Illustrations by Martina Badstuber from the series „Mein erstes Klappen-Wörterbuch“ (My First Lift-the-flap Dictionary) by Martina Badstuber © 2017 Ravensburger Buchverlag Otto Maier GmbH FOREIGN RIGHTSCATALOG www.foreignrights-ravensburger.com FALL 2 0 17

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Florence, Lucia and Merle welcome you to the Ravensburger booth in Frankfurt (Hall 3.0 E85). We encourage you to come by and learn more about the brand new titles in our fall 2017 programme!

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Fall 2017 Programme: Selection of Highlights

My First Lift-the-flap Dictionary Friedemann Animal Heroes By Martina Badstuber By SaBine Bücher & By THiLO Simone Henning

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Irmgard Paule/ Frauke Nahrgang Ich lerne sprechen: Auf dem Bauernhof LEARNING TO TALK: AT THE FARM

16 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43665-1 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 12 months and older

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

The books in the “Learning to Talk” series help toddlers build Irmgard Paule was born in Thauernhausen, Germany in basic vocabulary and encourage them to actively produce 1958. She studied communication design and worked as a their first words. graphic designer in advertising for ten years. Since 1996 she has worked as an illustrator for a number of publishers. She CONTENT especially wants to bring pleasure and curiosity to her young readers (and those just looking at the pictures) while Each spread in this title has a scene from a farm that leafing through and reading books. highlights just a few familiar things: Leo feeds the hens, pets a pig, meets the calves, is amazed by a huge tractor, and visits the farm store. The connection between the featured objects and a familiar situation makes it easier for FURTHER TITLES children to recognize and name them, while short, simple texts animate toddlers to speak. This unique concept is ideal for helping young children acquire language.

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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Isabel Große Holtforth Tatütata, Brumm brumm WOOOOO, VROOM VROOM

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43674-3 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 12 months and older

CONTENT

Toddlers at first often refer to vehicles or animals by the sounds they make instead of by name. This board book works with this idea and features the most popular vehicles found in cities, on farms, and at construction sites along with the sounds they make. Adults and toddlers will have fun creating vehicle noises together, making reading an especially interactive experience.

FURTHER TITLES

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Isabel Große Holtforth Miaaauuuuu, Wau wau MEOW, BOW WOW

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43675-0 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 12 months and older

CONTENT

Toddlers at first often refer to animals or vehicles by the sounds they make instead of by name. This board book works with this idea and features the most popular pets, farm animals, and creatures found in the wild along with the sounds they make. Adults and toddlers will have fun creating animal noises together, making reading an especially interactive experience.

FURTHER TITLES

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Ursula Weller/ Susanne Gernhäuser Wer fährt wo? Fahrzeuge auf dem Bauernhof WHO IS GOING WHERE? VEHICLES ON THE FARM

10 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43666-8 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 18 months and older

This board book comes with six sturdy puzzle pieces that encourage fine motor skills and imaginative play.

• Comes with 6 sturdy vehicle puzzle pieces in a pouch • Large, intriguing construction site scenes FURTHER TITLES • Encourages fine motor skills, concentration and creativity

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The six large, sturdy puzzle pieces included with this book, including a tractor, a harvester, a milk truck and more, bring colorful scenes to life and guarantee lots of fun. Short, interactive texts on the four two-page spreads also feature farm animals and encourage imaginative play with the puzzle pieces. They can be stored in the handy plastic pouch integrated into the cover until the next time.

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

Ursula Weller was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She chose drawing and painting as her focus of study at the Institution for Organization in Pforzheim. She then worked as a jewelry designer and illustrated title pages for children's books part time. She has devoted herself primarily to children's illustrations since 2003.

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Marlis Scharff-Kniemeyer/ Frauke Nahrgang Wir ziehen um MY VERY FIRST SHORT STORIES: WE ARE MOVING

24 pp Board Book Format 18 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43668-2 June 2017 EUR 6.99 Age 18 months and older

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

Every title in the series “My Very First Short Stories” Marlis Scharff-Kniemeyer worked for several years as a contains eleven stories. The short texts are ideal for reading photographer before she started studying grapgic arts. aloud, and there is much to observe and discover in the Today she earns her living as an illustrator and graphic large-format illustrations. artist.

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The eleven stories in this book touch on every aspect of FURTHER TITLES moving, which is always a highly emotional experience for children, both exciting and scary at the same time. Each spread tells a complete story about some aspect of a move, from packing and saying goodbye to friends to exploring and settling into a new home and surroundings.

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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Henrike Wilson/ Erwin Grosche Jeder Vogel hat sein Nest EVERY BIRD HAS ITS NEST

24 pp Board Book Format 19 x 19 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43676-7 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 18 months and older

CONTENT

The baby bird has its nest, the dog its house, and the little pig loves mud. This beautiful book with poetic text conveys the powerful message that everyone needs a home, a place they feel comfortable and cared for, including children.

THE AUTHOR

Erwin Grosche is an author, actor and cabaret performer. In addition to his theatrical projects, his voice has become familiar through his work in radio and television. His first children's book was a book of songs called "Die kleinen Krebse" (The Little Crabs), which was published in 1992. Erwin Grosche has already won many awards for his work. Among many distinctions, his books earned Grosche a spot on the short list for Austria's prize for children's and teen literature, as well as a silver medal for best children's book in 2004.

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Wolfgang Metzger/ Susanne Gernhäuser Aufladen - Abfahren LOAD UP AND DRIVE AWAY

12 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43658-3 June 2017 EUR 14.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

This large-format board book with lots of movable elements FURTHER TITLES (flaps, sliders, etc.) invites children to move, load and unload a wide variety of vehicles found on farms, in cities, on construction sites and at a farmer's market. They can drive a tractor into the barn, load a horse into a trailer, empty garbage cans into a garbage truck, take a damaged car off a tow truck, and much more. Short texts animate readers to get involved and name what they see, and children will have hours of fun exploring and playing with this spectacular book.

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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Wolfgang Metzger/ Peter Nieländer/ Susanne Gernhäuser Meine Welt der Fahrzeuge: Unterwegs mit dem Zug MY WORLD OF VEHICLES: RIDING THE TRAIN

24 pp Board Book Format 17.5 x 20.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43646-0 April 2017 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older

A board book that introduces young children to the many things going on at train stations and aboard trains.

CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Young children often travel with their parents, gathering Wolfgang Metzger is trained in lithography and graphic lots of new impressions along the way. With detailed design. After his studies he illustrated textbooks for a long illustrations and simple texts, this board book all about time, but has concentrated on designing and illustrating trains is an essential travel companion, combining children's books for more than 20 years. His books have information about the many activities going on at train become bestsellers, with more than 8 million copies sold in stations and aboard trains, entertaining stories told in German language territories. pictures, and large-format scenes for children to explore. Wolfgang Metzger has four daughters and lives with his family near Stuttgart. THE AUTHOR Peter Nieländer was born in 1969 and studied design at University. Today he works free lance as an independant Susanne Gernhäuser studied German and history in illustrator and grafic designer for various advertising Stuttgart, where she worked at a historical institute, agencies and publishers. He works with two other grafic published articles and contributed articles to textbooks designers in a large studio loft in the old freight station in while still a student. She currently edits scholarly series. Münster. In his illustrations, Peter Nieländer tries to capture momentary shots with which he hopes to entertain the reader and observer enjoyably.

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FURTHER TITLES

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Martina Badstuber Mein erstes Klappen-Wörterbuch: Baustelle MY FIRST LIFT-THE-FLAP DICTIONARY: CONSTRUCTION SITE

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43670-5 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Bright, vibrant images resting on a prominent, continuous line throughout each book distinguish this series of lift-the- flap board books. Many flaps of all sizes invite toddlers to interact with each scene and name and talk about what they see.

CONTENT

A construction site offers so much to explore: a backhoe digging a deep hole, the cement mixer at work, a street being paved, and construction workers building a house. The 22 pages of this first dictionary have lots of flaps of all sizes that invite children to actively change each scene. Open them and see a building demolished, a bridge completed, or a house painted. Bright, vibrant images on a prominent, continuous line throughout the book make this fun board book special indeed.

FURTHER TITLES

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Martina Badstuber Mein erstes Klappen-Wörterbuch: Tiere MY FIRST LIFT-THE-FLAP DICTIONARY: ANIMALS

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43673-6 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Bright, vibrant images resting on a prominent, continuous line throughout each book distinguish this series of lift-the- flap board books. Many flaps of all sizes invite toddlers to interact with each scene and name and talk about what they see.

CONTENT

Squirrels and foxes live in the forest, while the pig, cow and hen live on a farm. This first dictionary introduces children to lots of animals in a variety of habitats. Its 22 pages have lots of flaps of all sizes that invite children to actively change each scene. Open them and see a fox peeking out of its den, a hamster nibbling on nuts, or the monkey pestering the lion. Bright, vibrant images on a prominent, continuous line throughout the book make this fun board book special indeed.

