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        The Arts
        July 2010

        Richard Lester

        by Neil Sinyard, Brian McFarlane, Neil Sinyard

        Richard Lester is of the most significant yet misunderstood directors of the post-war era. Indelibly associated with the Beatles and the 'swinging Sixties' because of his direction of A Hard Day's Night and Help and his joyous sex comedy The Knack, Lester has tended to be categorised as a modish director whose heyday passed when that decade's optimism slid into disillusionment and violence. This book offers a critical appreciation and reappraisal of his work, arguing that it had much greater depth and variety than he has been given credit for. His versatility encompasses the Brechtian anti-heroics of How I Won the War; the surreal nuclear comedy of The Bed-Sitting Room and the swashbuckling adventure of The Musketeers films. He has even, in his instinctively iconoclastic manner, cut Superman down to size. The book should win new admirers for a director with a gift of making movies whose visual wit and imaginative imagery reveal an intelligent and enquiring scepticism about heroes and society. Including comments from Lester himself and illustrations from his own private collection, the book is a must for film scholars and enthusiasts alike. ;

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        Children's & YA
        March 2017

        Little Lotus

        by TANG Sulan

        Little Lotus tells the story of the growth of a little girl named Lotus. She was born in an impoverished and backward family, where her grandfather prefers boys to girls, her mother is always busy and indifferent, and her father is often outside home during Lotus’childhood. Therefore, Lotus has grown into a sensitive and stubborn girl. However, her grandmother is a loving and wise person, who has taught Lotus the importance of kindness, tolerance and diligence. It is her grandmother who lights up Lotus’early life. Little Lotus focuses on the growth of children in China’s countryside by incorporating the author’s personal experiences, and presents different facades of a Chinese-style childhood.

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        Children's & YA
        January 2019

        The War and Little Veera

        by Julia Kosivchik (Author), Julia Kosivchik (Illustrator)

        The War and Little Veera  tells of the monster War, who brazenly interferes in the lives of children and feeds on their toys and laughter.  Nonetheless, little Veera still manages to defeat the horror. The monster War representes the events of Russia's military aggression in the eastern regions of Ukraine in 2014, and the book is full of optimism and confidence that light will always come after the darkness. To further celebrate young readers the book is full of interesting games and tasks. It is an ideal reading for children of preschool and primary school age.   From 5 to 8 years , 4841 words. Rightsholders:  info@bukrek.net

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        Children's & YA

        The 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 & YA
        January 2022

        Little Economy

        by Ryta Lymanova (Author), Dmytro Kosteniuk (Illustrator)

        This  book will teach children the basics of rational economic thinking. The book presents important economic concepts and laws in an easily accessible and artistic form.Little Economy will inspire readers to dream of their own profitable business, and give them the foundations of entrepreneurial behavior. And maybe - who knows? — will raise a future outstanding economist.This work is ideal to be read by children of primary school age, and can be a useful support for their parents, educators, and teachers.   From 5 to 8 years, 5339 words Rightsholders:info@bukrek.net

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        March 2020

        Little Xianggu and Little Devil's Bone

        by Qin Wenjun

        This book is a classic work created in the image of Qin Wenjun's daughter Xiaoniao. "Little Xianggu and Little Devil's Bone" contains 27 stories, shaping a group of girls with distinctive characters. Little Xianggu is a girl with small hands and a timid heart, but can give the world warmth and true feelings. An incident made mother who were gentle enough to be a nurse and father who were handsome enough to be on TV every day suddenly started ignoring her, thus starting a series of life stories at her grandmother's house. Little Xianggu, who lives in grandma's house, and several of her cousins form a small world of girls. The big man He Sang, the bud girl Xianggu, the ingenious Meihua, etc. They have different temper and characters, but they all share a shining and beautiful in their youth that deeply rooted in the heavy real life—to observe and feel the whole world in the eyes of children, its enriched writing content contains profound life philosophy.

