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      Chetaah Summer

      by Katja Brandis

      When a travel adventure becomes a journey to yourself! For all readers who long to follow the wide world’s call to freedom. Especially for all the WOODWALKERS fans who have grown up. An unforgettable experience is waiting for Lily: she is off to work on a farm in Namibia where they work to protect endangered cheetahs. The German vet’s daughter will help care for injured big cats, raise orphaned young animals and assist with field research in the bush. A dream comes true for her! Lily’s trip goes well until she falls in love with Eric, the son of a neighbouring farmer. His strange family and their secrets plunge her life into chaos. Katja Brandis, whose WOODWALKERS series regularly conquers the bestseller lists by storm, is back with an environmental novel about the protection of cheetahs in Namibia. Authentic, sympathetic and completely devoid of kitsch sunset pathos.

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      Children's & YA

      Climate Change. What We Can Do Now

      by Ruth Omphalius/ Monika Azakli

      “There is no Planet B!” More and more young people are worried about the future of Planet Earth. Climate change is heating not only the planet but also people’s emotions. But what exactly is climate? And why are the changes threatening the lives of both polar bears and us humans. In simple language but with solid science, the authors explain the most important aspects of climate, from the greenhouse effect to the Gulf Stream. Current developments are described as well, and the scientific background is supplemented by gripping reports. The book also offers a glimpse of the future: what will happen if we go on in the same way as now? How can climate change be halted? This makes for riveting reading – and not just for young activists.

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      Art: general interest (Children's/YA)
      2013

      Tortugas en el espacio de papel (Paper's turtules in the space)

      by Manuel Marín

      In this book the artist makes an essay about the different shapes of the turtles by going around space and folding the paper. Eight turtle sculptures made of paper and created by Manuel Marín shows us by constructing step by space each piece the basics of concave or convex since they can be assembled either from outside or inside.

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      Poetry (Children's/YA)
      2015

      Antes no había nada, después comencé a imaginar mi propio jardín (There was nothing before. Then I began to imagine my own garden)

      by Chiara Carrer

      Collection of beloved things, of techniques, and various artistic instruments ( from naturalist and abstract illustration) with which Carrer brings various plants and trees to life. An open garden to every reader curious about shapes and colors, those who like to ponder, who want to know more about the.

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      Art: general interest (Children's/YA)
      2013

      A cada quien su casa (To each his own house)

      by Chiara Carrer

      This beautiful book full of images, textures and voices builds «the house / of always maybe never / of time». Chiara Carrer parts from the poetic definition of home, but a book full of narrative and memories is established right from the beginning. «I forgot / the place, when / and where / I forgot», a woman with pink hair and yellow hands decribes as part of the adventure that this unique book proposes.

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      Children's & YA

      Wild. They Hear You Thinking

      by Ella Blix

      They hear you thinking. But you can’t understand them. Not yet! After a terrifying experience on a school trip to the forest, Noomi isn’t the same anymore. Fragments of memories that are as thrilling as they are disturbing continually lead her back to this same day in the forest. Something has happened to her since then and she has to find out what went on there. Why can’t she remember? Why does she now feel so close to animals? One secret experiment. Four young offenders. Animals acting like humans in the forest. Evolution at a turning point - FEEL NATURE! Atmospheric, enigmatic and disturbing – the new novel from the prize-winning author duo Ella Blix, consisting of Antje Wagner and Tania Witte. 2019 literary awards: the Mannheim Feuergriffel (Fire Pen) for Tania Witte and the town of Wetzlar’s Fantasy Prize. Printed on recycled paper and certified with the Blue Angel.

