CHILDREN’S RIGHTS CATALOGUE SPRINGSUMMER 2022
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ABOUT US
• We have been on the market since 1992 • Among our authors, there are: Agnieszka Stelmaszyk, Agnieszka Mielech, Paweł Pawlak, Tomasz Rożek, Aniela Cholewińska-Szkolik, Marcin Przewoźniak, Marcin Mortka, Marta Guśniowska, and many others • Our books for readers aged 0-2 and 3-5 have been published in Croatia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Ukraine, South Korea, Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Lithuania, and Malta • We publish over 600 books for children per year • We publish children and preteen books for readers aged 0-12 • Every year we release new book series.
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TOP TITLES Main page FOAM BOOKS
SPINOFFS
THE HAPPY RHYMES
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PUZZLE BOOK SMART CHILD
PUZZLE BOOK FAIRY TALES
STEP BY STEP
SMART PRESCHOOLER
GOOD MANNERS
MR RACOON’S GUIDE TO GOOD MANNERS
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PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS
MAGICAL ADVENTURES OF TOSIA AND FRANEK
SHROUDED IN THE NIGHT
MYSTERY
ALFRED THE SQUIRREL
THE MAZURSKI FAMILY ON THE ROAD
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RED PROBLEM
THE WISDOM MOUNTAIN
STAY WITH ME FOREVER
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD
OUR BABY’S ALBUM
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A series of books for the youngest readers, made of soft, light, and safe foam, with colourful pictures. Cut-outs on some pages make the reading more attractive and fun.
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0–2
Foam Books | 220x175 | 5 spreads Illustrated by Ewelina Kolk-Bańkowska
SPIN-OFFS A series of hard-paged books with rotating elements. A fantastic way to learn about the world through fun, as well as a great exercise for a baby’s hands.
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0–2 Cardboard Book | 180x180 | 5 spreads Illustrated by Anna Zboina
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A popular series of rhymes and poems for the youngest readers. Funny rhymed stories about lovable characters going for exciting and educational adventures. Perfect for the little ones who just begin to discover the world of reading.
Board Book | 135x180mm | 5 double-spread pages Illustrated by Arleta Strzeszewska
RIGHTS SOLD: Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia
PUZZLE BOOKS
SMART CHILD
AGE
0–2
The book series “Smart child” presents basic knowledge in a fun, simple, subtle way. Puzzle books contain 4 large pieces each, and under each puzzle, there is a colouring page! The books provide knowledge, train hand muscles and precision, and they are an entertaining read!
Cardboard Book with Puzzles| 180x180 | 5 spreads Illustrated by Natalia Berlik
PUZZLE BOOKS
FAIRY TALES Book series with amusing illustrations, short rhymes, and extraordinary additions – two pages with puzzles! A great choice for the youngest readers, encouraging them to play.
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3–5
Cardboard Book with Puzzles | 180x180 | 10 pages | Urszula Kozłowska Arleta Strzeszewska
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0–2 These handy colourful books encourage the children to discover, learn, and name their surroundings. Thanks to the simple graphic design and concise, rhyming messages, the child can develop their perception when they look at the pictures, describe them, and repeat the words out loud. The books enrich the child’s vocabulary and increase their interest in the world around them.
Hardcover | 150x150 mm (with stencils) | 16 pages
RIGHTS SOLD: Croatia, Malta, Czech Republic
AGE
3–5
A series for children who like to explore the world and learn new things in a fun and creative way. The series is intended to raise the child’s interest in important issues such as taking care of the environment, safe behaviour, respect for other people, or the ability to name your emotions. The knowledge in the books is presented in the form of simple text and tasks with stickers.
STICKERS
Papaerback | 210x275 | 24 pages | Patrycja Wojtkowiak-Skóra Agata Dobkowska
AGE
3–5
STICKERS
GO OD MANNERS
A book series for pre-schoolers that teaches, educates, and forms good habits. The texts were written in an easy-tounderstand manner that will help the parents who want to teach their children how to behave correctly in the street, in kindergarten, or at the table. Presented in a form of games and tasks with stickers.
Staple Binding | 210x275 | 24 pages Patrycja Wojtkowiak-Skóra | Illustrated by Joanna Myjak
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3–5
Hardback | 200x200mm | 96 pages
Mr Racoon’s guide to good manners is a humorous book about the rules of good behaviour. Mr Racoon, a charismatic and funny animal, guides the youngest readers – step by step, rhyme by rhyme – through the rules of good manners. Funny illustrations and rhymes will make Mr Racoon a likeable character for every pre-schooler.
