Children Frankfurt 2015

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frankfurt 2015

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PICTURE AND CHILDREN’S BOOKS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The largest and funniest picture dictionary in the world My favourite dictionary of toys – Animals, Colours, Transport, Counting Sheep looks for green Magnus and his supercat Art with cake Do not throw snowballs!

Gnowboy Guess what!

The big book of trains The 10 keys to happiness The 10 keys to happiness – the game A date in the forest Wolf’s glasses

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FIRST READERS TO 9+ • • • • • • • •

Fox and Hare Fox and Hare: Rob’s riddle - The wind attacks The smart book of Wolf and Dog An egg for the countess The Soap Knight and the Witch from Far and Wide The kitchen prince of Mocano Do you like me?

My name is John

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GIFT BOOKS, NON-FICTION AND OUTSIDE CATEGORY • • • • • • • • • • •

Childhood Timeline The great book of outdoor games The complete knitting, sewing and crocheting book Wait!

Lina and Judocus know best I think My grandpa is a tree When the sea went quiet Cafard Ben X

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YOUNG ADULT • Mist in my head • When my world changed

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270 x 330 mm | ca. 64 pages full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 3+ all rights available

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The largest and funniest picture dictionary in the world Tom Schamp English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, French, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Korean, Chinese and Japanese rights sold

• A colourful large-format book • A book to explore together with your child for many hours and make new discoveries every time • Full of humour and surprises A cheerful and colourful encyclopaedia by awardwinning illustrator Tom Schamp.

Discover the world and learn new words in a playful way.

Tom Schamp takes you to the city, the garden, a shop, a construction site, a concert, the classroom, the airport and many other places. The book is riddled with narrative and wondrous pictures.

With this book, Schamp really surpasses himself. What he does with letters is just phenomenal and exciting. The fantasy, witty jokes, stories, and colours on each page are breath-taking.

- The ‘Boekenpauw’ jury on the funniest ABC in the world.

Tom Schamp illustrates books, magazines, posters, stamps, calendars and CD covers amongst other things. He is highly successful both at home and abroad.

Italian, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese rights sold

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160 x 160 mm | 14 pages full colour illustrations board book age group: 2+ French rights sold

My favourite dictionary of toys - Animals, Colours, Transport, Counting Pieter Gaudesaboos all rights available

• A fun way to teach young children new words • The books fit perfectly in toddlers’ hands • Fresh and attractive design

In My favourite dictionary of toys, Pieter Gaudesaboos selected the – in his view – most appealing toys from the past and present and added his own unique perspective.

English, South African, Chinese and Italian rights sold

For these smaller format board books, he chose his favourite illustrations and divided them by theme.

Pieter Gaudesaboos is an illustrator, designer and author. He is best known for his original and intriguing style and has been awarded the ‘Boekenwelp’ and the ‘Boekenpluim’ multiple times.

In 2008 he received the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’ for Linus.

The ideal way to introduce new words to toddlers and spend hours of fun browsing and discovering.

French and Italian rights sold

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210 x 250 mm | 40 pages full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 3+ all rights available

Sheep looks for green Eef Rombaut & Emma Thyssen Hungarian rights sold

• A picture book about moving, new neighbours and nature in the city • Simple drawings and short sentences that appeal to all tots and toddlers • A graphical masterpiece for the youngest

Sheep no longer lives in her old, green meadow.

She now lives in an apartment in the city.

Everything is so grey and dark.

Sheep wonders where all the green is.

French and Danish rights sold

She starts looking for a little green at her neighbours’: Elephant, the Bees, the Fish, the Ducks, the Penguins, the Meerkats, the Monkeys and the Birds.

Eef Rombaut is a mother, educational trainer and founder of Sweetie Darling, a designer store for children.

Emma Thyssen is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Her distinctive style is known from the successful book Listomania.

Can they help her?

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210 x 250 mm | 32 pages 400 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 3+ all rights available

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Magnus and his supercat Kim Crabeels illustrations by Sebastiaan Van Doninck all rights available

• A story about a special, yet very recognizable boy • Already the fourth imaginative adventure of Magnus • With colourful and attractive illustrations by Sebastiaan Van Doninck

After the previous success stories, Magnus finds himself again in a pickle.

Bully, the neighbour, loves boasting about everything he gets from his parents. He even got a super cool hamster. Next to Happy the hamster, Magnus’ cat Trixie seems a very boring, lazy cat.

