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Foreign Rights Catalogue 2013
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Poetic and funny grandfather/grandchild-story for young and old. Imaginative and full of wisdom and love. Easy for children, profound for grown-ups.
Ich und Opa Wolf Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Stefan Karch/Angelika Kaufmann
In the “grey kingdom” everything is grey: the trees and flowers, the animals, the sun and the sky – even the king, the queen and the sad princess. One day a little man with a mysterious chest appears and changes everything, as colours magically find their way into the world.
Das Farbenmärchen Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Natalie Hafner-Lugschitz/Nina Dulleck
Five of the most famous Mozart-operas explained and re-narrated for kids and teenagers: “Bastien und Bastienne”, “Idomeneo”, “The Abduction from the Seraglio”, “Don Giovanni” and “The Magic Flute”.
Mozart und seine Opern Age: from the age of 5 up 24 x 32 cm, Hardcover Elisabeth Hewson/Christa Unzner With a CD attached 3rd edition
The adventure of little mermaid Lilly and her friend Peter in their magnificent underwater world. With a funny “hidden object game” on every page! Gorgeously illustrated by Gisela Dürr.
Lilly, die kleine Meerjungfrau Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Claudia Skopal/Gisela Dürr
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With free audio book! An affectionate book of comfort by Austria’s popular children’s book author Karin Ammerer, gorgeously illustrated by Stéffie Becker.
Ich bin da, kleiner Bär! Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Karin Ammerer/Stéffie Becker
Tomorrow papa bear will go to the other side of the lake to search for wintering grounds for him and his little family. “I will miss you terribly!” says little bear. So his dad thinks of something wonderful to let little bear know that he is always there … “I’m here, little bear! You are in my heart and I’m in yours. As long as there are stars in the sky, little bear, I will be there for you!”
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Olli, das Zahnputz-Schwein Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Autor: Markus C. Feurstein Illustrator & Co-Autor: Olaf Osten
Olli, Lemmy und der Riff-Roff Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Autor: Markus C. Feurstein Illustrator & Co-Autor: Olaf Osten
Olli tells his friends about his exciting life as a „toothbrusher“ at the zoo. A witty book for young and old with brilliant illustrations.
Lemmy’s friends help him find out who he really is. A profound and witty story for everyone between 3 and 99.
Glück gesucht Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Ulrike Motschiunig/Nina Dulleck
Wonderfully illustrated gorgeous stories about the meaning of happiness and how to conquer your fears. In the third volume the little fox wonders about what love really is.
Wie der kleine Fuchs die Liebe entdeckt Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Ulrike Motschiunig/Florence Dailleux „Schau!“,
ruft Mam a Fuchs, „Die Glü als sie we hwürmch iterlaufen en feiern . Entzückt ihr Som schaut de merfest!“ r kleine Fu im Halbdu chs zu, wi nkel tanz e die leuch en. tenden Kä „Das Leb fer en macht Sp aß!“, ruft und schw ein Glü ebt vergnü hw ür gt mchen auf und ab „Lasst es . uns geni eßen!“, ru „dazu sin ft ein ande d wir hier res – !“
„Ich bin auch fröh lich! und spri ngt im Kreis “, ruft der kleine Fuch s herum.
1, 2, 3 – Angst vorbei! Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Ulrike Motschiunig/Nina Dulleck
„Love must be wonderful“, the little fox sighs hopefully. „Loves makes you foolish“, laughes the cheeky badger. „Love can hurt“, reckons the badger’s mum. The little fox is confused. Possibly love isn’t as great as he imagines … But then, when he expects it least, he discovers love himself …
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s r a e y 0 10 Dann rufen alle Hoppelpopp Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover
Tiergeschichten Age: from the age of 3 up 21 x 28 cm, Hardcover
A sensitive story about „being better than others“ and sticking together in difficult situations. Five rabbits experience the discrepancy between competing with each other and overcoming a dangerous situation only with each others help.
An anthology of Mira Lobes loveliest animal picture books, illustrated by Angelika Kaufmann: it contains Komm, sagte die Katze, Komm, sagte der Esel, Dann rufen alle Hoppelpopp, Tiny, Die Yayas in der Wüste and Lebe wohl, Fritz Frosch.
New editions of the two Mira Lobe-titles „Morgen komme ich in die Schule” and „Der Dackelmann hat recht” with the original illustrations by Susi Weigel are in preparation!