FURTHER TITLES

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Martina Badstuber Mein erstes Klappen-Wörterbuch: Fahrzeuge MY FIRST LIFT-THE-FLAP DICTIONARY: VEHICLES

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43672-9 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Bright, vibrant images resting on a prominent, continuous line throughout each book distinguish this series of lift-the- flap board books. Many flaps of all sizes invite toddlers to interact with each scene and name and talk about what they see.

CONTENT

Cars stop for a red light in the city, rescue vehicles respond to a call for help in the country, and a happy couple rows a boat on the water: these and many other means of transportation are featured in this first dictionary. Its 22 pages have lots of flaps of all sizes that invite children to discover details and actively change each scene. Bright, vibrant images on a prominent, continuous line throughout the book make this fun board book special indeed.

FURTHER TITLES

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Martina Badstuber Mein erstes Klappen-Wörterbuch: Bauernhof MY FIRST LIFT-THE-FLAP DICTIONARY: FARM

24 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43671-2 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Bright, vibrant images resting on a prominent, continuous line throughout each book distinguish this series of lift-the- flap board books. Many flaps of all sizes invite toddlers to interact with each scene and name and talk about what they see.

CONTENT

A farm offers so much to explore: chickens being fed, pigs rolling in mud, big machines harvesting grains in the field, and taking produce to the market. The 22 pages of this first dictionary have lots of flaps of all sizes that invite children to actively change each scene. Bright, vibrant images on a prominent, continuous line throughout the book make this fun board book special indeed.

FURTHER TITLES

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Anne Möller Mein großes Puzzle-Spielbuch Zoo MY BIG ZOO PUZZLE BOOK

12 pp Board Book Format 21 x 23.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43653-8 June 2017 EUR 12.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

With ten large puzzle pieces, this board book offers lots of FURTHER TITLES puzzling fun for young animal fans. Two puzzle pieces can be inserted on each page, and short texts help identify which belong where. The lion cub, baby elephant, zebra foal and the bunny belong with their mothers, for example. The puzzle pieces can be stored in the blister pouch so that nothing gets lost. Short texts address toddlers, accompanied by detailed, large-format illustrations.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Anne Möller was born in Freiburg, Germany in 1970, studied illustration in Hamburg, and has been a freelance illustrator since 1998. In 2005 she received the Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis in the nonfiction category for her book Nester bauen, Höhlen knabbern ("Building Nests, Nibbling Dens"). She has illustrated numerous nonfiction picture books.

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Helmut Spanner Wer ist da noch? WHO IS THERE?

12 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43609-5 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

Who is that nibbling on a cookie? And who is talking on the telephone? It's the two mice Lacie and Masie, hiding among all kinds of everyday thing children are familiar with and getting into all kinds of mischief. Even very young children can find out which mouse is doing what by pulling the sliding elements. Short, rhymed texts encourage children to guess and get involved with the story.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Helmut Spanner (born 1951), the creator of numerous classical picture books, specialised in picture books for small children during his studies at the Art Academy in Munich. With his high standards in quality he has had international acclaim. Of his many titles more than 8 million copies have been sold in German markets. Helmut Spanner lives and works in Munich.

FURTHER TITLES

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Andrea Hebrock/ Lydia Hauenschild Lina will aber! BUT LINA WANTS TO!

20 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43660-6 June 2017 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

Playing in the sandbox, there is nothing finer than shoveling the sand into the grass. Dad wants Lina to leave the sand in the box, and Lina gets mad. Fortunately, Mom and Dad know how to react: just take a deep breath and blow it all out. It looks so funny when they demonstrate, Lina has to giggle, and then she isn't angry anymore. With simple illustrations, short texts, and a touch of humor, this perceptive book tells a story children can empathize with.

FURTHER TITLES

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20 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43663-7 June 2017 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

When Finn's father gives him a potty, Finn knows exactly what it is intended for. Before he is ready to pee in the potty, the teddy bear and little duck can have a try. And then it is Finn's turn. With simple illustrations, short texts, and a touch of humor, this perceptive book tells a story children can empathize with.

FURTHER TITLES

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Andrea Hebrock/ Lydia Hauenschild 1, 2, 3 - Schnullerfrei! 1 – 2 – 3 – NO MORE PACIFIER!

20 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43662-0 June 2017 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

Ben is very proud to be so big already. He can't quite reach the top drawer of the chest yet, but Mama says when he is big enough to put his pacifier there himself, he won't need it anymore. Ben isn't so sure about that, but then a happy coincidence makes it possible after all. With simple illustrations, short texts, and a touch of humor, this perceptive book tells a story children can empathize with.

FURTHER TITLES

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Andrea Hebrock/ Lydia Hauenschild Ein Baby für Mia A BABY FOR MIA

20 pp Board Book Format 13 x 13 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43661-3 June 2017 EUR 4.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

Mia is excited about becoming a big sister! She helps Papa get her baby things from the basement and even accompanies her mom to a doctor's appointment. When Grandma comes to stay with her, Mia can hardly wait to meet her new sibling! With simple illustrations, short texts, and a touch of humor, this perceptive book accompanies children through an exciting and life-changing event.

FURTHER TITLES

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Max Walther Mein großes Klappen-Wimmelbuch: Auf der Baustelle MY BIG SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK: AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE

16 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 31.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43669-9 June 2017 EUR 12.99 Age 2 years and older

This innovative search-and-find book, consisting of seven scenes showing what goes on at a construction site, has flaps built into each spread that allow readers to play an active role in the stories, keeping the book fresh and intriguing.

CONTENT

There is always something interesting going on at the FURTHER TITLES construction site! Without any text, countless small stories are told on seven two-page spreads in this search-and-find book that follows the construction of a house from beginning to end. Flaps integrated into the scenes let readers influence the situations and encourage storytelling. The animal characters can be followed throughout the book, and even in different titles in the series, since they are all set in the same search-and-find world.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Illustrator Max Walther was born in 1981. Even as a child he loved to draw and tell stories in comics. After training as a printer he studied design at the University of Mainz, focusing on illustration. His first children's books appeared while he was still a student. Today Max Walther lives and works in Griesheim.

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Ursula Weller/ Susanne Gernhäuser Mein großes Sachen suchen: Tiere der Welt MY BIG BOOK OF THINGS TO FIND: ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD

24 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43647-7 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 2 years and older

The eleven scenes in this large-format “Things to Find” book take children to a range of animal habitats around the world, letting them explore the different creatures that live in each of them.

CONTENT

Eleven detailed two-page scenes invite children to explore FURTHER TITLES and discover the numerous animals presented in their natural habitats, ranging from local wild and domestic animals to the oceans, mountains and forests, the African savannah, the South American rainforest, the Canadian tundra, and more. On each page, a column of small pictures names some of the animals that children can search for.

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

Ursula Weller was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She chose drawing and painting as her focus of study at the Institution for Organization in Pforzheim. She then worked as a jewelry designer and illustrated title pages for children's books part time. She has devoted herself primarily to children's illustrations since 2003.

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Kerstin M. Schuld/ Sandra Grimm/ Sabine Cuno Meine allerersten Weihnachtsgeschichten MY VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS STORIES

40 pp Board Book Format 16 x 16 cm ISBN 978-3-473-43651-4 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

In this big board book, four stories about different aspects FURTHER TITLES of getting ready for Christmas, told in short rhymes and prose, build children's anticipation for this very special holiday. Phillip the fox is getting a Christmas tree, the angel Max bakes cookies for children on earth, and the Mouse family is getting ready for Christmas Eve. When will Father Christmas finally come?

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. Sabine Cuno was an editor for a large children's book publisher, and later organized children's workshops and worked as a freelance editor. She has published diverse articles and has been working with Ravensburger on many projects. She is motivated by continual direct contact with children, including her own.

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Kerstin Schuld studied law before completing a long- distance degree in advertisement and commercial graphics as well as caricature and comic drawing. She works as a freelance artist and illustrator. In addition to her hobbies of drawing and painting, she sings in a gospel choir.

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Mein superdickes Wimmelbuch: Weihnachten MY GREAT BIG SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK: CHRISTMAS

24 pp Board Book Format 23.5 x 31.5 cm ISBN 978-3-8380-0091-6 August 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 2 years and older

CONTENT

Eleven delightful, busy Christmas scenes offer endless vignettes and stories to explore, from the Christmas market to a snowy forest, from a busy train station in the city to Santa's workshop, or the pleasures of baking cookies and sledding. All of these and more invite the entire family to sit down and explore each scene together.

