Stories for Children & Young Adults

Something is wrong at the soccer tournament. A big theft? TKKG – the four friends Tim, Karl, Klößchen and Gabi...

Something is wrong at the soccer tournament. A big theft? TKKG – the four friends Tim, Karl, Klößchen and Gabi – investigate together in an exciting new case. This title is addressing new readers, that are looking for extra fun: most nouns are replaced by pictures. Learning how to read was never easier!

Benjamin Schreuder writes radio plays, television series, comics and books. He particularly enjoys putting a stop to criminals in his texts and occasionally experiencing football adventures.

The greatest wonders of nature often remain hidden because we simply can’t see them – when a giraffe’s spots blend...

The greatest wonders of nature often remain hidden because we simply can’t see them – when a giraffe’s spots blend with savanna trees, a bittern sways with the reeds, or a frog lies still among water plants.

This nonfiction picture book shows how 15 animals become almost invisible to predators or prey – through large-scale illustrations, fact files, and clear texts. Perfect for browsing, reading aloud or independently, and for the classroom.

/ Fascinating facts and profiles of 15 native and exotic animals

Holger Haag inspired children for the local flora and fauna at a care centre for schoolchildren and in writing books for young naturalists.

After studying communication design, Julia Gerigk worked as a freelance graphic designer and painter. Since 2014, she has focused on illustrating children’s books.

In plain language, free of shame and with plenty of self-love, here’s what you can find out: What’s a vulva?...

In plain language, free of shame and with plenty of self-love, here’s what you can find out: What’s a vulva? Where does it come from and how does it develop? What are all the great things it can do? And how do I take good care of it? Sex educators Nadine Beck and Rosa Schilling humorously and tactfully explain the wonderful world and range of this unique organ and provide important knowledge.

Nadine Beck, is a certified sex educator and cultural theorist.

Rosa Schilling is a certified sex teacher.

Sandra Bayer is an illustrator, designer and author of children’s books.

Two kids talk about encounters with wild animals and natural catastrophes like floods and fires, telling each other stories of...

Two kids talk about encounters with wild animals and natural catastrophes like floods and fires, telling each other stories of people who have survived such catastrophes. Illustrated in bright special colours and complete with simple diagrams, the most important rules of conduct in the case of catastrophe become easy to understand. An encouraging book in ten stories!

Laura Momo Aufderhaar lives in Berlin with her child and cat. She works as a concept developer and illustrator and teaches at the summer school held at the Children’s Book House in Austria.

Verena Hochleitner is a book designer, illustrator and author. She was born by a lake in the Austrian provinces and subsequently studied graphic design at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.

There’s plenty to see and to discover in Vienna – if you know where to look, that is. The Vienna...

There’s plenty to see and to discover in Vienna – if you know where to look, that is. The Vienna city guide for kids accompanies its readers through the city on foot and by public transport. Packed with handy tips, fun puzzles, and plenty of interesting things to learn, this book helps kids playfully explore the city on six walking tours. Each walking tour is introduced with an overview map and a brief description including tips on transportation. The sights are described in small units for children aged 8 to 12 that are easy to enjoy while out and about. A fun adventure of discovery for both children and their parents.

Brigitta Höpler is a writer, art historian and writing instructor from Vienna.

Alexander Potyka is a publisher, translator and author from Vienna.

Sibylle Vogel, born in Germany, now living in Vienna as an illustrator.

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/71033908/foreign-rights-catalogue-2026-childrens-books-from-austria

When mermaid Elli befriends a mistreated racing seahorse, she discovers the true meaning of courage, friendship – and standing up...

When mermaid Elli befriends a mistreated racing seahorse, she discovers the true meaning of courage, friendship – and standing up for what’s right.

When mermaid Elli injures her hand, she’s heartbroken – no more water polo training, no time with her team. Feeling left out and lonely, she joins her classmate Maris on a visit to the seahorse farm. There, Elli meets Stormi, a spirited racing seahorse who’s been mistreated by his owner and has lost all trust in merfolk.

With patience and kindness, Elli wins Stormi’s friendship – and soon, she feels freer and happier than ever, galloping through the waves on his back.

But just as their bond grows strong, Stormi’s cruel owner returns … and Elli must find the courage to protect her new friend.

Kathrin-Lena Orso was born in Landshut in 1987. Her two great passions are music and stories. While training to become a preschool teacher, she discovered that the two can be beautifully combined in song lyrics. In 2016, she was awarded a Celler Schule songwriters’ scholarship. Her best ideas for new songs and book projects come to her when she’s out walking her dog in the woods with the wind blowing away the cobwebs in her head. 

Leonie Engel is an illustrator and production designer from Berlin. She studied production design at the Film University Babelsberg, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. She loves creating magical worlds, whether for films or children’s books.

What happens at the pediatrician’s office? Kids.Doc takes you along and shows you around the office. Theo is here today...