Korean rights sold

Kim Crabeels always wanted to become a writer when she was a child. And a vet, a lawyer or even a cook on a pirate ship. Eventually, she became a mother of three and started teaching Dutch. Books were never far away, although she hardly had the time to read any. When she started to read to her own children, Kim decided to start writing children’s books herself as well.

But don’t judge a book by its cover!

‘Ow!’ Magnus stands full with dread

by Bully’s swelling head.

My hamster is the tops!

Next to him Trixie seemingly flops.

Tell me then, what does your cat do?

Besides licking and washing off her…

Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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240 x 285 mm | 32 pages full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 3+ Korean rights sold

English, German, French, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Catalan, Chinese, South African, Taiwanese, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian and Russian rights sold

Art with cake Thé Tjong-Khing

English, Japanese, German, French, Hebrew, Danish, Korean, South African, Spanish (Latin America), Chinese, Polish and Italian rights sold

• An original introduction to art: with references to famous painters such as Van Gogh, Mondriaan, Hopper, Gauguin, Picasso, Dalí and many more • Thé Tjong-Khing captures the attention with pictures only • Already more than 300,000 copies of the cake books series have been sold so far. They are available in 20 different languages

Mrs Dog’s painting has been stolen. The animals start chasing the thief. Will they catch him?

Thé Tjong-Khing created yet again an exciting and colourful quest. The amazing illustrations lead you through landscapes with references to some of the world’s most famous paintings.

If you look well, you will discover numerous details.

Thé’s qualities: a good eye for details, a precise drawing pen and a warm sense of humour.

– The jury of the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ award on Where is the cake?

Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and well-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ prize and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

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240 x 320 mm | 32 pages ca. 250 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 3+ all rights available

Most recently published in the Copper and Crook series

Do not throw snowballs!

Tjibbe Veldkamp illustrations by Kees de Boer • Crazy picture book by the authors of the extremely successful Copper and Crook series (already more than 50,000 copies sold) • A humorous story by Tjibbe Veldkamp with colourful and attractive illustrations by Kees de Boer • The perfect picture book to read out loud on cold winter days It has snowed and the policeman of the village puts out a sign: ‘Do not throw snowballs!’ But of course, things don’t go as planned. In a curious turn of events, the policeman himself starts a gigantic snowball fight! Let’s find out how!

This is a good place to put the sign, policeman Pup thought. But... nobody could read the sign, because there was snow lying on it. Pup tried to wipe off the snow, but he could not reach the sign. He climbed the stake.

And the stake fell down. All of a sudden, Pup saw that all the animals were throwing snowballs!

The story is exciting, powerful and most of all extremely hilarious. Tjibbe Veldkamp and Kees de Boer probably had a lot of fun making this book!

– Leesfeest.nl on Copper and Crook Tjibbe Veldkamp is the author of a whole range of picture books. His work has been translated into numerous languages and has been well-received by both public and press. His book Copper and Crook has been awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’.

Kees de Boer has 20 years of experience as a cartoon artist. Together with Veldkamp, he created the successful children’s books Little monkey’s big peeing circus, Copper and Crook and Mimic apes.

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240 x 320 mm | 32 pages 1,441 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

Gnowboy Dimitri Leue illustrations by Tom Schoonooghe • About a gnome who wants to become a cowboy • With cheerful and colourful illustrations • A fun story for boys and girls

Jack isn’t an ordinary gnome.

He doesn’t have a beard, doesn’t live in a mushroom and doesn’t like his pointed hat. He wants a cowboy hat, because cowboys are cool. But not only that, he also wants to ride a horse, just like a real cowboy.

Dimitri Leue works as an actor and director for TV, radio and theatre. He is also the author of various theatre scripts and children’s books.

Tom Schoonooghe studied Applied Graphics and Illustration. He received a ‘Boekenpluim’ for his first picture book Houd de dief! and has illustrated several picture books since.

But a gnome on a horse? Will that end well?

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210 x 250 mm | 48 pages 1,155 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

Guess what!

Bette Westera illustrations by Klaas Verplancke • Cheerful illustrations by Klaas Verplancke • Written in a playful way by Bette Westera • Makes kids impatient to solve the riddles

Read the riddle and discover which object is described on the following page. A book that brings everyday objects to life.

We are a couple, Knife and me.

We have been together endlessly.

Knife cuts everything in tiny slices And I get to prick the small dices.

I lead a clear, but boring existence.

How I long to leave the table and leave Knife at a distance.