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Fabian Jeremies/ Christian Jeremies/ Anette Thumser Der Weihnachts-Wimmelbaum THE BUSY CHRISTMAS TREE

24 pp Hardcover Format 24 x 32 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44695-7 June 2017 EUR 13.- Age 3 years and older

CONTENT realistic approach and draws crazy caricatures, while the All the forest creatures have gathered in the roots of the old other generates sweet drawings with a tendency to the oak tree to finish their preparations for the Christmas bizarre, so before they begin each book project they figure celebration. Lenni and his friend Muffin want to surprise out who will do what. They complement each out perfectly! everyone with a beautifully decorated tree, so they secretly Today the two are freelance children's book illustrators and take little things from each den they can use to adorn the fir authors. They live with their cat and dog in Münster and the tree nearby. The forest hasn't seen such a beautifully Ruhr area of Germany. decorated tree in years! Each scene includes lots of details that invite children to look closely and explore. RIGHTS SOLD Romania THE ILLUSTRATOR

Christian and Fabian Jeremies were born in Kassel, Germany, on August 30, 1979. Both of them studied at the Technical College of Design in Fulda and then earned degrees as children's book illustrators at the Technical College of Design in Münster. The twins have different drawing styles. One prefers a realistic approach and draws crazy caricatures, while the other generates sweet drawings with a tendency to the bizarre, so before they begin each book project they figure out who will do what. They complement each out perfectly! Today the two are freelance children's book illustrators and authors. They live with their cat and dog in Münster and the Ruhr area of Germany. Christian and Fabian Jeremies were born in Kassel, Germany, on August 30, 1979. Both of them studied at the Technical College of Design in Fulda and then earned degrees as children's book illustrators at the Technical College of Design in Münster. The twins have different drawing styles. One prefers a

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Astrid Henn/ Heinz Janisch Der Riese Knurr GROWL THE GIANT

32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 30 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44696-4 June 2017 EUR 13.- Age 4 years and older

The enormous giant named Growl, the main figure in this rhyming picture book with a recurring refrain, turns out to be very different than everyone thinks – maybe he isn't so scary, after all.

CONTENT

As Growl the Giant moves through the woods, his pounding FURTHER TITLES footsteps can be heard from far away and the forest animals tremble with fear. Quickly they all hide together in one place. They cannot believe what they see from their hiding place: three little mice actually dare to talk to the giant. They even invite him to their birthday party – and the giant is pleased to be asked! Birthday cake is his favorite thing to eat, and in the end, everyone celebrates together, far into the night.

THE AUTHOR

Heinrich Janisch was born in 1960 in Güssing, Austria. He studied German and public relations in Vienna, then became an editor for an Austrian radio station. He has published many books, including several for children and young adults. His work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and been recognized with a number of awards. Today Janisch lives in southeastern Austria (Burgenland) and in Vienna. He believes that "children should think of books as a gift, a kind of grab bag: you open them up and let yourself be surprise."

THE ILLUSTRATOR

Astrid Henn was born in Aachen. Since graduating from university, she has lived in Hamburg with her family, where she started out working as a designer and illustrator. These days, she only does illustrations – preferably for children's books.

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SaBine Büchner/ Simone Hennig Friedemann FRIEDEMANN

32 pp Hardcover Format 24.5 x 22.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44694-0 June 2017 EUR 13.- Age 4 years and older

A picture book about the special relationship between Friedemann, a five year old who doesn't like to wear clothes, and his Grandpa Kurt, who is the only one who doesn't try to change him.

CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Friedemann is five years old, calm, and easygoing; anyone SaBine Büchner was born in Wuppertal, Germany, in 1964 who has four older sisters needs steady nerves! Friedemann and has lived in Berlin with her family since 1996. She has a likes most things, but he definitely does not like pants, degree in animation and communication design with a shirts, and socks. The only one who doesn't have a problem concentration in illustration. After working in animation for with Friedemann being naked is Grandpa Kurt, who is also many years and contributing to numerous animated films, uncomplicated and relaxed. That's why they get along so she was awarded the Troisdorf Picture Book Award in 2006 well. In Grandpa Kurt's garden Friedemann gets a little and has been a freelance illustrator for diverse publishers peace from his clothing-obsessed family. One day, ever since. something blue is hanging in the apple tree – it must be a parachute, or a flight suit! He really likes the blue thing: it is RIGHTS SOLD blue like grandpa's eyes, as soft as a hug, and just the right The Netherlands, Sweden size. Friedemann willingly puts it on and decides he will never take it off again!

THE AUTHOR FURTHER TITLES

Simone Hennig, born in 1981, trained to work in publishing and studied English and Scandinavian languages and children's literature in Frankfurt am Main. Today she is a freelance author and editor of books for children and teens, and lives with her family in Hamburg.

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Joëlle Tourlonias/ Judith Allert Krümel und Fussel - Allein unter Schafen CRUMMEL & FUSSEL - SURROUNDED BY SHEEP

32 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-44697-1 August 2017 EUR 13.- Age 4 years and older

The second title in the Crummel & Fussel picture book series is about strangers and preconceptions, as the two young wooly pigs suddenly find themselves surrounded by a herd of unfamiliar creatures. At first they are nervous, then they try to fit in, and in the end find the best solution is to just be themselves.

CONTENT THE ILLUSTRATOR

When the two Mangalica pigs Crummel and Fussel wake up Joëlle Tourlonias, born in 1985 in Hanau, Germany, earned from their nap, they find themselves in the midst of a herd her degree in visual communication with concentrations in of other wooly creatures. Who are they? They must be illustration and painting at the Bauhaus University of dangerous! To avoid drawing attention to themselves, they Weimar. Since 2009 she has been a freelancer, and currently act just like the other animals, eating grass and saying lives, draws and paints in Düsseldorf. “baaaaah”. But when they discover a glorious, wet mud puddle they can't resist the temptation: a pig has to do what a pig has to do! The sheep immediately recognize them and FURTHER TITLES call them “filthy, disgusting pigs”. Crummel and Fussel are naturally outraged by those words, and an altercation ensues. The drama takes a gentle turn when the chief sheep gets sprayed with mud and the others find it funny – soon all the wooly animals are having a big mud party! Sometimes sheep can be pigs, too!

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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Susanne Szesny/ Andrea Erne Was machen wir im Herbst? WHY? WHY? WHY? JUNIOR (VOL. 61): WHAT DO WE DO IN AUTUMN?

16 pp Spiral bound Format 18 x 19.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32671-6 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older

Autumn is when the leaves change color, the weather turns cooler, animals start to make preparations for the winter, and children look forward to celebrating Halloween and St. Martin's Day. This book is one of four that take a close look at each of the seasons: what we do, what we celebrate, what we wear, and what is happening outside.

• WWW Junior has sold over 6 million copies in Germany THE AUTHOR • WWW Junior has been translated into 16 languages Andrea Erne was born in 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany. She • With playful elements, flaps to lift and windows to peer studied German, politics and cultural studies and began her through career as an editor for a daily newspaper. She then moved to a large children's book publisher, and later began working ABOUT THE SERIES freelance as an editor and author for book publishers and WWW Junior is a unique invitation to discover the world in newspapers. a playful way. The junior series features a compact format with large, movable flaps for kids thirsty for knowledge. THE ILLUSTRATOR Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in this Susanne Szesny was born in 1965. She studied visual series take on fascinating subjects. The questions of 2- to 4- communication in Münster and received a diploma in year-olds are to a large extent answered by information design. After her studies, she worked freelance as an contained in the illustrations, complemented by clear, illustrator of games books, board books and picture books. friendly texts. In her opinion, a book should transport an inner value (a message, a teaching) and be a source of inspiration for CONTENT children and adults equally. With her pictures she tries to When the leaves turn red and gold and start to fall, and the build a bridge between the emotional worlds of children wind blows a little colder, children pull on rubber boots to and adults. splash in puddles or walk through the woods gathering nuts. Autumn is the season of preparation for the winter as RIGHTS SOLD animals make sure they have enough to eat or head south Audio rights Germany to warmer places. Children look forward to dressing up for Halloween and making lanterns for St. Martin's parades. Young readers can follow the family depicted in the book to see what they are doing, wearing, celebrating, and what is happening outdoors.

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Christian Zimmer/ Andrea Erne Unterwegs mit Bus und Bahn WHY? WHY? WHY? JUNIOR (VOL. 63): TRAVELING BY BUS AND TRAIN

16 pp Spiral bound Format 18 x 19.7 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32672-3 October 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 2 years and older

This WWW Junior title explores many aspects of public transportation – bus, streetcar, and subway – something children see all around them or actively use to get from one place to another.

