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FictionMarch 2023Bloomer
by Anne Schlebusch
Fully early pandemic “locked down” in an old age home, 70-year-old boomer, Maggie, ditches her bra, browses an old diary and reconnects with her artist self. While the world is happier with its oldies locked away, the lovable and maverick elders of Hazyview Mansions, galvanised by Maggie and her four close friends, have their own ideas. Romance, old loves; individual, local and global issues drive the story of this consequential movement with sustained and gentle humour. This book is both enormous fun and truly weighty.
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Family & healthA Family with Autism
When Autism is the Rule, not the Exception
by Joyce van Maaren
Four out of your five children have autism, and your husband too! This is what happened to Joyce van Maaren. Over the years four of her children and her husband are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In A Family With Autism she talks openly about how her life gets turned upside down over and over again, and how the family had to regain their balance. In this inspiring and lovable book, Joyce van Maaren takes the reader on a journey – one with many ups and downs. Readers can find support in her story and discover what autism means for daily life. But most of all, they will be inspired to make the most of every day, even if they or their family has to deal with autism (or other psychological disorders). Target Group: people with autism and their relatives, families of which some members have autism.
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June 2022Bitte, danke, tut mir leid
Diese Worte können zaubern
by Sandra Grimm / Sabine Kraushaar
Please, thank you, I'm sorry! These words can work magic Here you go and thank you very much! A flap book about good manners: not everyone is perfect, but it is important to be considerate of each other. The little fox child Fuzzy is excited: the animals in the forest are having a party and there will be cake, presents and a treasure hunt. Fuzzy has a sweet tooth and chows and chows, tears up his present, and would prefer to keep the treasure for himself. "Don't spill and make a mess," Ria Rabbit admonishes. And Sami Sparrow says, "You can't have it all to yourself." The fox child begins to ponder. True, that wasn't nice at all. But there's one thing that Fuzzy is particularly good at: listening! And all the other animals can learn something from that, too. Important message for kindergarten: promoting social behavior Gender-neutral protagonist: appeals equally to boys and girls Charming story and lovable characters Extra-large flaps on every double page A new picture book by success team Sandra Grimm and Sabine Kraushaar (What's in your diaper?)
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Children's & YAJanuary 2022Der kleine Esel Liebernicht und ein Sommer voller Abenteuer
by Martin Baltscheit
Little Donkey No-Never-Ever: A Summer Full of Adventures The small, stubborn donkey No-Never-Ever is the reference point of every story. With his likeable way of stubbornly refusing to do some things, he repeatedly gets the animal family on the farm and the owner Claire into trouble. At the same time, he has a delightful twinkle in his eye that Claire finds hard to resist... As a result, he causes all sorts of commotion, thrilling little readers and even leaving adult readers smiling. About cohesion, friendship, small happiness and the really big questions! Narrated humorously by multi-talent Martin Baltscheit, congenially illustrated by Claudia Weikert A farm full of lovable characters who form a family Great ‘Story Time’ fun for the whole family, supporting the ‘Growing up” age and difficulties with board books about everyday life challenges "Everything has to change!" the farm’s animals think and have lots of ideas about how to get the new farmer Claire to redesign the farm according to their wishes. “Better not,” thinks the Little Donkey No-Never-Ever, who likes life as it is. But before he knows it, he's in the middle of a plan for a ‘paradise’ on the farm. With the flash of his eyes, he can convince Claire of any task, no matter how absurd, that urgently needs to be done. So the cow gets a massage, the chicken coop a new coat of paint and the pig wallow becomes a pool. Until poor Claire collapses from exhaustion and the animals are forced to conclude contritely: a summer full of adventures? - Yes! But a paradise without Claire? - Better not! So now the animals pitch in and make sure that the farm becomes a paradise for everyone.
