Rights List 2026 - Autumn

The big day has finally arrived—Frida is officially a school kid! Feeling both proud and nervous, she steps into her...

The big day has finally arrived—Frida is officially a school kid! Feeling both proud and nervous, she steps into her classroom for the first time. Are the others nervous too?

Luckily, Frida soon makes friends to share all the ups and downs with. From losing her first baby tooth, to a quarrel with her classmate Gesine, to laughing and playing in the playground, every day is an adventure. And whenever she needs support, Mum and Dad are always there for her.

Dr Eliane Retz is an educator, systemic counsellor, bestselling author and mother of two. For over a decade she has guided parents using the family systems approach. She has written several children’s books. Her latest book is designed to support children and parents as they navigate their final kindergarten year and prepare for starting school.

Where will you find unicorns fighting hippos? Or a fortress, a pirate ship and a sea monster all in the...

Where will you find unicorns fighting hippos? Or a fortress, a pirate ship and a sea monster all in the same place? – Where but in a child’s drawing!

The two girls in Luise Mirdita’s book keep drawing like there’s no tomorrow. Until suddenly their pictures come to life, and they find themselves inside them! While they marvel at the world of wonder around them, they also come face to face with the monsters they’ve created. But wait a minute – what’s that crazy-coloured doodle storm?

Luise Mirdita, born in 1994, studied illustration at HAW Hamburg with a special focus on children’s books and comics. Her work has been selected for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators’ Exhibition and won several awards including the ICOM Independent Comic Award. The artist is passionate about creating emotional works. She works as a freelance illustrator in Munich.

Stones and minerals are part of our everyday life, from the glass bottles we buy at the supermarket to the...

Stones and minerals are part of our everyday life, from the glass bottles we buy at the supermarket to the batteries that power our phones. This book aims to educate young readers about the diverse characteristics of stones and minerals, as well as their various uses. Through interactive factsheets and hands-on experiments, children discover how stones and minerals have shaped our planet and continue to play a vital role in the modern world.

Martin Verg is a journalist, author and publisher. He has been an editor-in-chief for over ten years and he also writes books, including crime novels, non-fiction and books for young readers. He also appears on podcasts.

Melanie Dahmen is a qualified designer and an artist. She has designed various interactive learning titles for moses. As well as working with publishers, she collaborates with agencies and companies on graphic design projects.

After the death of his father, Avid moves to another city with his mother, a policewoman. They want to make...

After the death of his father, Avid moves to another city with his mother, a policewoman. They want to make a fresh start. But then Avid’s laptop with all the memories of his father is stolen. The clues lead Avid to a group of teenagers led by the self-confident Vulkan. Their mission: to make the earth a fairer place by redistributing wealth. And Vulkan and her friends will use almost any means to achieve this. After all, how can young people simply accept the fact that they are so powerless in the face of injustice in the world? At first, Avid only joins in to get his laptop back. Over time, however, he becomes more and more enthusiastic about their plans and starts to cross boundaries …

Two passions emerged early on in Nina Weger’s life: writing and the circus. At the age of 13 she joined a children’s circus and toured as a professional tightrope walker for a year after leaving school. She then trained as a journalist, worked as a screenwriter and finally found her way to children’s books.

 

Fartypops and his friends are looking forward to a fun day in the volcanic caves… until they stumble into a hidden...

Fartypops and his friends are looking forward to a fun day in the volcanic caves… until they stumble into a hidden world of ice. There, the dreaded Bärbel the Bawling Brat lies asleep. But not for long… GROAAAR! With her icy roar, she chases the friends through Dragon Valley, freezing them one by one. Can Fartypops stop Bärbel before it’s too late?

Kai Lüftner was born in Berlin in 1975. He works as a musician, audiobook adapter, director and author of children’s books. He is a father to two sons and is always writing.

Wiebke Rauers was born in 1986 and studied design communication in Düsseldorf. After initially working as a character designer for an animated film studio, she went freelance in 2015.

•              Bestselling picture book series by Kai Lüftner and Wiebke Rauers

•              More than 1 million copies sold

•              Themes: courage, friendship and facing your fears

From expansive game worlds and well-known titles to behind-the-scenes development insights – the Smart Fox concept provides an interactive entry...

From expansive game worlds and well-known titles to behind-the-scenes development insights – the Smart Fox concept provides an interactive entry point into the world of video games. Readers navigate the modular book according to their own interests.

As a child, Birk Grüling dreamed of becoming a researcher. A few unexpected turns eventually led him to writing, but his fascination for extinct animals, lost civilizations and unusual inventions never faded. Fortunately, his work as a science journalist and children’s book author allows him to indulge these passions every day.

Each Veggiebird is a creative blend of bird species and vegetable – at once familiar and entirely new. With lovingly...