• WWW Junior has sold over 6 million copies in Germany THE AUTHOR • WWW Junior has been translated into 16 languages Andrea Erne was born in 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany. She • With playful elements, flaps to lift and windows to peer studied German, politics and cultural studies and began her through career as an editor for a daily newspaper. She then moved to a large children's book publisher, and later began working ABOUT THE SERIES freelance as an editor and author for book publishers and WWW Junior is a unique invitation to discover the world in newspapers. a playful way. The junior series features a compact format with large, movable flaps for kids thirsty for knowledge. THE ILLUSTRATOR Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in this Christian Zimmer, born in 1966, first tried his luck as a series take on fascinating subjects. The questions of 2- to 4- gardener until, disappointed with that venture, he moved year-olds are to a large extent answered by information on and sought his fortune in a printing and advertising contained in the illustrations, complemented by clear, agency. Through that he found his way to studying graphic friendly texts. design and illustration in Münster, Germany. Since 1997 he has been a successful, freelance graphic designer, and his CONTENT area of specialty has been creating children's book Riding a bus or a streetcar is a thrill for children. In this illustrations for a variety of publishers. WWW Junior book, they can learn all about public transportation and how to use it, from buying and RIGHTS SOLD validating tickets to figuring out routes to the purpose of all Audio rights Germany the buttons on the poles and doors inside a bus or train. Additional topics include some of the jobs associated with public transportation as well as where and how busses and trains are maintained and repaired.

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Anne Ebert/ Patricia Mennen Alles über Reptilien WHY? WHY? WHY? (VOL. 64): EVERYTHING ABOUT REPTILES

16 pp Spiral bound Format 24.5 x 27.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32673-0 June 2017 EUR 14.99 Age 4 years and older

Reptiles are a varied group of fascinating animals descended from dinosaurs that includes crocodiles, lizards and snakes. This WWW title explores some of their unique qualities and characteristics: how they move, reproduce and raise their young, hunt and defend themselves, and more.

• The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in the many ways they move, lay eggs and hatch, hunt, defend Germany themselves, and special colorations. The book also includes • WWW has been translated into 20 other languages some record-breaking reptiles and a closer look at the ones • With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, that live right around us. curious minds THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE SERIES Patricia Mennen was born in 1961 in Augsburg. While she The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of was studying German, art history and theater, she conveying just the information that kids want to know. completed internships with various daily newspapers. After Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the working as a children's book editor for six years and having series explore subjects of great interest to young children. a daughter, she began writing books. Today she lives with The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered her family in southern Germany and Provence, France. The by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, freelance author says that the curiosity of a child has never and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations left her, and she tries to see the world with the eyes of a convey so much, the books hold children's interest even child. without an adult to read the clear, friendly texts. WWW is ideally suited for preschool and kindergarten ages, for THE ILLUSTRATOR children 4 to 7 years old. Anne Ebert, born in 1963, knew as a child she wanted to become an artist. She studied graphic design in Münster CONTENT and focuses her work on nature illustrations. Anne Ebert has For many children, reptiles are among the most fascinating illustrated numerous books for Ravensburger. animals in the world. They are found all over the world, except in the tundra, and range from sweet salamanders and turtles to fierce and frightening creatures such as the crocodile. In this WWW title children can learn about them in depth. What do all reptiles have in common? Impressive flaps invite children to explore some of the unique characteristics and abilities of this varied group, including

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FURTHER TITLES

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Peter Nieländer/ Carola von Kessel Groß, größer, am größten (Riesenbuch) WHY? WHY? WHY? SPECIAL EDITION: BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST

16 pp Spiral bound Format 36.2 x 41.2 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32670-9 June 2017 EUR 25.- Age 4 years and older

This extra-large format WWW book will amaze children with superlative and record-breaking marvels, from man- made buildings, vehicles, rockets, and a space station to natural wonders and animals.

• The WWW series has sold over 11 million copies in and of course Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on the Germany planet. The unique oversized format of this WWW book is a • WWW has been translated into 20 other languages perfect match for its contents, inviting children to dive in • With creative interactive elements, perfect for young, and explore each page fully, and also making it ideal to curious minds share with groups of children.

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

The WWW series stands out for its playful, enticing way of Peter Nieländer was born in 1969 and studied design at conveying just the information that kids want to know. University. Today he works free lance as an independant Centered on who-what-how questions, the titles in the illustrator and grafic designer for various advertising series explore subjects of great interest to young children. agencies and publishers. He works with two other grafic The thousands of questions children ask daily are answered designers in a large studio loft in the old freight station in by means of interactive elements, engaging illustrations, Münster. In his illustrations, Peter Nieländer tries to capture and age-appropriate texts. Because the lively illustrations momentary shots with which he hopes to entertain the convey so much, the books hold children's interest even reader and observer enjoyably. 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.

CONTENT

This large-format WWW title features a wide array of record-breaking and awe-inspiring things starting with the enormous city of Shanghai and human constructions such as the pyramids, the Great Wall of China, and European cathedrals. Powerful vehicles designed for land, water and air are featured, as well as a rocket ship and the international space station. Natural wonders are also included, from the largest animals ever to walk the earth, the dinosaurs, to the giant creatures found in our oceans,

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FURTHER TITLES

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Dela Kienle/ Anne Bernhardi Piraten WHY? WHY? WHY? PRO KNOWLEDGE (VOL. 22): PIRATES

56 pp Spiral bound Format 25 x 30.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-32676-1 June 2017 EUR 14.99 Age 8 years and older

This WWW Pro Knowledge title takes a comprehensive and realistic look at the fascinating lives and stories of pirates, from the legendary Klaus Störtebeker and female pirates to the golden age of pirating in the 16th to 18th centuries to modern day pirate attacks on ships.

With more than 19 million copies sold in German and CONTENT translations into 20 languages, the series Why? Why? Why? Pirates are a fascinating topic for children, usually seen in a represents the very best in non-fiction for children. The positive light and associated with swashbuckling series “Pro Knowledge“ is especially geared toward 8 to 12 adventures, exploration of new lands and finding treasure. year olds, and conveys interesting information with the This romantic notion arose in the golden age of pirating in quality associated with WWW: factually correct, modern, the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, but there is more to with interactive elements, thoughtful details and always at the story. This WWW Pro Knowledge title starts at the the level of the target group. beginning and explores the origins of seafaring pirates, the lives of famous explorers, women pirates such as Anne Foldout discovery pages provide a visually impressive Bonny and Mary Read, and the harsh reality of life on board rendition of a subject on a large area, interviews feature a ship. How did sailors pass the time, and what rules did experts giving insight into their fields of expertise, and the pirates live by? Two pages are devoted to modern piracy and accompanying comic is an additional fun way of learning how to prevent it, and experts including a historian and a information. film maker round out this in depth look at pirates and life at sea.

THE AUTHOR

Dela Kienle is a freelance journalist. After studying in Bonn, Florence and Rome, she studied journalism and has written for the magazines GEOlino, Nido and Neon, among others. She lives in the Netherlands with her Italian husband and their two children.

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Peggy Gampfer/ Claudia Köster-Ollig/ Anke Schönfeld Das Ravensburger Grundschullexikon von A bis Z THE RAVENSBURGER SCHOOL ENCYCLOPEDIA FROM A TO Z

264 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55085-2 May 2017 EUR 22.- Age 7 years and older

CONTENT

In this encyclopedia designed by elementary school teachers, students will find a well-balanced collection of current information in important areas of knowledge. The extensive index makes searching for key words easy enough that children can do it. Cross-referencing leads users quickly to related areas of knowledge, forming a web of information on every subject. Especially important subjects are presented in detail on a single or double page. The following subjects are covered: biology and medicine, physics and technology, chemistry, geography, politics and ecnomics, religion and ethics, history, art and culture, and the social sciences. International editions can be rearranged thematically.

FURTHER TITLES

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Eckart Pott Das große Ravensburger Tierlexikon von A bis Z THE GREAT RAVENSBURGER ANIMAL LEXICON FROM A-Z

468 pp Hardcover Format 21 x 29 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55086-9 June 2017 EUR 25.- Age 8 years and older

CONTENT

This successful standard work includes more than 700 FURTHER TITLES different animals from around the world. Around 650 superb color photographs show the animals in their natural habitats. The Biologist and photographer Dr. Eckart Pott authoritatively describes the animals' unique behaviors and lifestyles. Highly visible boxes contain basic information on the size, characteristics, diet, reproduction and habitat of the various species. Cross references invite readers to delve further into the book.The additional material includes an explanation of how animals are named and classified, an overview of the animal kingdom, animal records, biological terminology and an index.

THE AUTHOR

Dr. Eckart Pott went bird-watching with his binoculars in the countryside from his early youth. He published his first books during his biology studies. For many years he has completely dedicated himself to writing and photography. He is hardly ever at home as he much prefers to be outside in the wilds, where he can concentrate on animals without interruption.

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Mein neues großes Vorschulbuch MY BIG, NEW PRESCHOOL BOOK

120 pp Softcover Format 21 x 29.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41487-1 April 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 5 years and older

CONTENT

This title combines all the most important topics for preschoolers - first letters, numbers, reading, observation, and concentration - in a big, fun book that motivates children to learn. The contents are all new and illustrated with animal scenes in a modern, colorful style. Each activity includes examples and symbols so that preschool children can master them independently without being able to read.

