bologna Book Fair: Hall 30 booth C40-D39 www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com
My First Dictionary of Touch: Jojo and the Rainforest We Kids of Cornfl ower Farm Storm Daughter (Vol. 2): My Animals Brigade (Vol. 3): A Wild Party (Vol. 2): Two Donkeys in the Forever Lost by M. Teichmann by U. Luhn / A. Henn Swimming Pool by B. Iosivoni by A. Fröhlich / U. Mersmeyer
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Illustration by Sebastien Braun from the title „Meine erste Lieblingsgeschichte: Du bekommst ein Geschwisterchen, kleiner Spatz“ (My First Favorite Story: Soon You Will Have a Sibling, Little Sparrow) © 2019 Ravensburger Buchverlag Otto Maier GmbH I Foreign Rights I Robert-Bosch-Str. 1 I 88214 Ravensburg I Germany Books for the very young
Kathrin Wessel/ Sandra Grimm Leise, leise, sagt die Meise EDITION PIEPMATZ: HUSH, HUSH, CHIRPS THE CHICKADEE
16 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43787-0 February 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 12 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES
Parents and children alike will be enthusiastic about the FURTHER TITLES appealing, simplified illustrations and charming texts of the series Edition Piepmatz. The concepts are loving and well- thought-out.
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“It's time for bed!” says the ferret. “Climb under the covers!” says the snail. “Sleep!” says the sheep. Young animals go through simple going-to-bed rituals, animating young children to settle in for the night and go to sleep themselves.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Frau Annika Alles hat einen Namen EDITION PIEPMATZ: EVERYTHING HAS A NAME
24 pp Board Book Format 21 x 23.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43790-0 February 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 12 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES
Parents and children alike will be enthusiastic about the FURTHER TITLES appealing, simplified illustrations and charming texts of the series Edition Piepmatz. The concepts are loving and well- thought-out.
CONTENT
There is so much to learn when you are small and the world is still so fresh and undiscovered. What is inside Mama's purse? What is there to see in a children's room or in a café? Key, puzzle, and banana: everything has a name.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Frau Annika was born in Germany in 1983 and studied Design in Mainz. She's been drawing and painting ever since she was able to hold a pen in her hand. With her work, she wants to make the world more beautiful and to bring joy to others.
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Frau Annika/ Sandra Grimm Hallo, kleines Kuschelkind EDITION PIEPMATZ: HELLO, CUDDLY ONE
24 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43788-7 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 18 months and older
The fascinating transformational effect of large peepholes will make this board book a favorite with toddlers.
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Parents and children alike will be enthusiastic about the Frau Annika was born in Germany in 1983 and studied appealing, simplified illustrations and charming texts of the Design in Mainz. She's been drawing and painting ever since series Edition Piepmatz. The concepts are loving and well- she was able to hold a pen in her hand. With her work, she thought-out. wants to make the world more beautiful and to bring joy to others. CONTENT
"I'm going ahead all by myself. Mama, look what I can do already! FURTHER TITLES Mama? Little hedgehog, we are here. We are always nearby!"
All youngsters, animal and human alike, love to explore the world and discover new things. But no matter whether it is a puppy, a little caterpillar, a young hedgehog, a baby panda, or a young whale, sometimes they all miss mama and papa. What a comfort that they are never far away.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Kathrin Wessel/ Sandra Grimm Wenn der Wald erwacht EDITION PIEPMATZ: WHEN THE FOREST WAKES UP
16 pp Board Book Format 23 x 17.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43789-4 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older
This unique book about the forest turns reading aloud into an exciting adventure for young and old. Basic information is conveyed through literary language, making it optimal for a lovely, shared reading experience.
- Discover the forest and its inhabitants, from caves THE AUTHOR underground up to the crowns of the trees Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a - A special, even poetic forest book for shared hours of freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher reading aloud offers a sound basis for her books for children and - Including a highlight page that shows what happens in the teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can forest at night test all her fun ideas.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Parents and children alike will be enthusiastic about the FURTHER TITLES appealing, simplified illustrations and charming texts of the series Edition Piepmatz. The concepts are loving and well- thought-out.
CONTENT
“Early in the morning, a ray of sunshine tickles the little bumblebee's belly. She becomes pleasantly warm, and that entices her to creep out of the ground.”
Along with the bumblebee children can explore the forest and its inhabitants, from holes under the ground to nests in the crowns of trees. The last spread is a special highlight: when children turn the book 90 degrees, they will discover a fascinating nighttime scene in the forest where they can see which animals are awake at night and try to locate some of the animals they encountered in the previous pages.
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Monika Neubacher-Fesser Meine ersten Bilder (Stoff-Leporello) MY FIRST PICTURES (CLOTH BOOK)
8 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm EAN 4049817317600 January 2019 EUR 10.99 Age 0 months and older
- With fascinating crackling foil inside the cover - A cuddly soft fabric accordion book for baby's bed, seat and play rug - Supports babies' visual and acoustic perception
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Seeing, hearing, tactile perception – this fabric accordion FURTHER TITLES book addresses all of baby's senses. The cover has fascinating crackling foil, the fabric is cuddly soft and there are many colorful animals and familiar motifs to discover on the individual pages. Thanks to the colorful straps, this accordion book can be attached anywhere, making it ideal for children who cannot hold books yet and inviting even the very little ones to look at and explore it by themselves at any time.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Monika Neubacher-Fesser was born in 1959. After studying graphic and design in Kassel she worked for an advertising agency in Hannover. Since the birth of her first child in 1988 she has been working as a free lance illustrator. She also writes books on the subjects of silk painting and hobby and crafts. Monika Neubacher-Fesser lives with her husband and two children in Hannover.
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Monika Neubacher-Fesser/ Carla Häfner Schau mal, such mal: Meine Sachen LOOK AND FIND: MY THINGS
10 pp Board Book Format 21 x 19.6 cm ISBN 978-3-473-31757-8 February 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 9 months and older
- A first lift-the-flap book for very young children - Easy-to-open fabric flaps support fine motor skills and tactile perception - With catchy rhymes
CONTENT
What's underneath the towel? And who is hiding inside the scarf? Even very young children can easily open the sturdy fabric flaps and discover familiar motifs behind them: the sun behind the bib or the mouse underneath the scarf. Apart from training children's tactile perception and fine motor skills, this also provides curious little explorers with a first sense of achievement.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Monika Neubacher-Fesser was born in 1959. After studying graphic and design in Kassel she worked for an advertising agency in Hannover. Since the birth of her first child in 1988 she has been working as a free lance illustrator. She also writes books on the subjects of silk painting and hobby and crafts. Monika Neubacher-Fesser lives with her husband and two children in Hannover.
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Ana Weller Mein allererstes Tierlexikon MY VERY FIRST ANIMAL LEXICON
24 pp Board Book Format 22.5 x 22.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-31758-5 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 12 months and older
- Extra large lexicon on the popular subject of animals - Over 100 terms expand children's vocabulary - Perfect for discovering, identifying and telling stories together
CONTENT
In this book, little animal lovers will encounter more than FURTHER TITLES 100 animals in their respective habitats. They discover bugs in the meadow, groundhogs in the mountains, parrots in the jungle, seahorses in the seas and penguins in Antarctica. On each page, children encounter familiar animals as well as many new species.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Ana Weller was born in 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been drawing and painting since she was a child. In order to make a profession of her hobby, she studied graphic design in Mainz, Germany. "Children and adults should have just as much fun looking at my books as I have creating them."
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Rike Janßen/ Regina Schwarz Schau mal an, was ich schon kann LOOK WHAT I CAN DO
16 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-31763-9 February 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
- “Doing it myself” is an important development step for small children - Playfully implemented in cheerful animal scenes - Supports independence and self-confidence
CONTENT
Amazing what the little ones can already do by themselves! FURTHER TITLES The little mouse is putting on its clothes without any help, the little bear is brushing its own teeth and the little sheep is zooming off on its balance bike by itself. And the animals are mighty proud of it, too. Young children also want to do more and more things by themselves, allowing them to identify with the animals easily and see that doing things themselves sometimes works really well – and sometimes not so much.
THE AUTHOR
After completing her training in elementary education, Regina Schwarz studied social pedagogy. It was during this time that she began to write poems. Apart from poetry, she has published numerous picturebooks. Regina Schwarz's goal in writing her own texts is to motivate people to read (aloud) and to inspire listeners to be creative themselves. Schwarz lives in the Rhineland, is married and has three grown sons.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Rike Janßen lives with her husband and son in Oldenburg, Germany. She has completed a degree in design and has studied illustration in Bremen since 2006. Rike Janßen has been a freelance illustrator and artist since 2003.
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Klaus Bliesener Mach auf! Schau rein! Meine Fahrzeuge OPEN IT! TAKE A LOOK! MY VEHICLES
14 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-31759-2 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 18 months and older
- Fun with flaps for very young children - Extra large and sturdy flaps with tabs
CONTENT
Young children's favourite vehicles are parked behind the flap doors of this book: the tractor in the barn, the fire truck at the fire station and the caravan in the garage. Even small hands can easily open and close the extra large and sturdy flaps, playfully training children's fine motor skills.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Klaus Bliesener was born in 1951 in Salzgitter. After leaving school he first trained as window dresser. Later he extended his training by studying at the Art school in Braunschweig. In 1979 he qualified with a diploma in graphic design. Since 1980 Klaus Bliesener has been working free lance as illustrator. His illustrations appear in various magazines.
FURTHER TITLES
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Katja Senner/ Sandra Grimm Haare waschen, Zähne putzen WASHING MY HAIR, BRUSHING MY TEETH
12 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-31762-2 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 24 months and older
- Playfully engages with the important everyday topic of body care - Fascinating sliders transform the scene on every page - Cheerful rhymes inspire children to slide and discover
CONTENT
Having a bath, brushing their teeth, going to the potty, FURTHER TITLES brushing their hair ... Young children can easily identify with the everyday situations in this book and learn that daily body care is not just a matter of course but can be fun, too. Sliders allow children to transform the scenes on each double-page themselves.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Katja Senner studied communcations and has worked as an independent illustrator since her graduation. Her illustrations have been published in numerous books by a number of publishers. She loves painting and extensive walks through the woods.
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Meike Teichmann Mein erstes Wörterbuch zum Fühlen: Erste Sachen MY FIRST DICTIONARY OF TOUCH: FIRST OBJECTS
10 pp Board Book Format 16.5 x 15.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43766-5 November 2018 EUR 9.99 Age 12 months and older
- First fun with words for the very youngest children to explore and touch - Includes 5 sturdy, enticing tactile elements - Practical format, ideal for toddlers' small hands
ABOUT THE SERIES
The inviting scenes filling five two-page spreads invite FURTHER TITLES young children to look closely, and to recognize and name familiar objects. The right-hand pages feature a full-page scene that incorporates an enticing tactile element. With its spiral binding and practical format, even very young children can hold on to and turn the pages of this book all by themselves.
CONTENT
A ball, a bottle, a rattle and more: this touch-and-feel dictionary features many items that young children are familiar with, and provides a hands-on experience of some of them.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Meike Teichmann is fervently devoted to glitter and her debut with Ravensburger Publishing in spring 2019 has been in the planning for a long time. Just a short time ago, the young illustrator couldn't have dreamed that a unicorn would gallop through these plans... Meike Teichmann was born in Hamburg in 1980 and has two degrees in Illustration.
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Meike Teichmann Mein erstes Wörterbuch zum Fühlen: Meine Tiere MY FIRST DICTIONARY OF TOUCH: MY ANIMALS
10 pp Board Book Format 16.5 x 15.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43767-2 November 2018 EUR 9.99 Age 12 months and older
- First fun with words for the very youngest children to explore and touch - Includes 5 sturdy, enticing tactile elements - Practical format, ideal for toddlers' small hands
ABOUT THE SERIES
The inviting scenes filling five two-page spreads invite FURTHER TITLES young children to look closely, and to recognize and name familiar objects. The right-hand pages feature a full-page scene that incorporates an enticing tactile element. With its spiral binding and practical format, even very young children can hold on to and turn the pages of this book all by themselves.
CONTENT
This touch-and-feel dictionary features many popular animals from a variety of habitats, and invites toddlers to touch them and learn their names.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Meike Teichmann is fervently devoted to glitter and her debut with Ravensburger Publishing in spring 2019 has been in the planning for a long time. Just a short time ago, the young illustrator couldn't have dreamed that a unicorn would gallop through these plans... Meike Teichmann was born in Hamburg in 1980 and has two degrees in Illustration.
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Denitza Gruber/ Sandra Grimm Mein erstes Sachen suchen: Mein Zuhause MY FIRST THINGS TO FIND: MY HOME
16 pp Board Book Format 14.5 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43768-9 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 12 months and older
Short texts to read aloud, bold illustrations, and age- appropriate design for children 12 months and older.
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Learn to talk with “My First Things to Find”. This new series Denitza Gruber was born 1977 in Sofia, Bulgaria and for toddlers in an especially practical format is the ideal attended an art school there. In Munich, she studied introduction to the popular world of search-and-find. On communication design. each two-page spread, children 12 months and older can She has been living her childhood dream since 2002 and name the things featured in vignettes and recognize works as a freelance illustrator for various publishers. She familiar situations, supporting their language development. loves to dive into a world of colorful colors, friendly animals The pages are extra thick and sturdy, easy for small hands to and people, day after day. With her pictures she wants to turn. Each page offers something new to explore! make children happy, promote and educate. Denitza Gruber is married and has two children who gave CONTENT her the "Best Mom in the World" award, and with whom she would like to swap places for a day to see the world through My Home presents a variety of scenes from a toddler's children's eyes again. everyday life, such as waking up in bed in the morning and the family eating together in the kitchen. Readers can accompany the children playing at home and outside. Another scene shows everyone cleaning up and brushing FURTHER TITLES their teeth in the bathroom. And at night, Papa tucks Mia into her bed. The numerous detailed illustrations align with early vocabulary and encourage further language development.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Denitza Gruber/ Sandra Grimm Mein erstes Sachen suchen: Mein Bauernhof MY FIRST THINGS TO FIND: MY FARM
16 pp Board Book Format 14.5 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43769-6 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 12 months and older
Short texts to read aloud, bold illustrations, and age- appropriate design for children 12 months and older.