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Der Apfelbaum Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover
A wonderful book about friendship. Many animals ask the apple tree for shelter all the year round. As winter approaches the apple tree is the only one who can count on his friends, as they are the ones who warm him now.
Komm, sagte die Katze Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover
Mira Lobes classic shows in a wise and affectionate way that it’s natural to help those who are in trouble, that you don’t just think of yourself and that everyone needs a place to live. 7
b a g n i n r Lea Camomilla Eibisch is a little witch with a passion for herbs. In this charming book with gorgeous illustrations she shares great recipes with us, using the most common herbs growing in Europe. Camomilla Eibisch, die kleine Kräuterhexe Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Andrea Rieger/Gisela Dürr
We know waterdrops as rain, hail, snow, ice, fog and clouds. In this book wonderful pictures accompany the waterdrops on their journey from the groundwater to the sea.
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Die Wassertropfenreise Age: from the age of 4 up 27,8 x 20 cm, Hardcover Otmar Grissemann
Draußen wartet das Abenteuer Age: from the age of 8 up 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Author: Stefan Karch Illustrations: Ursula Harper
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„The adventure’s waiting outside“ It’s exciting to explore the nature in front of our doorstep! This great series by Stefan Karch combines adventure stories with exciting facts about nature (including survival-tips and recipes). Klaus and Valerie learn a lot about frogs, badgers, wolves and other animals and their area of life.
about Nature
Gramm, Kilogramm – du bist dran! Age: from the age of 5 up 21 x 24 cm, Hardcover Ulrike Motschiunig/Gisela Dürr
Millimeter, Zentimeter – Donnerwetter! Age: from the age of 5 up 21 x 24 cm, Hardcover Ulrike Motschiunig/Gisela Dürr
Apprehending weights easily! In this funny picture book the barn fly (1 g), the dung beetle (1 dag) and the sparrow test what they have to do to take it up with Ricarda, the chicken (1 kg).
Apprehending measures easily! Measures are difficult to imagine for pre-school age kids. But when Fridoline the greenfly (1 mm) has to call 9 friends to her aid to reach the height of Bruno the dorbeetle, it’s a pleasure to learn about measures.
Charming and educational! Where do carrots grow? What does celery look like? What’s the earthworm’s contribution to a fertile garden? The author playfully brings the children an understanding of ecological awareness and addresses a healthy nutrition which has become an important aspect of education.
Fritzis Abenteuer im Gemüsegarten Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Josefine Merkatz/Gisela Dürr
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Reading Train Preschool These books are especially designed for reading together. Difficult words and phrases are replaced by pictures the children can describe. Large letters make it easy to read along.
1st grade For children, who start to read. The text-length in each chapter increases. Every page is illustrated.
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First-Time Readers NEW! Extra pages with playful exercises!
2nd grade Exciting and funny stories encourage children to read and improve their reading skills. Every page is illustrated; the story is divided in several chapters.
3rd grade Age-appropriate topics encourage reading and understanding the content. Large letters make it easy to read along. Many pictures support the process of reading.
4th grade More stories inspired by the everyday life of children and their problems and interests.
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is back! Thomas C. Brezina at his best! The successful series completely revised and newly illustrated!
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Gruselzitter Liebesritter Age: 8-11 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Author: Stefan Karch
Knochenhart Butterzart Age: 8-11 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Author: Stefan Karch
Scary (but endearing) crime-stories about Juli, his friends and a living skeleton with crazy ideas named Eddie.
Immer locker, Mondscheinrockerrocker Age: 8-11 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Author: Stefan Karch
A great fantasy-series about Scarlet, the foster daughter of a powerful magician, and her brave tomcat Robin fighting against dark magic. Breathtaking suspense guaranteed! Robin und Scarlet 1-3 Age: 9-12; 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover; Author: Stefan Karch
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Karfunkel – Das Vermächtnis der Steine Age: from the age of 10 up 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover
Karfunkel – The legacy of the stones Which mystery does the blood-red Karfunkel conceal? Livia, the strange and beautiful girl that Luca has met in a hidden forest cabin, has disappeared. Luca’s search is in vain – but he finds the girl’s necklace with a sparkling red ruby. He does not yet anticipate the dangerous mystery that surrounds this blood red Karfunkel. Unexpectedly he himself is part of a bewildering world full of elves and dragons whose dangers threaten to overwhelm him … Stefan Karch leads the young readers into a magic world full of sizzling suspense, where nothing is what it seems … 15
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Drachen Age: from the age of 8 up 14,5 x 20,5 cm Hardcover Author & Illustator: Franz Sales Sklenitzka
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The adventures of Knight Ottokar von Zipp and his friend Archibald Exeter, the star-minstrel. Sklenitzka’s books about Zipp’s fight against the extinction of dragons are witty and full of humour and have been translated into 12 languages.
