Children's Books on Tour 2023 - Spring Collection

Whether it's dangerous sandstorms on Mars, black holes in space or comet alarms: little Major Tom, the young astronaut Stella...

Whether it's dangerous sandstorms on Mars, black holes in space or comet alarms: little Major Tom, the young astronaut Stella and the clever robot cat Plutinchen set off from the space station Space Camp 1 to have exciting adventures in space. With joint forces and as a strong team, the three friends master every challenge and learn all about fascinating scientific phenomena involving space and its planets along the way. In the latest book the crew needs to have their spaceship repaired at the moon base. But strange things are happening there… Is there an explanation?

The author is a famous children’s book author, media scientist and futurologist. He teaches at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

The illustrator studied communication design and provides illustrations for many renowned publishers of children’s and young adult books.

What do wolves eat and how do they hunt their prey? And why is the wolf related to the dog?...

What do wolves eat and how do they hunt their prey? And why is the wolf related to the dog? With this book from the WAS IST WAS First Reading series, first-time readers will be on the trail of impressive predators. Photos of the animals' physique, factual knowledge about wolf packs and astonishing facts about life in the wild show whether they really are as dangerous as their reputation.

The familiar primer font from school and well-portioned text sections make it easy for beginner readers to read independently. At the end of each chapter and at the end of the book, children can check their understanding of the text with reading quizzes.

The author loves reading up on new things and then explaining them to others. After working in various publishing houses, she became an author of children’s non-fiction books.

Mia observes her older brother Theo on the toilet: and now she wants to use the toilet too, instead of...

Mia observes her older brother Theo on the toilet: and now she wants to use the toilet too, instead of wearing a nappy! Mum gives her a colourful toilet attachment. It doesn´t work at first, but that doesn´t matter. Then Mia pees in the toilet! And later, she manages to do a poo in the toilet too. Finally, Mia sleeps her first night without a nappy!

The series WAS IST WAS “My World” gives children aged 2+ a gentle explanation of their everyday world. With easy-to-understand texts, lovely illustrations and exciting flaps to discover

Andrea Weller-Essers almost became a teacher ofGerman and philosophy but changed her mind at the last minute and became an author. She enjoys working with digital learning media and mostly writes for children and young people, but sometimes also for curious adults.

Who was Cleopatra? And did Stone Age people really eat popcorn? With this book, curious readers can embark on an...

Who was Cleopatra? And did Stone Age people really eat popcorn? With this book, curious readers can embark on an exciting journey through time. The Bronze Age and the Roaring Twenties, the discovery of America and the Cold War: easy-to-read texts, photos and humorous illustrations provide astonishing insights into the 38 most important epochs of world history from the first humans to the 21st century. This book answers all children’s questions about food and drinks, faith and religion, everyday objects and buildings. For fact fans, there is a timeline for each era with the most important historical dates.

The author studied art history, history and German studies and has worked in several museums and publishing houses. Her favourite things to write about are the Middle Ages and the Stone Age, and she has already written several WAS IST WAS volumes.

In the cellar of Riet Castle, Thorn, Eara, Chada, and Kram discover a skral child, a feared monster who is...

In the cellar of Riet Castle, Thorn, Eara, Chada, and Kram discover a skral child, a feared monster who is supposed to be working as a spy for the magician Varkur. But the skral child wants to bring about peace ainstead, and to become friends with the young heroes. Meanwhile, Varkur gathers an army of dark creatures and monsters for another attack. Will the heroes succeed in saving Riet Castle?

Brave warrior Thorn, determined magician Eara, intelligent keeper Chada, and clever dwarf Kram are complete opposites. Only when by sticking together can they save the land of Andor.

Jens Baumeister is a trained screenwriter, but has also written non-fiction and plays and worked as a programmer and event technician. He now mainly writes books for children and young people.

Michal Menzel’s great passion for drawing has accompanied him since early childhood. His entry into game illustration came in 2004 with a game for Kosmos Verlag. After designing numerous children's and family games, he published his first work as an author, "The Legends of Andor", which won prizes at home and abroad and was awarded "Kennerspiel des Jahres" in 2013.