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Learn to talk with “My First Things to Find”. This new series Denitza Gruber was born 1977 in Sofia, Bulgaria and for toddlers in an especially practical format is the ideal attended an art school there. In Munich, she studied introduction to the popular world of search-and-find. On communication design. each two-page spread, children 12 months and older can She has been living her childhood dream since 2002 and name the things featured in vignettes and recognize works as a freelance illustrator for various publishers. She familiar situations, supporting their language development. loves to dive into a world of colorful colors, friendly animals The pages are extra thick and sturdy, easy for small hands to and people, day after day. With her pictures she wants to turn. Each page offers something new to explore! make children happy, promote and educate. Denitza Gruber is married and has two children who gave CONTENT her the "Best Mom in the World" award, and with whom she would like to swap places for a day to see the world through My Farm presents a variety of scenes around a farm. In the children's eyes again. morning the farmer drives the tractor into the field. Children visit the cows in the barn, pet the rabbits in their enclosure, and watch the pigs eat. Vehicles including the harvester and milk truck are also included. The numerous FURTHER TITLES detailed illustrations align with early vocabulary and encourage further language development.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Franziska Harvey/ Katja Reider Wenn kleine Hasen Aua haben WHEN LITTLE RABBITS ARE HURT
16 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43784-9 January 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
- A humorous story about consolation with “read it again” potential
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
When Little Rabbits Are Hurt is the fourth adventure of the Franziska Harvey, who was born in 1968 in Frankfurt, spent Rabbit family. What on earth is going on with the Rabbits? much of her childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She Mama Rabbit bumps her head, Papa Rabbit hits his thumb, studied graphic design at the university in Wiesbaden with Hoppelbunny hurts his foot, and Hasemouse falls and concentrations in illustration and calligraphy, and has been scrapes a knee. First one, then two, then three Rabbits a freelance illustrator ever since. Franziska Harvey, who scurry from one injury to the next trying to comfort each loves to dance the Argentinian tango and get out into other until finally the entire Rabbit family is gathered nature in her free time, lives with her husband, three together. And what now? Is everyone badly hurt? Then they children, dog and cat in Frankfurt. hear a bell ringing outside. The Rabbits go outside with their bandages and ice packs and suddenly all their injuries are RIGHTS SOLD forgotten: the ice cream truck is here! Happily, it wasn't so Hungarian (Hungary) bad, after all.
THE AUTHOR FURTHER TITLES Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author after the birth of her own children and has since then published numerous books for children and young people, many of which have been translated into other languages.
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Johanna Fritz/ Sandra Grimm Schiebe und Entdecke: Auf der Baustelle SLIDE AND DISCOVER: AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
12 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43776-4 November 2018 EUR 12.99 Age 18 months and older
- 5 large, sturdy sliding elements bring a construction site to life - Interactive board book with a friendly character serving as guide - Conveys first information about construction sites appropriate for the target age group
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Large, sturdy sliding elements integrated into the Johanna Fritz always wanted only one thing: to draw. She interactive board books in this series invite toddlers to take studied at the Berlin Technical College of Art. Already during an active role in discovering various aspects of their her studies, Johanna Fritz received assignments as a environment. cartoonist and children's book illustrator. She now works successfully as a freelance illustrator and also as a coach CONTENT and mentor for other illustrators. On Facebook, her group is called "Successful Illustrator." and her online course is called When Max the mole sticks his head out of his heap of earth, "Become a successful illustrator". Johanna Fritz lives in he finds himself in the middle of a construction site. He then Stuttgart with her husband and two small daughters. starts to discover the construction site, helps the construction site workers and even gets to ride an excavator. FURTHER TITLES THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Gabriele Dal Lago Mein allererstes Stickerbuch: Tiere im Wald MY VERY FIRST STICKER BOOK: FOREST ANIMALS
12 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43774-0 January 2019 EUR 10.99 Age 18 months and older
- Includes 5 large reusable animal stickers to sort and play with
ABOUT THE SERIES
The five large, extra-thick stickers are just right for very FURTHER TITLES young children's hands and abilities, encouraging fine motor skills and guaranteeing lots of sticker fun. They can be applied and peeled off over and over again, on the pages of the book or any other smooth surface. If they should get dusty or lose their stickiness, a quick rinse in cold water will restore their self-adhesive quality.
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Fox, hedgehog, or squirrel – which one is hidden in the leaves? And which young animal is tramping through the snow with the mother deer? In this very first book very young children can place the five large animal stickers in the simple yet lively forest scenes, creating many different funny stories. A brief text on each spread provides hints about where each animal might belong.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Freelance illustrator Gabriele Dal Lago studied graphic design in Augsburg, followed by work in advertising. Her hobbies include reading, crafts and travel to Sweden, Greece and the Canary Islands. In Gabriele Dal Lago's own words, her illustrations "radiate warmth and joy."
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Gabriele Dal Lago Mein allererstes Stickerbuch: Tiere im Zoo MY VERY FIRST STICKER BOOK: ZOO ANIMALS
12 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43775-7 January 2019 EUR 10.99 Age 18 months and older
- Includes 5 large reusable animal stickers to sort and play with
ABOUT THE SERIES
The five large, extra-thick stickers are just right for very FURTHER TITLES young children's hands and abilities, encouraging fine motor skills and guaranteeing lots of sticker fun. They can be applied and peeled off over and over again, on the pages of the book or any other smooth surface. If they should get dusty or lose their stickiness, a quick rinse in cold water will restore their self-adhesive quality.
CONTENT
Flamingo, monkey, or polar bear – which one of them is swinging through the trees, and which of them woke up the lion daddy? In this very first book very young children can place the five large animal stickers in the simple yet lively zoo scenes, creating many different funny stories. A brief text on each spread provides hints about where each animal might belong.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Freelance illustrator Gabriele Dal Lago studied graphic design in Augsburg, followed by work in advertising. Her hobbies include reading, crafts and travel to Sweden, Greece and the Canary Islands. In Gabriele Dal Lago's own words, her illustrations "radiate warmth and joy."
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Sebastien Braun/ Katja Reider Meine erste Lieblingsgeschichte: Du bekommst ein Geschwisterchen, kleiner Spatz MY FIRST FAVORITE STORY: SOON YOU WILL HAVE A SIBLING, LITTLE SPARROW
20 pp Board Book Format 17 x 14.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43783-2 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 18 months and older
- For children who are becoming big brothers or sisters - A story that touches your heart - With metallic gold on the cover
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
The little sparrow is so excited that there is an egg in the Sebastien Braun was born in Strasbourg and studied art at nest. Mama says that he'll soon have a little sister or University. After that, he was teaching applied art to sixth brother! Of course the sparrow has lots of questions: What formers for a while, before becoming a freelance illustrator. will happen next? Was I inside an egg once, too? When will my baby sibling hatch? In the following days the sparrow RIGHTS SOLD helps Mama and Papa with nest building and other Russian (worldwide) preparations. And then – finally – it is time. His little brother hatches from the egg, and now they are four in the sparrow's nest! FURTHER TITLES This story about the arrival of a sibling touches on children's experiences and feelings, and is told in an especially insightful way. The charming illustrations and the cheerful young sparrow ensure that this story will quickly become a favorite.
THE AUTHOR
Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author after the birth of her own children and has since then published numerous books for children and young people, many of which have been translated into other languages.
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Niklas Böwer/ Frauke Nahrgang Sachen suchen, Sachen hören: Meine Fahrzeuge LOOK AND LISTEN: MY VEHICLES
12 pp Board Book Format 19.5 x 22.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43771-9 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 18 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
There are five different sounds integrated into the books of Niklas Böwer was born in 1972 in Hiltrup, Germany, and this series. You can press the first button through a hole in studied communication design at the University of the cover even before opening the book. Just turn on the Dortmund. He has been a freelance graphic designer and battery with the switch on the back cover. illustrator since 2002. When he is not working he likes to ride his motorcycle, listen to music, or simply be outdoors CONTENT enjoying nature. His travels most often take him to France or Italy. The highest possible accolade for his work, Hey, who is honking that horn? And what does a fire truck according to Böwer, is when children genuinely praise his siren sound like? Vehicles make a wide range of sounds, a drawings. His secret of success is to always maintain a little topic that fascinates young children. bit of childhood in his heart: "If you can do that, it's a recipe for happiness." This fascinating soundbook for children 18 months and older introduces some of the intriguing sounds that vehicles make. And that is not all: at the same time, children can FURTHER TITLES search for lots of familiar things in the detailed scenes, and follow many little stories throughout the pages. On each page, gently pressing a button produces a sound: the whirring of a helicopter's rotor blades, the honking of a car, and a bicycle bell are a few examples.
THE AUTHOR Frauke Nahrgang was born in 1951 in Stadtallendorf, where she lives today with her husband and two children. She has been working as a primary school teacher since 1976 and enjoys teaching school beginners most of all. At school she began to write texts for beginners, and she has been writing children's books since 1987. Frauke Nahrgang watches children very carefully and is interested in how they make contact, talk and communicate with each other. She transfers these observations strikingly into the stories in her picture books.
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Guido Wandrey/ Frauke Nahrgang Sachen suchen, Sachen hören: Wir machen Musik LOOK AND LISTEN: LET'S MAKE MUSIC
12 pp Board Book Format 19.5 x 22.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43772-6 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 18 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
There are five different sounds integrated into the books of Guido Wandrey, born in 1959, studied graphic design and this series. You can press the first button through a hole in has already published many successful pictures books. In his the cover even before opening the book. Just turn on the images, he makes a point of including special little details battery with the switch on the back cover. just waiting to be discovered.
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What does a piano sound like, and what sounds does a drum set make? Each instrument sounds different – and that is exciting for even the youngest children!
This fascinating soundbook for children 18 months and older introduces some of the captivating sounds that musical instruments make. And that is not all: at the same time, children can search for lots of familiar things in the detailed scenes, and follow many little stories throughout the pages. On each page, gently pressing a button produces a sound: Grandpa plays a few notes on the piano, Mama on the flute, and in the park young Sophie is amazed by a cellist.
THE AUTHOR
Frauke Nahrgang was born in 1951 in Stadtallendorf, where she lives today with her husband and two children. She has been working as a primary school teacher since 1976 and enjoys teaching school beginners most of all. At school she began to write texts for beginners, and she has been writing children's books since 1987. Frauke Nahrgang watches children very carefully and is interested in how they make contact, talk and communicate with each other. She transfers these observations strikingly into the stories in her picture books. www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Books for the very young
Andrea Hebrock/ Frauke Nahrgang Im Kindergarten MY VERY FIRST SHORT STORIES: AT PRESCHOOL
24 pp Board Book Format 18 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43765-8 January 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
Every title in the series “My Very First Short Stories” Frauke Nahrgang was born in 1951 in Stadtallendorf, where contains eleven stories. The short texts are ideal for reading she lives today with her husband and two children. She has aloud, and there is much to observe and discover in the been working as a primary school teacher since 1976 and large-format illustrations. enjoys teaching school beginners most of all. At school she began to write texts for beginners, and she has been writing CONTENT children's books since 1987. Frauke Nahrgang watches children very carefully and is interested in how they make This board book contains eleven concise stories all about contact, talk and communicate with each other. She everyday life in preschool, providing motivation and lots of transfers these observations strikingly into the stories in her opportunity for parents and children to interact. picture books.
This title in the successful “First Short Stories” series is all about preschool. The scene and text on each spread tell a complete story in situations familiar to young children: FURTHER TITLES Being new at preschool; celebrating birthdays at preschool; playing all different things at preschool; taking a nap at preschool... These tales can help feeling comfortable going to preschool, and provide plenty of things for parents and children to talk about.
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Marlis Scharff-Kniemeyer/ Rosemarie Künzler- Behncke Schlaf gut, Träum schön! MY VERY FIRST SHORT STORIES: SLEEP TIGHT, SWEET DREAMS!
24 pp Board Book Format 18 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43362-9 June 2012 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
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Every title in the series “My Very First Short Stories” Latvian (Latvia) contains eleven stories. The short texts are ideal for reading aloud, and there is much to observe and discover in the large-format illustrations. FURTHER TITLES
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A collection of good night stories with fantastical and everyday stories: the goat kid who doesn't want to sleep; Leo, whose stuffed lion guards him at night; the little mouse who gets warm milk and honey before going to bed; the cats who go walking in the moonlight, and fox, rabbit and many others.
THE AUTHOR
Rosemarie Künzler-Behncke was born in 1926 in Dessau. Her first children's book appeared in 1970. In answer to the question "what do you hope to achieve with your books? What is important in life?", the mother of three children replied: "I would like to encourage children to think independently and to be imaginative and creative."
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Marlis Scharff-Kniemeyer worked for several years as a photographer before she started studying grapgic arts. Today she earns her living as an illustrator and graphic artist.
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Rike Janßen/ Ursel Scheffler Meine liebsten Tiere MY VERY FIRST SHORT STORIES: MY FAVOURITE ANIMALS
24 pp Board Book Format 18 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43399-5 January 2013 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Every title in the series “My Very First Short Stories” Rike Janßen lives with her husband and son in Oldenburg, contains eleven stories. The short texts are ideal for reading Germany. She has completed a degree in design and has aloud, and there is much to observe and discover in the studied illustration in Bremen since 2006. Rike Janßen has large-format illustrations. been a freelance illustrator and artist since 2003.
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Short stories centered around the animals that are favorites Romanian (Romania) of many children: Bruno the bear has broken his leg and is visited by his friends; the brave mouse Klara tricks the big cat; the ducklings take a trip to the pond with their mother FURTHER TITLES and the little pony sees snow for the very first time. Beloved animals from forest and field, the zoo and at home with us are all represented.
THE AUTHOR
Ursel Scheffler was born in Nuremberg in 1938. She discovered her writing talent at an early age, and was a true bookworm. She studied modern languages and sociology, and began writing after her children were born. Her first picture book was published in 1970, and almost 80 children's books have followed. Most are light-hearted, and often parodies, as well. She draws inspiration for her stories from her fantasy and her actual environment in equal measure.
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Christian Zimmer/ Frauke Nahrgang Auf der Baustelle MY VERY FIRST SHORT STORIES: AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
24 pp Board Book Format 18 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43688-0 January 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Every title in the series “My Very First Short Stories” Christian Zimmer, born in 1966, first tried his luck as a contains eleven stories. The short texts are ideal for reading gardener until, disappointed with that venture, he moved aloud, and there is much to observe and discover in the on and sought his fortune in a printing and advertising large-format illustrations. agency. Through that he found his way to studying graphic design and illustration in Münster, Germany. Since 1997 he CONTENT has been a successful, freelance graphic designer, and his area of specialty has been creating children's book Short stories centered around different construction sites: illustrations for a variety of publishers. rails for the tram; a new playground for Paul and Jule; a construction site on the highway; a small excavator digging in the backyard and more. FURTHER TITLES THE AUTHOR
Frauke Nahrgang was born in 1951 in Stadtallendorf, where she lives today with her husband and two children. She has been working as a primary school teacher since 1976 and enjoys teaching school beginners most of all. At school she began to write texts for beginners, and she has been writing children's books since 1987. Frauke Nahrgang watches children very carefully and is interested in how they make contact, talk and communicate with each other. She transfers these observations strikingly into the stories in her picture books.
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Katharina Staar/ Dominique Conte Alle meine Fahrzeuge ALL MY VEHICLES
16 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43780-1 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 18 months and older
- There is always something new to discover about the most popular vehicles
CONTENT
Early in the morning, the big garbage truck rumbles through the streets. The tractor brings feed to the cows in the barn. A huge excavator loads a truck with sand, and the fire department races to where they are needed. An ambulance has stopped to help someone who fell from their bicycle. The train arrives at the train station, and a grand cruise ship docks at the pier in the harbor.