RIGHTS SOLD: Lithuania
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3–5
Welcome to doctor Badger’s animal clinic where he uses unconventional methods of treatment. Will finding a seashell in the middle of the forest or a cold bath cure worried animals? This story shows the young readers that happiness does not depend on others but only on ourselves, and that sharing our happiness with the world multiplies it.
Hardback | 185x235 | 80 pages Małgorzata Korbiel | Illustrated by Martyna Nejman
A collection of warm and positive stories from the life of a pair of siblings, Tosia and Franek, who experience fascinating adventures… They owe it to their exceptionally rich imagination that allows them to travel the world and meet incredible characters and objects on their way: dinosaurs, magical coins, a spaceship, and many others.
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3–5
Hardback | 170x216 | 96 pages | Błażej Przygodzki Illustrated by Piotr Rychel
SHROUDED IN THE NIGHT
Shrouded in the night is a series of beautifully illustrated books with all the stories taking place at night. Besides fairy tales written in prose, on each page of the book there are some trivia about the environment described there. Some illustrations in the book are covered with phosphorescent paint that glows in the dark.
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6–8
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VIDEO Hardback | 210x295 | 40 pages Paulina Chmurska | Illustrated by Elka Grądziel
AGNIESZKA STELMASZYK Agnieszka Stelmaszyk is a beloved author of books for children and young adults, including hes traveladventure series Kroniki Archeo. The books in the series, published since 2010, still become bestsellers in no time straight after hitting the shelves. The books owe their popularity to the author’s signature style, sparkling with humour. Her stories are populated by a variety of likeable characters, and the plot is full of twists, always laced with real places, events, and facts about nature and history. This way, Agnieszka Stelmaszyk’s novels make for a successful mix of entertainment and education, encouraging young readers to cultivate their imagination and broaden their interests.
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6–8
In the Moon Park, there is an unusual detective agency, with Alfred the Squirrel – a tireless tracker, Matthias the Hedgehog – a bit sleepy and distracted during the day, and Stephan the Boar – usually working in disguise. Alfred takes on a case to solve the theft of a mysterious suitcase. Even in the wildest dreams, he would not expect what the solution to this cumbersome puzzle would be…
Papaerback | 123x194 | 160 pages Illustrated by Hubert Grajczak
Mystery… is a series combining adventure, crime stories, and many fascinating facts about nature. Its protagonists are four friends who run a “Natural Scientist Club”, and they have many adventures, including trying to solve the mystery of an old man’s disappearance. A perfect proposition for readers who enjoy engaging plot and exciting secrets.
Papaerback with Flaps | 142x202 | 288 pages Illustrated by Magdalena Babińska
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9–12
A new travel & adventure series by Agnieszka Stelmaszyk - funny, full of unexpected twists and crime puzzles to solve. The Mazurski Family drive across various European countries, staying here and there to do a bit of sightseeing and experience lots of amusing adventures. The readers can learn interesting facts about the cities the Mazurskis visit, explore some local customs, relics, attractions, and foods. Every chapter ends with an informational paragraph about the country we have just visited, presented in a form of a travel journal entry.
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9–12
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Hardback | 142x202 mm | 224–256 pages Illustrations by Anna Oparkowska
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The Wisdom Mountain is a poetic story about a search for friendship, overcoming fears, and the need to dream and follow your dreams. The book tells a story of a little fox and a little bear who embark on a journey in search of a friendship flower, as they know that when they find it their dreams will come true – the bear wants to find a true friend, and the fox wants to travel and overcome his fear of darkness.
Hardback | 240x280 | 40 pages Mojo Graffi | Katarzyna Bielińska
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3–5
Red Problem is a story of a pre-schooler named Krzyś. Krzyś has a problem – his face becomes red in stressful situations. It is a source of great misery for the little boy, and he sees himself as a monster he calls Red. This book makes a perfect start for the conversation with children about emotions to help them understand situations that are difficult for them. The book offers some suggestions on how to deal with shame and build self-confidence.
Hardback | 245x245 | 40 pages| Joanna Strękowska
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3–5
Stories for 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-year-olds Short and beautifully illustrated stories adapted to the age of a young listener. These fairy tales are perfect for reading before bedtime.