Bette Westera has written several children’s books, including poetry as well as non-fiction.

She is also a successful translator of picture books, often with rhymes. She was awarded a ‘Zilveren Griffel’ for her work.

Klaas Verplancke has been working as an illustrator for more than 20 years now. He is a unique artist, with an original style. His impressive list of publications is highly praised at home as well as abroad and was awarded several times.

My decision is made, tomorrow or today, I will escape to a place faraway.

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240 x 320 mm | 48 pages 2,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ Russian, Polish and Simplified Chinese rights sold

The big book of trains Mattias De Leeuw • An amazing trip through history • Full of interesting figures and facts on trains • Large, detailed illustrations to discover something new every time French and Chinese rights sold

The big book of trains brings you to every destination that played a major part in train history.

Hurry up, get in, the train doesn’t wait! Choose a seat and experience a fantastic trip through time.

Learn more about trains throughout the years: from the first steam train to the high speed train, the first freight train to the overnight train. You’ll get to see it all in this book.

Mattias De Leeuw studied Illustrative Design at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He illustrates for several magazines and is the author/illustrator of several well received books. His first book De steltenloper/The Stilt-Walker received a ‘Boekenpluim’.

The source of promising young Flemish illustrators has apparently not yet dried up.

– De Standaard, on his debut De Steltenloper/ The Stilt-Walker.

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270 x 330 mm | 64 pages 9,583 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 5+ German, Korean & French rights sold

The 10 keys to happiness Leo Bormans illustrations by Sebastiaan Van Doninck • From the editor of the international best-seller The World Book of Happiness • Based on scientific insights • Over 12,000 copies sold since its release in Autumn 2014

Happiness does not appear out of the blue.

It is a way of life.

This book shows you the ten most important keys to happiness through as many amusing stories.

Each story focuses on the adventures of one “lucky devil” and deals with one specific aspect of happiness. The texts are supplemented with practical assignments and readers are invited to discuss the story.

Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. After the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, his new title The World Book of Hope will be released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist!

(Become an optimist!).

Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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220 x 160 mm game box full colour illustrations age group: 7+ all rights available

The 10 keys to happiness – the game • The ten birds and the ten keys to children’s happiness guide you through the game • With colourful illustrations by Sebastiaan Van Doninck • You can play the game in different ways, at home or in class What parent doesn’t want to give their child the keys to become a happy and fulfilled adult?

This game will help the players, but also their friends and family to become happier people.

Start off on a journey, fulfil the tasks and build your own warm nest. Fill it with happiness and discover what’s really important in life.

There are 100 tasks, split up in 10 categories: - Set goals - Relations - Openness and meaningfulness - Noticing and valuing - Be yourself - Give - Emotions - Body - Explore - Strength

Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. After the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, his new title The World Book of Hope will be released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist!

(Become an optimist!).

Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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262 x 320 mm | 36 pages 1,900 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

A date in the forest Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrations by Benjamin Leroy • Detailed and lively illustrations • A colourful story, on high expectations and the power of friendship and love • Masterly written by the author of the success series Fox and Hare and Wolf and Dog

New humorous story about an unusual encounter in the forest.

Bat has a blind date. In her dreams, she imagines a noble animal with soft, white angelic feathers and marvellous antlers. Then the bell rings. But when Bat opens the door, she sees a guest she was not expecting…

Bat had never met her date before. She wanted it to be a blind date this time. Like this, she could not be misled by outer beauty.

But suppose she would be disappointed? ‘Are you really out of your mind?’ it echoed in her head. She tried to calm herself down and daydreamed about a noble animal.

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 20 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no less than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.

Benjamin Leroy has worked as an illustrator since 2003. He has already illustrated many different books for various publishers. Together with author Jaap Robben, he was nominated for the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs 2009’ for the book Shall we start a forest?

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240 x 320 mm | ca. 32 pages full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

English rights sold

Wolf’s glasses Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrations by Marije Tolman

Korean, Russian, English, Italian, South African and Chinese rights sold

Korean, Russian, South African and Chinese rights sold

• A superb story in simple words • Another hilarious masterpiece by award-winning author Sylvia Vanden Heede • With page-size illustrations by prize-winning illustrator Marije Tolman Dog reads a book.

Wolf never reads!

He wants to.

But he is unable to.

Dog shows him an A. ‘O’, says Wolf.

That’s wrong.

Dog shows an E. ‘A’, says Wolf.

Wrong again!