Each Veggiebird is a creative blend of bird species and vegetable – at once familiar and entirely new. With lovingly evoked mini-portraits and atmospheric, detailed illustrations, Sarah Heuzeroth brings her creations to life and introduces us to a total of 30 Veggiebirds – including the Asparrowgus, the Cuckoocumber and the Owlive. Humorous, poetic and visually stunning, this book invites readers to look at nature with fresh eyes – and a smile. A special gift for creatives, nature lovers and anyone who enjoys being enchanted.

Sarah Heuzeroth studied communication design and illustration in Hamburg. When she’s not busy dreaming up veggiebirds, she works as a scientific illustrator for NGOs and universities.

Birds that fly backwards? Ants that grow mushrooms? And animals that smell like popcorn? This fascinating children’s book takes young...

Birds that fly backwards? Ants that grow mushrooms? And animals that smell like popcorn? This fascinating children’s book takes young explorers on a journey into the world of extraordinary animals—from tiny insects to impressive hunters around the globe. The book introduces amazing animals from all animal groups—including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish and invertebrates—and showcases their special tricks for hunting, surviving and deceiving their prey. Each animal is presented with a photo, easy-to-understand text, and a clear fact sheet. Short, informative texts provide exciting facts, while a world map illustrates the animals’ habitats. An index helps readers quickly find their favourite animals.

Everything about amazing animals and their incredible abilities—192 pages full of astonishing facts for children aged 8+.

It’s Mrs Sheep’s dream to build a tiny house overlooking the sea....

It’s Mrs Sheep’s dream to build a tiny house overlooking the sea.

Of course, she can’t do it all by herself. But luckily she has friends who can help her. An original, informative picture book that explains in a tongue-in-cheek way what you need to build a house.

Ole Könnecke, grew up in Sweden and lives in Hamburg. He has illustrated over 30 books, for which he has won several national and international awards, most recently the Bologna Ragazzi Award 2025, the Premio Strega Ragazzi 2025 and the Premio Andersen 2025 for Gutenachtgeschichten für Celeste (with Nikolaus Heidelbach, 2024).

How can cities become climate-friendly? We know how! Noah, Luca and Sofie show us the most important levers and how...

How can cities become climate-friendly? We know how! Noah, Luca and Sofie show us the most important levers and how everyone can get involved. School gardens, food sharing, community energy and covered cycle paths are just four of many real-life examples. After all, cities and towns across Europe want to become climate-neutral within the next ten years. Once the ball starts rolling, green change gains momentum!

Kristina Scharmacher-Schreiber studied German language and literature in Münster and Bergamo while writing for various newspapers. She then worked for major opera houses for many years. She has been a freelance author and translator since 2016, has published several non-fiction books for children, and loves the variety of content she gets to work with.

Stephanie Marian, finds her inspiration in everything beautiful. Having studied design with a focus on illustration at the Münster School of Design, she works as a freelance illustrator. In numerous non-fiction picture books, she conveys complex topics in a lively and understandable way and has won several awards for her work.

Sixteen-year-old Joy habitually runs away from love, and ends up ghosting the boys she has dated. But then she’s put...

Sixteen-year-old Joy habitually runs away from love, and ends up ghosting the boys she has dated. But then she’s put under a curse, and has until Christmas morning to apologize to all her ex-dates if she ever wants to find true love. Joy hatches a plan with her best friend Henry. In between sleigh rides that go wrong, secret telegrams to Santa, and frank discussions over cups of hot chocolate, Joy suddenly finds herself wondering whether her true love might be closer than she’d thought…

Tanja Voosen works as a full-time can opener for her fat cat Tiger and uses her free hours to write books. Like all true authors she has countless shelves full of books and gets all her ideas from completely absurd dreams.

Ariel Albuquerque is a Brazilian illustrator. When she isn’t drawing, she can usually be found immersed in music or the worlds of fantasy books.

A runny nose, a cough, or a broken arm—sometimes kids get sick or hurt themselves. In this book, together with...

A runny nose, a cough, or a broken arm—sometimes kids get sick or hurt themselves. In this book, together with Leon, Elif and Alva, young readers experience various everyday situations and learn how to navigate them. Large flaps, a child-friendly story and charming illustrations introduce children to the basics of being sick, doctor’s visits, hospital stays and getting better. This helps children understand why they sometimes need to rest, take medicine or go to hospital.

The books in the My World series present experiences from the perspective of children aged 2+. They inspire children to discover the world and are ideal for reading aloud. Clever illustrations reflect the full range of children’s emotions, and behind the many sturdy flaps there are even more scenes to delight and amaze.

Jeffrey is a wolf shapeshifter, and longs for nothing more than to go to Clearwater High. It would be so...

Jeffrey is a wolf shapeshifter, and longs for nothing more than to go to Clearwater High. It would be so cool if he could even start up his own wolf pack here! But once he has arrived, he realizes just how much effort it will take for him to fit in and make friends with other Woodwalkers. Then during an outdoor nature study lesson there’s a sudden avalanche, and Jeffrey is given the chance to show just what he can do.