Hardback z gąbką | 235x250 | 48 pages Anna Paszkiewicz
Our baby’s album is an amazing souvenir that will be a source of magical memories for the whole family in the future. Parents can describe in the album their memories from the time they expected the baby’s birth and from the first years spent with their child, stick in photographs and little keepsakes, and write down the changes and milestones in the baby’s development, like its first step, first words, etc.
Hardcover with Sponge | 240x240 | 80 pages Illustrated by Maria Panas
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3–5
BESTSELLERS Main page
PEEKABOO
WHAT BABY SAW
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
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MONTESSORI
ERASABLE DRAWINGS
WRITE AND ERASE
COLOUR THE WORLD
DRAWING STEP BY STEP
I AM COLOURING
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GLITTER COLOURING BOOKS
AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
JULEK THE LITTLE FOX
HELA HERSELF
CAT TALES
PUPPY ORPHANAGE
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WHERE ARE YOU, PRETZEL?
THE FIRST STAR OVER THE SPRUCE WOOD
5 SUNFLOWER STREET
EMI AND THE SECRET SUPERGIRLS CLUB
DON’T BE AFRAID, GRANDPA!
LITTLE FELA
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CUTE LITTLE LIZARD
ABOUT A FERRET WHO GOT CARRIED AWAY BY THE WIND
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The Peekaboo book series is a great combination of early education with the best-known play for babies! Hardcover with rounded corners will make the entertainment safe for every child.
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0–2
Cardboard Book | 155x145 10 pages | Illustrated by Paulina Piorun, Natalia Berlik
WHAT BABY SA W Contrast books with rhyming stories about various characters and places. Each volume is dominated by one main colour.
Cardboard Book | 120x130mm | 8 double-spread pages
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0–2
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Beautifully illustrated books with die-cut holes will encourage the child to guess.
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0–2 Cardboard book | 155x145 5 spreads | Patrycja Grześkowiak
MONTESSORI
Book series for the youngest readers designed by a specialist according to the Montessori method. The exercise will allow the children to get basic knowledge about the world around them. They will learn to recognize animals, body parts, emotions, and household items, get to know the forest ecosystem, and find out how to take care of their health. They will also practice manual skills and enrich their vocabulary.
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3–5
Cardboard Book | 160x160 | 9 spreads Marzena Kunicka-Porwisz | Illustrated by Małgorzata Detner
RIGHTS SOLD: Italy
ERASABLE DRAWINGS A series with an erasable pen that will provide hours of play! In each book, there are various tasks – drawing patterns, connecting dots, copying shapes – that will enhance the child’s dexterity.
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3–5 Book with a Washable Marker | 216x271 | 28 pages Illustrated by Katarzyna Nowakowska
Books with erasable pages and a special pen, perfect for learning to draw and write.
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Spiral Binding Book | 215x270 | 24 pages
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A book series to read, watch, and paint. Some parts of the illustrations are covered with special film that becomes colourful in contact with water. There is a special water pen added to every book. When the painted elements dry up, the colours disappear, and the child can colour the picture again.
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A simple guide on how to draw anything you want. Suggestions and instructions will help the young artists practice with their hands and use their imagination.
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3–5
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Papaerback | 215x250 | 80 pages Illustrated by Ewelina Protasewicz
I am colouring
A series of colouring pages and puzzles for an active pre-schooler. The books contain simple and interesting tasks relating to different topics.
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3–5 WATCH
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3–5 WATCH A series of colouring books for preschoolers who love glitter! Funny stories and cute illustrations will make it enjoyable for every child.
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Staple binding | 210x295 | 16 pages
The At the construction site series consists of 4 activity books with stickers, with action taking place at the same construction site. The tasks are to stick on the stickers, count, find and name elements, and answer questions.
Papaerback | 210x275 | 24 pages | Illustrated by Caner Soylu
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3–5
A series of interactive books for the youngest readers, with a cute main character. Children will learn about Julek’s adventures while actively participating in them. They can draw and press with their fingers, clap, blow, turn the books around and shake them, and copy sounds and movements to help the little fox in everyday activities.