14-year-old Lina is entirely in her element when gaming on her PC. Her Let’s Play videos about the game “Aarona”...

14-year-old Lina is entirely in her element when gaming on her PC. Her Let’s Play videos about the game “Aarona” are eagerly awaited by her loyal online community. When Lina is the first girl chosen to play the Add-On, she wants to present her fans with the best Let’s Play of all times. But Lina’s virtual career leaves her no time for her best friend Mia. Lina comes to realise that true friendship is not a game… A comic novel, developed in collaboration with Let’s Players and gamers.

Franz Zwerschina, born on 25 June 1982 in Salzburg, is a passionate author and reader. He loves so-called "world building", inventing new worlds in which children can immerse themselves with all their senses. Through his work at Ubisoft, he knows the gaming world inside out

Sandra Pavlovski has always had a passion for illustration and drawing. After studying to be an architect and civil engineer, she was mainly on construction sites, studying graphic design in a construction container on the side. Now she draws children's books instead of houses.

TKKG – that's Tim, Karl, Klößchen (Dumpling) and Gaby. The four friends courageously solve every case and plunge into exciting...

TKKG – that's Tim, Karl, Klößchen (Dumpling) and Gaby. The four friends courageously solve every case and plunge into exciting adventures. Their dog Oskar is always at their side, of course. The chocolate factory is throwing a party. TKKG are there and have a lot of fun – until they meet a mysterious fortune teller. She predicts that someone will break into the factory that evening! The four detectives have to prevent this at all costs. Learning to read is hard? Not with this exciting story, which even young readers from Grade 1 onwards can easily master. Illustrations and a reading puzzle at the end of each chapter add variety, ensure reading success and increase reading motivation.

Kirsten Vogel has been working for many years as storyliner, script author and producer for well-known TV-series. Nowadays she is author of children's books.

José María Beroy decided at an early age to devote his life to drawing, and what a lot he has drawn since then! Comics of all styles, non-fiction books and novels and backgrounds for film productions.

This nature guide presents birds which can be identified and observed even by kindergartners and preschoolers. The non-fiction picture book provides...

This nature guide presents birds which can be identified and observed even by kindergartners and preschoolers. The non-fiction picture book provides an introduction to various species, with large-format illustrations. The detailed drawings make it easy for children to recognize birds as they flutter through the garden, walk across a meadow, or swim on the pond.

Lea Hille studied theatre and education before pursuing her passion for (children's) books as an editor.

Steffen Walentowitz lives in Jever in northern Germany and has been working as a book illustrator since 1986. His affectionate and particularly detailed drawing style can be found in numerous nature non-fiction books and picture books.

Paschalis Dougalis was born and raised in northern Greece. From an early age, he was fascinated by drawing, animals and nature. He created his first works of art as a child.

 

The little wild boar is nothing like his five siblings; while they root around in the earth, he gazes up...

The little wild boar is nothing like his five siblings; while they root around in the earth, he gazes up at the sky, listening to the birds sing. Soon he joins the bird orchestra, where he grunts along with the crows. He even shares his corn on the cob with his feathered friends. His parents just shake their heads in dismay. Until, one day, he gets sick. Medicine doesn’t help, not even birdsong. Only chestnuts from Paris can save him, says the wild boar doctor. But wild boars can’t run that far. What a good thing he’s got friends who can fly…

Piggy is off to daycare. How exciting!  He hangs his backpack on the bear hook, washes his trotters, puts on...

Piggy is off to daycare. How exciting!  He hangs his backpack on the bear hook, washes his trotters, puts on his slippers and then it’s time for breakfast. In the morning they sing refrains – in the land of dreams, they meet again. Thea looks after all the little ones running about everywhere! Piggy finds his way around: the climbing frame, the crafts corner – there’s so much to discover! No doubt about it – Piggy is now ready for daycare. And he can’t wait to come back tomorrow!

The world of money – enjoyable, original and highly topical.You can plan how to get rich! How to go from...