‘I know what the problem is’, says Wolf.

‘I can’t see very well.

And I am going to do something about that.’

Wolf starts looking for glasses.

And yes, he finds a pair!

Wolf is so proud!

But Dog says: ‘Those are not reading glasses.

Those are for the sea…’

Now what?

A marvellous picture and reading book for children who are discovering letters and words.

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 20 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no less than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.

Marije Tolman is an internationally renowned illustrator, who also received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize. In addition, she was awarded the ‘Gouden Penseel’ award for De Boomhut.

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Fox and Hare Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrations by Thé Tjong-Khing The stories of Fox and Hare have been widely praised by both young readers and adults for their originality, vivid language and humorous content. The playful combination of the text with the illustrations by master Thé Tjong-Khing make this first readers series a joy for every child. The Fox and Hare series have sold over 320,000 copies so far and several titles have been translated into among others Danish, Polish, Japanese and Chinese.

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 20 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received.

The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no less than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.

Besides the ten first readers stories, there are two compilation books available that each gather four Fox and Hare board book titles. The big book of Fox and Hare contains A neighbour for Fox and Hare, Fox and Hare are looking for cake, Owl’s party and Blue is boring, whereas the second compilation Fox and Hare and the seasons collects the titles Mess is fun, Owl’s shower, Owl’s balloon and It’s freezing cold.

Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and well-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ prize and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

Fox and Hare

Hi Fox, Hi Hare

Goodbye Fox and Hare

Peekaboo

Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek

The game of Jak

Where is the ice?

A real boar is tough

Fox and Hare on the island

The boss of the forest

The big book of Fox and Hare

Fox and Hare and the seasons

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150 x 240 mm | 36 pages ca. 1,500 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 6+ all rights available

N LEAR READ TO HOW WITH

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Fox and Hare: Rob’s riddle The wind attacks Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrations by Thé Tjong-Khing • Learn how to read with Fox and Hare!

• Amusing layout with attractive typography and colourful design • Sylvia Vanden Heede masterly invents captivating and humorous stories for first readers ‘Look what I can do!’ says Hare.

She purses her lips and fills her cheeks with air. And then…

‘A balloon!’ yells Owl. It’s true.

There is a balloon appearing from her mouth?

Fox, Owl and Boar look amazed.

Is that even possible?

How does Hare do that?

‘Whoo, whoo!’

That was the wind blowing!

Listen: ‘Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoohoo!’

Owl doesn’t like the sound.

He grumbles: ‘I am the owl here.

I hoot Whoohoo!

That is my duty, not yours, Wind!

Stop it!

But the wind doesn’t stop.

‘Whoo, whoo, whoo, says the wind to tease him.

The wind pushes Owl and repeats: ‘Whoohoo, whoohoo!’

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 20 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no less than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.

Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and well-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ prize and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

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165 x 225 mm | 124 pages 22,867 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 6+ English rights sold

Korean, Russian, English, Italian, South African and Chinese rights sold

The smart book of Wolf and Dog Sylvia Vanden Heede illustrations by Marije Tolman

Korean, Russian, English, South African and Chinese rights sold

• A new Wolf and Dog book for cheerful, inquisitive children • Slightly different concept: fun stories are now combined with educational non-fiction • With illustrations by the award-winning illustrator Marije Tolman An original Wolf and Dog story supplemented with interesting subjects for kids: mummies and skeletons; knights and pirates; dinosaurs and dragons; rockets and the moon.

A book with a fantastic story line, lots of useful information and interesting assignments.

Chinese rights sold

Sometimes a bone breaks. That hurts a lot.

If a bone in your arm breaks, your arm has to be in plaster.

And if a bone breaks in your leg, your leg has to be in plaster.

The plaster cast keeps your arm or your leg in place.

Like this, the bone gets the time to grow back together.

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 20 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no less than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.

Marije Tolman is an internationally renowned illustrator, who also received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize. In addition, she was awarded the ‘Gouden Penseel’ award for De Boomhut.

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150 x 220 mm | 112 pages 10,050 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 6+ all rights available

An egg for the countess Tanneke Wigersma illustrations by Linde Faas • About a mischievous countess who likes to misbehave • First readers can join in by reading the large letter words • Illustrations by the rising talent Linde Faas

For breakfast, the countess always eats an egg.

Not a hard egg.

That could beat a nail in the wall.

Not a soft egg.

That is so soft, it would slip from your tongue.

But an egg that is perfectly cooked.