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      Children's & YA

      You for Future

      by Franziska Wessel/ Günther Wessel

      ‘We will not stop demonstrating,’ writes Franziska Wessel in a guest column in the Berliner Zeitung. Franziska is pursuing a goal. Decisive measures must finally be taken to protect the climate. While that is not happening she spends every Friday on the streets, gives interviews and puts pressure on politicians. But climate change isn’t the only thing threatening our future. There is so much suffering, injustice and destruction in the world. Something must be done about it. And as a climate activist, Franziska knows exactly how to be active. Together with her father, the journalist and author, Günther Wessel, she explains: How do I start a petition? How do I organise a campaign? How does lobbying work? So that everyone knows how they can make things happen.

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      Children's & YA

      The Little Honey Bee and Friends

      by Friederun Reichenstetter/ Hans-Günther Döring

      Bees, butterflies, ladybirds! So many insects are out and about in our native meadows. This puzzle book is full of little informative texts, animal stickers and pictures to colour in which not only educate but also promote early awareness about the environment and conservation. The pedagogical concept works through age-appropriate tasks and a clear structure: true-to-nature picture book illustrations on the left-hand side with a short factual text that can be read aloud or independently, plus a quiz question, then on the right-hand side are stickers and a puzzle to colour in. Testing knowledge is good. But this goes further: encouraging children to be inquisitive and imaginative about nature. At the end each animal sticker book with the little honey bee will look different. However you want it to be.

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      Children's & YA
      2022

      We Don't Need War

      by Maryana Horyanska (Author), Victor Koriahin (Illustrator)

      In the format of a spelling book, We Don't Need War tells children about universal values that now help Ukrainians to survive, stay together and defeat the enemy. Thus, children can not only learn letters and new words but also understand what kind of human qualities and actions can save the world. Readers will learn more about Ukraine and the actions of real heroes from the frontline to the cities near them. From 6 to 9 years, 1337 words, Rightsholders: Maria Pankratova, maria.pankratova@ranok.com.ua

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      Children's & young adult: general non-fiction
      2021

      Ukraine: From Ancient Times to the Present

      by Maria Takhtaulova, Serhiy Zhukov

      Ukraine: from Ancient Times to the Present is an express guide to the past of our country from historians Maria Takhtaulova and Sergiy Zhukov. The book can be divided into two parts. The first part contains brief information on significant historic events (settlement of the first people, the formation of Kyivan Rus, the Cossacks, etc.); the second gives a general idea of the cultural achievements of Ukrainians (language, architecture, traditions, and much more). A simple presentation of information and many illustrations make the book ideal for familiarizing children with the history and culture of Ukraine, as well as contribute to the interest in this science.

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      Children's & YA

      Feodora + Gino (4) Constant Trouble with Bernie

      by Peter Kruck/Meggie Berns

      Was there a light in the dollhouse last night? Or was is it just in Feodora's dream? No, it wasn't a dream! Together with Gino she has to get to the bottom of it. Just as “Team Giodora” is about to set off, they find Patrick sad on the playground. Today is his hatching day, but he's not feeling well at all. When he tells them about his father's problems, they want to help. They get to know Patrick in a completely different way. And when Gino hears what Patrick gets called by his father, he suddenly realizes a few things. But now Fee and Gino urgently need to take care of the doll's house. A big, brown, bad-tempered bedbug has made itself at home in it! Feodora knows that no one will move into her insect hospital if the little villain Bernie occupies the doll's house. But all attempts to get rid of him fail. Now “Team Giodora” has to come up with a strategy!

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      Children's & YA
      August 2025

      Dino + Ricky (7) and the Blueshimmering-Glittering-Creepy Grotto

      by Peter Kruck

      So here they are, the aquatic dinosaurs. And, of course, getting to know them is not without its consequences. The river dwellers have a lot to tell the Echsheimers. Not only do they know every secret of the “land dwellers”. No, they also have a very special mission for Dino: to uncover the truth behind the legend of Dinoseos. It all begins in a spooky cave, where Dino meets Plyntschia, the giant, mysterious water oracle. She sends the boys on a quest to find a legendary notebook. And so, the two friends head off on a crazy journey, very, VERY far back in time to a time before our time. There, they make a spectacular discovery. They immediately know : when THIS comes to light, nothing will ever be the same again. coming soon