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The Bridge: A Journey to Your Soul
by Yoel Tordjman
The Bridge, authored by Yoel Tordjman, is a journey through the inner workings of the human mind from a Kabbalistic perspective, which heals its readers’ souls as they progress through its pages. Per the Torah, health begins in the mind. Each chapter of The Bridge addresses a different aspect of the human psyche that could potentially lead to disease. It then illustrates the keys to manifesting good health by creating bridges that connect all parts of the self into a coherent whole and to the main power source of the psyche. By addressing the most relevant questions of our times—such as how to deal with uncertainty, overcome chronic stress, increase vitality, experience peace, and live one’s best life—the book is an invaluable tool to achieve happiness and peace of mind. The Bridge is a collection of teachings by the author provided in response to people seeking his guidance. It was recorded by his son-in-law in writing, so that a wide audience of readers can have access to this essential knowledge. Yoel Tordjman is an artist, educator, and mystic. Born in Paris in 1960, he has lived in Israel since 1989, first in Jerusalem and then in the ancient holy city of Safed (Tzfat), the original center of Jewish mysticism—the renowned City of Kabbalah. He is joyfully married with lovable children and grandchildren. The author comes from a distinguished family of Jewish Torah scholars dedicated to community service. He has continued this legacy by serving as a community leader for forty-five years, during which time he has achieved far-reaching influence through his paintings and his unique voice. Among the eclectic body of work is a captivating collection of 613 mixed media paintings that convey the powerful vibrational messages of the 613 commandments (mitzvot)—a symbolic, magical number that corresponds to the organs of the human body. These paintings have a profoundly healing effect on those who meditate on them and share the spaces they occupy. Tordjman’s global vision is to exhibit all of his paintings across twelve international bridges, creating a spiritual art event that bridges the gap of humanity across every religion, race, and culture. An email English-language edition on has been scheduled for publication in Fall 2024. 320 pages , 15x 22.5 cm
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Children's & YAThe Candy Guild (1). The Magic Pact
by Tanja Voosen/ Viktoria Gavrilenko
The most magical adventure since the discovery of chocolate! Do you believe in magic and miracles? Everyone in the little town of Belony takes magic and miracles for granted – everyone except Elina, who thinks it’s all a load of nonsense. That is, until her nervous neighbour Charlie happens to get hold of a bar of chocolate that has a very strange effect on her. Suddenly Elina is convinced that Charlie has fallen under a spell. Of all people, it’s shy Robin who comes to the girl’s rescue. He is a member of a Candy Guild family – people who have the ability to create magic sweets that will help others. This is how he knows that only the mysterious Candy Guild can lift the curse on Charlie. With a suitcase full of magic sweets, the three of them set out on a dangerous quest. Because not everyone keeps to the pact that magic sweets should only be used to do good… The Candy Guild. The Magic Pact is the first in a new series of magic-fantasy books for children of 9+ - as enchanting as chocolate and as wild as a Christmas cracker!
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Children's & YAThe Enchanting Three (1). Hoggs and Bear Courage
by Stefanie Dahle
Hoggs the bear would love to be brave. But he is afraid of spiders and ghosts. And so Hoggs and his best friend Poki the skunk decide to go on an adventure in order to practise being brave. They head for the abandoned witch’s house behind the bee field. Ugh, it’s certainly ghostly! In fact there’s a kettle bubbling quite scarily…”Anybody there?” asks Hoggs cautiously. Yes! Fips the rabbit urgently needs help. And – whoosh! – suddenly the friends find themselves right in the middle of a stormy but magical adventure…
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Children's & YAThe Sparkling Ponies (4). Jana in Search of Happiness
by Emily Palmer/Josephine Llobet
Fiona simply doesn’t know what she should do first: Leo, the owner of the farm, is very depressed, and even the funny tricks of Sunny, the sparkling pony, can’t cheer her up. What’s more, the mysterious island on Lake Sparkle is to be sold, and that would be a disaster! There are so many sparkling tasks to be performed that Fiona almost overlooks a vital clue. But fortunately, her sparkling pony Sunny is still there. Just like the black horse Opal and his friend Jana, who together show that with the right amount of sparkling magic, all problems finally disappear…
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Children's & YALilo of Dark Castle. No Magic Allowed! (3). Party at Highhorror Castle
by Anna Lott/ Sabine Sauter
The Dark Castle family receives an invitation to a party at Highhorror Castle. Lilo and Miss Rüdiger are immediately eager to go. And of course Luisa should go with them. But humans are strictly forbidden to set foot in Castle Highhorror. “Who cares?”, say Lilo and Luisa, and at first everything seems fine: Luisa gets in as a perfect witch. But then the girls learn about a protective magic spell which covers the whole of the castle: unauthorized beings will be turned for ever into stone… Only a secret book of magic spells can save Luisa now!
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Children's & YAHamster Humboldt. Small and Steady Wins the Race
by Meike Betz
This intrepid hamster plunges into every adventure with full cheeks! Humboldt is a detective, adventurer and – a hamster. His size doesn’t stop him from helping the people of Villy Village out of all sorts of fixes whenever he’s not helping his owner Babs and her daughter Elli in the post office. No problem is too big for him! Only his owner’s money worries leave him flummoxed. But then Babs and Elli win the lottery and are over the moon – until they receive an anonymous postcard. Humboldt’s life is suddenly in dire straits because the unknown blackmailer wants Babs and Elli’s lottery ticket – or he’s going to hurt Humboldt. When the police refuses to get to the bottom of the case, Humboldt decides to take matters into his own paws. He’s keen to put a stop to this lottery villain’s antics! HAMSTER HUMBOLDT. SMALL AND STEADY WINS THE RACE is a detective and adventure story full of animal-entertainment for girls and boys aged 8+.