Not too hard.

Not too soft.

With a pinch of salt.

Tanneke Wigersma is the author of several reading and picture books for children.

Linde Faas studied Animation at the Academy of arts and design in Breda. She works as an animator of cartoons, an artist and as an illustrator. She debuted in 2012 and has already illustrated several children’s books since.

Every day, the cook has been making the perfect egg for the countess. Until one day he disappears.

Where did he go? And more importantly, who is going to cook an egg for the ungrateful countess now?

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150 x 220 mm | 130 pages 8,300 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 6+ all rights available

The Soap Knight and the Witch from Far and Wide Kristien In-‘t-Ven illustrations by Mattias De Leeuw Italian rights sold

• A new adventure of the most well-behaved knight in the world • An enthralling book full of action and speed • Bursting with humour

Princess Lucy and the Soap Knight have a son, Max. Daddy is sad because his son has no manners.

Max screams and shouts instead of asking things nicely, he burps loudly without excusing himself and he wets himself.

The Soap Knight is desperate, just until his shieldbearer Fons proposes to go to the Witch from Far and Wide in order to get help.

Kristien In-‘t-Ven studied Sociology and Philosophy. She worked as a freelance journalist for several media and writes books for little and big children (which includes herself).

Mattias De Leeuw studied Illustrative Design at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He illustrates for several magazines and is the author/illustrator of several well-received books.

But the witch has nefarious plans and princess Lucy is in danger. Will the Soap Knight, Fons and Max be able to stop the witch in time?

And will they succeed in saving the princess?

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140 x 210 mm | 256 pages black-and-white illustrations hardcover age group: 8+ all rights available

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The kitchen prince of Mocano Mathilda Masters illustrations by Georgien Overwater • Full of fantasy, excitement and humour • Illustrated throughout by Georgien Overwater • Also suited for hesitant readers

Come with us to the cookies kitchen, an intriguing place full of surprises.

Hello!

Please come in.

This is the kitchen where I live.

Do come in. Don’t be afraid!

My full name is Maximilian Lionheart The Prince. That is a special name.

My father was a prince. Not the prince of Belgium or the Netherlands, but the Prince of Mocano.

Mathilda Masters is an explorer. She is now professionally discovering new continents and countries. That is not easy, as most countries have already been discovered. When Mathilda is not exploring, she is writing about her adventures.

And should those adventures not be exciting enough, she simply makes them up.

Georgien Overwater has illustrated numerous books, for both Dutch and foreign publishers, amongst which the series about Floor, Dr. Proktor and Meester Max. In addition, she made illustrations and cartoons for television, including Sesame Street.

I don’t live in a house, but in an enormous kitchen. The kitchen is unlike any other kitchen. It’s a prison-kitchen.

And not just that: it’s a HUGE prison-kitchen, in which countless adventures are awaiting you.

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170 x 230 mm | 80 pages 14,546 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 9+ all rights available

Do you like me?

Or how to tell you are in love Evelien De Vlieger illustrations by Wendy Panders Korean, Hungarian and French rights sold

Korean, Hungarian and French rights sold

• Already the third story in this series: Felix is in love!

• Scrapbook style: with funny illustrations and collages • Full of fantasy and humour

Felix is in love with Amina and he doesn’t like it at all. Girls used to mean nothing to him, until she came along. His friend Pieter tells him he should let her know how he feels. But how do you do that?

Evelien De Vlieger writes books for young and older children: picture books, informative books and novels. She has been awarded a ‘Boekenwelp’ for Joe and the Pigeon.

A story full of twists about a boy with butterflies in his belly, about tomato heads and trembling knees and even about some carnivorous plants …

Wendy Panders works as an illustrator and graphic designer for magazines and newspapers.

In 2009 she made her debut as an illustrator of children’s literature.

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140 x 210 mm | 144 pages 11,790 words two colour illustrations hardcover age group: 9+ German and Korean rights sold

My name is John and I am just an ordinary boy Kathleen Vereecken illustrations by Eva Mouton • Book and comic strip in one!

• Recognizable theme: what child doesn’t want to be special?

• Unusual and exciting story with hilarious characters

John is just an ordinary boy. He would love to be special! But how do you do that?

I am nine years old and nothing special. Just have a look at my name. My name is John, just like my dad. And my grandfather and his father.

If I look in the mirror, there is not much to see. I am neither small, nor big. Neither fat, nor slim. My hair is neither blond, nor brown. My eyes are as grey as a sky full of clouds.