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0–2 Cardboard Book | 150x150 | 11 spreads Olga Gorczyca-Popławska | Illustrated by Urszula Małyszko
Hela herself… is a book series about a little girl called Hela who learns new things every day. The books contain priceless knowledge in the form of a guide for parents that suggests how to deal with problems such as: ditching the dummy, potty training, encouraging children to eat all kinds of food, etc.
Boradbook | 150x150 16 pages
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0–2
Hardback | 195x225 | 40 pages Kamila Gurynowicz | Illustrated by Patrycja Fabicka
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An adorable story of the cat family that lives in a wardrobe in Mrs Magda and Mr Tomek’s home. Follow the crazy feline adventures and see how the little ones learn new things, play pranks and learn more about the world around them, step by step.
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3–5 Hardback | 185x235mm | 40 pages | Magdalena Szczepanska Illustrated by Katarzyna Nowowiejska
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A series of funny and valuable books with dogs and cats as their main characters – the inhabitants of the Psierociniec shelter – and their friends. All the parts are linked by Remin, an exceptional poet dog whose poems can change the world for the better. Warm and humorous stories with a moral, with beautiful illustrations.
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6–8
Paperback | 185x235mm | 56 pages | Agata Widzowska
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Meet a pair of friendly pre-schoolers and siblings: Krzyś and Lilka, and their little brother Adaś. They live in a house with a garden on Sunflower Street with their mum, dad, and a furry urchin – their dog called Scrappy (Zadzior). They are curious about the world, they ask a lot of questions, and are simply unable to get bored. Each part of the series contains four funny stories, filled with good emotions, perfect for family reading.
ANIELA CHOLEWIŃSKA SZKOLIK A writer and a teacher, graduate of Polish philology with a specialization in glottodidactics and pedagogy. As a mother of three children and an experienced teacher, she knows all about the interests, preferences, and needs of young readers. Her adorable and funny stories make children sensitive to the needs of other people and animals, develop positive attitudes, and teach the kids how to cope with new situations. Her literary output includes numerous short stories for pre-schoolers, and books for older children, as well as selfhelp books and publications on education.
Hardback | 185x235 | 64 pages Aniela Cholewińska-Szkolik | Illustrated by Marta Kulesza
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3–5
The First Star Over the Spruce Wood
Get ready for Christmas together with the animals from the Forest Preschool and read the story of a roe named Twinkle, who tries to save the Nativity play. The adventure of Fluffy the bear, and many others.
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3–5
Hardback | 195x240 mm | 96 pages Illustrated by Magdalena Babinska
A warm story of Zuzia and her friend – a puppy called Pretzel, who gets lost during the Christmas commotion. The heartbroken family searches for the little dog but to no avail. Meanwhile, Pretzel wanders around the world, luckily encountering only very friendly people. Will Pretzel come back home for the holiday?
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3–5 Hardback | 245x245 | 64 pages Aniela Cholewińska-Szkolik | Illustrated by Ola Krzanowska
Meet Emi, she is a girl like you. She lives in one of these big cities with mum, dad and auntie’s dog, Labrador - Chocolate. Emi has loony friends: Nelly, who hates princesses and everything pink, Fau, the girl-spider, very good in climbing and crazy about music and finally - Flora, Emi’s mother best friend’s daughter – recent enemy, and soon best friend. There are also two boys around Frank know-it-all who loves science and experiments, Lucek, who is nothing but charming. One day – bang! – girls gang up to found Secret Club of Supergirls Emi and The Secret Supergirls Club – no boy can attend! The girls solemnly declare: NO MORE BORING DAYS!
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6–8
Papaerback | 135x185
RIGHTS SOLD: Czech Republic
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AGNIESZKA MIELECH Agnieszka Mielech, Polish origin, mother to Barbara (13 years old daugther), a member of SCBWI Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, also wrote and published Jaga The Sweet, a fantasy series for kids 8+. Long-time Warner Bros. employee in the home entertainment division in Poland. Committed to movie industry development in Poland. Graduated from University of Warsaw (Executive MBA, MA in Literature, Post graduate in Children Literature) and Warsaw School of Economics (Marketing).
Semi-Hardback |135x185 | 224 pages
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6–8
A collection of short scenes from the life of an unusual girl. Felcia is very sensitive and sometimes it is not easy for her to deal with the reality surrounding her. Sometimes she feels isolated, often she finds it difficult to meet other people’s expectations towards her… But she goes through life with her head up high and bravely deals with all the troubles and difficulties. She faces the world in creative and imaginative ways, watches it carefully, and comments on its actions with wit and humour. Each story comprises a funny, bittersweet portrait of a young person who perceives the world around her in a special way.