Katja Brandis, born in 1970, studied American Studies, English Studies and German Studies. She has been writing since childhood. She lives near Munich with her husband, their son and three cats.

Philipp Ach was born in 1993 and studied illustration and design. He has a passion for games and his main occupation is designing and illustrating board and card games. He lives, works and throws dice in Hamburg.

Jojo is eleven-and-a-quarter years old. His usual quick wit disappears whenever he’s around his classmate Agatha, and he can’t stop...

Jojo is eleven-and-a-quarter years old. His usual quick wit disappears whenever he’s around his classmate Agatha, and he can’t stop thinking about her. But Jojo is also dealing with other challenges: the death of his grandmother and the fate of his art teacher, Mr Kavka, who suffers a stroke. Between theatre rehearsals, school and the occasional fight, he is ultimately occupied with one central question: who he is and where he belongs in the world.

A humorous and literary children’s novel about growing up.

Iva Procházková, born in 1953, is an award-winning Czech author of children’s books, screenplays and crime novels. Her works have been translated into more than 15 languages, and several have been adapted for films.

Czech Magnesia Litera, Golden Ribbon (Zlatá stuha), German Youth Literature Prize, Austrian Children’s Book Prize

When Kalle goes to the park to play, the other dogs greet him enthusiastically: they bump into him, jump on...

When Kalle goes to the park to play, the other dogs greet him enthusiastically: they bump into him, jump on him, and lick his face. Kalle is happy to see them too, but something doesn’t feel right. Then it hits him: he doesn’t always want to be touched and petted just because he’s small and fluffy. So starting tomorrow, Kalle decides to be prickly like the cactus on his windowsill. The others are puzzled until Kalle finally speaks up and they find a solution together. A heartwarming story about respecting individual boundaries and needs.

Jule Wellerdiek has been drawing since she could hold a pencil. After studying design at FH Münster, she now works as a freelance illustrator, dedicating herself to what she loves most: creating stories and bringing them to life through illustrations, preferably filled with very special characters.

“In her picture books, Jule Wellerdiek deals with fundamental questions of living together. Kalle Doesn’t Want to Cuddle tells of the difficulty and the relief of setting boundaries.” FAZ

“A valuable book about self-awareness and respect.” Basler Biechergugge

Kids will be enchanted by Chunk the sturdy, powerful rhino. They will also love Chunk because he is gentle, friendly...

Kids will be enchanted by Chunk the sturdy, powerful rhino. They will also love Chunk because he is gentle, friendly and caring towards others. When the big animals of the savanna carelessly trample a butterfly, the gentle rhino takes action. The insects go on strike, and chaos ensues: flowers wilt, water rises and the ecosystem collapses. With empathy and determination, Chunk shows everyone how vital beetles, butterflies and termites truly are.

Ever since elementary school, Jennifer Coulmann has loved nothing more than coming up with stories. She studied design with a focus on illustration, and has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2014. Her picture book Presents Big and Small is one of Carlsen’s international bestsellers.

At night, migratory birds use the stars to navigate....

At night, migratory birds use the stars to navigate.

During a storm, one little bird is separated from the flock and, confused by the city lights, loses his way. Will he ever find his flock again?

Katja Gerischer’s wordless picture book debut shows the little bird on his accidental trip to the city, where he makes lots of discoveries. The issue of light pollution, which gave rise to this story, is briefly explained at the end.

Katja Gerischer was born in 1999. She studied communication design in Trier and has been working as an illustrator ever since.

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division — preschool children solve these tasks through play. With the learning cards, children practice basic...

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division — preschool children solve these tasks through play. With the learning cards, children practice basic mathematical operations and learn to solve mathematical questions in their everyday lives.

All tasks and solutions are shown in pictures. This allows an early introduction to basic arithmetic, even before children have learned to read the numbers.

Art. Nr. 3256

Learn About Shapes promotes the understanding of basic geometry in a fun and engaging way. As children grow and become...

Learn About Shapes promotes the understanding of basic geometry in a fun and engaging way. As children grow and become more aware of their surroundings, the concept of geometry is vital to help them organise visual information. 

This set introduces children to the fascinating world of geometry, covering different exercises that will help them to recognise, classify and analyse shapes, differentiate between two- and three-dimensional shapes and develop spatial reasoning through logical thinking.

Art-no. 3268

LOGICO PRIMO is a learning game with self-checking for children aged 3 to 6 years for learning in kindergarten, at...

LOGICO PRIMO is a learning game with self-checking for children aged 3 to 6 years for learning in kindergarten, at preschool and at home. Using the LOGICO PRIMO learning cards, children practise concentration & perception, logical thinking, colours & shapes, numeracy, reading readiness, sequencing, sorting & classifying and language development. 

1994 Worlddidac Award

2006 Teachers’ Choice Award (USA)

2006 Innovative Product ECWN (Poland)

Art-no. 3201