Kathleen Vereecken lives in Ghent. She works as a freelance journalist for De Standaard and has already written several novels. In 2010, she won the ‘Boekenleeuw’ for I thought it was love.

Eva Mouton studied Graphics and Illustration at the Sint-Lucas Institute in Ghent. She creates graphic columns for dSWeekblad and regularly performs at events.

I am ordinary. It is unbelievable how ordinary I am!

But I am sick of it. From tomorrow on everything will change. I will be special, you will see!

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170 x 210 mm | 96 pages 2,450 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: all ages all rights available

Childhood Brunhilde Borms illustrations by Leen Depoorter • Make a collage together with your (grand)parents, brothers and sisters • A book to cherish for years and to pass on to the next generations • Beautifully designed in a colourful retro style

Discover what was going on before and in your childhood.

What were the other names your mum and dad were going to give you but ultimately didn’t choose? Which books did your parents advise you to read?

Find out which songs your family members were singing at the time. Add photos of your favourite toys. Draw a picture of your family from before and after you were born.

Brunhilde Borms is a daredevil! She dares to change jobs, to stand on a podium and to put all her ideas in a book. Still, there is one thing she does not dare to do… throw away belongings!

Leen Depooter has been active as an independent graphic designer since 1992. She illustrates for a wide range of book genres, including kids and youth books. She has already won various prizes such as the Plantin Moretusprijs.

A great nostalgic book filled with original ideas.

Hours of fun guaranteed!

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Peter Goes

270 x 370 mm | ca. 80 pages 15,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 8+ English, German, French, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Complex Chinese rights sold

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Timeline Peter Goes • An attractively illustrated history of the world • A captivating read for children and adults alike • Filled to the brim with interesting facts

A marvellous trip through the world’s history.

This large picture book shows page by page the history of mankind:

Peter Goes studied Animation in Ghent. At present, he works as a freelance illustrator for several production and communication companies.

From dinosaurs to Vikings, Romans to Egyptians, knights to artists, castles to skyscrapers.

All are included in this magnificent overview that will bring hours of fun to its readers.

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The great book of outdoor games Sarah Devos • More than 100 original ideas to play outside • Playful and fresh design • The perfect inspiration for a (not so) sunny day

Put your computer away! Stop watching TV! Switch off that tablet! Adventure is waiting for you out there!

Sarah Devos works as a freelance editor and screenwriter and is the author of several nonfiction books for children.

This book is filled to the brim with all kinds of games to play outside: ball games, hopscotch, hide and seek, role-playing games and many more.

Every game is marked with icons that show how much time the game takes, the intensity of the game and how many people the game should be played with.

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170 x 210 mm | ca. 192 pages 26,415 words full colour illustrations hardcover all rights available

The complete knitting, sewing and crocheting book Hilde Smeesters • Attractive and richly illustrated design • With clear pictograms indicating the level of difficulty and the required time • Very practical: make beautiful things with materials you already have Knitting, sewing and crocheting is surprisingly easy: everyone can do it! Follow the clear instructions, and create the most beautiful things: • Funny sock monkeys • A sleeve for a tablet • Bike gloves with an owl’s face • A homemade poncho • A crocheted halyard in all the colours of the rainbow • A hassock • A knitted scarf includes easy and more difficult challenges with the sewing machine.

After her studies at the Free University of Brussels, Hilde Smeesters worked for various media, first in a marketing department and later as a journalist. She wrote general human interest stories and worked also for the editorial office (culinary and touristic articles) of Belgian magazine Libelle, amongst others.

Great results in no time!

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150 x 220 mm | 80 pages 2,326 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

Wait!

The (im)patient book of Auntie Bees and Auntie Tus Mieke Dobbels & Vicky Lommatzsch illustrations by Sabien Clement • The book that silences waiting children • A hilarious reading and activity book • A must-have for all those tedious moments when you have to wait

Waiting at the cashier in a shop in a waiting room for your turn to come in traffic jams for Santa Claus until you’re big …

Auntie Bees and Auntie Tus make waiting bearable with their fun assignments, activities and humour.

Mieke Dobbels is a Belgian actress. She mainly performs in theatres and also plays guest roles in television series.

Vicky Lommatzsch is passionate about language.

She works as a copywriter and as a ghostwriter.

Sabien Clement studied Illustration and Graphic Design at the Sint Lukas College in Antwerp.