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Wolfgang Metzger/ Susanne Gernhäuser Entdecke die Welt der Fahrzeuge DISCOVER THE WORLD OF VEHICLES
24 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43778-8 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 2 years and older
- Interactive book for young vehicle enthusiasts - Detailed and realistic illustrations with large flaps to lift - First factual knowledge about a favorite theme: vehicles
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This book provides an introduction to the varied world of Hungarian (Hungary) vehicles with great precision, yet always geared toward young children and their level of comprehension. The contents include panoramic pictures of a farm, a FURTHER TITLES construction site, a firehouse, a big auto mechanic shop, and even a Formula 1 racetrack. Informative illustrations are complemented by large flaps that open to reveal surprises, and the texts encourage parents and children to talk about what they are reading. Rounding off the book is a fun vehicle ABC page.
THE AUTHOR
Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, published articles and contributed articles to textbooks while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Wolfgang Metzger is trained in lithography and graphic design. After his studies he illustrated textbooks for a long time, but has concentrated on designing and illustrating children's books for more than 20 years. His books have become bestsellers, with more than 8 million copies sold in German language territories. Wolfgang Metzger has four daughters and lives with his family near Stuttgart.
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Ana Weller/ Manfred Mai Meine schönsten Tiergeschichten MY BEST ANIMAL STORIES
30 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43793-1 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older
- A lively variety of animal stories by Manfred Mai with charming illustrations
CONTENT
This delightful collection contains fourteen tales including FURTHER TITLES stories about the snail, who always has her house with her, a penguin that has fallen in love, the little foal meeting all the other animals on the farm, an elephant that wishes it could fly, and about the many animals that are still awake at night in the forest. Manfred Mai's animal stories offer a wonderful combination of fantastic and realistic animal tales that take place in familiar settings like the farm or the forest, as well as in more exotic habitats. The short stories are ideal to read aloud to young children, and the vivid, appealing illustrations invite readers to delve deeper into each scene and explore.
THE AUTHOR
Manfred Mai was born in 1949 in a small town in southern Germany. Only after he had finished school did he discover his love of reading, and went back to school to become a teacher. His first writing appeared in 1978 and he has written numerous books since, particularly for beginning readers. Today he is a freelance author and lives in the town where he was born with his wife and two daughters.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Ana Weller was born in 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been drawing and painting since she was a child. In order to make a profession of her hobby, she studied graphic design in Mainz, Germany. "Children and adults should have just as much fun looking at my books as I have creating them."
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Catharina Westphal/ Regina Schwarz Anna ist krank ANNA IS SICK
16 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43782-5 November 2018 EUR 7.99 Age 2 years and older
- Important topics of being sick and visiting the doctor in one book - A familiar, every day story told with great humor - The popular character Anna helps readers identify with familiar situations
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Anna doesn't feel well today at all. Her nose is running, her Hungarian (Hungary) throat is scratchy, and she has a cough. Mama takes her and her little brother Moritz to the pediatrician. Anna gets a thorough examination, and fortunately she only has a bad FURTHER TITLES cold. At home Anna rests, and she is already feeling better that evening. This book combines two important and emotional topics for children, being sick and visiting a doctor, in a story they can easily relate to.
THE AUTHOR
After completing her training in elementary education, Regina Schwarz studied social pedagogy. It was during this time that she began to write poems. Apart from poetry, she has published numerous picturebooks. Regina Schwarz's goal in writing her own texts is to motivate people to read (aloud) and to inspire listeners to be creative themselves. Schwarz lives in the Rhineland, is married and has three grown sons.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Catharina Westphal was born in 1971 in the Netherlands, but grew up in Germany. She studied graphic design with a focus on illustration. Since 1998 she has been a freelance illustrator for a variety of publishers and has published numerous highly successful picture books and children's books. She lives with her family in Münster, Germany.
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Dagmar Henze/ Kathrin Orso Mein Anzieh-Stickerspaß STICKER FUN: GETTING DRESSED
16 pp Board Book Format 21 x 23.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43764-1 November 2018 EUR 12.99 Age 2 years and older
- Learn what to wear in different situations through play - Includes 15 sturdy stickers to play with - Encourages concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
What should you wear when the autumn wind blows? And Dagmar Henze was born in Stade, Germany in 1970. She when is it a good idea to wear rubber boots? Getting began to study at the University in Hamburg in 1992, dressed is fun, but not always so easy! focusing on children's book illustration. Beginning in 1996, many books illustrated by Dagmar Henze have been In this cheerful, interactive book, children are asked to published by Ravensburger. choose the right articles of clothing for every kind of weather. They can use the 15 stickers included to dress the FURTHER TITLES characters in the book – either appropriately or in any silly way they like – encouraging concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills through play.
The 15 large, sturdy stickers are designed with toddlers' abilities in mind and further their motor skills. They can be applied and peeled off over and over again, on the pages of the book or any other smooth surface. If they should get dusty or lose their stickiness, a quick rinse in cold water will restore their self-adhesive quality.
THE AUTHOR
Kathrin Orso spent her childhood in Landshut, Bavaria. Inspired by the books by Enid Blyton her big dream was to found a detective gang. Since this dream didn't come true, she started writing down her own adventure stories. In 2018 she became a freelance writer. In addition to youth novels and reading stories she writes lyrics for children's songs, picture books and comics.
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Christine Faust/ Bernd Penners Hast du Hunger, kleiner Hase? ARE YOU HUNGRY, LITTLE RABBIT?
16 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43781-8 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older
- Includes a high quality felt rabbit
CONTENT
The little rabbit is playing happily in the grass. Suddenly its FURTHER TITLES little bunny belly starts rumbling. A carrot would be lovely about now, thinks the little rabbit, and sets off to visit the other animals. Frog, bear, and rooster ¬– surely one of them has something for the rabbit to eat! But sadly, no; one animal after the other whispers in his ear, “I don't eat carrots!” Poor rabbit. Fortunately, Mama soon comes home and laughs – she brought him some carrots!
In this special book with its fun, rhyming story the little rabbit is not only illustrated in the book, but also printed on soft felt. The felt rabbit is securely attached to the last page with a ribbon, and can be inserted on any page. Young readers can move the little rabbit from one animal to the next, taking an active part in the reading of the story.
THE AUTHOR
Bernd Penners, born in 1958, is an elementary school teacher and is still engaged in this career with great enthusiasm. With his books he would like to make children smile and show that it's a good idea to not always take things super seriously.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Christine Faust studied the design of games and educational materials, and logically should be creating toys. But because she would much rather draw (and can sit still while doing it), she illustrates children's games and books. In addition, she works in film and television animation.
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Martina Kohl/ Sandra Grimm Drehen und Entdecken: Meine Zootiere TURN AND LEARN: MY ZOO ANIMALS
12 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43777-1 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older
- An interactive book with an innovative design lets children search, turn, and discover zoo animals.
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
The wheels in this series are a special kind of interactive Martina Kohl was born in Kassel, Germany, in 1966. She element, easy to move and turn around and around. Like studied Visual Communication in Berlin and has been an flaps or sliding elements, they may generate motion or hide illustrator of children's books ever since. She is happy when or reveal little surprises. children recognize their own everyday lives in her illustrations, and especially when her work sparks their CONTENT imagination.
Children can explore zoo animals big and small in this delightful book. The right-hand pages hold surprises in store! FURTHER TITLES Something amazing happens when children turn the big wheel; what will be revealed? A little parrot hatching from its egg, for example, or the monkey hiding behind a swing. You can also recreate the movements by moving the wheel back and forth, making the fish or turtle swim in the aquarium.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Christine Faust/ Sandra Grimm Wer schläft und schnarcht denn da? WHO IS THAT SLEEPING AND SNORING?
10 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43773-3 January 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 2 years and older
- An interactive bedtime book with sound effects - Create animals sounds – without any electronics
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
It is bedtime in the forest, and all the young animals are Christine Faust studied the design of games and educational being tucked into bed: materials, and logically should be creating toys. But because she would much rather draw (and can sit still while doing Snore, snore - Papa bear sleeps with the little cub on his it), she illustrates children's games and books. In addition, belly. she works in film and television animation. Smooch, smooch - Papa rabbit gives the bunny a goodnight kiss. Quack, quack – The duckling cuddles up to its mama. FURTHER TITLES Crackle, crackle – Mama hedgehog covers her little one with leaves. Rustle, rustle – The squirrel strokes its baby until it sleeps.
An interactive book with sound effects that are generated entirely through paper engineering, with no batteries. On each page, a fascinating sound is created by a sliding mechanism. Each animal noise can be varied depending on how quickly or slowly the slider is moved.
THE AUTHOR
Sandra Grimm began her career as an editor and is now a freelance author. Her background as a certified teacher offers a sound basis for her books for children and teenagers. She has three young children with whom she can test all her fun ideas.
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Ursula Weller/ Susanne Gernhäuser Mein großes Sachen suchen: Tag und Nacht MY BIG BOOK OF THINGS TO FIND: DAY AND NIGHT
24 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43770-2 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older
- Highlights what children usually do not see: the changes between daytime and nighttime - Invites readers to compare the different scenes - Endless picture puzzle fun for adults and children alike
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
In this big, new book of things to find, everything revolves Ursula Weller was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She around the exciting contrasts between day and night. Even chose drawing and painting as her focus of study at the at a very young age, children are highly curious about what Institution for Organization in Pforzheim. She then worked happens while they sleep. During the day they know what is as a jewelry designer and illustrated title pages for going on, but what happens at night deserves to be children's books part time. She has devoted herself primarily explored at greater length. Each of these settings is to children's illustrations since 2003. illustrated first during the day and then at night: the city, a farm, a construction site, a city park with a playground, and RIGHTS SOLD the zoo. The final spread features a panoramic overview of Hungarian (Hungary) the entire city by night, in which many details are illuminated on a map of the town.
In this title, the playful elements of the Search-and-Find FURTHER TITLES series are combined with a new and unique concept. The illustrator has included countless details that make it even more fun to explore the pictures. Young readers are not only finding things they recognize, but at the same time comparing what happens during the day and what changes at night.
THE AUTHOR
Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, published articles and contributed articles to textbooks while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series.
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Barbara Jelenkovich/ Susanne Gernhäuser Mein großes Sachen suchen: Die Jahreszeiten MY BIG BOOK OF THINGS TO FIND: THE SEASONS
24 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43792-4 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older
- Endless picture puzzle fun for adults and children alike
CONTENT
The most significant events and celebrations of each time of FURTHER TITLES year are featured in the lively scenes in this “Things to Find” title.
In the spring, children make Easter nests and paint eggs in preschool. With their teacher they start a small garden, and they celebrate Easter at home with their families. In summer there is a fun search-and-find scene at a swimming pool and another about getting ready for a vacation. Autumn is time to make something with grandpa, and fly kites in the park. In winter children sled in the snow and put on a holiday play with their parents at school. A lovely Christmas market scene rounds out the varied images of the seasons. Brief texts and images in a sidebar on each spread encourage independent observation.
THE AUTHOR
Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, published articles and contributed articles to textbooks while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Barbara Jelenkovich was born in Trieste, Italy in 1961. She studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte di Trieste and at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia. She published her first book in 1986 and since then has illustrated another fifty. Today she lives in Udine with her husband and her son.
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Barbara Jelenkovich/ Susanne Gernhäuser Mein großes Sachen suchen: Meine Wimmelbilder MY BIG BOOK OF THINGS TO FIND: MY SEARCH- AND-FIND BOOK
24 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43791-7 October 2018 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older
- Endless picture puzzle fun for adults and children alike
CONTENT
This book centers around the everyday life of a child. It FURTHER TITLES opens with a children's bedroom, followed by an open air market, the kitchen, and the preschool. There's a visit to the pediatrician and double-page spreads of a supermarket and a swimming pool. The zoo, train station and work on a construction site are also included. Every double page has a column on the left side with small images showing what can be found in the large Search-and-Find scene.
THE AUTHOR
Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, published articles and contributed articles to textbooks while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Barbara Jelenkovich was born in Trieste, Italy in 1961. She studied at the Istituto Statale d'Arte di Trieste and at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia. She published her first book in 1986 and since then has illustrated another fifty. Today she lives in Udine with her husband and her son.
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Mein schönstes Wimmelbuch Jahreszeiten MY BEST SEARCH-AND-FIND-BOOK: SEASONS
12 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 31.5 cm ISBN 978-3-8380-0109-8 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older
CONTENT
The book takes us on a journey throughout a whole year. On twelve double pages, different scenes typical for each season can be explored.
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Meike Teichmann/ Bernd Penners Mein erstes Suchbuch: Hallo, Einhorn! MY FIRST SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK: HELLO, UNICORN!
16 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43795-5 November 2018 EUR 5.99 Age 2 years and older
CONTENT
This board book with a glittery cover opens to reveal seven FURTHER TITLES two-page spreads, each with a colorful and fantastic world to explore – and the little unicorn is in each one! Whether it is hidden among all the chocolate muffins with a full belly, riding a rainbow roller coaster with the flamingo, visiting mermaids deep in the ocean, or napping in a hammock in the magic forest, children will enjoy discovering and naming many things in each scene. Small pictures on the left side of the page can be found in the larger scene, and the short, fun, rhyming texts encourage keen observation and speaking.
THE AUTHOR
Bernd Penners, born in 1958, is an elementary school teacher and is still engaged in this career with great enthusiasm. With his books he would like to make children smile and show that it's a good idea to not always take things super seriously.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Meike Teichmann is fervently devoted to glitter and her debut with Ravensburger Publishing in spring 2019 has been in the planning for a long time. Just a short time ago, the young illustrator couldn't have dreamed that a unicorn would gallop through these plans... Meike Teichmann was born in Hamburg in 1980 and has two degrees in Illustration.
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Erste Vorlesegeschichten für die Kleinsten FIRST READING-ALOUD-STORIES FOR THE LITTLE ONES
128 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-8380-5059-1 November 2018 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older
CONTENT
More than 30 read-aloud-stories with illustrations and topics from everyday life of children.
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Günther Jakobs/ Andreas König Hase Hibiskus und der Möhrenklau RABBIT HIBISCUS AND THE CARROT THIEF
32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44711-4 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 3 years and older
- Irresistibly funny animal heroes - About the highs and lows of true friendship - Hidden clues provide inspiration to try to solve the case
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Hibiscus the rabbit is in shock: Somebody has stolen his FURTHER TITLES carrots! But the thief has left large paw prints. If he follows them, he'll find the villain for sure. The tracks lead him to Fred the donkey. But he has hoofs and therefore can't have been the thief. Uli the owl can fly; she hasn't left the paw prints either. And Ludo the snake? Hibiscus keeps following the tracks and is finally led back to his own house. An uneasy feeling creeps over him when he looks in through a window: The entire place has been ransacked! Suddenly someone shouts: “Guys, you can come out now!” A surprise party! All his friends are there and have organised a birthday party for him. Hibiscus is delighted, but first he needs a really big piece of carrot cake to help him recover from his fright.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Günther Jakobs, born in 1978, studied design in Münster, Germany. He has been a freelance illustrator since 2004 and has already decorated numerous children's books with his drawings. Günther Jakobs lives and works in Münster.
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SaBine Büchner/ Charlotte Habersack Der Schusch und der Bär THE GRIPSY AND THE BEAR
32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44710-7 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 3 years and older
- The perfect continuation of the popular Gripsy story - Age-appropriate, profound, yet funny and light - The story illustrates how prejudices and distrust can make you exclude yourself.