The world of money – enjoyable, original and highly topical.You can plan how to get rich! How to go from your first 100 euros to your first million! Being good at saving pocket money isn’t witchcraft if you know what to do and what not to do. Featuring investor portraits of Elon Musk and Jacob Fugger, among others

50 instruments and how they sound....

50 instruments and how they sound.

What do a double bass, a bassoon and a sitar sound like? Which instrument has only one note? This amusing and instructive picture book introduces 50 instruments from the accordion and the vibraphone to the balalaika and the ukulele. Along the way, children learn many interesting facts, practical tips and quirks about instruments and playing music.  Illustrated beavers, ducks, goats and other animals set the tune. All 50 instruments can be heard via QR code in specially composed pieces.

Ole Könnecke, born in 1961, grew up in Sweden and lives in Hamburg. He has designed over 30 books that have been awarded several national and international prizes. For Hanser, he has illustrated among others, the Anton series, Das große Buch der Bilder und Wörter (2010), Sport ist herrlich! (2017), Desperado (2019) and Dulcinea im Zauberwald (2021).

Hans Könnecke, born in 1997, is a composer, instrumentalist and music producer for film, theatre and other media. Since 2018 he has been studying composition at the Academy of Music and Theatre in Munich. For the QR codes in Sounds Good, he composed 50 audio examples and recorded them with instrumental soloists.

Five teenagers drive to a house out in the country in order to study for their final exams. On the...

Five teenagers drive to a house out in the country in order to study for their final exams. On the way, they pick up a young hitchhiker who infuriates them so much that they desert him at the gas station and throw his bag out the window. A fateful mistake. Because next morning, the hitchhiker is standing at the front door – accompanied by two young men. They force their way into the house and start terrorising the teenagers.

Martin Muser is an author, dramatic adviser and lecturer who lives in Berlin. In addition to scripts for German television, he particularly enjoys writing children's books. His highly acclaimed debut (which later became a trilogy) "Can't Be True – Sometimes You Have to Duck Out" was published by Carlsen in 2018, and won several awards.

No words necessary – just by looking at the pictures, readers hear all kinds of sounds in their heads. And...

No words necessary – just by looking at the pictures, readers hear all kinds of sounds in their heads. And if they want, they can let the sounds out and roar like a lion, rumble like a washing machine or coo like a dove!

A joyfulness of expression spread over 160 pages.

Benjamin Gottwald not only illustrates magazines and (award-winning) picture books: he also creates wooden figures and does animation.

"A hands-on book that makes me make funny noises when I read it?! Is it really fun? Oh yes, it is!" (Stiftung Lesen)

"[Spider Plays Piano] doesn't just stick out of the roster of new releases, no, it bangs out." (BÜCHERmagazin)

"What goes in quietly through the eyes and out loud through the mouth, thanks to the strong graphics, becomes a performance pleasure for everyone." (NZZ am Sonntag)

Hamburger Bilderbuchpreis 2022

Special Mention in the BolognaRagazzi Awards in the category Fiction 2023.

Robert is just a normal boy. If it weren't for the fact that he's part of a family of ghosts....

Robert is just a normal boy. If it weren't for the fact that he's part of a family of ghosts. Which, of course, no one is supposed to know. But then Robert has to deal with a power-hungry artificial intelligence who will stop at nothing to find out information about his family. Together with Isabella, a computer specialist, he takes up the fight against AI!

Ruth Rahlff was introduced to books at an early age: she rearranged her father's tomes, tried out her sales talent in a bookstore, completed training in publisher's sales, worked for very big and very small publishers, and is now a freelance author and editor.

Timo Grubing works for various agencies and magazines, always with a focus on illustrations for children and young adults.

"An exciting adventure series full of absurd scenes that combines ghost stories and everything to do with artificial intelligence, AI - hence the title ‘ScAIry’. It also appeals to reluctant readers." (NDR Mikado)

Karlheinz Stockhausen is known as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. His radical innovations and compositions...

Karlheinz Stockhausen is known as one of the most important composers of the 20th century. His radical innovations and compositions radiated far beyond Germany's borders.