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Zahlen-Zoo LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! NUMBER ZOO FROM 1 TO 10

160 pp Softcover Format 25 x 18.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41570-0 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 4 years and older

CONTENT

Numbers are everywhere! In the 80 pages of this activity block, children 4 years and older will discover the numbers 1 to 10 and learn to recognize them in different contexts through simple activities. Children can simply fold in the corners of the pages to check their answers. Fun ‘reward' pages to color or craft round out this engaging introduction to numbers.

FURTHER TITLES

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Überall Buchstaben LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! LETTERS EVERYWHERE

160 pp Softcover Format 25 x 18.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41569-4 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 4 years and older

CONTENT

In the 80 pages of this activity block, children 4 years and older will discover all the letters of the alphabet and learn to recognize them in different contexts through simple activities. Children can simply fold in the corners of the pages to check their answers. Fun ‘reward' pages to color or craft round out this engaging introduction to letters.

FURTHER TITLES

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Für den kleinen Zahlenhunger LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! HUNGRY FOR NUMBERS

80 pp Softcover Format 17 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41547-2 April 2017 EUR 5.- Age 5 years and older

CONTENT

Hungry for Numbers is ideal for children who cannot wait to start school and want to learn about numbers right now. Forty engaging puzzles help children become familiar with numbers, quantities, and writing the numbers from 1 to 10. Children can check their answers independently by simply folding the bottom right corner of the page.

FURTHER TITLES

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Für den kleinen Rätselhunger LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! HUNGRY FOR PUZZLES

80 pp Softcover Format 17 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41545-8 April 2017 EUR 5.- Age 5 years and older

CONTENT

Hungry for Puzzles is ideal for children who cannot wait to start school and want to learn right now. Engaging puzzles encourage close observation, fine motor skills, and concentration. Children can check their answers independently by simply folding the bottom right corner of the page.

FURTHER TITLES

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Für den kleinen Buchstabenhunger LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! HUNGRY FOR LETTERS

80 pp Softcover Format 17 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41548-9 April 2017 EUR 5.- Age 5 years and older

CONTENT

Hungry for Letters is ideal for children who cannot wait to start school and want to learn about letters right now. Forty engaging puzzles help children become familiar with letters, matching sounds with letters, and how the letters are written. Children can check their answers independently by simply folding the bottom right corner of the page.

FURTHER TITLES

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Für den kleinen Schreibhunger LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! HUNGRY FOR WRITING

80 pp Softcover Format 17 x 17 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41546-5 April 2017 EUR 5.- Age 5 years and older

CONTENT

Hungry for Writing is ideal for children who cannot wait to start school and are eager to start writing. On beautifully designed pages, engaging exercises help children learn to write letters, both on lines and freehand.

FURTHER TITLES

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Dschungelrechnen LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! JUNGLE ARITHMETIC

160 pp Softcover Format 25 x 18.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41425-3 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older

CONTENT

This extra thick activity block offers children 7 years and older a wide variety of puzzles and activities using the numbers from 0 to 20. Children can simply fold in the corners of the pages to check their answers. Fun ‘reward' pages to color or craft round out this engaging introduction to arithmetic.

FURTHER TITLES

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Lesegeister LEARN AND LAUGH: I CAN DO IT! READING GHOSTS

160 pp Softcover Format 25 x 18.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-41426-0 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 8 years and older

CONTENT

The vampire has to see a dentist, and a genie gets stuck in its bottle after eating too much cake: this activity block offers over 70 short, funny reading puzzles to entertain children 8 years and up. Children can simply fold in the corners of the pages to check their answers. Fun ‘reward' pages to color or craft round out this engaging introduction to arithmetic.

FURTHER TITLES

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Post für dich! Weihnachten YOU'VE GOT MAIL! CHRISTMAS

72 pp Softcover Format 20.8 x 20.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55766-0 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 8 years and older

CONTENT

Christmas is the perfect time to send greetings to friends and relatives, and what could be more special than a card you design yourself? This book contains 24 cards and envelopes plus colorful Christmas stickers children can use to create enchanting, unique cards to send to their favorite people.

FURTHER TITLES

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Post für dich! Mein magischer Garten YOU'VE GOT MAIL! MY MAGICAL GARDEN

72 pp Softcover Format 20.8 x 20.8 cm ISBN 978-3-473-55765-3 June 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 8 years and older

CONTENT

Everyone likes to get mail! This book containing 24 cards and envelopes plus colorful garden stickers makes it easy to create enchanting, unique cards to send to family and friends for every occasion.

FURTHER TITLES

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Judith Allert/ Catharina Westphal 1-2-3 Minuten-Geschichten: Gute Nacht und träum schön 1-2-3-MINUTE STORIES – GOOD NIGHT AND SWEET DREAMS!

144 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36597-5 July 2017 EUR 12.99 Age 4 years and older

A compendium of 37 very short, short, and slightly longer bedtime stories ranging from fantasy to the familiar.

CONTENT

This extensive collection of very short, short, and slightly FURTHER TITLES longer bedtime stories ranges from playful and exciting to humorous to thoughtful. Sleepy children will enjoy hearing tales about Pauli, a firefly who is just a little smaller than all the others, for example, or what stinky monsters do at night, or what happens when Greta moves her bed into a big oak tree and starts telling goodnight stories.

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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Hans Christian Andersen/ Betina Gotzen-Beek Andersens Märchen HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES

240 pp Hardcover Format 21.5 x 27 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36936-2 August 2017 EUR 19.99 Age To read aloud to age 5 years and older

An elegant, newly illustrated edition of thirteen of the loveliest fairy tales by Hans Christian Edition will be a favorite of the entire family.

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Hans Christian Andersen's magical, multifaceted fairy tales have been beloved for generations. This new, high quality edition is illustrated by the artist Betina Gotzen-Beek and brings to life thirteen of Andersen's best-known stories, including The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Ugly Little Duckling, and more.

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Betina Gotzen-Beek was born in Mönchengladbach in 1965. After she completed school, she traveled throughout all of Europe prior to beginning her studies in painting and graphic design at Freiburg University. She has worked as a freelance children's book illustrator since 1996. Betina Gotzen-Beek lives with her family in Freiburg.

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Cally Stronk/ Constanze von Kitzing Leonie Looping, Band 3: Der verrückte Schrumpferbsen-Unfall LEONIE LOOPING (VOL. 3): THE CRAZY SHRINKING PEA ACCIDENT

100 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36529-6 May 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 7 years and older

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Leonie is seven years old and has two very special friends The illustrator prefers funny, off beat characters in rich who live on her grandma's balcony: Mucke and Luna are colors, which she brings to life with great attention to butterfly pixies. Leo learns that when she eats a special pea, detail. Kitzing's books for children have won international she becomes a tiny pixy herself, and she can fly. Together awards and have appeared in 14 countries. the three friends experience all kinds of fun, adventure, and challenges. RIGHTS SOLD

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Oh, no! Florian ate too much of the magic shrinking pea. Now he's turning green and talking nonsense. Is there some FURTHER TITLES herb he can take to counteract it? Leonie and the butterfly pixies set off in search of an antidote, but it isn't so easy to find, and Florian has to take the remedy before 12 o'clock! Racing against the clock, Leonie and her friends end up in the botanical garden where the pixies are able to find what they need, and get back to Florian just in the nick of time.

THE AUTHOR

Cally Stronk loves to light up children's eyes with her stories and her ukulele. She lives in Berlin and her favorite place is her small balcony, where she has planted beautiful flowers and herbs. That is where she finds inspiration for new stories.

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Bettina Gundermann Nicolettas geheime Welt NICOLETTA'S SECRET WORLD

192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40808-5 June 2017 EUR 12.99 Age 8 years and older

A fantastic story about imagination.

CONTENT

Nicoletta's secret world is just behind her house. She slips through a fence around a construction site and lands in a fragrant meadow filled with flowers that is home to an astonishing assortment of wondrous creatures. The little blueberry man, for example, or ladybugs that juggle their spots, the Duchess Krawalla and Monsieur Ooh La La. Nicoletta is fascinated by their world, but when she tries to return through the same hole in the fence the next day, the meadow has vanished. How can that be? And that is not the only mystery to be solved.

THE AUTHOR

Bettina Gundermann lives in Dortmund. She writes prose and film scripts. Nicolettas geheime Welt (“Nicoletta's Secret World”) is her first children's book.

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Judith Allert Das Pony-Café, Band 1: Schokotörtchen zum Frühstück THE PONY CAFÉ (VOL. 1): CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR BREAKFAST

168 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40707-1 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

In this story for early readers, Alma and her family move to a new town and open a refreshingly different kind of café: a pony café, where people and animals are welcome and sure to find their favorite delicious treats!