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Finally a sequel to the hugely successful picture book “The SaBine Büchner was born in Wuppertal, Germany, in 1964 Gruesome Gripsy!”, written and illustrated by the Gripsy and has lived in Berlin with her family since 1996. She has a Team, Charlotte Habersack and SaBine Büchner: degree in animation and communication design with a concentration in illustration. After working in animation for The bear has made so much money collecting honey that he many years and contributing to numerous animated films, can afford a large, expensive cave in the Simmerl Mountains. she was awarded the Troisdorf Picture Book Award in 2006 He has barely moved in when suspicion creeps up on him: and has been a freelance illustrator for diverse publishers Surely the neighbours are after his money! Some animals are ever since. walking past his house, carrying a tree trunk, a rope, a ladder and explosives. That can only mean one thing: They are planning to break into his house! In order to protect his RIGHTS SOLD belongings, the bear builds a wall around his cave and nails Luxembourgian (Luxembourg), Romanian (Romania), the window shut until he can only look out through a teeny- Spanish (Latin America and United States) tiny knothole. FURTHER TITLES Then a strange creature walks past his cave. It's the Gripsy, who asks the bear why he has been locked up. What kind of horrible thing has he done? The bear is surprised – why locked up? – and wants to prove to the Gripsy that he can leave his cave any time he likes. The Gripsy uses this opportunity to simply take the suspicious bear along to the river, where his friends are already waiting. They have built a raft from tree trunks, ropes and a ladder. And there are fireworks on top of that, in true party rabbit style!
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Charlotte Habersack spent a delightful childhood in Munich with a tree house, two sisters and stacks of books. Early on she began typing her own first stories on her mother's typewriter. Today she primarily writes scripts and novels for children. She still reads a lot and travels through foreign countries by motorcycle. She lives with her husband and their two children in Munich. www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Picture Books
Nikolai Renger/ Katja Reider Mission Schulstart YOUR MISSION: STARTING SCHOOL
32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44713-8 February 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 5 years and older
- Innovative story about starting school - Ideal for nervous, excited parents and their children
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Only three more sleeps until the first day of school! Mats FURTHER TITLES can barely wait to finally go to school. Then a mysterious letter arrives: Before school starts, Mats has to pass five training tasks to prove that he is well prepared for his mission of starting school. These tasks include things like getting dressed by himself, finding his way to school, being able to write his name and knowing his phone number. Mats passes every task with flying colors – and he does it in his own, unconventional way.
THE AUTHOR
Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author after the birth of her own children and has since then published numerous books for children and young people, many of which have been translated into other languages.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Nikolai Renger studied visual communication at the HFG in Pforzheim. He works as a freelance illustrator for various publishers and agencies. Since 2013 he works in the Atelier Remise in Karlsruhe.
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Kunterbunte Vorlesegeschichten - Von Hexen, Nixen und besten Freundinnen A KALEIDOSCOPE OF STORIES TO READ ALOUD – OF WITCHES, MERMAIDS AND BEST FRIENDS
128 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36590-6 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 3 years and older
- Stories to read to children at bedtime or in between - Animal stories, fantasy and everyday adventures - With topics that are important to children, such as friendship, courage, self-confidence and solidarity
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More than twenty stories to read aloud, guaranteed to leave young listeners spellbound: Mermaid Sissy Starfish's great yearning for the sea is the start of an exciting journey. Sandman's cheeky daughter and Violetta the Witch are causing chaos, and ghost girl Gretchen drives away an entire band of robbers. Delightful stories about true friendship, courageous children and everyday adventures.
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Spannende Vorlesegeschichten - Von Indianern, Gespenstern und besten Freunden GRIPPING STORIES TO READ ALOUD – OF NATIVE AMERICANS, GHOSTS AND BEST FRIENDS
128 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36591-3 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 3 years and older
- Stories to read to children at bedtime or in between - Animal stories, fantasy and everyday adventures - With topics that are important to children, such as friendship, courage, self-confidence and solidarity
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In this anthology, more than twenty funny and gripping stories to read aloud are waiting for little heroes. Spooky ghosts meet friendly vampires, a Native American encounters a wild horse, and Dido the Dino gets chickenpox. And there's more: Melina and Elvis have a new babysitter, and a cuddly bunny undertakes a journey across Germany. A great variety of read-aloud stories for every day!
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www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Doris Rübel Helfen, teilen, sich vertragen WHY? WHY? WHY? JUNIOR (VOL. 66): HELPING, SHARING, GETTING ALONG
16 pp Spiral bound Format 18 x 19.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32944-1 April 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older
- Supports empathy, tolerance and other social skills - Straight from children's everyday lives
• WWW Junior has sold over 6 million copies in Germany THE ILLUSTRATOR • WWW Junior has been translated into 16 languages Doris Rübel was born in 1952 and studied art pedagogy. • With playful elements, flaps to lift and windows to peer After 10 years in education she began illustrating books, through and for more than 20 years has devoted herself to writing and illustrating for children. Her first book to be published ABOUT THE SERIES by Ravensburger appeared in 1990, and since 1998 she has WWW Junior is a unique invitation to discover the world in been one of the key authors and illustrators for the popular a playful way. The junior series features a compact format "Why? Why? Why?" series. with large, movable flaps for kids thirsty for knowledge. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in this series take on fascinating subjects. The questions of 2- to 4- FURTHER TITLES year-olds are to a large extent answered by information contained in the illustrations, complemented by clear, friendly texts.
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At home, at kindergarten, at the playground – we encounter other people almost everywhere. This book shows children how to best interact with others and avoid conflicts, using strategies like listening, asking first if you want something, saying sorry and not hurting others. Thanks to familiar scenes from their everyday lives, children can easily empathise with the depicted situations.
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Peter Nieländer Was macht der Astronaut? WHY? WHY? WHY? JUNIOR (VOL. 67): WHAT DOES AN ASTRONAUT DO?
16 pp Spiral bound Format 18 x 19.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32945-8 April 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older
- Kindles and nurtures children's fascination with the popular topic of “space” - Linked to familiar experiences: eating, sleeping, getting dressed
• WWW Junior has sold over 6 million copies in Germany THE ILLUSTRATOR • WWW Junior has been translated into 16 languages Peter Nieländer was born in 1969 and studied design at • With playful elements, flaps to lift and windows to peer University. Today he works free lance as an independant through illustrator and grafic designer for various advertising agencies and publishers. He works with two other grafic ABOUT THE SERIES designers in a large studio loft in the old freight station in WWW Junior is a unique invitation to discover the world in Münster. In his illustrations, Peter Nieländer tries to capture a playful way. The junior series features a compact format momentary shots with which he hopes to entertain the with large, movable flaps for kids thirsty for knowledge. reader and observer enjoyably. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in this series take on fascinating subjects. The questions of 2- to 4- RIGHTS SOLD year-olds are to a large extent answered by information Russian (worldwide) contained in the illustrations, complemented by clear, friendly texts. FURTHER TITLES
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This book allows even small children a first informative encounter with space and gives them a sense of just how much there is to discover in the night sky. By accompanying an astronaut on his way into space, children learn how he lives and works on the space station, what he eats up there, where he sleeps, how he goes to the toilet and how he keeps in touch with his family back on earth.
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Susanne Szesny/ Andrea Erne/ Patricia Mennen Frühling, Sommer, Herbst und Winter (Schuber) WHY? WHY? WHY? JUNIOR (SLIPCASE): SPRINGTIME, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER
16 pp Board Book Format 18 x 19.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32933-5 September 2018 EUR 29.99 Age 2 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES Today she lives with her family in southern Germany and Provence, France. The freelance author says that the WWW Junior is a unique invitation to discover the world in curiosity of a child has never left her, and she tries to see a playful way. The junior series features a compact format the world with the eyes of a child. with large, movable flaps for kids thirsty for knowledge. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in this THE ILLUSTRATOR series take on fascinating subjects. The questions of 2- to 4- year-olds are to a large extent answered by information Susanne Szesny was born in 1965. She studied visual contained in the illustrations, complemented by clear, communication in Münster and received a diploma in friendly texts. design. After her studies, she worked freelance as an illustrator of games books, board books and picture books. CONTENT In her opinion, a book should transport an inner value (a The 4 successful seasons tiltes of the Ravensburger series message, a teaching) and be a source of inspiration for “Why? Why? Why? junior” are now available packaged in a children and adults equally. With her pictures she tries to sturdy and appealing slipcase, making an ideal gift and ideal build a bridge between the emotional worlds of children to take along wherever you go. The titles in this collection and adults. include Why? Why? Why? Junior (Vol. 59): What Do We Do in the Springtime?, Why? Why? Why? Junior (Vol. 60): What RIGHTS SOLD Do We Do in Summer?, Why? Why? Why? Junior (Vol. 61): German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) What Do We Do in Autumn? and Why? Why? Why? Junior (Vol. 58) What Do We Do in Winter?. FURTHER TITLES
THE AUTHOR
Andrea Erne was born in 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany. She studied German, politics and cultural studies and began her career as an editor for a daily newspaper. She then moved to a large children's book publisher, and later began working freelance as an editor and author for book publishers and newspapers. Patricia Mennen was born in 1961 in Augsburg. While she was studying German, art history and theater, she completed internships with various daily newspapers. After .working as a children's book editor for six years and having a daughter, she began writing books.
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Peter Friedl/ Susanne Gernhäuser Abenteurer und Entdecker WHY? WHY? WHY? (VOL. 70): ADVENTURERS AND EXPLORERS
16 pp Spiral bound Format 24.5 x 27.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32947-2 January 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 4 years and older
A fascinating journey of discovery across the world and through time, from Ancient Egypt to the Vikings and all the way to space exploration.
• The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in THE AUTHOR Germany Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in • WWW has been translated into 20 other languages Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, • With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, published articles and contributed articles to textbooks curious minds while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series.
ABOUT THE SERIES RIGHTS SOLD The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of Russian (worldwide), German audio rights (Germany, conveying just the information that kids want to know. Austria, Switzerland) Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the series explore subjects of great interest to young children. FURTHER TITLES The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations convey so much, the books hold children's interest even without an adult to read the clear, friendly texts. WWW is ideally suited for preschool and kindergarten ages, for children 4 to 7 years old.
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This book takes children on a journey to the New World with the Vikings and Columbus, lets them discover animals in South America with Humboldt and find treasures in Tutankhamun's burial chamber with Carter. And who were the first explorers at the South Pole and on Mount Everest? Adventurous journeys like these were undertaken for a variety of reasons: to increase power, to advance science or to attain glory. This book introduces children to their fascinating background stories.
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Anne Ebert/ Patricia Mennen Wir entdecken heimische Tiere WHY? WHY? WHY? (VOL. 71): DISCOVERING NATIVE ANIMALS
16 pp Spiral bound Format 24.5 x 27.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32948-9 January 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 4 years and older
Many animal species and habitats in one volume.
• The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in THE AUTHOR Germany Patricia Mennen was born in 1961 in Augsburg. While she • WWW has been translated into 20 other languages was studying German, art history and theater, she • With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, completed internships with various daily newspapers. After curious minds working as a children's book editor for six years and having a daughter, she began writing books. Today she lives with ABOUT THE SERIES her family in southern Germany and Provence, France. The freelance author says that the curiosity of a child has never The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of left her, and she tries to see the world with the eyes of a conveying just the information that kids want to know. child. Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the series explore subjects of great interest to young children. THE ILLUSTRATOR The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered Anne Ebert, born in 1963, knew as a child she wanted to by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, become an artist. She studied graphic design in Münster and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations and focuses her work on nature illustrations. Anne Ebert has convey so much, the books hold children's interest even illustrated numerous books for Ravensburger. without an adult to read the clear, friendly texts. WWW is RIGHTS SOLD ideally suited for preschool and kindergarten ages, for German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) children 4 to 7 years old. FURTHER TITLES CONTENT
This volume takes little animal lovers on a journey of discovery through a variety of native habitats. Whether in the garden, the forest, the mountains or the fields: Children learn interesting facts about where and how animals live in these environments. They gain awareness for the importance of animals, such as insects, for the balance of nature and find inspiration as to how they themselves can contribute to conservation.
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Susanne Szesny/ Andrea Erne Wir entdecken Feste und Bräuche WHY? WHY? WHY? (VOL. 72): DISCOVERING FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
16 pp Spiral bound Format 24.5 x 27.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32946-5 January 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 4 years and older
- Ideal for themed tables for any season or festive occasion - Includes holidays from all over the world
• The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in Germany • WWW has been translated into 20 other languages • With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, curious minds ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of Susanne Szesny was born in 1965. She studied visual conveying just the information that kids want to know. communication in Münster and received a diploma in Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the design. After her studies, she worked freelance as an series explore subjects of great interest to young children. illustrator of games books, board books and picture books. The thousands of questions children ask daily are In her opinion, a book should transport an inner value (a answered by means of interactive elements, engaging message, a teaching) and be a source of inspiration for illustrations, and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively children and adults equally. With her pictures she tries to illustrations convey so much, the books hold children's build a bridge between the emotional worlds of children interest even without an adult to read the clear, friendly and adults. texts. WWW is ideally suited for preschool and RIGHTS SOLD kindergarten ages, for children 4 to 7 years old.
CONTENT German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) For children, national holidays are important events in the course of the year. This book introduces the most important FURTHER TITLES holidays, along with their origins and traditions: from New Year's Eve and Shrovetide to Easter and spring and summer festivals all the way to Halloween, Saint Martin's Day and Christmas. At the same time, the book also introduces children to festive occasions from other cultures, such as the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, or the Japanese flower-viewing festival of Hanami.
THE AUTHOR Andrea Erne was born in 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany. She studied German, politics and cultural studies and began her career as an editor for a daily newspaper. She then moved to a large children's book publisher, and later began working freelance as an editor and author for book publishers and newspapers. www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Jochen Windecker/ Stefan Greschik Vulkane WHY? WHY? WHY? PRO KNOWLEDGE (VOL. 25): VOLCANOES
56 pp Spiral bound Format 25 x 30.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32949-6 April 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 8 years and older
- Volcanic eruptions up close – thanks to fascinating photos and illustrations - Interviews with experts make the topic come alive
• Foldout "Discovery Pages" to amaze and inform THE AUTHOR • Fascinating photos and age-appropriate illustrations Stefan Greschik studied physics in Freiburg and Berlin. He is • Interviews with experts a freelance science journalist and since 2000 has been an editor for the children's magazine GEOlino. Stefan Greschik ABOUT THE SERIES lives in Hamburg, Germany, with his family. With more than 19 million copies sold in German and translations into 20 languages, the series Why? Why? Why? THE ILLUSTRATOR represents the very best in non-fiction for children. The Jochen Windecker, born in 1971, first trained as a painter series “Pro Knowledge“ is especially geared toward 8 to 12 and varnisher before studying communication design. Since year olds, and conveys interesting information with the 2002 he has been a freelance graphic designer. He has quality associated with WWW: factually correct, modern, already worked with numerous German publishers. with interactive elements, thoughtful details and always at the level of the target group. RIGHTS SOLD
German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) Foldout discovery pages provide a visually impressive rendition of a subject on a large area, interviews feature FURTHER TITLES experts giving insight into their fields of expertise, and the accompanying comic is an additional fun way of learning information.
