Children's Books on Tour 2020

One morning, Flopson the red panda wakes up and discovers that her friend Tjalle the streaked tenrec has disappeared. Flopson...

One morning, Flopson the red panda wakes up and discovers that her friend Tjalle the streaked tenrec has disappeared. Flopson scents a crime, and leaves her safe cage to try to rescue Tjalle. In the process, she encounters Fridolin, a miniature dwarf pony.

He joins in with her search. Together they find the injured blue tit Meili. The three of them seek sanctuary in a disused police car. However, the grumpy Syrian hamster Jack already lives there and doesn’t want to share his home with uninvited guests. But when they find an important clue pointing to the whereabouts of Tjalle, the four very different animals join forces. Only together can they solve the mystery – as THE ANIMAL POLICE!

• Lovable Heroes on Tricky Police Missions

• Themes close to children’s hearts: animal protection and friendship

New children’s series – volume two will be published in autumn 2021

It’s a day full of wonderful adventures for the lively little otter and his big, cuddly friend. When evening falls,...

It’s a day full of wonderful adventures for the lively little otter and his big, cuddly friend. When evening falls, they ask one another why today was so extra- specially, heart-warmingly lovely. The answer trips straight off the otter’s tongue: because they spent it together. “You know what?” says the big otter to the little otter, who has snuggled up to him and is looking up at his friend with his great big eyes, “You are my biggest delight!”

• A tale to warm any heart: the perfect present!

• On-trend hand-lettered typography

A hilarious tale about grandma’s wool. Grandma is off to her sewing circle – but, oh dear, a ball of...

A hilarious tale about grandma’s wool. Grandma is off to her sewing circle – but, oh dear, a ball of wool has rolled out of her basket. The children must chase after her and return Grandma’s wool to her. But Grandma travels at breakneck speed on her scooter. So the children have to take a few shortcuts to catch up...

Series: My String Book

INNOVATIVE CONCEPT, FANTASTIC STORIES!

A funny story lets imaginations run wild while taking a playful approach to practicing fine motor skills. This creative concept by illustrator Saskia Gaymann requests children’s help: the story must be completed with a red string. Small holes punched in the pages show the path they must follow – but in which order? They can check at the end whether they found all the holes!

Mom is so proud of her little Theo. How fast does a dragon like him grow? Watch as he gets...

Mom is so proud of her little Theo. How fast does a dragon like him grow? Watch as he gets bigger and bigger from page to page. How big are his wings now? Kids can complete the illustrations for themselves!

Series: Pocket Quiz Junior

The bright boxes in a handy size are real eye-catchers! Suitable for all quiz fans, covering diverse topics.

100 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY...

100 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Why does the sea level rise when the earth gets warmer? And what is a floating vacuum cleaner used for? Kids can test their knowledge of the climate and climate change, energy and nutrition, and wildlife in this entertaining and informative quiz.

50 cases involving master criminals are waiting to be solved by Sherlock’s descendants....

50 cases involving master criminals are waiting to be solved by Sherlock’s descendants.

Who has stolen Watson’s notebook? How was the criminal able to escape from a locked room? Players slip into the role of the famous detective and must demonstrate their investigative skills.

Series: 50...

PUZZLES. GAMES. KNOWLEDGE.

These handy-sized sets of cards contain good ideas for every occasion. For young scientists and little magicians, children who want to relax and those who want to combat boredom – 50 colourful ideas for use at home, on car journeys, on flights or train trips, on children’s birthdays – or just to fill a gap. A huge fun for the whole family!

A large-format book with many things to find and discover....

A large-format book with many things to find and discover.

Can you find the little squirrel? The little squirrel travels far and wide searching for nuts and seeds for winter, and encounters lots of other animals on the farm, by the pond, at the allotment, in the mountains and in the forest. Short rhymes help children find the squirrel on each page.

Every page also features extra little search challenges for long-lasting search-and-find fun.

Parents and children alike will love the appealing, simplified illustrations and charming texts of the Edition Piepmatz series. The concepts are well thought-out and lovingly realised.

The first in a new series of feelgood read-aloud books featuring topics like urban gardening, sustainability and the joy of...

The first in a new series of feelgood read-aloud books featuring topics like urban gardening, sustainability and the joy of gardening in the urban jungle. Kathy and her parents used to live in Grandma’s apple orchard in the country. When she and her family move to the big city, it takes her a while to get used to the hustle and bustle, the noise and the sheer number of people. But Kathy wouldn’t be Kathy if her outgoing nature didn’t help her make friends quickly.

Together with her new friend, city boy Theo, she explores the city and soon finds the odd green patch even here. Cheerful and true-to-life, the Kathy read-aloud books tell everyday stories that ‘reading-aloud-age’ children can identify with. They describe a sheltered but not idyllicised child- hood in the city, and everything that comes with it: family life, friendships, kindergarten/school, children’s worries and how we grow through dealing with them. Nature, sustainability and mindfulness play an important role and, in passing, the books touch upon everyday nature-related topics drawn from children’s experiences, such as harvesting apples, setting up a plot to attract snails, planting flowers, insect hotels, etc.

The climate affects us all! But what actually is the climate? What makes the earth so hospitable to life, and...

The climate affects us all! But what actually is the climate? What makes the earth so hospitable to life, and what do greenhouse gases have to do with it? This WAS IST WAS book looks at different aspects of the climate, tracing the earth’s climate throughout history and addressing the pressing questions of climate change and climate protection.

What could the earth’s climate future look like, and what can we do as individuals to help protect it? An important topic, explained in a vivid and exciting way!

Breathe, eat, digest: it is incredible what the human body can do! Together with Roxy the robot, young readers explore...

Breathe, eat, digest: it is incredible what the human body can do! Together with Roxy the robot, young readers explore the human body and find out how it works. They learn amazing things about seeing, smelling and tasting, learn how organs and nerve cells function, and are introduced to healthy eating in a playful way.

WAS IST WAS First Reading presents favourite non-fiction topics in a clear but entertaining way. The large primer script and short text sections enable primary school children to acquire knowledge bit by bit. Quizzes after each chapter and at the end of the book provide additional entertainment.

After little Major Tom and his astronaut girlfriend Stella bring their Chinese friends back to the ISS, new adventures await...

After little Major Tom and his astronaut girlfriend Stella bring their Chinese friends back to the ISS, new adventures await them. In the latest book, Volume 12, Yuki the robot dog is to be tested for his abilities in space. It quickly turns out that Yuki can do everything better and faster than Plutinchen the robot cat.

The roboticists at the ground station are delighted with the excellent results of the robot dog and are considering replacing Plutinchen with Yuki. But Tom and Stella are only moderately enthusiastic about it. As a final, comprehensive test, an emergency simulation is planned, in which all crew members will have to prove themselves, and which will determine Plutinchen’s future. But then there is a real, unplanned emergency, and the robot cat really does find himself in danger...

This book takes children on an unforgettable journey into space! After the rocket launch, the space explorers stop on the...

This book takes children on an unforgettable journey into space! After the rocket launch, the space explorers stop on the ISS, experiment with weightlessness, visit the moon and marvel at planets and stars.

The travellers also take a trip back in time: back to the Big Bang, the beginning of the universe. Exciting factual texts and elaborately designed book pages show the uniqueness and fascinating beauty of our universe. Small experiments and pictorial comparisons help children understand even complicated facts. The countdown has started – the spaceship is waiting!