PAWEŁ PAWLAK Born in 1962, for over thirty years he has been involved in creating and illustrating books, graphic design, and theatre scenography, as well as painting and framing pictures. In collaboration with publishers from several continents, he has illustrated nearly 90 books, for which he sometimes has written the texts himself. He created and designed the Dwarf Fountain situated in front of the Puppet Theatre in Wroclaw, populated by characters from his illustrations. He is a dependable and responsible creator, illustrating even what is not visible in the book.
Hardback | 185x235 | 94 pages
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3–5 A story about a brave and smart hare girl Stefcia who deals with stereotypes and manages to make the world around her a better place. While her always working and busy mom is away, Stefcia stays with her grandparents. Her grandmother is wonderful even if she gossips a bit too much with her friends, but her grandfather… Grandpa loves hunting, he keeps a big shotgun and hunting trophies at home, and is quite conservative in his opinions about what little girls can or cannot do. But Stefcia faces it tactfully and calmly. And she succeeds.
Hardback | 245x245 | 48 pages
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When Mr and Mrs Duck decide to adopt an egg, they don’t expect any trouble. But when Junior hatches he looks nothing like his parents. He is a… crocodile. One day Junior realizes that he does not resemble the Ducks at all, and he decides to find his real parents. A Cute Little Lizard he meets on the way keeps him company. Junior ends up in the Better World neighbourhood and finds the Crocodiles’ house. But he is not as happy as it would seem. The Cute Little Lizard is a wise and moving story about the power of dreams and seeking your place in the world.
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3–5 Hardback | 245x245 | 64 pages | Illustrated by Jola Richter-Magnuszewska
MARTA GUŚNIOWSKA A writer, playwright, and puppet theatre director. A philosopher by education (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan), as well as in her approach to life, she is captivated by the ancient Chinese philosophy (MA thesis: The Tao of a Fable). Her debut was Baśń o Rycerzu bez Konia in the Animation Theatre in Poznan in 2005 (her directorial debut also took place there, in 2014: A niech to gęś kopnie!). After graduation, she became involved with the Animation Theatre and the Children’s Art Centre...
Everyone is afraid of something: darkness, spiders, noises. This ferret is afraid of almost everything, so it never ever leaves the house. But one day a very nice wind snatches the ferret from its home. Together they embark on a journey that will show that the world is really amazing.
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3–5
Hardback | 245x245 | 56 pages | Illustrated by Marta Kurczewska
LITTLE AND BIG ADVENTURES Main page
VROOM
WHAT’S THAT SOUND?
GOOD MANNERS
WHAT’S WHAT
PRESCHOOLERS
HELLO, PRESCHOOL!
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LITTLE LEON THE PINE TREE
IN THE FOREST SERIES: SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER
STORIES FROM A GREAT GARBAGE BIN
PAPTI THE RHINO’S TRAVEL AGENCY
BOOKEATERS
CATS’ CORNER
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CLUES
SERIA RETRO
DOGS, PUPS, PUPPIES
MUM IN VINEGAR
A HOLE IN CHEESE
TUBA AND GRAMOPHONE. DETECTIVES ON THE TRAIL
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Cardboard book | 185x150 mm | 5 double-spread pages Illustrated by Tamara Kwiatkowska
WHAT’S THAT SOUND?
A series of custom-shaped cardboard books. Each book introduces children to a different vehicle and a character to explain more about it.
AGE
0–2
A secret book of sounds A hard-paged book for youngest readers. It includes 11 funny rhymed riddles that will teach the baby about the sounds that different animals, items, or objects make. Cardboard Book | 190x190 | Illustrated by Anna Zboina 11 spreads
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0–2 Hard-paged books that will teach the youngest children the magical words: please, thank you, sorry. Sweet illustrations, funny rhymes, and activating tasks provide a lot of good fun.
Cardboard Book | 180x180 | 9 spreads Patrycja Wojtkowiak-Skóra | Illustrated by Joanna Myjak
What’s what A series of popular science books for pre-schoolers. Young readers will find answers to (almost) every question related to the topic. All facts and trivia are described in simple language. Colourful and clear illustrations will help with understanding particular issues.
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3–5 When is the day?