She has received a ‘Boekenpauw’ and a ‘Gouden Uil’ for her work.

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Lina and Judocus know best Evelien De Vlieger illustrations by Sabien Clement • Hilarious cartoons about a stubborn brother and sister’s view on the world • The perfect gift book for all (grand)parents • With funny illustrations by Sabien Clement

Judocus?

Yes. I’m bored.

Good for you.

What?

Being bored is good for you. That’s what mommy always says, isn’t it?

What does she know about it? She is never bored.

Maybe she does it when nobody is watching.

She doesn’t have time for that.

Evelien De Vlieger writes books for both younger and older children: picture books, informative books and reading books. She was awarded the ‘Boekenwelp’ prize.

Sabine Clement studied Illustrative Design at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. For her work, she has been awarded the ‘Boekenpauw’ prize and the ‘Gouden Uil’.

Lina and Judocus talk about the world and life in general. They share their knowledge and views, and what they don’t know, they make up, in an open and spontaneous way. Recognizable for every parent, with great tongue-in-cheek humour.

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230 x 280 mm | 96 pages 3,461 words full colour illustrations hardcover + fabric wrap binding age group: 6+ German and French rights sold

I think Toon Tellegen illustrations by Ingrid Godon French and German rights solds

• Eye-catching illustrations by the awarded illustrator Ingrid Godon • With poetical texts by the renowned author Toon Tellegen • Over 5,000 copies of I wish were sold

After the success of I wish, Ingrid Godon and Toon Tellegen have joined forces again to write and illustrate another wonderful gift book full of thoughtful texts and illustrations.

A book full of daydreaming and lines of thought that touch the reader, make you smile and incite to think. Text and illustrations reinforce each other.

Together, they tell some vulnerable stories, show secret thoughts, unusual wishes, dreams...

Toon Tellegen is a successful author, known worldwide for his animal stories about the ant and the squirrel.

Ingrid Godon’s reputation precedes herself, even internationally. Her books have been published in several languages, and she has been awarded a number of prizes, including the ‘Boekenpauw’.

I think that something unexpected will happen today, something very important. My heart pounds because I’m thinking about it. I’m trying to imagine what it could be, but I can’t. It wouldn’t be a surprise anymore.

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240 x 320 mm | ca. 32 pages ca. 600 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 4+ all rights available

My grandpa is a tree Kim Crabbeels illustrations by Ingrid Godon • A wonderful story about the deep bond between a little boy and his grandfather • Full of humour and subtle metaphors, Kim Crabeels manages to introduce the difficult theme of dementia to young children • With beautiful illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ingrid Godon My Grandpa is a tree.

He is big and strong. Just like a 100-year-old oak.

You cannot simply push him over. I tried.

My Grandpa laughed and lifted me off the ground, like I was a feather.

I yelled: ‘Wiiiiii!’, and ‘What kind of bird am I, Grandpa?’

‘My little, crazy sparrow’, he said.

Godon has reinvented herself. With this book, she really has reached her full potential as an illustrator.

- The ‘Boekenpauw’ jury on her award for ‘Ik denk’ Kim Crabeels always wanted to become a writer when she was a child. And a vet, a lawyer or even a cook on a pirate ship. Eventually, she became a mother of three and started teaching Dutch. Books were never far away, although she hardly had the time to read any. When she started to read to her own children, Kim decided to start writing children’s books herself as well.

Ingrid Godon’s reputation precedes herself, even internationally. Her books have been published in several languages, and she has been awarded a number of prizes, including the ‘Boekenpauw’.

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240 x 320 mm | 32 pages 1,255 words full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 6+ all rights available

When the sea went quiet Annelies Beck illustrations by Karolien Raeymaekers • About creativity and the beauty of peace and quiet • Written in a poetic and compelling way • The perfect gift

There they were, all of them, on the beach, at the edge of the sea.

Not the continuously rocking and moving mass of water they were used to, but one tight line, like pursed lips.

There they saw what they didn’t dare to believe with their ears.

There they witnessed something they couldn’t hear; the sound of the sea that wasn’t there.

Annelies Beck is a journalist and author, who works for the national broadcasting company VRT. She made her debut as a writer in 2011 with Over het kanaal.

Karolien Raeymaekers studied Animation in Ghent. She works as a cinematographer and illustrator. For her graduation project ‘Oma’, she received the Sundance Channel Shorts award.