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They are as fascinating as they are dangerous: volcanoes. This volume illustrates and explains how and where these colossal fire breathers form, why volcanic eruptions happen in such different ways and how volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis are related. Scientists talk about how they explore these “fire mountains”. Breathtaking photos and illustrations allow a spectacular glimpse over the crater rim.
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Stefan Richter Erde
20 pp Softcover Format 23 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32950-2 January 2019 EUR 4.50 Age 4 years and older
• Excellent brand recognition • Stickers and craft instructions in each workbook
ABOUT THE SERIES
With the Activity Books from WWW, children can explore their favorite subjects on their own. Large, simple pictures encourage coloring. Short texts written especially for children convey factual information that is deepened in a fun way through puzzles. Experiments and ideas for games provide plenty of variety. And to top it all off, ideas for crafts and stickers invite children to unleash their creativity.
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www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Sebastian Coenen Fahrzeuge auf der Baustelle WHY? WHY? WHY? ACTIVITY BOOK... VEHICLES AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE
20 pp Softcover Format 23 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32951-9 February 2019 EUR 4.50 Age 4 years and older
• Excellent brand recognition • Stickers and craft instructions in each workbook
ABOUT THE SERIES
With the Activity Books from WWW, children can explore their favorite subjects on their own. Large, simple pictures encourage coloring. Short texts written especially for children convey factual information that is deepened in a fun way through puzzles. Experiments and ideas for games provide plenty of variety. And to top it all off, ideas for crafts and stickers invite children to unleash their creativity.
FURTHER TITLES
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Christina Braun/ Anne Scheller Das große Ravensburger Kinderlexikon von A bis Z THE GREAT RAVENSBURGER CHILDREN'S LEXICON FROM A TO Z
240 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55088-3 January 2019 EUR 19.99 Age 5 years and older
- Over 1,000 illustrated explanations - For kindergarten children and early readers - Many photos and illustrations
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This first lexicon provides reliable answers to all those questions children have at preschool and primary school age. The keywords, alphabetically sorted, range from car and computer to doctor and energy and all the way to space and time. Brief topical texts that are suitable for children, the large alphabet strip and the letters' clear color system make using the lexicon child's play even for early readers.
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www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Andrea Schwendemann/ Jochen Windecker/ Ralf Bitter Der große Ravensburger Kinder-Weltatlas THE GREAT RAVENSBURGER WORLD ATLAS FOR CHILDREN
160 pp Hardcover Format 24 x 32 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55454-6 February 2019 EUR 19.99 Age 7 years and older
- Modern world atlas with high-quality, age-appropriate cartography - Includes all of the world's flags - Quiz questions and search tasks playfully introduce the use of maps
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This atlas playfully introduces children to reading maps. FURTHER TITLES Physical, political and thematic maps are reduced to information that is relevant to children and invite them to make discoveries around the world. The book presents countries, people and cultures as well as animals, plants and habitats. In addition, puzzles and search tasks inspire children to use the maps.
THE AUTHOR
Andrea Schwendemann heads the office for magazine and book promotion in Hamburg. She develops nonfiction books and magazines for adults and children. In addition, she writes report and interviews for Spiegel Online, GEO Saison, National Geographic and other publications.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Jochen Windecker, born in 1971, first trained as a painter and varnisher before studying communication design. Since 2002 he has been a freelance graphic designer. He has already worked with numerous German publishers.
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Children's Non-Fiction
Angelika Lenz/ Christine Henkel/ Gudrun Lenz Mein großes Natur-Erlebnisbuch MY BIG NATURE EXPERIENCE BOOK - ANIMALS, PLANTS, HABITATS
120 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55463-8 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 5 years and older
- Identifying plants and animals - With experiments, craft projects and games - Many photos and informative illustrations
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In this book, nature lovers at preschool age can explore all the major habitats. Whether it's forests, fields and meadows, gardens or the green corners of the city – children can familiarise themselves with plants and animals. At the same time, they gain first insights into the ecological cycle and all the interactions and interdependencies in nature. Experiments, ideas for craft projects and games get little explorers excited about their environment.
FURTHER TITLES
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Activity, Experiment & Education
Ali Mitgutsch Meine Kindergartenfreunde MY PRESCHOOL FRIENDS ALBUM
72 pp Hardcover Format 20 x 21 cm EAN 4049817447147 January 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 3 years and older
- Classic Mitgutsch is the perfect way to preserve memories of preschool - Six pages with different themes full of boys' and girls' favorite things - Includes lots of space for about 30 children to add their creative drawing and writing
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Ali Mitgutsch's classic scenes are ideal to give children as a long-lasting album of memories of their preschool friends. Designed for boys and girls ages 3 and older, they will find soccer players on the pitch, pirates capturing a treasure, horses galloping and boats sailing off into the blue. The unmistakable Mitgutsch scenes and figures decorate every page of this thoughtfully designed album, with space for as many as 30 children to make their mark. Six spreads offer a variety of designs and themes, so that each child can find just the right spot. Questions printed on the pages make it easier for preschoolers to fill in the album, and there is plenty of space for drawings, too. This album will be a cherished reminder of preschool friends and memories.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Ali Mitgutsch was born in 1935 in Munich. During the course of a very tedious lithography internship he decided to become a freelance graphic artist. He did then, in fact, study graphic arts and make his dream reality. Mitgutsch is married and has three children, and divides his time between the town of Schwabing and an old farmhouse in Bavaria. He draws inspiration for his illustrations from his extensive international travels. In 2003 he was awarded the prestigious Schwabinger Kunstpreis (Swabian Art Prize).
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Activity, Experiment & Education
Im Kindergarten: Farben und Formen AT THE KINDERGARTEN: COLORS AND FORMS I CAN DO EVERYTHING BY MYSELF!
80 pp Softcover Format 17 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41587-8 January 2019 EUR 5.- Age 3 years and older
- Tasks children can manage independently - Manageable: one task per page - With fun animal illustrations
ABOUT THE SERIES
Four cheerful, colorful blocks make the hearts of kindergarten children beat faster. They can learn colors, forms and counting with the merry animal gang, train their perception and practice the use of scissors and glue. Every task is limited to one page. The tasks are self-explanatory, allowing children to get their bearings without any help and do everything by themselves, just like the grown-ups do.
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Cutting and Gluing Looking Closely Counting 978-3-473-41589-2 978-3-473-41587-8 978-3-473-41588-5
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Activity, Experiment & Education
Mein Stickerspaß: Ninjas STICKER FUN: NINJAS
24 pp Softcover Format 23.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55741-7 February 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 4 years and older
- 12 beautifully illustrated scenes - With more than 300 stickers
CONTENT
This booklet offers ninja fans twelve different scenes, from fighting a flying fire dragon and conquering a rock fortress all the way to an attack of the ninja pirates. Children can arrange these scenes with more than 300 colorful stickers with ninjas and other motifs.
FURTHER TITLES Create your Style 978-3-473-55741-7
CONTENT
This booklet offers styling fans twelve different model templates – from the disco queen and Flower Power to Ethnic Style and the romantic look. With more than 300 colorful stickers, children can create completely different looks and set stylish accents.
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Meine Lieblingsmandalas MY FAVOURITE MANDALAS
176 pp Softcover Format 23 x 23 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55505-5 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 4 years and older
- Coloring motifs for children aged 4 and over - With glitter lacquer on the cover
CONTENT
This coloring book contains 80 beautiful mandalas for children to color in. Simple mandala shapes support little artists' creativity and ability to focus. The sheets can be detached easily and given as presents or displayed as decoration.
FURTHER TITLES
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Malen nach Zahlen: Regenbogenland COLORING BY NUMBER: RAINBOW LAND
24 pp Softcover Format 21 x 29.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55528-4 February 2019 EUR 3.99 Age 5 years and older
- Perfect coloring fun with guaranteed success - Age-appropriate coloring motifs with popular themes - Motif colors are matched to commercially available pencil packs
ABOUT THE SERIES
“Coloring by number” is the secret to successful coloring fun – even for small children. The age-appropriate motifs and numbered coloring fields make it child's play to complete the images and create fantastic works of art in the blink of an eye.
FURTHER TITLES In the Sea 978-3-473-55529-1
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Mein Neon-Malbuch: Fantasietiere MY NEON COLORING BOOK: FANTASY ANIMALS
96 pp Softcover Format 21 x 29.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55504-8 February 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older
- Cool coloring fun for children aged 6 and over - Age-appropriate coloring motifs - Some fields come covered in special neon colors
CONTENT
This coloring book is a little different – 48 crazy, funny and beautiful fantasy animals are looking forward to glowing with color. As a special feature, some fields are already gleaming in neon colors. Children can fill in the rest themselves using highlighters, glitter or gel pens. For drawings full of vibrant imagination!
FURTHER TITLES
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Mein Vorschul-Rätselblock MY PRESCHOOL PUZZLE BLOCK
80 pp Softcover Format 15.3 x 19.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55559-8 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 5 years and older
CONTENT
How many flowers are growing in the meadow? And which puzzle piece is missing? Lots of fun puzzles that involve counting, searching, comparing and writing playfully prepare children aged 5 and over for school.
- Age-appropriate puzzles - Popular puzzle styles - For independent activity
Mein Vorschul-Rätselblock MY PRESCHOOL PUZZLE BLOCK 80 pp Softcover Format 15.3 x 19.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55560-4 February 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 7 years and older
CONTENT
How many rabbits are hopping across the meadow? And which animal names are hidden in the letter grid? This book features many fun puzzles for children aged 7 years and over that involve searching, comparing, counting, maths and writing.
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Die Lese-Eule LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! THE READING OWL EARLY READING AND WRITING
160 pp Softcover Format 18.5 x 25 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41595-3 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 5 years and older
- Independent activity with great learning value - Easy and direct solution control through folding - Fun creativity pages provide variety
ABOUT THE SERIES
These blocks offer new, playful exercises on every sheet. In between, craft and creativity pages provide variety and motivation.
Grusel-1x1 LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! HORROR 1X1 FEARLESS MATHS
160 pp Softcover Format 18.5 x 25 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41596-0 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older
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Zahlen-Sticker-Rätsel LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! STICKER PUZZLES: NUMBERS
32 pp Softcover Format 17 x 23.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41594-6 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 5 years and older
- Learning letters and numbers with stickers - Independent activity with great learning value
ABOUT THE SERIES
These sticker books offer preschool children numerous tasks revolving around letters and numbers. And the best part: To solve these tasks, children can not only color, write and connect items but also use the over 60 colorful stickers, leading to increased motivation and quick learning results.
Buchstaben-Sticker-Rätsel LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! STICKER PUZZLES: LETTERS
32 pp Softcover Format 17 x 23.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41593-9 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 5 years and older
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Meine schönsten Bilder: Feen MY MOST BEAUTIFUL DRAWINGS: FAIRIES
24 pp Board Book Format 19.2 x 19.3 cm EAN 4049817555170 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
- Coloring fun for ages 6 and over - Children's favourite themes - Coloring and displaying in one go - 24 sheets with all black and white illustrations
ABOUT THE SERIES
Little artists will be delighted to find their favourite themes here. The 24 individual sheets with a variety of coloring templates not only guarantee great coloring fun, but also become real eye-catchers when they're finished and presented in the included frame.
FURTHER TITLES
Princesses Horses Unicorns 4049817555194 4049817555187 4049817555163
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Gina Mayer/ Marc-Alexander Schulze Lila und Zausel, Band 2: Ein Pony in Gefahr LILA AND SCRUFF (VOL. 2): A PONY IN DANGER
144 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36592-0 May 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 5 years and older
- Dream team: a brave girl and a shaggy pony - Lavishly illustrated with many loving details
CONTENT
When a mare named Honey disappears from the pony FURTHER TITLES carousel, Scruff is hoping for his first assignment. But since he hasn't mastered flying quite yet, another horse is sent to look for Honey. Scruff and Lila set out in secret. They find out that grumpy Knut has secretly sold Honey. Scruff follows him to the handover. When Knut spots them, he is beside himself, and Scruff finally manages to fly when he tries to save Lila. They follow the horse trailer with Honey on board and find out that she was sold to a family who lives in the countryside. Honey would be much happier there than at the pony carousel. Lila gives her father the money Knut got for the horse. In the end, Scruff and Orlando become friends after all.
THE AUTHOR
Gina Mayer was born in Ellwangen, Germany, in 1965, and studied graphic design. She lives with her husband and two children in Düsseldorf, where she works as an advertising copywriter in addition to writing books for teens and adults.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Marc-Alexander Schulze studied Illustration and Communication Design in Hamburg. He gained experience in a publishing group and since 2004 has been a freelance illustrator for various publishers and agencies.
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Annette Neubauer/ Catharina Westphal Prinzessin Lilly und die Räubertochter PRINCESS LILLY AND THE ROBBER'S DAUGHTER, READING RAVEN – LISTEN AND READ!
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36575-3 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Listen in and learn to read with ease! By combining listening Catharina Westphal was born in 1971 in the Netherlands, and reading, these books make learning to read twice the but grew up in Germany. She studied graphic design with a fun. Audiobook on CD included. focus on illustration. Since 1998 she has been a freelance illustrator for a variety of publishers and has published 1. Listening: Short audio plays at the beginning of each numerous highly successful picture books and children's chapter introduce the story and increase reading books. She lives with her family in Münster, Germany. motivation. 2. Reading: Having heard the audio play makes reading easier as the story's topic and characters are already FURTHER TITLES familiar. 3. Comprehension: Difficult words are already familiar from the CD, and fun audio puzzles consolidate children's understanding of the text.
THE AUTHOR
Annette Neubauer, born in 1963, preferred reading thrilling books as a child rather than playing with dolls. After graduation she studied and got her Master degree in history, German and Russian. In 2000 she became self- employed with a pedagogical practice and began her activity as a writer. Since then, she has published numerous books that have already been translated into many languages. In 2009 she finally took the plunge and now lives as a freelance children's book author.
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Annette Neubauer/ Patrick Fix Hugo, das freche Schulgespenst HUGO THE CHEEKY SCHOOL GHOST, READING RAVEN – LISTEN AND READ!
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36574-6 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES
Listen in and learn to read with ease! By combining listening FURTHER TITLES and reading, these books make learning to read twice the fun. Audiobook on CD included.
1. Listening: Short audio plays at the beginning of each chapter introduce the story and increase reading motivation. 2. Reading: Having heard the audio play makes reading easier as the story's topic and characters are already familiar. 3. Comprehension: Difficult words are already familiar from the CD, and fun audio puzzles consolidate children's understanding of the text.
THE AUTHOR
Annette Neubauer, born in 1963, preferred reading thrilling books as a child rather than playing with dolls. After graduation she studied and got her Master degree in history, German and Russian. In 2000 she became self- employed with a pedagogical practice and began her activity as a writer. Since then, she has published numerous books that have already been translated into many languages. In 2009 she finally took the plunge and now lives as a freelance children's book author.