When was the sun formed?
How are rainbows formed?
Hardback | 185x235 | 56 pages | Marta Krzemińska Illustrated by Kamila Loskot
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PRE-SCHOOLERS The book contains scenes from a life of a certain preschool, showing emotions and suggesting solutions on how to deal with them and understand them.
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3–5
Hardback | 235x320 | 18 pages | Małgorzata Korbiel Illustrated by Justyna Karaszewska
A collection of warm and nice stories for a family reading. The texts are intended especially for children who just started preschool. They will help the child with adapting to the new situation – finding yourself in a new group and dealing with being homesick.
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3–5
Staple Binding | 200x190mm | 24 pages | Illustrated by Natalia Berlik
Go to the forest with Leon the Pine Tree for an amazing adventure! See how many secrets this place holds and get to know the animals and plants living there. Find out how to protect the forest so it can be a safe home for its inhabitants. A funny story with cute illustrations and many fun facts about the natural world.
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3–5 Hardback | 250x275 | 32 pages Anna Paszkiewicz | Illustrated by Ewelina Oleksiak
In the Forest Series: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Beautifully illustrated heart-warming stories about growing up in the animal world. Each book focuses on a different species. All the animals are friends who help each other, as the most important things in life are good relations with others, family, and love.
Hardback | 245 x 245 | 80 pages
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3–5
MARCIN MORTKA A graduate of Scandinavian studies in the Faculty of Modern Languages and Literatures at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan. A fan and promoter of RPGs. His literary debut was a fantasy novel Ostatnia saga (2003); the story takes place in medieval Scandinavia at the time of introduction of Christianity there. Since 2012, Marcin Mortka’s books have been addressed not only to teenagers and adults. Among his new titles, there are also some short stories for the youngest readers.
„Stories from a great garbage bin (Świetnik)” is a collection of short stories about a group of animal friends living in a great garbage bin. Contrary to what one might expect, they have a great life there – or they would if it wasn’t for a gang of buzzkills who always bother their friends and interfere with what they do. These hilarious stories have an ecological message – each of them suggests what one can do to give objects a second life.
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3–5
Hardback | 185x235 | 56 pages Marcin Mortka | Illustrated by Łukasz Silski
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3–5
Hardback | 185x235mm | 96 pages | Marcin Mortka Illustrated by Magdalena Babinska
Little rhino girl Papi is running an animal travel agency, with help from her friends: forever-napping Sleepy the Sloth and Chatty the Parrot, who loves to imitate all kinds of sounds around her. Papi helps her neighbours decide where to go for their holidays while supporting them in fixing everyday troubles. Some customers are a real challenge to deal with!
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Paperback | 145x205 mm 24 pages
Bookeaters is a series of books for children who are just starting to discover reading, divided into three levels of difficulty. Funny and heartwarming stories populated with friendly characters help to make the first reading experience fun. The stories are completed with tests to check the child’s understanding of the text, dictionaries for checking difficult words, and stickers to work with.
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Level Paperback | 145x205 mm 48 pages
cats ' corner Four girls and a lot of cats – this story sounds amazing! Julka, Ola, Lena, and Zuzia are all different, they have their passions and problems, but there is one thing they have in common: their love for cats. As they volunteer for Cats’ Corners foundation, they have lots of adventures: they participate in a radio show, they meet a famous actor, and they take part in a school picnic that will allow finding homes for the pets. A great story wonderfully illustrated by Joanna Rusinek.
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9–12 Papaerback | 123x194 | 192 pages | Beata Sarnowska Illustrated by Joanna Rusinek
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VIDEO The first day of skipping school was supposed to be special, and special it was. And everything would have been perfect if not some very strange characters crossing paths with Max Albertowicz, including the sulphur-stinking Maths teachers, a witch-like old lady, and his nerdy classmate. It would have also been easier had his grandfather not given him a magic watch. Just a few hours were enough to put Max’s world upside down. And what if he could just start over? And again, if the second time is not successful?
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9–12
Paperback with Flaps| 142x202mm | 208 pages Bartosz Szczygielski | Illustrations by Joanna Rusinek
ELIZA PIOTROWSKA An author and illustrator of children’s books, translator of Italian, and art critic. Associated with the young poets’ community gathered around Danuta Wawiłow. A graduate of the Faculty of Art History at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and Università La Sapienza in Rome. An employee of the National Museum in Poznan, and co-founder of the Museum Children’s Academy. Actively collaborates with children’s and literary magazines. A winner of literary and art competitions, and educational initiatives. She likes coffee and sunshine, which is why she spends at least half a year in Brazil.