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Alma's family owns a café with a very unique feature: it's a Audior rights Germany café where people and animals are welcome, and the spunky pony Einstein is their mascot! Alma has a big heart and a lot of confidence, and there is no end to the fun and FURTHER TITLES adventure at the Pony Café.

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Alma and her family are new to town. Her father is a pastry chef and plans to open a café, but how can he make his stand out from all the other places in town? When a miniature pony shows up in the courtyard one day, the family has a brilliant idea: they will open a pony café, an inviting, welcoming place for people and animals, and the pony Einstein will be their mascot! Soon the café is bustling with activity. Alma doesn't quite trust this good fortune, however. She is afraid that the pony's owner will show up one day and take Einstein away from them.

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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Judith Allert Das Pony-Café, Band 2: Chili, Schote und jede Menge Chaos THE PONY CAFÉ (VOL. 2): CHILI, PEPPER, AND A LOT OF CHAOS

168 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40708-8 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

In this second Pony Café book for early readers, the Pony Café is very popular with both people and animals in spite of a few glitches, but when the stubborn pony Einstein decides he absolutely must go to school with Alma one day, a new level of chaos unfolds.

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Alma's family owns a café with a very unique feature: it's a Audio rights Germany café where people and animals are welcome, and the spunky pony Einstein is their mascot! Alma has a big heart and a lot of confidence, and there is no end to the fun and FURTHER TITLES adventure at the Pony Café.

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The Pony Café is equally popular with people and animals, but it is not perfect. The mice Chili and Pepper just barely escape with their lives when cats come to visit, and when the pony Einstein helps wait on tables, quite a few dishes are broken. Einstein is just stubborn! When he decides he will accompany Alma to school, her classmates are delighted, but the caretaker is not amused, as Einstein brings his own special kind of chaos to the schoolyard.

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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Gina Mayer Der magische Blumenladen, Band 6: Eine himmelblaue Überraschung THE MAGICAL FLOWER SHOP (VOL. 6): A SKY BLUE SURPRISE

144 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40410-0 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

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For nine-year-old Violet, there is no better place than her Audio rights Germany 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 flower recipes that only Violet and her aunt can read, they FURTHER TITLES 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.

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Violet finds the world incredibly unfair. While her aunt is on a cruise and her friends are on a class trip, she has to write an essay. Just when Violet thinks her summer is ruined, a man with sky blue eyes appears out of nowhere – her father! Or is he? At first he spoils her and she basks in the attention, but when he steals the magical flower book from her, Violet has to overcome her disappointment and use a little flower magic to get it back.

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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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Usch Luhn Die Pfotenbande, Band 4: Mogli geht auf Klassenfahrt THE PAWS BRIGADE (VOL. 4): MOGLI GOES ON A SCHOOL TRIP

144 pp Hardcover Format 14.7 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40607-4 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

• 4 dogs and 4 friends = all kinds of adventure • Integrates top themes for all children: friendship, animals, FURTHER TITLES adventure

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The Paws Brigade – that's Leni, Harry, Max and Paula, and 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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Leni, Henry, Paula and Max are baffled. Paul's dog, Mogli, disappears without a trace, but Lotta uses her excellent sense of smell to find him again. Then food goes missing from the pantry at the youth center where the class is staying. Who is the thief with a taste for pretzels, gummies and sausages? A neon green sock may be the only clue.

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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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Michael Petrowitz Das wilde Uff, Band 2: Das wilde Uff fährt in den Urlaub THE WILD UFF (VOL. 2): VACATION

224 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40312-7 June 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

The wild Uff lay down for a short nap 66 million years ago, FURTHER TITLES and just woke up again. Now it has all kinds of crazy ideas, and is creating all kinds of chaos for the Peppel family.

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In this second book in the Uff series, the Peppel family sets off on a well-deserved holiday. Even before they reach their destination, the furry little prehistoric creature with a big mouth causes all kinds of mishaps, making the Peppels anything but relaxed. Once they arrive at the luxurious resort, a series of thefts take place and Leo becomes a suspect. His family and Uff are determined to catch the real culprit and prove his innocence. Naturally, it's the horrid Professor Othenio Snaida who is causing all the trouble; he still wants to capture Uff and use the prehistoric creature for his own evil purposes.

THE AUTHOR

Michael Petrowitz, born in Berlin in 1972, earned a degree from the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin (dffb). Since 2000 he has been a freelance screenwriter, and since 2008 he has also taught screenplay writing/dramaturgy. He was awarded the Robert Geisendörfer Prize in the children's television category in 2005. Michael Petrowitz lives in Berlin.

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Michael Petrowitz Das wilde Uff, Band 3: Das wilde Uff jagt einen Schatz THE WILD UFF (VOL. 3): TREASURE HUNT

224 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40313-4 October 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

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The wild Uff lay down for a short nap 66 million years ago, FURTHER TITLES and just woke up again. Now it has all kinds of crazy ideas, and is creating all kinds of chaos for the Peppel family.

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In volume 3 of the Wild Uff series, a disagreeable aunt pays the Peppel family a surprise visit. Uff is indignant that he will have to live in the attic while she is there, so he decides to scare her off with spooky stunts. It turns out that Aunt Ulrike found one piece of a treasure map in grandmother's books after she died, and she is secretly searching for the second piece. Leo and Uff are determined to stay one step ahead of Aunt Ulrike and find that map themselves. But once again, Professor Snaida has something to say about it...

THE AUTHOR

Michael Petrowitz, born in Berlin in 1972, earned a degree from the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin (dffb). Since 2000 he has been a freelance screenwriter, and since 2008 he has also taught screenplay writing/dramaturgy. He was awarded the Robert Geisendörfer Prize in the children's television category in 2005. Michael Petrowitz lives in Berlin.

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THiLO Animal Heroes, Band 1: Falkenflügel ANIMAL HEROES (VOL. 1): FALCON WINGS

192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40512-1 October 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

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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.

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Pepe can fly when he is with his falcon Horus. But will he be able to free Mojo and his cheetah Dante from the dreadful Beast Boys, who have hidden them deep in a dangerous system of caves? High in the Andes Mountains it comes to a showdown. Pepe, John and Aiko all have to use their special abilities to evade the Incan traps in those caves.

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Thilo P. Lassak 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 P. Lassak currently lives in Mainz with his wife and four children.

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THiLO Animal Heroes, Band 2: Rochenstachel ANIMAL HEROES (VOL. 2): STINGRAY

192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40513-8 October 2017 EUR 9.99 Age 8 years and older

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.

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When John is with his ray, Wesley, he can breathe underwater and is an expert swimmer. But can he take on the horrid Beast Boys alone? They have hacked his phone and tricked him into a dangerous situation in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and John urgently needs his friends' help. The Beast Boys are counting on the Animal Heroes' mentor to hurry to their rescue and bring along the magical sculpture they desperately want to get their hands on.

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Thilo P. Lassak 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 P. Lassak currently lives in Mainz with his wife and four children.

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Fabian Lenk Die Zeitdetektive, Band 37: Goldrausch im Wilden Westen THE TIME DETECTIVES (VOL. 37): GOLD RUSH IN THE WILD WEST

160 pp Hardcover Format 12.8 x 19.2 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36961-4 June 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 9 years and older

• Authentic historical setting of the story are authentic, whether the case has actually • Glossary with important terms typical of the time period been solved or summarizing the current status of scholarly • Appendix with historical facts research. There is also a glossary at the end of each book • More than 1 million copies sold in German speaking with important terms pertaining to the time period. markets CONTENT ABOUT THE SERIES When Leon finds a piece of gold near a river, he and his An exciting crime story takes readers on a trip into the friends are reminded of the gold diggers in the Wild West. distant past. The stories in this series are based on an They do some research and are intrigued by the ‘lawless intriguing event in history or an authentic historical criminal town' of Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Wild case. The main characters are Julian and his two friends Kim Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, and the desperation of the and Leon, as well as the cat Kija, who has been traveling to Native Americans who were driven from their land by gold the past with them since their very first time travel seekers and white settlers. It's all so thrilling that the friends adventure in ancient Egypt. Kija has accompanied the three decide to travel back in time to Deadwood. There are so friends from one adventure to the next ever since, even many questions to answer: who wants to prevent Wild Bill helping with their investigations. All three of the kids have a from being sheriff? What's really behind the attacks great interest in history, which is why they return to the old attributed to the Native Americans? And who stole the gold monastic library of Siebenthann again and again. This nuggets Calamity Jane found? The Time Detectives try to library is not only a great resource for their search for new get to the bottom of these mysteries, but make some information about their favorite subject (history), it also dangerous enemies in the process. 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

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Fabian Lenk was born in Salzgitter, Germany in 1963. He studied journalism and worked for various newspapers. In 1996 he published his first detective novel for adults. In the meantime he has become a seasoned mystery novel author and has published diverse mysteries for adults, historical children's mysteries as well as several volumes of mysteries to solve.