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Children's & YAOwl Magic (13). The Mystery of the White Horse
by Ina Brandt/Irene Mohr
It’s just like a fairy tale. In the forest Flora stumbles on a little house with a garden that’s overgrown with roses. But the house is about to be sold. Not only that, but Flora learns from the owner’s daughter that a white horse has been living for a long time in the stable…but now he’s disappeared! Together with her magic owl Goldwing, Flora tries to find the terrified animal. Will the two of them manage to make their way through the jungle of roses and win the confidence of the white stallion?
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Children's & YAThe Little Lady (1). Limited Anniversary Edition with Audio Book
by Stefanie Taschinski/ Nina Dulleck
The Little Lady makes all hearts sing! When Lilly and her family move into the old house with the golden pretzel, she has no idea that a magic neighbour lives in the mysterious backyard. The Little Lady keeps a chameleon that is 1000 years old; she can make herself invisible and masters all kinds of magic tricks – but most of all she loves to play pranks on others! So a summer filled with wonderful adventures begins for Lilly. Poetic, full of imagination and humour, the Little Lady is delighted by her ever-growing community of fans and enjoys huge success with young and old alike. A fantastically beautiful story to read aloud or alone, exquisitely illustrated by Nina Dulleck.
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Children's & YAThe Magical Pharmacy (4). The Contest of a Thousand Talents
by Anna Ruhe/ Claudia Carls
A world full of scents – and an adventure full of magic, racing hearts and dangers! Luzie Alvenstein can sense it right down to her fingertips: there is something wrong with the invitation she is holding in her hand. Her rival Elodie de Richemont has invited her to enter the “Contest of a thousand talents” – a competition for the world’s finest scent pharmacists. Of course the only thing Elodie is interested in is finding new talents to run her scent pharmacies. But Luzie has no choice. Together with Mats, Leon and Daan de Bruijn she goes to England in order to take part in the competition. What begins as a great game soon develops into a fight for survival – and this threatens to rob Luzie of everything she has ever loved… This is the fourth volume in the bestselling series of children’s books for boys and girls aged 10+. Written by the highly successful author Anna Ruhe and with atmospheric and beautifully detailed black-and-white illustrations by Claudia Carls.
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August 2022Mo, the little Mouse
A Busy Search-and-find Picture Book
by Yayo Kawamura
An incredible number of storytelling prompts Includes large transformation flaps Lovable character for children to identify with Detailed search-and-find pictures with large flaps
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June 2023Take a Look, Little Dotty Bug!
by Katja Reider, Julia Bierkandt
Lovable main character A world of insects and meadows teeming with life Large flaps and peepholes
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November 2019The Cats by Nicoletta Costa
Cat City
by Nicoletta Costa
Series - On the outskirts of a city, in the old port district, at 3 Flounder Street, there’s a big, pink house. And in that big, pink house there live some rowdy but thoroughly lovable cats. Their lives have become intertwined with Filippo’s, the mouse who lives up in the tiny attic. And, over time, they’ve become great friends.
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October 2023Frost Stars
Remember!
by Anna Fleck
A story you’ll melt into: a magical new love story from romantasy conjurer Anna Fleck A lost boy, a determined girl: a love amid ice and snow Fascinating northern world inspired by “The Snow Queen” Told with real depth and Anna Fleck’s incomparable humour Elvy stopped believing in fairy tales a long time ago. But when her secret crush Erik vanishes in an inexplicable snowstorm in the middle of Stockholm, she finds it’s all true: a legendary wintry force has returned, and is hell-bent on revenge. In order to save Erik, Elvy sets off for the far north, protected by a magical talisman – the Frost Star. Her journey takes her through snow-bound forests into the glow of the northern lights, and into the world of Aelfar, imps and magic. Elvy fights for the love of her life, for a fantastic friendship… and for the fate of two worlds. In her new trilogy, Anna Fleck once again creates a fascinatingly strange, breathtaking world you will want to inhabit for a long time, and a whole cast of lovable, charismatic and wonderfully lifelike characters. Trust in the Frost Star!
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Azuro the blue dragon
by Laurent Souillé / Olivier Souillé /Jérémie Fleury
Meet Azuro, the dragon breathes not fire, but water! A heatwarming series of stories centred on this lovable character that celebrate difference, independance and kindness. Azuro the dragon won't be forgotten easily!
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Wildlife: general interestJanuary 2012Panda
Back from the Brink
by Zhou Mengqi
This spectacular volume brings together the expertise of leading conservationists with an extraordinary collection of photographs from both the world-renowned Wolong research centre and the wilderness of Sichuan’s magnificent Qionglai mountain range, the panda’s natural habitat. Discover the world of this most lovable bear.
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Children's & YASeptember 2009Wan Wan’s World
by Chuan Yin
Wanwan grew up. It was funny, lovable, naughty, and tireless. It played tug-of-war with sheet, took sofa as abattoir, and urinated everywhere in home, etc. It made so many troubles to LiLi and DiDi. It scanned the world with puppy eyes, loved LiLi and DiDi, and LiLi and DiDi love it too. They had liked to live together.