The main characters of the book are three friends who happened to find an old camera with an undeveloped film still inside… “Click!” is a warm and moving story about the past and an object with a soul. In the “Retro” series there are also the titles Jelcz the “cucumber” bus and Old radio. All good! that will recall childhood memories of the older readers and present some items from the past to the young ones.
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Hardback | 80 pages | 170x210 | Illustrated by Joanna Gębal
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3–5
Dogs, pups, puppies is a collection of cute short stories about wonderful pets. Perfect stories to read with children. Pre-schoolers will love the beautiful illustrations.
MARCIN PRZEWOŹNIAK O tym, że zostanę bajkopisarzem, zdecydowałem na studiach pedagogicznych. To był dobry powód, żeby jednak nie wracać do szkoły! Debiutowałem, jeszcze jako student, na łamach tygodnika „Pentliczek”, i tak już ponad pół życia piszę dla dzieci i młodzieży. Po drodze przytrafiło się kilka czytelniczych przebojów, jak Wielka Encyklopedia Krasnoludków czy wielokrotnie wznawiane Poradnik Małego Skauta i Mikołaj Kopernik, chłopiec, który sięgnął gwiazd.
Hardback | 245x245 | 56 pages | Illustrated by Maja Barska
Estera’s mother, Katrina Vege, is a culinary guru. When she goes on a tour around Poland with her crew and takes her daughter with her, Estera is thrilled at the thought of exploring the world of television and tasting all the delicious things cooked during the live show. But the adventure soon becomes complicated as on the first day of making the show one of Katrina’s guests chokes on a kartacz (stuffed potato dumpling) … and a ring stolen from a local treasury is found inside the dumpling. Will Estera be able to prove her mother’s innocence?
AGE
9–12
Papaerback | 123x194 | Illustrated by Agata Kopff
Perfect series for everyone who loves puzzles! Tuba and Gramophone are schoolfriends who live in the same building. They love Sherlock Holmes, and they are crazy about undercover detectives. They look for secrets and puzzles to solve everywhere, they deduce, seek traces and… bother their district police officer. And they have great fun at that! Join these two friends and guess, trace, and investigate!
AGE
6–8
Papaerback | 123x194 | 192 pages | Illustrated by Elka Grądziel
KATARZYNA RYRYCH
A hole in cheese This is the story of Marianna whose father died in a car crash, and her mother works in Belgium for a rich family with aristocratic roots. The girl lives in Poland with her grandmother and great-grandmother. She is very resourceful, smart, and brave, yet she feels lonely. When she goes to visit her mother in the summer, she meets her mother’s employer’s son, and they slowly become friends. Where will this friendship lead?
Papaerback | 123x194 | 192 pages | Illustrated by Marta Krzywicka
A graduate of the Faculty of English Studies at the Jagiellonian University. She is an author of books for children, young people, and adults. A winner of many prestigious awards and distinctions. Her books are read at home and abroad, also in exotic languages. In her spare time, she paints and plays the guitar; she loves animals, traveling, and good cuisine.
AGE
9–12
NONFICTION
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YOUNG BOTANISTS
SCIENCE I LIKE IT!
A WILD SURVIVAL GUIDE
DINOSAURS AND MEGAFAUNA
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TEENAGERS
READY, STEADY, GO!
DRAWING SCHOOL
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Young Botanists A series of books about nature, perfect for every young explorer. Beautiful, detailed illustrations and simply-written facts make for a fun and exciting read. There are two levels of difficulty: one for younger readers, and the other for those more experienced.
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AGE
6–8 VIDEO
Semi-Hardback 150x191 | 96 pages Patrycja Zarawska
Paperback with Flaps | 145x205mm | 48 pages | Patrycja Zarawska
SCIENCE – I LIKE IT! SPACE
HUMAN BODY
Tomasz Rożek, a journalist and science communicator, guides the readers through the labyrinth of knowledge. He writes about phenomena we see every day and the ones happening far away in space, many light-years from us. He reveals secrets that scientists have puzzled over for a long time but also presents some latest scientific discoveries. A great read for the whole family!