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Rüdiger Bertram Milla und das erfundene Glück MILLA'S MADE-UP FORTUNE

192 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40806-1 June 2017 EUR 12.99 Age 10 years and older

A realistic and delightful story of friendship and love.

CONTENT

Milla wishes her father were anything but a fortuneteller. He earns his living promising women with broken hearts a happy future. It's all a sham, of course, but his words give them hope. During the day he is a psychic on television, and by night he holds séances at home, and Milla often has to help with the sound effects. She'd rather have a normal dad; then the kids at school wouldn't laugh at her. Then she meets the new kid, Henry, who becomes her ally. He also has a helpless mother, who wants Milla's divorced father to predict her future. Milla's dad not only predicts that she will come into money and a job in American, he even falls in love with her and tells her a ridiculous story about a man on a white horse appearing and becoming the love of her life. And exactly that happens.

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Fabian Lenk 1000 Gefahren auf dem Mars 1,000 DANGERS: 1,000 DANGERS ON MARS

128 pp Softcover Format 12.3 x 18 cm ISBN 978-3-473-52579-9 June 2017 EUR 5.99 Age 10 years and older

• These interactive adventures allow the reader to THE AUTHOR determine what direction the story will take, giving kids a Fabian Lenk was born in Salzgitter, Germany in 1963. He greater stake 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 • Very 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 our program. The series will be continued with two new books every year.

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You are the youngest Mars pioneer of all time and are flying in the Explorer 3 spaceship to the outer space colony of Kyro. Once there, you are supposed to be part of an adventurous mission to explore the planet and recover a Mars rover. Do you dare battle your way through the enormous volcanoes and frigid temperatures of the Mars landscape, or would you rather take your chances evading outer space pirates, or maybe even find valuable treasure deep inside the Red Planet?

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Richard Dübell Viking Warriors, Band 3: Der Pfeil des Verräters VIKING WARRIORS (VOL. 3): THE TRAITOR'S ARROW

512 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40151-2 July 2017 EUR 16.99 Age 12 years and older

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The treacherous god Loki has played a trick that catapults Richard Dübell, born in 1962, writes historical novels for Viggo from the present into the rugged world of the Vikings. teens and adults as well as film scripts, and has been Ragnarök, the legendary end of the world, is unfolding celebrated for his cultural achievements by his hometown, there. Loki has his own sinister plans, and Viggo plays a key Landshut, Germany. Dübell's novels have been translated role both in Loki's plot and in preventing Ragnarök. into fourteen languages worldwide. His ironic writing style, the plethora of unexpected twists and turns in his stories, CONTENT and vivid, lifelike characters are his trademarks, as well as his multimedia book presentations in which video, music When Viggo reaches the New World with Leif Eriksson's and sounds are combined with Dübell's comic flair to turn fleet, Ole and his men already lie in wait for them, and them into literary events. Richard Dübell is married, has two Thorkell is badly injured in the ensuing fight. Only the sons and a cat, and lives near his hometown of Landshut. healing power of the Valkyrie Hildr, Viggo's mother, can save him, but that attracts the attention of the dragon Fafnir, who wants revenge. Even Fafnir has a vulnerable spot, however, and the Vikings manage to capture him and FURTHER TITLES convince him that Viggo had no evil intentions when he did not return the magic ring he borrowed from the dragon. In the meantime, the trickster god Loki – who already has three of the six artifacts of power in his possession – has stolen yet more divine weapons and is making his way to the god Baldur, believed to be dead, to provoke him into launching Ragnarök, the legendary end of the world. But Loki underestimates Baldur's power and is taken captive. Now all hope rests with Viggo.

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Claudia Siegmann In My Dreams. Wie ich mein Herz im Schlaf verlor IN MY DREAMS. HOW I LOST MY HEART IN MY DREAMS

352 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40155-0 October 2017 EUR 15.- Age 12 years and older

History comes alive – quite literally – in this gripping romantic fantasy novel. Lu Runmore has a special connection to terrifying events in the past through her dreams, and the boundary between dreams and reality is becoming less and less clear.

CONTENT

Lu Runmore has always had a special connection to the supernatural, and now she has recurring, vivid dreams about a fire that nearly destroyed Runmore Manor over a hundred years ago. Her hair smells like smoke and she struggles with hateful thoughts that are not her own. What – or who – has gotten into her? The new hotel guest, Ben, is good looking but arrogant, and definitely has something against Lu. What is Ben's problem? As the anniversary of the fire approaches, which happens to be Lu's sixteenth birthday, her dreams become even more dangerous. Lu is actually traveling back in time each night as she sleeps, and a servant with magical powers who lived in the past is using her to rewrite history.

THE AUTHOR

Claudia Siegmann was born in Kassel, Germany, in 1973, and invented countless stories even while she was still in school. She first worked in the hotel industry before writing fever caught up with her again, and has been creating fantastic adventure stories ever since, for which she has already received many awards and a grant.

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Nana Rademacher Immer diese Herzscheiße LOVE AND ALL THIS BULLSHIT

320 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40137-6 August 2017 EUR 15.- Age Young Adults 64,000 words

This raw and deeply moving teen novel takes us inside a suburban ghetto where Sarah, who has every reason to feel disillusioned and cheated by life, must decide whether there might be something more that's worth fighting for, even if it means leaving her old life behind.

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Sarah is 15 and lives with her grandparents in a rough FURTHER TITLES neighborhood. She doesn't know who her father is, and her mother moved to Berlin one day and never got in touch again. Sarah's plan for the future is to collect unemployment and work a little on the side. In her free time she does a little stealing, a little drinking, a little nothing much. She couldn't care less about school. Someone like Sarah doesn't stand a chance anyway. No one wants to live where she does and no one makes it out, no matter how hard they try. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than of making it off unemployment. So Sarah lives for the moment. But Sarah is anything but dumb, even if she tries hard to conceal that fact. When she meets Paul, a sweet but square middle-class kid, and one of her teachers issues her an ultimatum – either she participates in a theater project or she will be kicked out of school, which would literally be the death of her grandparents – Sarah starts to realize that there are things worth fighting for. And sometimes it's okay to leave your old life behind.

THE AUTHOR

Nana Rademacher, born in 1966, studied social pedagogy in Bielefeld and was subsequently a director's assistant and editor at Norddeutscher Rundfunk in Hamburg. Since 2001 she has worked in radio drama, arts and music for Südwestrundfunk and is a freelance author. She lives in Stuttgart.

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Sara Oliver Die Welten-Trilogie, Band 3: Zerrissen zwischen den Welten THE WORLDS TRILOGY (VOL. 3): TORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS

416 pp Hardcover Format 14.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-40154-3 June 2017 EUR 16.99 Age Young Adults

ABOUT THE SERIES

Romance, travel between parallel lives, and an ecological FURTHER TITLES thriller intertwine in this thought-provoking fantasy series about a teenager torn between two worlds in which much is familiar, yet nothing is the same.

CONTENT

Vi is astonished when her doppelgänger, Nicky, appears on her eighteenth birthday. The portal between the two worlds was supposed to be closed forever. Nicky's father has tasked her with destroying the Book of Worlds and the wormhole between them, and they set out to do that, but it won't be easy... Their adversary Marcella steals the book, Nicky is hospitalized, and of course Vi runs into her heartthrob, Finn. She is devastated to learn that Nicky and Finn are a couple, but has to focus on preventing the nefarious plans of the organization TRADE, which wants to use Vi's world as nothing but a source of raw materials for the other one. Vi and Finn must work together to stop this, and decide which world they will remain in once and for all.

THE AUTHOR

The inspiration for Sara Oliver to write the "Trapped Between Two Worlds" trilogy is her own life story. She has a real-life doppelgänger - a twin sister - with whom she grew up in a small town in southern Germany. Even today, people often confuse her with her sister. Sara Oliver lives in Düsseldorf with her husband.

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Bianca Iosivoni Soul Mates, Band 1: Flüstern des Lichts SOUL MATES: WHISPERING OF THE LIGHT

480 pp Board Book Format 14 x 21 cm ISBN 978-3-473-58514-4 August 2017 EUR 14.- Age Young Adults

In book one of this two-part romantic urban fantasy story, Rayne learns that the world consists of light and shadow souls and gets caught up in their struggle when the handsome and mysterious Colt comes to her aid. They are soul partners, a bond that could save them, or be their undoing.