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210 x 260 mm | 144 pages 6,500 words full colour illustrations hardcover all rights available

Cafard The odyssey of a Belgian armoured corps in WW I Jan Bultheel • A thrilling story based on true facts • Top-quality graphic novel and animation film • A captivating story, drawn in an original style The incredible story of a Belgian armoured corps in World War I finally gets the attention it deserves, thanks to Cafard, an animation film and top-quality graphic novel.

Mordant, who is on a revenge mission after his daughter has been brutally raped by German soldiers. Including an epilogue that clearly distincts facts from fiction.

Cafard, French for cockroach, was the pet name given by the members of the Belgian Expeditionary Corps of Armoured Cars to their seemingly indestructible armoured vehicles.

Jan Bultheel is a director and producer. He made the successful animation series Hazentem for Belgian children’s network Ketnet and TF1. His production company ‘Pix & Motion’ received multiple awards. Cafard is his first full-length film.

But cafard also means homesickness, a feeling that these pioneers were highly familiar with during their long trip along the Russian front and through the United States.

This wonderful graphic novel uses historical facts in a fictional story. The book follows the Corps through the eyes of wrestling champion Jean

Amira Daoudi studied at the Royal Academy of Visual Arts Sint-Lukas in Brussels and currently works as an artistic director specializing in film poster graphics.

Seppe Van den Berghe is an illustrator, musician, strip cartoonist and graphic designer.

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210 x 260 mm| 112 pages 2,500 words full colour illustrations Ben hij een autismespectrumstoornis heeft. hardcover men is Ben een onoverwinnelijke anneer zijn pesters hem ook online graphic novel age group: 15+ nDurlie

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Ben X nDurlie based on Nic Balthazar’s story • A moving complaint against bullying • Graphic novel based on a true story • Illustrations by a promising young talent

Ben has autism. He is different and the world doesn’t understand him. He is bullied at school which makes it difficult for him to make friends.

Because he finds it hard to connect with reality he tries to escape into a virtual world and gaming brings him rest. But when his bullies start teasing him online, he finally decides to fight back.

Veerle Colle, also known as nDurlie, has been making comics since she was young. She loves telling stories and studied film. She combines this experience with her passion for drawing.

Nic Balthazar is a television maker and producer.

He produced movies such as Ben X and Tot altijd.

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140 x 210 mm | ca. 192 pages 41,193 words hardcover age group: 12+ all rights available

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Mist in my head Kim Crabeels • An enthralling youth novel about the friendship between a younger girl and an elderly woman • A touching story, written with a great sense of humour • A thrilling read About young love, neurotic mothers, demented elderly and challenging friendships.

Berthe is struggling with herself. She is secretly in love with the handsome Vince, and she has the feeling that she is missing out on everything: parties, camps, boys … The contrast with her driven friend Lexie could not be bigger.

Kim Crabeels always wanted to become a writer when she was a child. And a vet, a lawyer or even a cook on a pirate ship. Eventually, she became a mother of three and started teaching Dutch. Books were never far away, although she hardly had the time to read any. When she started to read to her own children, Kim decided to start writing children’s books herself as well.

When Vince and Lexie go on scout camp together, Berthe spends her time in a nursing home, where she goes for little walks with elderly people. She gets to know Elsa, a woman suffering from dementia.

One day, she finds a box with letters and pictures, and gradually discovers Elsa’s life story. The story does not have a happy ending, but Berthe may be able to change that.

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140 x 210 mm | 400 pages 130,000 words black-and-white illustrations hardcover age group: 15+ all rights available

When my world changed Paul De Moor • A heartwarming story on loss • An intriguing coming of age novel • Attractive design with black-and-white pictures

Isabelle, a 13 year old girl, loses her mother.

As the story evolves, she slowly learns to accept the fact that neither her mother nor her carefree childhood will ever come back.

Paul de Moor writes travel documentaries and youth novels. His travel books always include little stories, while in his youth novels you can always find souvenirs from travelling. He published his first youth novel in 1996 and was awarded a ‘Boekenpauw’.

Helped by memories of her mother and walks through town, wounds are healed and she gradually fulfills her dream of becoming an artist.

I think about my mom every day. Every day. And every time when I see my father’s girlfriend, I think about my mom. Even on Mondays, I think about my mom. When I am in bed, I think about my mom. Before going to bed, I think about my mom. When I wake up, I think about my mom. When I dream, I dream about my mom. In colour and black-and-white. Even when I am eating an ice cream I think about my mom. I, the ons who forgets everything. Or almost everything.

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