TOMASZ ROŻEK A physicist by education, and science journalist by profession. He runs the popular science blog Nauka. To lubię where he shares interesting information from the world of science with his readers. Collaborates with many media outlets, including Polskie Radio, TVP, TVN, National Geographic, Wiedza i życie, Focus. He manages the science section in the Gość Niedzielny weekly magazine.
AGE
9–12
WATCH
VIDEO
Hardback | 152x191 | Tomasz Rożek | Illustrated by Maciej Maćkowiak
RIGHTS SOLD: Czech Republic
AGNIESZKA GRACLIK A zoologist, educator, and science populariser. Passionately collects fun facts about biology, constantly in awe of the exceptionality of the natural world. She talks about multi-legged creatures with unfeigned admiration and enthusiasm which quickly passes onto a listener or a reader. She is passionate about educating about nature, both children and adults. With grace and humour, she tames subjects that usually evoke disgust and anxiety – she helps to love an ant, understand a cricket, and even accept a spider…
AGE
9–12 A wild survival guide, or fascinating defense strategies in the animal world In our safe, well-ordered life we rarely think of troubles at the other end of the food chain. And there is no mercy in nature – when you are small, you need to be creative, otherwise, you’ll get eaten. The multitude of strategies, tricks, and cunning ruses is stunning, and animal creativity in survival defies belief. Hardback | 152x191 | 304 pages | Agnieszka Graclik
DINOSAURS AND MEGAFAUNA Dinosaurs and megafauna will allow young readers to learn about the world in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. Simple descriptions of discoveries and scientific research will let them travel into the past and learn what the world of dinosaurs and other fascinating animals once looked like.
Hardback | 152x191 | 320 pages
AGE
9–12
Teenagers As the main protagonist of a comic book, you will go through your teenage life. On the way, fate will give you some ideas and suggest solutions. But YOU are the protagonist, and YOU will decide what to do. You will learn how to negotiate instead of arguing and find a compromise instead of slamming doors. But why should you negotiate, why seek a compromise? It’s simple! To get something for yourself. You fight for your own rights.
AGE
9–12
WATCH
Paperback with Flaps | 153x190 | 304 pages Marcin Przewoźniak | Illustrated by Elka Grądziel
Ready,
steady,
go! AGE
6–8 Did you know about the existence of muddy football or Alpine football? Or that Marcin Gortat did not start playing basketball straight away? All these things and many others you will learn from this book. Ready, steady, go! Read! Hardback | 210x260 | 96 pages | Joanna Wiśniowska Illustrated by Maria Panas
VIDEO
Drawing school Drawing school is a guide for beginning artists. The book introduces the world of drawing from the very basics. Each chapter presents a different topic, enriched with clear drawing examples shown step by step. You will learn how to draw fur realistically, bring out the value in o landscape or show the anatomy and movement of a human body.
Hardback | 210x270 | 224 pages | Natalia Berlik
NOT ONLY BOOKS Main page
FOXES
A DIARY: MYSTERIOUS JOURNEY
WATER ROUTE
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One day a fox family decides to make a picnic. It is good to be wellprepared for such a trip! You will need a blanket, some toys, and snacks – so you don’t play with an empty stomach. The fox mother asked her children to pack everything they need. But they have to do it really fast because the adventure is about to begin! Foxes is a quick card game that develops reflex and perceptiveness.
A diary: Mysterious journey volume 1 and 2
It’s us, Karolina and Kazik! Together with our otter, Hyacintha, we have just stepped into a time machine. We don’t really know how to use it but actually what can go wrong? Anyway, we have no choice – our robot, Riddledroid (Zagadroid), was kidnapped, and we don’t know in which era we should look for him! The only trace is the riddles he left. So, we are embarking on a crazy journey through the past, future, and 38 riddles! Will you join us?
children’s game
Water Route Water Route brings you back to the times when the easiest way to move timber and grain was to float it down rivers’ current. Each turn every player will draw one tile from the three available and place it next to one of their tiles. Each game takes 13 rounds, and at the end of the game every player scores for their board. Player with the most points is the winner. Every tile will bring you some points, as you score for every watermill/sawmill that has grain/timber delivered, for the longest undisturbed connection between any two wharfs and for all meadows that are made of three or four tiles. Your biggest challenge is to keep track of the current, as you can float your cargo only down the river and every watermill/sawmill will block further advancement.
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