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Cee Neudert/ Isabelle Göntgen Mias Pferde-Abenteuer MIA'S HORSE ADVENTURE, READING RAVEN – LISTEN AND READ!
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36572-2 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES
Listen in and learn to read with ease! By combining listening FURTHER TITLES and reading, these books make learning to read twice the fun. Audiobook on CD included.
1. Listening: Short audio plays at the beginning of each chapter introduce the story and increase reading motivation. 2. Reading: Having heard the audio play makes reading easier as the story's topic and characters are already familiar. 3. Comprehension: Difficult words are already familiar from the CD, and fun audio puzzles consolidate children's understanding of the text.
THE AUTHOR
Cee Neudert was born in Eichstätt, Germany in 1976. She studied contemporary German literature, English literature, and art history at the University of Munich, including a semester abroad in Pisa, Italy. She completed an apprenticeship at Bavarian Broadcasting, for whom she currently works on a freelance basis in children's and church radio and entertainment. She would like her stories to fascinate people and make them laugh.
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Cee Neudert/ Pascal Nöldner Yuki, der kleine Ninja YUKI THE LITTLE NINJA, READING RAVEN – LISTEN AND READ!
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36573-9 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Listen in and learn to read with ease! By combining listening Pascal Nöldner, born in Essen in 1990, is a freelance and reading, these books make learning to read twice the illustrator of comics, children's and teen books, and fun. Audiobook on CD included. animation movies. In 2015 he completed his design studies with a focus on illustration at Münster University of Applied 1. Listening: Short audio plays at the beginning of each Sciences. In addition to his creative work, he is a freelance chapter introduce the story and increase reading actor and musician. motivation. 2. Reading: Having heard the audio play makes reading easier as the story's topic and characters are already FURTHER TITLES familiar. 3. Comprehension: Difficult words are already familiar from the CD, and fun audio puzzles consolidate children's understanding of the text.
THE AUTHOR
Cee Neudert was born in Eichstätt, Germany in 1976. She studied contemporary German literature, English literature, and art history at the University of Munich, including a semester abroad in Pisa, Italy. She completed an apprenticeship at Bavarian Broadcasting, for whom she currently works on a freelance basis in children's and church radio and entertainment. She would like her stories to fascinate people and make them laugh.
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Manfred Mai/ Larisa Lauber Zwei Detektive und ein Hund TWO DETECTIVES AND A DOG, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36566-1 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older
- Short and easy paragraphs, many illustrations explaining the text and extra-large primer font - Reward stickers offer reading motivation
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Manfred Mai was born in 1949 in a small town in southern beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at Germany. Only after he had finished school did he discover each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to his love of reading, and went back to school to become a more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book teacher. His first writing appeared in 1978 and he has includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information written numerous books since, particularly for beginning in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children readers. Today he is a freelance author and lives in the town understand what they read. where he was born with his wife and two daughters.
The first level features short texts with lots of pictures that provide clues to the story's meaning. These books are FURTHER TITLES written in extra-large print.
CONTENT
Emma and Leon are staying with Grandpa after school. They want to play in the garden with his dog Oscar, but they can't find Oscar's ball. Emma's skipping rope is nowhere to be found either. Grandpa thinks they must have misplaced the items but they're not convinced. Somebody must have taken them. Emma and Leon want to solve the case like detectives and start looking around together with Oscar. Indeed, they find the ball in a neighbouring garden. But it belongs to the boy who lives there, and he's not very happy that they suspected him of being a thief. Grandpa tells the siblings that real detectives have to look for proof. So Emma and Leon scour the garden and find not only the ball and the skipping rope underneath a bush, but also dog hair on its branches. Proof that Oscar has carried off the items – and a resounding success for our sleuths!
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Katja Reider/ Dominik Rupp Der coolste Cowboy der Welt THE COOLEST COWBOY IN THE WORLD, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36567-8 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older
- A gripping, age-appropriate cowboy story
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book after the birth of her own children and has since then includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information published numerous books for children and young people, in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children many of which have been translated into other languages. understand what they read THE ILLUSTRATOR The first level features short texts with lots of pictures that Dominik Rupp was born in Ulm in September 1989, and in provide clues to the story's meaning. These books are 2014 earned a degree in Design with a concentration in written in extra-large print. Illustration. Even as a student he already started his freelance career, working for numerous renowned CONTENT publishers. Today he lives and works in Aachen. Billy Bo wanted to be a cowboy ever since he was a child. He loves riding rodeos and ends up winning the prize money for bull riding. Before celebrating, he takes his money to the FURTHER TITLES bank. At the saloon, someone tells Billy that the bank has been robbed and the thieves are on the run. Billy wants to take up pursuit immediately. But where should he look? Billy meets a Native American named “Beautiful Day” who luckily knows how to track. At first, Billy wants to ride out by himself, but that's a hopeless endeavour. The Native American finds out that the thieves are the Bart Brothers, but he and Billy lose track of them. With the help of smoke signals, they learn where the bandits are hiding, and with a trick and the help of his lasso, Billy unceremoniously captures the robbers.
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Anja Kiel/ Elke Broska Lara und die freche Elfe in der Schule LARA AND THE CHEEKY ELF GO TO SCHOOL, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE
48 pp Hardcover Format 17.6 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36565-4 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older
- A story about friendship and jealousy - Includes stickers
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Anja Kiel, born in 1973, wanted to become a painter or beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at dancer as a child. Only after her master's degree in art each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to history, philosophy and applied cultural sciences did she more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book discover her enthusiasm for writing. After the birth of her includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information two children, she finally turned her hobby into a career and in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children became an author. The beauty of her job is that with every understand what they read. book she can immerse herself into a new world. To relax, The first level features short texts with lots of pictures that she does yoga or visits museums. The author lives her provide clues to the story's meaning. These books are dream of happiness today: she can practice her profession written in extra-large print. freely and spend a lot of time with her family.
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR At school, Lara is asked to give a brief presentation about something that can fly. She decides to talk about elves – Elke Broska, born 1980, studied graphic and communication design at the universities of applied sciences in Bielefeld and after all, she's very familiar with the subject. However, when Mainz with a focus on illustration and book design. Since she wants to present Fritzi to her fellow students, her school 2007 she works as a freelance illustrator for various bag is empty and there's no sign of the elf. The other publishers. She lives and works in Wiesbaden. Her hobbies children laugh because they don't believe in elves. Only Ben include music, books, art and design, traveling, tai chi, pug offers to help Lara to look for Fritzi, but Lara is just furious at dog and guinea pig. On her work for children, she says, first. Then, suddenly, something is flying through the air in "Children can do so much more than adults want them to the school yard. During German class, someone is believe, and a good book encourages them to go their own drumming. And in art class, somebody knocks over a glass of way no matter how small they supposedly are." water – maybe elves exist after all! Ben and Lara become friends, which takes a while for Fritzi to get used to. And Lara FURTHER TITLES prefers going to school without her elf in the future.
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Anja Kiel/ Elke Broska Lara und die freche Elfe LARA AND THE CHEEKY ELF - ENCHANTING STORIES, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE
96 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36580-7 January 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 6 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Anja Kiel, born in 1973, wanted to become a painter or beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at dancer as a child. Only after her master's degree in art each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to history, philosophy and applied cultural sciences did she more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book discover her enthusiasm for writing. After the birth of her includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information two children, she finally turned her hobby into a career and in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children became an author. The beauty of her job is that with every understand what they read. The first level features short book she can immerse herself into a new world. To relax, texts with lots of pictures that provide clues to the story's she does yoga or visits museums. The author lives her meaning. These books are written in extra-large print. dream of happiness today: she can practice her profession freely and spend a lot of time with her family. CONTENT
Lara can't believe her eyes when an elf crashes against her FURTHER TITLES window. Fritzi is quite cheeky and convinces Lara to sneak out into the garden in the evening to pilfer some cherries and pet a few toads. While they're playing princess, their golden ball – Lara's rubber ball – ends up in the pond. When Lara and Fritzi try to retrieve the ball, the elf falls into the pond. But Lara manages to save her – no prince required! Omnibus volume of the first two volumes of the successful series “Lara and the cheeky elf”
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Elke Broska, born 1980, studied graphic and communication design at the universities of applied sciences in Bielefeld and Mainz with a focus on illustration and book design. Since 2007 she works as a freelance illustrator for various publishers. She lives and works in Wiesbaden. Her hobbies include music, books, art and design, traveling, tai chi, pug dog and guinea pig. On her work for children, she says, "Children can do so much more than adults want them to believe, and a good book encourages them to go their own way no matter how small they supposedly are." www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Fiction / First Readers
Katja Reider/ Ela Smietanka Das Feen-Casting THE FAIRY CASTING, READING RAVEN, LEVEL TWO
48 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36569-2 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older
- The popular topic of castings in a fairy fantasy setting
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author more advanced chapter books Each Reading Raven book after the birth of her own children and has since then includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information published numerous books for children and young people, in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children many of which have been translated into other languages. understand what they read.
When children are ready for longer stories, the second level FURTHER TITLES of Reading Raven offers short chapter books, also in large print with illustrations that help readers follow the text.
CONTENT
Nell is a fairy and lives in the fairy forest. A singing competition will be held soon and everyone is very excited. The winner will receive a beautiful teardrop pearl necklace. Everyone is busy practicing, composing songs or preparing autographs, and nobody has time for Nell. As she sits around by herself, she starts thinking that maybe she could participate as well – and she won't be dissuaded by the frogs, who would like to get rid of the new competition. Before her performance, Nell is nervous, but everything goes smoothly. However, the best performance is presented by her friend Suri who sings a song she has written herself. It's so beautiful that everyone wants to sing along at the end, and a great choir rings out. The jury decides that they all have won singing Suri's song – and everyone receives a pearl from the teardrop necklace.
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Thilo/ Martina Theisen Hilfe, ein Drache! HELP, A DRAGON!, READING RAVEN, LEVEL TWO
48 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36570-8 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Thilo is a successful screenwriter and has a wide range of beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at German favorites to his credit. During the past few years, he each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to has increasingly gained recognition as a children's book more advanced chapter books Each Reading Raven book author and has been published by several well-known includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information publishing houses. Thilo currently lives in Mainz with his in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children wife and four children. understand what they read. THE ILLUSTRATOR
When children are ready for longer stories, the second level Martina Theisen was born in 1968 in Fulda. She studied of Reading Raven offers short chapter books, also in large communication design in Mainz and worked for the SWR as print with illustrations that help readers follow the text. television graphic designer during her studies. Since 2000 she has been working free lance as an illustrator in Berlin. Martina Theisen likes to talk between the lines in her CONTENT illustrations and above all likes odd characters and witty, Mila and Jonas receive a mysterious egg from their great cheeky subjects. She does not want to provoke her readers uncle to watch over. Soon after, a little dragon named as much as to entertain them in the best way and make Kraaagh hatches, wants to sleep in their bed and loves them smile. In her leisure time the illustrator is interested in eating textbooks. Because they don't want their mother to music and photography. discover the dragon, they take him to school with them, where Kraaagh teaches a mean boy named Kevin a lesson FURTHER TITLES that means he'll never tease other children again. Unfortunately, the dragon grows bigger and bigger and won't fit in the house anymore. When he starts outgrowing the garden shed as well, the children give their great uncle a call. He comes over right away, delighted that the dragon has hatched. He had sent the egg to the children because a wizard wanted to steal it. Now he can take the dragon home with him. Mila and Jonas are sad and relieved in equal measure – after all, raising a dragon was quite exhausting.
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Fabian Lenk/ Jan Saße Polizeigeschichten zum Mitraten CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? POLICE STORIES, READING RAVEN, LEVEL TWO
48 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36568-5 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE AUTHOR
The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Fabian Lenk was born in Salzgitter, Germany in 1963. He beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at studied journalism and worked for various newspapers. In each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to 1996 he published his first detective novel for adults. In the more advanced chapter books Each Reading Raven book meantime he has become a seasoned mystery novel author includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information and has published diverse mysteries for adults, historical in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children children's mysteries as well as several volumes of mysteries understand what they read. to solve.
When children are ready for longer stories, the second level of Reading Raven offers short chapter books, also in large FURTHER TITLES print with illustrations that help readers follow the text.
CONTENT
Tom and his classmates are visiting a police station where the inspector has a puzzle for them. Tom knows right away which one of the three suspects is the thief. Emma's cat has disappeared. Emma starts looking for it and sees a woman locking a cat in a cage and riding off on her bike. Emma follows the woman and calls the police. At the door, the woman claims to be allergic to cat hair, but Emma can prove that her cat Crumble can be found inside. Luca is on holidays and hears about a coin collection that has been stolen. While he's diving, he spots a man with a coffer. Could that be the loot? Luca and the police pay the man a visit.
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Jaromir Konecny/ Ralf Marczinczik Ein Bolzplatz für alle A FOOTBALL GROUND FOR EVERYONE, READING RAVEN, LEVEL THREE
64 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36571-5 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 8 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES “girl” because of his long hair, he might as well play on the The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage girls' team. And lo and behold: Lucy shoots a fantastic goal beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at after a cross from Felix. But Karl shoots a goal as well, and each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to the match ends 1:1. Because there is no winner, Mr Büttke more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book decides that from now on, everyone, boys and girls, is includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information allowed to play on the football field again. in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children understand what they read. THE AUTHOR Jaromir Konecny, born in Prague in 1956, is a successful The third level is for readers who are becoming proficient, poetry slammer and the author of numerous books for with longer chapters and increasingly complex stories, but adults and teens that have been published by well-known still with accompanying pictures and highly readable print. German publishers. His teen novel Doktorspiele (“Doctor Games”) was made into a feature film in 2014. CONTENT
Felix is a good kicker, but he's being teased by his classmate Karl because of his long hair. Felix' best friend Lucy is a great FURTHER TITLES kicker as well. They all play on the same team at the football club. During their next competition match, Karl's father gets involved and tells the coach to play Karl as a striker rather than Lucy because girls can't play soccer anyway. The discussion gets out of hand and Karl's father makes sure that the coach is fired and he himself coaches the team. Lucy promptly ends up on the bench. And when they kick a ball around on the football field at school, Karl suddenly wants to introduce a new rule that allows only boys to play there. Lucy is furious but Felix isn't brave enough to stand by her. Then Mr Büttke, the caretaker, suggests that the boys play against the girls. Karl wants Felix to play on the boys' team but Felix doesn't want to play against Lucy. At the match, Felix takes the plunge: If they're already calling him
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Usch Luhn/ Astrid Henn Jojo und die Dschungelbande, Band 3: Eine wilde Party JOJO AND THE RAINFOREST BRIGADE (VOL. 3): A WILD PARTY
100 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36582-1 February 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 7 years and older
ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR
Jojo is a curious and not-so-sleepy sloth who lives in the Astrid Henn was born in Aachen. Since graduating from rainforest with his family. Jojo's unlikely best friends are a university, she has lived in Hamburg with her family, where toucan named Tamtam and a young jaguar, Suria. Together she started out working as a designer and illustrator. These they experience all kinds of adventures in their fascinating days, she only does illustrations – preferably for children's surroundings. books.