Drachenstark Age: 7-10 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Franz Sales Sklenitzka Illustrated by Lisa Manneh
Wenn kleine Drachen Freude machen Age: 3-7 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Franz Sales Sklenitzka Illustrated by Lisa Manneh
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Felix Mitterer‘s children‘s and youth literature-classics Superhenne Hanna Age: 9-99 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Felix Mitterer/Michael Schober Hanna – a very old and wise hen – saves other chicken from their life in a laying battery.
ns 23 editio Superhenne Hanna gibt nicht auf Age: 9-99 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Felix Mitterer/Michael Schober Hanna has to escape from an experimental laboratory.
These classics written by Felix Mitterer – famous for his books, stage plays and film scripts – help children understand what livestock farming and animal experiments really mean. The „Hanna“-books have been translated into 6 languages and have won the “Golden book” award.
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nguages a l 7 to n i d e t sla n tra Sadako will leben Age: from the age of 12 up 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Karl Bruckner
Superküken Hanna Age: from the age of 3 up 21,5 x 27,5 cm, Hardcover Felix Mitterer/Tina Nagel
- 8th edition - Timeless masterpiece - Austrian award for childrens’ books - List of honour of the Hans-Christian-Andersen-award
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Two moving books about taking mobbing seriously, about the importance of not looking away and the courage to step in and ask the help of adults. Sometimes it happens that the world is thrown out of joint: relocation, the change to a new school, a teacher who has it in for you, and a clique who mocks and segregates you. That’s what happened to Cleo.
Julia was trembling like a leaf and fought against a surge of tears. “We think you’re disgusting! You’re a nobody!“, she silently repeated the mean words she had just read. Who is behind those threatening messages? „Raus bist du noch lange nicht“ Age: from the age of 9 up 15 x 21 cm, Hardcover Author: Elfriede Wimmer Illustrations: Katharina Reichert
„SMS des Schreckens“ Age: from the age of 9 up 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Author: Lisa Gallauner Illustrations: Katharina Reichert
More titles by Elfriede Wimmer Elfriede Wimmer offers solution approaches for difficult situation. Her books about non-violent communication and social behavior and the matching workshops in schools are very popular. Hanna and her friends keep a diary about their bravest, most fearful and most pleasant experiences and once a week read them to one another. At first it’s just meant to be fun, but then they discover that there’s much more to it … As a central theme this book picks out coping with conflicts and arguments of daily school routine. It’s about the importance of listening to each other and talking about problems. Ein Stern für die 3a Age: from the age of 8 up 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Elfriede Wimmer/Sabine Kranz
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Die Tagebuchbande Age: from the age of 7 up 17 x 24 cm, Hardcover Elfriede Wimmer/Sabine Kranz
Love, betrayal, remorse … Around Simon there’s only dense fog – lost in Dartmoor! Out of the grey a building appears – a monastery! The abbot accommodates Simon for the night, but Simon can’t bear to stay in his chamber and steps outside. Out of nowhere there’s suddenly a girl standing in front of him, red-haired and green-eyed, and nothing’s what it used to be … Robert Klement – a famous Austrian author and winner of the Austrian State Prize for children’s and youth literature – is known for his accurate researches for his books (e.g. in the Himalaya region or in New Zealand). The researches for his latest book “Warte bis die Nacht anbricht” led him to Dartmoor (UK), which is noticeable in the authenticity of his scenes.
Warte bis die Nacht anbricht Age: from the age of 12 up 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Author: Robert Klement Cover illustration: Claudia Engelen
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Fritz Blitz – Attacke der Pistenpiraten Age: from the age of 8 up, 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Karin Ammerer/Fritz Strobl
Fritz Blitz – Kampf um Gold Age: from the age of 8 up, 14,5 x 20,5 cm, Hardcover Karin Ammerer/Fritz Strobl
With these books, G&G and one of Austria’s best former ski-stars want to inspire kids and teenagers to read and have fun with winter sports. The series is a unique mixture of exciting & funny fantasy stories (about the snowcat Fritz Blitz) and informative subject parts with useful tips around skiing.