CONTENT

Rayne lives in a small town near Chicago, blissfully unaware of the continual struggle between light and shadow souls going on all around her. They have special powers and live among humans, who sometimes fall victim to them. One night she is attacked by a shadow soul, and two men come to her aid and kill the attacker. In spite of her outrage about the killing, Rayne is intensely drawn to the younger of the two, who are light souls. Colt is handsome, mysterious, and irresistible – and he seeks out Rayne, too. Rayne finds herself caught up in the contest between the worlds of light and darkness. Colt and Rayne are soul partners, and Colt belongs to the light. Rayne isn't sure where she stands, but she has to decide, and the connection between them could either save them or destroy them both.

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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Frauke Nahrgang/ Stefanie Reich Abenteuer im Zoo ADVENTURES AT THE ZOO, READING RAVEN, READING FITNESS, LEVEL ONE

48 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36521-0 May 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 6 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

Reading Fitness is a fun and engaging program for children Stefanie Reich studied visual communication at the learning to read. Each title includes short texts to read in 10 Bauhaus University in Weimar. Today she is a freelance to 15 minutes, two pages of riddles to deepen illustrator and certified designer, and lives in Leipzig with understanding, and a colorful poster to track progress. her partner, child, and dog. She works for many different Combining stories, puzzles, and stickers to reward each publishers and illustrates all kinds of books and games for day's efforts, the Reading Fitness series is a highly children. motivating way to encourage young readers.

CONTENT FURTHER TITLES Bommel is bored. There is nothing happening in the monkey house. While Mama takes a nap, Bommel heads out to see what is going on elsewhere in the zoo. Along the way he meets up with Greta the giraffe, Fritz the sloth, Clara the kangaroo, Norbert the hippo, and the elephant Eden. At the end of the day he returns to his mother, worn out but happy. What an adventure.

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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Usch Luhn/ Betina Gotzen-Beek Unterwegs im Feenland ADVENTURES IN FAIRY LAND, READING RAVEN, READING FITNESS, LEVEL ONE

48 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36520-3 May 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 6 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

Reading Fitness is a fun and engaging program for children Betina Gotzen-Beek was born in Mönchengladbach in 1965. learning to read. Each title includes short texts to read in 10 After she completed school, she traveled throughout all of to 15 minutes, two pages of riddles to deepen Europe prior to beginning her studies in painting and understanding, and a colorful poster to track progress. graphic design at Freiburg University. She has worked as a Combining stories, puzzles, and stickers to reward each freelance children's book illustrator since 1996. Betina day's efforts, the Reading Fitness series is a highly Gotzen-Beek lives with her family in Freiburg. motivating way to encourage young readers.

CONTENT FURTHER TITLES Piri, fairy of the dunes, has lost her way in Fairy Land. Fortunately, she meets Karli, the little meadow fairy. Together they make their way past the Magic Forest and Mirror Mountain, over the raging river all the way to the dunes, where Piri's aunt is just throwing a party with blueberry pie and lemonade for everyone. What an adventure.

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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Rüdiger Bertram/ Lisa Brenner Ein Pony in Pink A PONY IN PINK, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE

48 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36517-3 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage FURTHER TITLES beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children understand what they read.

The first level features short texts with lots of pictures that provide clues to the story's meaning. These books are written in extra-large print.

CONTENT

At the stable, people make fun of Rosa's pink riding pants, and she isn't allowed to take part in the parade because of them. When Rosa finds a lonely pony in the paddock, the other children warn her that Polly bites. But Polly lets Rosa ride her. The stable owner is proud of Rosa for taming the difficult pony, and Rosa is allowed to ride in the parade, wearing her pink riding pants.

THE AUTHOR

Rüdiger Bertram, born in 1967, began his career as a freelance journalist, columnist, and author of satirical short stories. His more recent focus has been children's books and screenplays for comedies. He is currently director of the Northrhine-Westphalia Film Society. Rüdiger Bertram lives with his family in Cologne.

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John McLay/ Martin Brown Jakob will Ritter werden JACOB WANTS TO BE A KNIGHT, READING RAVEN, LEVEL ONE

64 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36516-6 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 6 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage FURTHER TITLES beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children understand what they read.

The first level features short texts with lots of pictures that provide clues to the story's meaning. These books are written in extra-large print.

CONTENT

Everyone in Jacob's family is a night, even his sister. Jacob is the only one who isn't even a page yet. To prove to everyone how brave he is, Jacob decides to capture a dragon. How good that he encounters a dragon in pain and can help by pulling its bad tooth. The dragon is so relieved that it willingly flies to the castle with Jacob.

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THILO/ Nikolai Renger Piet und die Piraten PETE AND THE PIRATES, READING RAVEN, READING FITNESS, LEVEL TWO

48 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36522-7 May 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 7 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Reading Fitness is a fun and engaging program for children FURTHER TITLES learning to read. Each title includes short texts to read in 10 to 15 minutes, two pages of riddles to deepen understanding, and a colorful poster to track progress. Combining stories, puzzles, and stickers to reward each day's efforts, the Reading Fitness series is a highly motivating way to encourage young readers.

CONTENT

Pete is a cabin boy aboard the Black Swan. While searching for Turtle Island the crew discovers what appears to be a ghost ship. They also encounter a sea monster and can only barely escape. Pete falls asleep while on watch and the Black Swan heads for a cliff. The ship is damaged, but before it sinks, it runs aground on an island. It turns out to be Turtle Island, and the pirates set off in search of treasure. What an adventure.

THE AUTHOR

Thilo P. Lassak 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 P. Lassak currently lives in Mainz with his wife and four children.

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Tino/ Alexander Knorre Wikingergeschichten VIKING STORIES, READING RAVEN, LEVEL TWO

48 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36518-0 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 7 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES THE ILLUSTRATOR

The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage Alexander von Knorre, who holds a degree in design, lives in beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at Weimar and is an illustrator and comic artist for various each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to German publishers. His drawings appear in licensed editions more advanced chapter books Each Reading Raven book of books published in Belgium, China, Columbia, Poland, includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information Romania, Spain, Turkey and Hungary. in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children understand what they read.

FURTHER TITLES When children are ready for longer stories, the second level of Reading Raven offers short chapter books, also in large print with illustrations that help readers follow the text.

CONTENT

Three thrilling stories feature the adventures of the clever Vikings Smore, Brod, Finn, Tofa and Hundi. The friends set off in search of a fire opal their teacher has hidden, and in another story the five try to overcome a giant, blue see monster.

THE AUTHOR

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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Katja Königsberg/ Jan Saße Die Baumhausdetektive THE TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES, READING RAVEN, READING FITNESS, LEVEL TWO

48 pp Hardcover Format 17.5 x 24 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36523-4 May 2017 EUR 8.99 Age 7 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

Reading Fitness is a fun and engaging program for children FURTHER TITLES learning to read. Each title includes short texts to read in 10 to 15 minutes, two pages of riddles to deepen understanding, and a colorful poster to track progress. Combining stories, puzzles, and stickers to reward each day's efforts, the Reading Fitness series is a highly motivating way to encourage young readers.

CONTENT

Emil, Mia and Jan are best friends, and they are also detectives. In the short texts in this edition of the Reading Fitness series, they solve cases involving a missing cell phone, a stolen diamond ring, a painting missing from the art museum, and more.

THE AUTHOR

Katja Königsberg was born in 1964 in Essen and today lives in Cologne. After learning how to run a bookstore she studied German, English and Art History, and was then an editor in two publishing companies. She currently works for an audiobook publisher. She began writing books after the arrival of her son, Leon, and has written several books for Ravensburger's "Reading Raven" series. Katja Königsberg writes suspenseful and exciting stories for beginning readers that are ideally suited for the abilities of children who haven't accumulated much reading practice.

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Alexandra Fischer-Hunold/ Isabelle Metzen Verliebt um Mitternacht LOVE AT MIDNIGHT, READING RAVEN, LEVEL THREE

64 pp Hardcover Format 15.2 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-473-36519-7 May 2017 EUR 7.99 Age 8 years and older

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Reading Raven series is designed to encourage FURTHER TITLES beginning readers by providing fun and exciting stories at each ability level, from their first efforts at reading alone to more advanced chapter books. Each Reading Raven book includes reading riddles, puzzles to solve using information in the story. This is a fun way to check how well children understand what they read.

The third level is for readers who are becoming proficient, with longer chapters and increasingly complex stories, but still with accompanying pictures and highly readable print.

CONTENT

The newcomer in Frida's building, Linus, is a genuine vampire, and very nice. Her classmate Oscar, on the other hand, is anything but nice. He blackmails Linus and Frida with a photograph that proves Linus is a vampire, and wants Linus to do his math homework for him in exchange for not sharing this information. Frida and Linus have no intention of cooperating, and instead prepare a horror show for Oscar...

THE AUTHOR

Alexandra Fischer-Hunold comes from Düsseldorf and completed training in banking before she decided to study German and English. After working in a travel book publishing company and the birth of her daughter, she exchanged her desk in the office for one at home, where she writes books for children.

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