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All the animals have been invited to the turtle's 100th birthday party, and Toucan Tamtam and sloth Jojo are planning to attend as well. Unfortunately, Jojo has been “grounded” up in his tree, but Tamtam distracts those who are supposed to watch him, tickles Jojo awake, and the two of them are on their way. Many different animals have come to the party to celebrate together. But just as the party reaches its peak, a snake threatens the birthday guests, and Jojo and his friends jump in to save the day.
THE AUTHOR
Usch Luhn grew up in Austria. She studied communication studies in Berlin, trained as a screenwriter and film dramaturge, and has many years experience working in radio and children's television. The author has written more than 30 books, many of which have been translated into other languages.
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Anja Fröhlich Wir Kinder vom Kornblumenhof, Band 1: Ein Schwein im Baumhaus WE KIDS OF CORNFLOWER FARM (VOL. 1): A PIG IN THE TREEHOUSE
168 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40315-8 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
A new, humorous series that takes place in a dream setting of an idyllic farm and touches on themes including friendship, family, and adventure.
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A big farm near a small city, with a large, beautiful lake German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) nearby. The parents of the main characters are siblings, or related by marriage. This organic farm complex also has a FURTHER TITLES farm shop and space for animals to live out their last days, and visitors can come experience their holidays on the farm.
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Naughty spring piglets: seven piglets all at once! The wooly Mangalica mama pig, Miss Stinkewitz, is completely overwhelmed. Of course Mai and the other children of Cornflower Farm are delighted to help take care of the fuzzy little babies. But then the dopey Abraxas shows up with his gang of guys, and wants to have one of the piglets! Not a chance, if Mai and her cousins have anything to say about it. In their secret treehouse headquarters, they devise a plan to get rid of the intruders.
THE AUTHOR
Anja Fröhlich was born in 1964 as the only child of a teacher couple. She studied Film Studies, Art History and Psychology in Cologne. After graduating, Anja Fröhlich worked as a film editor for a Cologne city magazine and later as a text writer for various Cologne advertising agencies. After the birth of her son in 1995, she became self-employed as a writer and journalist. In 2001, her first novel appeared. This was followed by numerous books for children and young people, which were translated and awarded several times.
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Anja Fröhlich Wir Kinder vom Kornblumenhof, Band 2: Zwei Esel im Schwimmbad WE KIDS OF CORNFLOWER FARM (VOL. 2): TWO DONKEYS IN THE SWIMMING POOL
168 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40316-5 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
A new, humorous series that takes place in a dream setting of an idyllic farm and touches on themes including friendship, family, and adventure.
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A big farm near a small city, with a large, beautiful lake German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) nearby. The parents of the main characters are siblings, or related by marriage. This organic farm complex also has a FURTHER TITLES farm shop and space for animals to live out their last days, and visitors can come experience their holidays on the farm.
CONTENT
Crazy summer chickens: A swimming pool on Cornflower Farm? All the children are in favor! Mai's little sister Lolli can learn to swim, and at the same time they can casually set up Aunt Caroline with the nice swim teacher Mr. Kolibri. What a shame that the dopey Abraxas gets in the way. With his strange diamond pendant, he hypnotizes not only the chickens, but also Mai's brother Henry. Mai has to find a way to break the spell, as fast as possible!
THE AUTHOR
Anja Fröhlich was born in 1964 as the only child of a teacher couple. She studied Film Studies, Art History and Psychology in Cologne. After graduating, Anja Fröhlich worked as a film editor for a Cologne city magazine and later as a text writer for various Cologne advertising agencies. After the birth of her son in 1995, she became self-employed as a writer and journalist. In 2001, her first novel appeared. This was followed by numerous books for children and young people, which were translated and awarded several times
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Usch Luhn Luna Wunderwald, Band 4: Ein magisches Rotkehlchen LUNA WUNDERWALD (VOL. 4): A MAGICAL ROBIN REDBREAST
192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40353-0 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
- An idyllic forest, a girl who has a magical power, and talking animals
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The Luna Wunderwald series takes place in a magnificent German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) location: in the middle of the forest. The heroine Luna has been chosen to play a magical flute that allows her to FURTHER TITLES communicate with the forest animals. She comes to their rescue when an animal is in danger or needs help. The stories combine magical realism with environmental themes for girls 8 and up.
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Luna and Melody are supposed to be practicing a dialogue for school with Caspar. Of all people! Caspar is obnoxious and on top of that he tortures animals! When a rabbit disappears from the Schmitt's farm and bird traps are found in the forest, it is clear to Luna who must be responsible: Caspar, of course! With the assistance of the dachshunds Daisy and Drago, she follows the trail to his secret hiding place in the forest and makes a completely unexpected discovery...
THE AUTHOR
Usch Luhn grew up in Austria. She studied communication studies in Berlin, trained as a screenwriter and film dramaturge, and has many years experience working in radio and children's television. The author has written more than 30 books, many of which have been translated into other language.
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Gina Mayer Der magische Blumenladen, Band 9: Der gefährliche Schulzauber THE MAGICAL FLOWER SHOP (VOL. 9): DANGEROUS SCHOOL MAGIC
144 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40418-6 May 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
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For nine-year-old Violet, there is no better place than her German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) Auntie Abigail's flower shop in a small British town. Both of them share a special gift: With the aid of a book of ancient FURTHER TITLES flower recipes that only Violet and her aunt can read, they use flowers to heal and help people. Over the course of the series, Violet is being introduced to the secret flower magic. In each self-contained volume, she solves a major problem, though of course not without a few hiccups. Her friends, twins Jack (Jaqueline) and Zack, everyday life at school and cheeky animals play important roles as well.
CONTENT
What on earth is wrong with Mrs. Bumblebee? Violet's principal has completely lost her mind! First she misplaces everyone's tests, and then she can't find the money intended for a special reading night. Violet asks the magical flower book for a fitting spell, but the answer makes her shudder: the only thing that will help in this case is bristled bryony. There has to be a mistake! That plant is so dangerous that it doesn't even grow in Aunt Abigail's garden!
THE AUTHOR
Gina Mayer was born in Ellwangen, Germany, in 1965, and studied graphic design. She lives with her husband and two children in Düsseldorf, where she works as an advertising copywriter in addition to writing books for teens and adults.
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Judith Allert Das Pony-Café, Band 5: Eine Fee im Kuchenparadies THE PONY CAFÉ (VOL. 5): A FAIRY IN PASTRY PARADISE
168 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40711-8 April 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
A café that delights all the senses, with its very own dwarf pony as a mascot
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Alma's family owns a café with a very unique feature: it's a German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) café where people and animals are welcome, and the spunky pony Einstein is their mascot! Alma has a big heart FURTHER TITLES and a lot of confidence, and there is no end to the fun and adventure at the Pony Café.
CONTENT
Alma and her friends are not looking forward to vacation at all. For days it has been raining cats and dogs, and it's too dreadful just sitting around indoors! But then they are saved from the miserable weather: A neighbor, Mr. Wunderlich, needs ideas to spark the novel he's writing, another neighbor hires her as a fish whisperer, and they have to find a way to trap a very clever swindler who has been hanging around the Pony Café!
THE AUTHOR
Judith Allert was born in 1982 and studied modern German literature in Bayreuth, where she also published her first children's books. In 2009 she completed her master's thesis on the topic of fantasy writing for children and teens, and she has been a freelance author ever since. Today the author lives on an old farm with her husband, dogs, cats, horses, hens, and wooly pigs.
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THiLO Animal Heroes, Band 5: Leguanbiss ANIMAL HEROES (VOL. 5): IGUANA BITE
192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40516-9 February 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
- Fly like a falcon, swim like a ray, run like a cheetah, climb like a gecko – the Animal Heroes are superheroes with magical animals. - Classic action for young readers: cinematic, cool, magic – “superheroes” and “magic animals”
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Animal Heroes are seemingly normal kids who become FURTHER TITLES superheroes when they are with their magical animals, and take on the ability to swim like a ray, run like a cheetah, fly like a falcon, or climb like a gecko. Their enemies, the Beast Boys, will stop at nothing to get their hands on a sculpture the Animal Heroes have, which has the power to make any creature in the world magical. The elements of magic, animals and superheroes make the Animal Heroes series compelling and unforgettable.
CONTENT
Pepe can fly when he is with his falcon Horus. An alarming emergency call leads Pepe and his friends to the Caribbean, where a new danger lurks. The nasty Beast Boys are threatening the residents with a terrifying army of iguanas! But Pepe is certain that the Beast Boys are in pursuit of much bigger evil doings.
THE AUTHOR
Thilo is a successful screenwriter and has a wide range of German favorites to his credit. During the past few years, he has increasingly gained recognition as a children's book author and has been published by several well-known publishing houses. Thilo currently lives in Mainz with his wife and four children.
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Usch Luhn Die Pfotenbande, Band 7: Kiwi räumt auf THE PAWS BRIGADE (VOL. 7): KIWI CLEANS UP
144 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40610-4 May 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older
- Four dogs + four friends = never-ending adventure - Exciting series all about dogs, many children's favorite animal
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Paws Brigade – that's Leni, Harry, Max and Paula, and FURTHER TITLES don't forget their dogs, the sweet golden retriever Lotta, the stubborn beagle Socks, the clever border collie Kiwi, and of course the crazy one of the bunch, the Jack Russell terrier Mogli. The four children experience the most amazing adventures with their four-legged friends.
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It's finally vacation time! Together with their dogs, Leni, Henry, Paula, and Max are going camping on an island in the North Sea. They won't just be lying around on the beach, however. As soon as they arrive, the border collie Kiwi explores their surroundings and finds a few highly suspicious items: an empty wallet, an identity card, a crocheted bag with a love letter inside – all things that have been reported missing to the lost property office! Has Kiwi found the loot left behind by a band of thieves?
THE AUTHOR
Usch Luhn grew up in Austria. She studied communication studies in Berlin, trained as a screenwriter and film dramaturge, and has many years experience working in radio and children's television. The author has written more than 30 books, many of which have been translated into other languages.
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Fabian Lenk Die Zeitdetektive, Band 40: Die goldene Göttin von Athen THE TIME DETECTIVES (VOL. 40): THE GOLDEN GODDESS OF ATHENS
160 pp Hardcover Format 12.8 x 19.2 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36908-9 April 2019 EUR 8.99 Age 9 years and older CONTENT - Historical information packed into a thriller featuring Athens, 438 B.C.E. The Time Detectives are present for the time-travel and adventure ceremonial dedication of the Parthenon, the world famous - Facts are carefully researched - Each book features a new and exciting setting temple on the Acropolis. They are even able to catch a glimpse of the beautiful and priceless statue of the goddess • Glossary with important terms typical of the time period Athena! But just as soon as the celebrations are over, gold • Appendix with historical facts, Authentic historical setting disappears from the temple. Fingers are pointed at Pericles, • So far the series has sold more than one million copies the very man responsible for building the temple! The Time ABOUT THE SERIES Detectives believe that he is innocent, but how can they prove it? An exciting crime story takes readers on a trip into the distant past. The stories in this series are based on an THE AUTHOR intriguing event in history or an authentic historical criminal Fabian Lenk was born in Salzgitter, Germany in 1963. He case. The main characters are Julian and his two friends Kim studied journalism and worked for various newspapers. In and Leon, as well as the cat Kija, who has been traveling to 1996 he published his first detective novel for adults. In the the past with them since their very first time travel meantime he has become a seasoned mystery novel author adventure in ancient Egypt. Kija has accompanied the three and has published diverse mysteries for adults, historical friends from one adventure to the next ever since, even children's mysteries as well as several volumes of mysteries helping with their investigations. All three of the kids have a to solve. great interest in history, which is why they return to the old monastic library of Siebenthann again and again. This library RIGHTS SOLD is not only a great resource for their search for new German audio rights (Germany,Austria,Switzerland) information about their favorite subject (history), it also FURTHER TITLES contains a mysterious room called the Tempus. In it, time lives. There are thousands of doors with years inscribed on them, and when Julian, Kim and Leon pass through one of them, they travel to that place and time. Once arrived in the past, the three friends find themselves dressed in the style of the era and can understand the language spoken around them. Their time travels last only a few seconds in "real time", even if the historical adventure lasts much longer. Their absence isn't noticed in the present. Each book includes an afterword discussing which aspects of the story are authentic, whether the case has actually been solved or summarizing the current status of scholarly research. There is also a glossary at the end of each book with important terms pertaining to the time period. www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Fiction / Children's Literature
Michael Peinkofer Twyns, Band 1: Die magischen Zwillinge TWYNS (VOL. 1): THE MAGICAL TWINS
320 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40825-2 October 2018 EUR 14.99 Age 10 years and older
- A story of mistaken identity along the lines of “Lottie and Lisa” - “The Parent Trap”, with a fantasy twist - A tale about friendship and family, about believing in yourself and realising your potential
ABOUT THE SERIES Wynlon is ambushed by grimlings in the forest but manages to escape. However, in doing so, she activates the Once upon a time, a mortal man reached Anwyn, the magical bracelet again – and passes through a magical mythical Otherworld of Celtic lore, through a magical gate, gateway that catapults her into the real world. and fell deeply in love with the queen of the West Country Once there, she encounters Annlea, who is on a school trip who made him her king and bore him twin daughters: with her class. Wynlon and Annlea are baffled by their Annlea and Wynlon. But when a dark power threatens the resemblance – even more so when they accidentally touch country of Anwyn soon after, the two girls are separated for each other and exchange thoughts that way. The girls their own safety to protect them from the villain. While realise the possibilities that open up for them by the Wynlon remains in Anwyn with her mother, their father sudden appearance of a doppelganger when their teacher takes Annlea back with him into the world of humans. fails to tell them apart ….
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Annlea, now 12 years old, lives with her father in a small Michael Peinkofer, born in 1969, writes for both children backwater on the Welsh coast and is keenly interested in and adults. His fantatasy novels for adults have become music, art and dance. Naturally, she knows nothing about bestsellers and have been translated into 16 languages. her origins. Wynlon, too, is unaware that she has a twin "Gryphony" is his first series for Ravensburger. sister in the human world; the threat has forced her and her mother, the queen, to flee into exile, where Wynlon is FURTHER TITLES growing up in the care of pixies – small sprites who very much have minds of their own. However, much to the chagrin of her bodyguard, gargoyle Blodo, Princess Wynlon doesn’t behave very princesslike at all; instead of learning how to dance and sing and conduct herself in a courtly manner, she would much rather go out into the world and explore the real world of humans. Only her love for her mother stops her from simply running away – but one day, after a terrible argument, she snatches her mother’s magical bracelet, which is capable of opening the castle gates, and takes off.
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Michael Peinkofer Twyns, Band 2: Zwischen den Welten TWYNS (VOL. 2): BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
288 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40833-7 May 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 10 years and older
- A story of mistaken identity along the lines of “Lottie and Lisa” - “The Parent Trap”, with a fantasy twist - A tale about friendship and family, about believing in yourself and realising your potential
ABOUT THE SERIES FURTHER TITLES Once upon a time, a mortal man reached Anwyn, the mythical Otherworld of Celtic lore, through a magical gate, and fell deeply in love with the queen of the West Country who made him her king and bore him twin daughters: Annlea and Wynlon. But when a dark power threatens the country of Anwyn soon after, the two girls are separated for their own safety to protect them from the villain. While Wynlon remains in Anwyn with her mother, their father takes Annlea back with him into the world of humans.