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        Children's & YA
        January 2016

        Big Dogs Are Scared Of Little Girls

        by Sergiy Loskot (Author), Max Dolynny (Illustrator)

        What should you do if everybody believes you to be mean and dangerous just because you are big, dark, and have a formidable voice? How can a big dog find friends if nobody gives it the chance? Well, nobody, except for the mischievous little Ruby, the girl living next-door. Ruby strongly believes in kindness, friendship, and in the inner beauty of everyone. She manages to find a path to the big dog’s heart by painting its house bright with her little palms. And when Ruby needs help, her best friend comes to save her.  Big Dogs Are Scared Of Little Girls is a story about kindness and friendship, and on overcoming prejudice and fears.   From 3 to 5 years, 1308 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua

      • Family & home stories (Children's/YA)
        February 1905

        Little Women

        by Louise May Alcott

        Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth", but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well".[6]:34 According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children's fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters.

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        Children's & YA

        The Little Christmas Engine

        by Anna Ruhe/Igor Lange

        It’s winter in the pleasure park. The Little Engine is dreaming of Christmas, as he does every year. It would be so nice to see a real Christmas for himself. Suddenly something terrible happens up in the sky: Father Christmas comes crashing down to earth with his overloaded sleigh. Fortunately, no one is hurt, but the sleigh is broken. This is the Little Engine’s chance. He makes Father Christmas a great offer – and so he saves this year’s Christmas.

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        Children's & YA
        2020

        Little Pea and the Sneaky Beast

        by Αsadollah Shabani

        Once upon a time, an old couple lived together. They had a good life but had no children. One day, when the old lady was cleaning a bowl of peas, she saw a tiny little girl named “Little Pea”. She wanted to be their daughter. Little Pea went to play outside, but she and her friends lost track of time and were far from home. This was the perfect opportunity for the beast to take them home and eat them. Do you think a tiny girl like Little Pea would be able to defeat a giant beast? “Little Pea and the Sneaky Beast” is an Old Iranian folktale that concentrates on the true potentials and abilities of children regardless of any factors. Little Pea is tiny and different, but that by no means is enough reason that she wouldn’t be able to defeat even the biggest threats! AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Image of the Books Winner, Russia 2020

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        February 2022

        Neuanfang in Little Cove

        Roman

        by Damhnait Monaghan

        Weil die Französischlehrerin mit dem Priester durchgebrannt ist, sucht Little Cove nun eine neue Lehrkraft. Rachel O’Brien vom Festland bekommt den Job: theoretisch Katholikin (immerhin getauft), theoretisch Lehrerin (immerhin abgeschlossenes Studium). Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters braucht sie dringend einen Neuanfang – und den möglichst weit weg. Dass ihre Schülerinnen kein Französisch lernen wollen, überrascht Rachel nicht. Dass sie deren Englisch kaum versteht, schon. Und doch ist sie fasziniert von der Kultur und Musik der Insel. Mit ihrem Kollegen Doug geht sie zum Fischen und ins örtliche Pub. Während sie sich in Little Cove zunehmend wohler fühlt, kommt sie auch Doug immer näher. Doch der ist vergeben … Als sie einer Schülerin mit einem vermeintlich guten Ratschlag zur Seite steht und damit die sehr katholische Moral einiger Dorfbewohner verletzt, steht ihr neues Leben wieder auf der Kippe. Ist sie zu weit gegangen? Gibt es für sie eine Zukunft in Little Cove – und vielleicht auch mit Doug? Ein Roman wie eine warme Umarmung – das Debüt von Damhnait Monaghan ist voller Romantik, Charme und Inselgefühl. Lassen Sie sich von Rachel und Neufundland verzaubern!