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      Children's & YA
      September 2024

      Picture book "Bibbi"

      by Meggie Berns

      Feodora + Gino present: Bibbi Feodora goes to the market with her mom, where she meets Gino. A grumpy honeybee attracts the attention of the two dino children. She seems to have a problem that's really putting her in a bad mood. Now, Feodora and Gino are curious to find out how they can help the little bee. Educational approach: What does the book Bibbi aim to express? Even if you sometimes feel the impression that something is too diffcult or overwhelming and you're tempted to give up. You should take time to think things through might not be so bad after all! Picture book cinema This book by Meggie Berns has also been published as a movie in our picture book cinema. This means that it is 100% identical to “Bibbi - the movie”. Children who want to learn or practise reading can therefore read along word for word in the corresponding book.

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      Children's & YA
      August 2024

      Feodora + Gino (3) A Light in the Dollhouse

      by Peter Kruck/Meggie Berns

      For Feodora, every day could start like this: with a huge surprise! Moly, the courier from the Saurian Post, has a letter for Feodora. Her grandma wants to give Feodora her old dollhouse. There's a lot going on at school. Feodora and Gino have to protect Patrick Plumpudding from the three nasty snap brats. And then there's the star hunt! The children have to solve tasks together. And they can be quite tricky. But fortunately, Feodora and Gino make a great team. Will they have their dinosaur noses ahead this time too? Then the long-awaited dollhouse is finally delivered, and it's a dream come true! In fact, nothing stands in the way of setting up the insect hospital now. But from the very first moment, our two dinosaur children have suspicions: Something's wrong with the dollhouse! “Team Giodora“ has a lot of work to do again.

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      Children's & YA
      August 2024

      Feodora + Gino (2) A Choir without a Tenor

      by Peter Kruck/Meggie Berns

      It's the best day of the year: Everyone is celebrating the "Day ofCheerfulness". Feodora and Gino paint their noses red, as iscustomary on this day, and enjoy the great atmosphere.Feodora notices that the jar of Schnecki's wild strawberries isempty. So Feodora and Gino go into the forest to pick some more.As soon as they get there, they have the craziest adventures.“Team Giodora“, as they call themselves, have quite a lot to do.First, Feodora has to save a ladybug from drowning. Next, theyhave to help a little bird that has fallen out of its nest. And then,they almost fall into a creek. Suddenly they hear strange noisescoming from a clearing. And they have to summon up all theircourage to face the next task. A choir of beetles has a hugeproblem: One of their singers is hoarse and croaks worse than acrow with a sore throat.Fortunately, Feodora and Gino already have the solution. Now theplan just has to work!

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      Children's & YA
      September 2024

      Feodora + Gino (1) Friends Forever

      by Peter Kruck/Meggie Berns

      Welcome to the world of Feodora + Gino. The two dino children are six years old and live in Echsheim. They recently started going to the “School for Peaceful Coexistence”. Feodora and Gino are best friends. They help each other whenever they can and always stick together. The little Bronto lady has a very special hobby: She takes great care of sick or injured insects and other creepy-crawlies. In our first story, Feodora has to say goodbye to her patient Waltraud, a lady butterfly, because she is healthy again. Gino is always there to help and advise her. He has an extraordinary ability: He is very good at judging how dangerous a situation is. He always senses this somehow. Even when the they have to help a hornet out of a tight spot, he immediately knows what to do. Feodora and Gino experience the craziest and most exciting adventures. And whenever they are successful, they celebrate as “Team Giodora”.

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      Children's & YA

      To the Mountains!

      The history of mountaineering

      by Lada Bakal

      This is a unique story of how people changed their view of mountains and mountain climbing. First they saw mountains as an enemy to subjugate but with time the very process of ascent acquired a special meaning for the climbers. The subdued illustrations remind us of vintage postcards from the Alps.

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