CONTENT
After they have freed their parents from the clutches of the Dark King, the twins Wynn and Anny switch places again. While Wynn heads into the human world with their father, Anny stays with their mother in the Otherworld. But trading places leads to lots of confusion and chaos, and the Dark King has not yet given up his search for the magical twins. For when they are together, the twins have great power.
THE AUTHOR
Michael Peinkofer, born in 1969, writes for both children and adults. His fantatasy novels for adults have become bestsellers and have been translated into 16 languages. "Gryphony" is his first series for Ravensburger.
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Gina Mayer Pferdeflüsterer-Academy, Band 4: Verletztes Vertrauen HORSE WHISPERER ACADEMY (VOL. 4): BROKEN TRUST
224 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40453-7 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 10 years and older
- Two best friends love the same boy - Deeply moving stories about horses and their riders
ABOUT THE SERIES
Deep in the Canadian wilderness is a special school, FURTHER TITLES Snowfields, where the best riders in the world are trained and deeply wounded souls are healed, horses and humans alike. Thirteen-year-old Zoe has the potential to become a horse whisperer, and has a great deal to learn about herself as she trains at the Horse Whisperer Academy, as well.
CONTENT
Zoe is worried about her classmate Cathy. She is aloof and rebels against anyone and everyone, and now she is even threatening to escape from the boarding school! When she is around horses, though, she shows an entirely different, very gentle side of herself. Zoe wants to help her and find out why Cathy can be so sensitive with animals, but has so little trust in people. And one day, Cathy shares her dramatic story.
THE AUTHOR
Gina Mayer was born in Ellwangen, Germany, in 1965, and studied graphic design. She lives with her husband and two children in Düsseldorf, where she works as an advertising copywriter in addition to writing books for teens and adults.
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Fabian Lenk Der Superheld der 1000 Gefahren THE SUPERHERO OF 1000 DANGERS
128 pp Softcover Format 12.3 x 18 cm ISBN 978-3-473-52607-9 January 2019 EUR 5.99 Age 10 years and older
- Just as cool as Batman, Spiderman & co. - Successful, interactive “you decide” principle - 1 million books in the series already sold
• Interactive adventures allow the reader to determine THE AUTHOR what direction the story will take, giving kids a greater stake Fabian Lenk was born in Salzgitter, Germany in 1963. He in the outcome studied journalism and worked for various newspapers. In • Each book contains many different adventures 1996 he published his first detective novel for adults. In the • Highly successful concept meantime he has become a seasoned mystery novel author and has published diverse mysteries for adults, historical ABOUT THE SERIES children's mysteries as well as several volumes of mysteries An interactive approach to books: one title - many different to solve. stories! Because the readers themselves are the heroes in these stories, they are very likely to identify with them. The Thousand Dangers books have long been among the most FURTHER TITLES successful titles in Ravensburger's program. The series will be continued with two new books every year.
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You are Leon, the strongest superhero in New York. When you activate your powers, your muscles are more powerful than a bodybuilder's and you can use your breath like a flamethrower. Now you have a difficult decision to make: Do you use your abilities to pursue the most evil villain in the city? Or do you want to use them to become king of the underworld yourself?
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Ivo Pala Shadow Agents, Band 2: Die Akte Berlin SHADOW AGENTS (VOL. 2): THE BERLIN FILES
416 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40177-2 February 2019 EUR 14.99 Age 12 years and older
- Modern action meets ancient martial arts, as if James Bond were trained as a samurai warrior - Thrilling series of spy stories
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Max Ritter and his friends are Shadow Agents, fighting FURTHER TITLES against organized crime. That makes it even harder for Max to cope with the suspicion that his own father could be caught up in criminal schemes. The trail takes Max to Berlin, where the evidence solidifies: Kai Ritter does, in fact, seem to working with a criminal organization that is planning a bomb attack in the capital city that will plunge the world into chaos...
THE AUTHOR
Ivo Pala has been a screenplay writer and dramaturge for action films and TV series in Germany and the USA for 25 years. As an author of novels, he creates mysteries and thrillers based on current topics. He also writes fantasy and exciting books for children and teens. In his spare time he likes to read books and comics, is a passionate film and TV series viewer, and enjoys playing computer games.
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Bianca Iosivoni Sturmtochter, Band 2: Für immer verloren STORM DAUGHTER (VOL. 2): FOREVER LOST
448 pp Board Book Format 14 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-58539-7 January 2019 EUR 14.99 Age Young Adults
- Dramatic romance trilogy about love in the midst of conflict between the forces of nature
Storm Daughter (Vol. 1): Forever Forbidden: Over 14.000 copies sold FURTHER TITLES
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The Isle of Skye is increasingly overrun by elementars, and more and more often Ava is unable to control her special powers. When the leader of the Campbell storm fighters dies in an attack of the elementars, Lance is appointed his successor. Finally, he has achieved what he has been fighting for his entire life. But his first assignment is to find Ava and eliminate her.
Vol. 3 Forever United to be published in Fall 2019.
THE AUTHOR
Bianca Iosivoni, born in 1986, is an active author (both through publishing companies and self-published) and blogger, and has many enthusiastic readers and fans through social media. When she isn't working on a new idea for a book, she composes entries for the author blog schreibwahnsinn.de. She remains in constant contact with her readers through her website, bianca-iosivoni.de, as well as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
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Rose Snow Ein Augenblick für immer. Das zweite Buch der Lügenwahrheit, Band 2 A MOMENT FOR ETERNITY (VOL. 2): THE SECOND BOOK OF THE TRUTH OF LIES
448 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40171-0 May 2019 EUR 17.99 Age Young Adults
CONTENT
The second volume in the romantic urban fantasy mystery FURTHER TITLES trilogy by Amazon bestselling author Rose Snow.
June's mysterious ability is growing more and more powerful: now she senses not only when someone lies, but also what they are trying to hide. And what is it with this curse that supposedly forbids her from being together with either of the Beaufort brothers? When Blake and June grow closer in spite of it, they unleash a catastrophe that throws their entire world into chaos.
Volume 3 will be published in fall 2019.
THE AUTHOR
Behind the pseudonyms Rose Snow and Anna Pfeffer are Ulrike Mayrhofer and Carmen Schmit. As a team they write moving fantasy stories, self-published through Amazon, and have sold more than 500,000 books. "A Moment For Eternity" is their publishing house debut in the young adult branch under the best-selling pseudonym Rose Snow.
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Rose Snow 17, Das dritte Buch der Erinnerung 17 (VOL. 3): THE THIRD BOOK OF REMEMBERING
288 pp Softcover Format 14 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-58537-3 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age Young Adults
- Number 1 seller in fantasy/romance on Amazon: the series has sold more than 120,000 copies - Fantasy, romantic love story, and thriller all in one: a young woman who suddenly has access to strangers' memories
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After Jo spends her summer vacation in Mallorca, she is FURTHER TITLES forced to interact with Adrian again. She has mixed feelings about that, because she still does not know for sure which side he is on. To distract herself, Jo devotes herself to exploring her gift and learns to gain better control of it. But when she finds out that her mother hid secret messages in her memories, Jo finds herself in terrible danger and has to confront an incredibly powerful enemy... and in the end, will Jo be fighting with or without Adrian?
THE AUTHOR
Behind the pseudonyms Rose Snow and Anna Pfeffer are Ulrike Mayrhofer and Carmen Schmit. As a team they write moving fantasy stories, self-published through Amazon, and have sold more than 500,000 books. "A Moment For Eternity" is their publishing house debut in the young adult branch under the best-selling pseudonym Rose Snow.
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Fiction / Young Adults
Rose Snow 17, Das vierte Buch der Erinnerung 17 (VOL. 4): THE FOURTH BOOK OF REMEMBERING
352 pp Softcover Format 14 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-58538-0 April 2019 EUR 9.99 Age Young Adults
- Number 1 seller in fantasy/romance on Amazon: the series has sold more than 120,000 copies - Fantasy, romantic love story, and thriller all in one: a young woman who suddenly has access to strangers' memories
CONTENT
The fraternity has been conquered. Jo can finally breathe and concentrate on her final exams and graduation. But when a cryptic prophecy comes to light and strange things start happening around them, Jo and Adrian can't be sure if the danger has truly been banished. Even Conny and Finn seem to be involved in the strange incidents and the question arises: Who is a friend, and who is the enemy?
THE AUTHOR
Behind the pseudonyms Rose Snow and Anna Pfeffer are Ulrike Mayrhofer and Carmen Schmit. As a team they write moving fantasy stories, self-published through Amazon, and have sold more than 500,000 books. "A Moment For Eternity" is their publishing house debut in the young adult branch under the best-selling pseudonym Rose Snow.
FURTHER TITLES
www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com Florence Roux, e-mail: [email protected], or Lucia Borrero, e-mail: [email protected], or Maike Heinemann, e-mail: [email protected] Fiction / Young Adults
Julia K. Stein Café au Love. Ein Sommer in den Hamptons CAFÉ OF LOVE: A SUMMER IN THE HAMPTONS
352 pp Softcover Format 14 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-58548-9 May 2019 EUR 9.99 Age Young Adults
- Perfect setting with the feel-good factor of your favorite café - Idyllic backdrop in the Hamptons: beaches, mansions, good-looking young people
CONTENT
When Emma begins her summer job in a café in the Hamptons, she is enchanted by the comfortable atmosphere, the proximity of the beach, and perfect latte macchiatos. The only hitch is the friction between her and the assistant manager, Leo. Emma nonetheless feels drawn to the unapproachable but outrageously good-looking Leo, and even against their wills they cannot stay away from each other. And then the past casts a dark shadow on their summer days together.
THE AUTHOR
Julia K. Stein attended university in California and the East Coast of the US. She spent many months in New York participating in an internship at the United Nations, but especially enjoying the hustle and bustle of the big city.
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Antje Flad/ Carla Häfner Mein Gucklochbuch: Frohe Ostern MY PEEPHOLE BOOK: HAPPY EASTER
20 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43785-6 January 2019 EUR 4.99 Age 12 months and older
CONTENT
The ‘My Peephole Book' series features peepholes perfectly placed within scenes to encourage toddlers to engage and explore, in this case all that happens around Easter.
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Antje Flad was born in 1966 in Merseburg, Germany, and studied toy design at the University for Art and Design in Halle. In 1995 she took additional courses at an art school in Berlin focusing on illustration. The illustrator, who currently lives in Berlin, works with various publishers.
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Henrike Wilson/ Katja Reider Die Osterüberraschung THE EASTER SURPRISE
16 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43786-3 January 2019 EUR 6.99 Age 2 years and older
CONTENT
This easter book has a surprising and funny twist: Only after having painted all the collected eggs, the rabbit realizes that there is a chick in one of the eggs.
THE AUTHOR
Katja Reider studied German and publishing and for many years was press speaker for the "Youth Research" competition in Hamburg, Germany. She became an author after the birth of her own children and has since then published numerous books for children and young people, many of which have been translated into other languages.
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Hungarian (Hungary)
FURTHER TITLES
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Henning Löhlein/ Stephanie Polák Hier kommt Oster-Henni! HERE COMES EASTER HENNY!
32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44712-1 January 2019 EUR 12.99 Age 3 years and older
- Humorous Easter story with a “you can be anything” theme - With lots of Easter stickers
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Henny the Chicken has had enough! All she's allowed to do Henning Löhlein was born in 1965 and grew up in Bonn. He for Easter is lay the eggs, while the bunnies are having all studied art and design in southern France for three years. A the fun coloring and hiding them! Henny is adamant: She student exchange led him to England, where he discovered wants to become the world's first Easter Chicken and won't his passion for illustration. After completing his studies, he stop at anything to achieve her goal. Unfortunately, the worked for numerous English and German newspapers and difficult Easter Bunny exam stands in the way of her dream, magazines (The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Times, at which she gets exposed as a chicken despite her Easter Hörzu, die Welt, etc...). Several years ago Henning Löhlein Bunny costume. But when a little beginner Easter Bunny began illustrating books, as well. Today he lives with his two needs help, Henny happily jumps in as his personal helper. children in Bristol. That way, she not only becomes the world's first Easter Chicken after all, she also makes a new friend along the way. FURTHER TITLES
THE AUTHOR
Stephanie Polák was born in 1974 in Berlin, where she still lives with her family today. Instead of becoming a teacher as planned, she opted for loud music and whimsy pop stars and worked as an editor on MTV. A few years later, she started working in the studio Babelsberg for international movies. At some point, she began to invent her own stories. She would never want to do anything else again.
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Mein superdicker Osterblock MY GREAT BIG EASTER BLOCK
320 pp Softcover Format 18.5 x 25 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55520-8 January 2019 EUR 7.99 Age 4 years and older
- Over 150 coloring motifs and puzzles revolving around Easter, for children aged 4 and over
CONTENT
This super big block makes for a colorful Easter. Many Easter motifs to color in as well as a variety of puzzles that involve searching, counting, observing and comparing make waiting for the Easter Bunny that much easier.
FURTHER TITLES
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Thomas Krüger/ Martin Klein/ TINO/ Eleonore Gerhaher/ Ina Hattenhauer/ Dorothee Mahnkopf Die schönsten Leseraben- Ostergeschichten THE BEST READING RAVEN EASTER STORIES
128 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36581-4 January 2019 EUR 9.99 Age 6 years and older
- Short and easy paragraphs, many illustrations explaining the text and extra-large primer font - With many cheerful Easter stickers
CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR
A collection of Easter stories: Looking forward to Easter Eleonore Gerhaher was born in 1965 and studied begins with three funny stories about egg-and-spoon races, communication design. She is a freelance illustrator and colorful Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny. Later, a colorful graphic designer, and has already illustrated books for many Easter surprise awaits Donald Rabbit and Micky Cake in the different publishers. garden who aren't letting the rain get in the way of their Ina Hattenhauer was born and raised in Berlin. She studied Easter. In the next story, Emma finds her very own Easter at the Bauhaus University Weimar and the Minneapolis Bunny as she cares for a frightened wild rabbit. College of Art and Design in the USA, graduated in 2009 as a graduate designer and has since worked as a freelance THE AUTHOR illustrator in Weimar.
Martin Klein was born in Lübeck in 1962. He first studied sports but soon changed directions and studied landscape design. In 1988 he won a stipendium from the "Cultural FURTHER TITLES Senate" of Berlin, and another in 1996. His first children's book appeared in 1990. Today Martin Klein is a freelance author, landscaper and trainer of a handball team in Kreuzberg, Berlin. His special interest in trees, books and balls is incorporated in his everyday life. TINO was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1962. He completed training in child development and education before launching his career as an author and illustrator in 1990. TINO has already written and illustrated several titles for first readers that have been published by a number of publishers. One was selected Book of the Month by the German Academy for Children's Literature.
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