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        February 2022

        Neuanfang in Little Cove

        Roman

        by Damhnait Monaghan, Monika Köpfer

        Weil die Französischlehrerin mit dem Priester durchgebrannt ist, sucht Little Cove nun eine neue Lehrkraft. Rachel O’Brien vom Festland bekommt den Job: theoretisch Katholikin (immerhin getauft), theoretisch Lehrerin (immerhin abgeschlossenes Studium). Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters braucht sie dringend einen Neuanfang – und den möglichst weit weg. Dass ihre Schülerinnen kein Französisch lernen wollen, überrascht Rachel nicht. Dass sie deren Englisch kaum versteht, schon. Und doch ist sie fasziniert von der Kultur und Musik der Insel. Mit ihrem Kollegen Doug geht sie zum Fischen und ins örtliche Pub. Während sie sich in Little Cove zunehmend wohler fühlt, kommt sie auch Doug immer näher. Doch der ist vergeben … Als sie einer Schülerin mit einem vermeintlich guten Ratschlag zur Seite steht und damit die sehr katholische Moral einiger Dorfbewohner verletzt, steht ihr neues Leben wieder auf der Kippe. Ist sie zu weit gegangen? Gibt es für sie eine Zukunft in Little Cove – und vielleicht auch mit Doug? Ein Roman wie eine warme Umarmung – das Debüt von Damhnait Monaghan ist voller Romantik, Charme und Inselgefühl. Lassen Sie sich von Rachel und Neufundland verzaubern!

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        Children's & YA
        June 2016

        The Little Mermaid

        by Cai Gao

        The Little Mermaid is a representative of Andersen’s fairy tales. As the heroine, the little mermaid is one of the most classic characters of fairy tales. With full emotions, Cai Gao illustrated the beauty of the sea, as well as the pathos in the little mermaid’s eyes.

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        My Little Ears

        by Tang Sulan, Li Xianhong

        The chirps of birds would not attract me; mum and dad would not get my response by calling me. I thought someone played tricks on me, leaving my world so quiet. Luckily, my parents got me a cochlear implant. With the help of "Little Ears", I heard the world and felt love..

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        Children's & YA

        The Little Lady in the Blue Mountains (5)

        by Stefanie Taschinski/Nina Dullek

        The Blue Mountains are calling! When Lilly’s grandma’s favourite cow falls ill, the Bear family immediately decide to pay them a visit – but without the Little Lady. Mother and Father Bear are worried that her chameleon-like behaviour might upset Grandma Annie. But Lilly, Charley and the Little Lady won’t accept such thinking. With a zip and a zoom the Little Lady opens her umbrella and up and away they go on the greatest mountain “salafari” of all time! But then something weird happens to the Little Lady: first her feet start to tickle, then her fine hiking boots start to pinch, and her jacket seems to be shrinking! She sees with horror that she is starting to grow. What can Lilly, Charley and she do to stop it?

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        The Little Tin Soldier

        One Story a Week

        by Chen Jiafei

        The Little Tin Soldier is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a tin soldier's love for a paper ballerina. After several adventures, the tin soldier perishes in a fire with the ballerina.

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        The Little Pea in Grade One

        by Shang Xiaona

        The Little Pea in Grade One is a renowned first grade book that has been selling well in the market for ten years and is deeply loved by many first grade children, parents, and teachers. This book tells the meaningful and joyful studies and lives of the girl called Little Pea in grade one and her classmates. For children who are stepping into grade one, this book will help promote their curiosity for first grade life. And for children already in grade one, this book will arouse their good memories of the experiences.

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        Children's & YA

        Birds and Little Beasts as Companions

        An Invitation Letter from Nature

        by Xue Tao

        An Invitation Letter from Nature series is Xue Tao's first set of nature-themed picture books. Since childhood, Xue Tao has enjoyed getting along with the plants and animals in nature and felt the rise and fall of all beings with a sensitive heart. This set of picture books for nature and ecology education just pays tribute to nature, as well as to a vibrant childhood.   An Invitation Letter from Nature series focuses on the theme of nature in the form of transitions through the four seasons. It currently has five books: Epic of Mountain Forests, Day and Night of the Little Wooden House, One Year of Me and Tree, Missing Bugs and Grass, Birds and Little Beasts as Companions. Each book has its own theme, just like five different landscape paintings, presenting different life experiences.   In Birds and Little Beasts as Companions, the little boy always stays together with the native creatures and talk to them, which depicts a pastoral lifestyle.

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