What happens at the pediatrician’s office? Kids.Doc takes you along and shows you around the office. Theo is here today for a checkup: he gets weighed and measured and gets to show what he can do. It doesn’t hurt at all! Miyu is brave; she’s getting vaccinated today. Nahla has an earache and a cough. Kids.Doc looks in her ears and listens to her lungs. She’ll be healthy again soon! A storybook that takes away little patients’ fear of going to the doctor.

/ A loving board book that sensitively explains what happens at the pediatrician’s office

/ The first board book by the well-known influencer pediatrician Dr. Vitor Gatinho Kids.Doc

/ Stories that take away the fear of the next visit to the pediatrician

/ A playful look inside a pediatrician’s office

Have you ever wondered why frogs can jump so high, why rain falls from the clouds? Or why chili peppers...

Have you ever wondered why frogs can jump so high, why rain falls from the clouds? Or why chili peppers are hot, and the moon shines at night? Researchers ask exactly these kinds of questions and uncover the secrets of the world. They look under rocks, into the water, and up into the sky, exploring tiny worlds with microscopes and distant stars with telescopes.

In this book, you’ll get to know exciting professions that you could pursue one day yourself. Come on, let’s explore the wonders of nature!

Karin Grabner lives in Graz and is a geologist and science journalist. She loves exploring the secrets of the Earth and writing about them.

Hanna Riebenbauer is an illustrator and graphic designer from Styria. She draws her motivation and inspiration from the boundless imaginative world of her two children.

“No comparable title known. Since it also introduces rather lesser-known STEM professions, it comes highly recommended.” ekz.bibliotheksservice

“Children are curious. Many lose their spirit of exploration during school. Yet there are so many exciting fields. The two book creators convey this convincingly. Future-oriented!” FALTER

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/71033908/foreign-rights-catalogue-2026-childrens-books-from-austria

Follow NBA star Dennis Schröder’s incredible journey from a small town’s basketball court to international fame! Join the Prince Park gang...

Follow NBA star Dennis Schröder’s incredible journey from a small town’s basketball court to international fame! Join the Prince Park gang in this dynamic visual adventure featuring exciting basketball scenes, cool street art, and engaging comic sequences.

Dennis Schröder, born in 1993 in Braunschweig, is a German basketball player and point guard. In 2023, he led Germany to its first World Championship title and was named MVP. Currently he plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

“The book is much more than a sports biography and is a real asset, not only for basketball fans.” Stiftung Lesen

“The educational value of these 192 pages lies in their tone: never didactic, but told through the eyes of a young Dennis Schröder.” Süddeutsche Zeitung

Dancing dung beetles and the wonders of underground life....

Dancing dung beetles and the wonders of underground life.

Did you know that dung beetles dance on poop, spiders disguise themselves as ants, and some snails defend themselves by making farting noises? There are more organisms living in a single gram of soil than there are people on Earth. Moles, earthworms, woodlice, fungi, and trillions of tiny creatures ensure that plants grow, water stays clean, and valuable nutrients are produced from poop. They loosen the soil, recycle waste, and are the secret heroes of life!

Elisabeth Etz from Vienna writes books and teaches German as a second language.

Nini Spagl from Munich studied architecture, did a course in book design and graduated from a media college.

Shortlist: Austrian Science Book Award 2026

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/71033908/foreign-rights-catalogue-2026-childrens-books-from-austria

From January to December, there’s always something happening in this big-city courtyard. Young and old, big and small – a...

From January to December, there’s always something happening in this big-city courtyard. Young and old, big and small – a colorful community of neighbors lives here together, celebrating the seasons and the little adventures of everyday life. Tilly also lives in this building with her family. But in January, she loses her teddy bear, Mutz, in the courtyard. Through various twists of fate and misunderstandings, Mutz gets moved all around the garden and backyard – while Tilly looks for him everywhere. Just like the young readers, who can spot him on every page.

Maike Harel writes books for children and young adults, and she especially loves rhyming stories for the littlest readers! In addition to writing, she works as a translator from English and Hebrew.

Will the firefly find me? Maximiliane, the brightest glowing firefly, flies through the night in search of a friend. Thousands...

Will the firefly find me? Maximiliane, the brightest glowing firefly, flies through the night in search of a friend. Thousands of lights glow and sparkle everywhere – but is there another firefly in the world that glows as beautifully red as she does? 

In this extraordinary picture book by Oliver Weiss, the fireflies deliver a universal message: miracles are everywhere, you just have to discover them! 

Oliver Weiss draws for The New York Times and Süddeutsche Zeitung, as well as for many different publishers in Germany and around the world. He is an internationally active illustrator, author and designer. His picture book Die Öblings kommen! was awarded the Meefisch Prize for the best German-language children’s book in 2023. He lives in Berlin and New York.

https://issuu.com/leykam/docs/children_s_books_from_austria_2025