The biography of this controversial pioneer of electronic music takes an approach to Stockhausen that is every bit as personal as it is knowledgeable. A multi-layered portrait of Stockhausen and his music is the result.

In addition to his celebrated books, Thomas von Steinaecker also creates successful films. He and Stockhausen were friends for many years.

David von Bassewitz is a prize-winning illustrator, whose Vasmer's Brother was published by Carlsen in 2014. His illustrations have appeared worldwide in various magazines.

"A tremendous pull emanates from this book." (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

"A better German-language comic won't be published in 2022." (taz)

"Narratively as precise as it is exciting, visually as to the point as it is unbridled. That's how comics work!" (BuchMarkt)     

"This graphic novel is a masterpiece!" (Rolling Stone)

Finalist for the Comic Book Prize of the Leibinger Foundation 2021.

This lucky pig does not feel lucky at all. It always makes sure that everyone else finds their luck, but...

This lucky pig does not feel lucky at all. It always makes sure that everyone else finds their luck, but it never seems to be able to do that for itself. And so it wonders: what will it take to make myself happy? Ladybug, Lucky Fairy and Chimney Sweep are clueless, too. But then the Lucky Charms get lucky! When they meet little Felix, he shows them that happiness can be found in the smallest of clovers in the field. An artfully illustrated picture book with an important message: happiness looks different for each and every one of us. What makes you happy?

Dorothee Eva Herrmann, also known to her avid young fans as Fairy Doro, conjures up stories with her bundle of magic pens. Plenty in life makes her happy: her family, cat Lillie, fairy tales, a boundless imagination, dancing, colours, harp music, the scent of roses, and the sea.

 

Cows go moo, sheep go baa and pigs go oink. But what do roosters, owls, and crickets sound like? This...

Cows go moo, sheep go baa and pigs go oink. But what do roosters, owls, and crickets sound like? This colourful foldaway picture book invites children aged 2+ to discover the vast possibilities of sound that occur in the animal kingdom. Countless combinations make for an interactive reading experience that never gets old.

Christian Matzerath has been working as a TV writer for cartoons, children’s live-action series, and quiz shows since training to become a primary school teacher. His curious and creative mind lends itself perfectly to the medium of children’s books. Stephan Lomp studied visual communication and has worked for print and web agencies, publishers, and event marketing companies since 1996. Stephan appreciates the versatility of his job and has already illustrated numerous children's books, some of which he also authored.

 

Chatty hens pecking for food, happy pigs wallowing in the mud, and peaceful cows grazing in sunny pastures. This idyllic...

Chatty hens pecking for food, happy pigs wallowing in the mud, and peaceful cows grazing in sunny pastures. This idyllic scene depicts the life every animal deserves. But the reality is often much harsher. The animal sanctuary Sentana Village in Bielefeld, Germany, is a place where former “working” livestock are allowed to retire and live out the rest of their lives in peace. The primary goal of this incredibly detailed picture book is to show that every living being – whether human or animal – deserves respect. It is a colourful reminder to all of us of what animal welfare can and should look like. All without wagging a critical finger, of course.

Katharina Staar studied illustration and art education. Her work has been awarded the German Piepenbrock Art Funding Prize and the German Ravensburger illu2017 prize. She also teaches art to children, young people and adults.

 

Nate is a near-sighted octopus. Because he's so shy, he barely ever leaves his cave – until the day he...

Nate is a near-sighted octopus. Because he's so shy, he barely ever leaves his cave – until the day he wakes up to find his favorite arm has worked itself into a terrible knot! Nate ventures out into the open sea to look for help … and soon encounters Shelly Shrimp. Along the way, anxious Nate learns a lot from other animals. In the process, he learns that life is an adventure to be experienced. This expressive picture book illustrates that nothing is impossible if we are brave enough to face our fears, show compassion and acceptance, and be true to our feelings.

Nothing makes Julia Regett happier than creating. In addition to illustrating books, she enjoys working in a shared studio space and designing her own postcards. »Kick Up a Fuss, Nate Knottopus!« is her second children’s book with CalmeMara. Her debut title »Little By Little Goes a Long Way« is also available.