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F O R E I G N R I G H T S C ATA LO G U E
CHILDREN‘S BOOKS
N E W T I T L E S F R A N K F U RT 20 20
© Illustration Martin Haake
All about »Good Luck Cranes«
for Bird Lovers Everywhere
NEW
Offer for Coproduction!
4+
Thomas Müller
A Year with the
Cranes
Ein Jahr mit den
Kranichen
40 pages, fully coloured
25,5 x 22 cm, hardcover
€ 13,00
Publication Date: June 2020
All rights available
What’s making that loud noise in the sky above? It’s the their elaborate courtship dances, how they raise their
cranes migrating to their winter home. How thrilling it is young, and their first journey together as a family: the
when thousands of these birds pass through in the fall, great Crane Migration.
and we have a chance to study them while they gather An appendix offers further information about the life cycle
the strength to fly further south. of the Common Crane (Grus grus). The meticulous illust-
In this book we take a close look at the »good luck« birds, rations in the books of Thomas Müller make birdwatchers
and we follow a family of cranes throughout the year – out of even young readers!
Thomas Müller was born in Döbeln and studied at the
Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig, where he
still lives and works as a freelance illustrator. Until now
he has completed over 30 children’s books.
www.thomasmueller-illustration.de
Südostasiens Reisversorger
Irgendwo im Hochland von Tibet liegt die Quelle des Mekong. Die Geografen
streiten sich nach wie vor, welcher der Quellflüsse eigentlich der richtige ist.
Zu rau und unübersichtlich ist das Land in dieser Region. Deshalb gibt es
auch keine Daten über die exakte Länge des Flusses. Zwischen 4350 und
4900 Kilometern schwanken die Angaben. Damit gehört er auf jeden Fall zu
den zwölf längsten Flüssen der Erde. Solche Zahlen sind den meisten Bewoh-
nern an seinen Ufern allerdings ziemlich egal, solange das Wasser regelmäßig
aus den Bergen des Himalayas herabfließt.
Sechs Länder durchquert der Mekong auf seinem Weg ins Südchinesische
Meer: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Kambodscha und Vietnam. Über weite
Strecken markiert er die Grenze zwischen jeweils zwei von diesen Staaten.
Riesenfische Anfangs ist er ein wilder Gebirgsfluss, der über Felsen und Stromschnellen
wie Riesenbarbe, MekongRiesenwels und bergab rauscht. Später fließt er durch die Tiefebenen Südostasiens. Dort wird
Süßwasserstachelrochen schwammen einst er immer träger und langsamer. Bei der kambodschanischen Hauptstadt
in großen Schwärmen im Mekong. Sie waren
Phnom Penh verliert er einen Teil seines Wassers, denn dort zweigt der Bassac
ein wichtiges Nahrungsmittel der Bevölkerung.
Leider sind alle drei Arten durch Über ab, der sich als Nebenfluss seinen Weg zum Meer sucht. Doch dem Mekong
fischung und Wasserverschmutzung vom bleibt noch genügend Wasser, um sich in seinem Delta in neun Hauptarme
Aussterben bedroht. Doch noch immer ist und viele weitere kleine Nebenflüsse aufzuteilen. Die Menschen nennen ihn
der Mekong einer der fisch
reichsten Flüsse der Welt.
deshalb auch „Neun-Drachen-Fluss“.
Reis
dient als Grundnahrungsmittel für
mehr als die Hälfte der Weltbevöl
kerung. Der größte Teil davon
wird in Südostasien angebaut, und
der Mekong spielt dabei eine
entscheidende Rolle. Seine jährlichen
Überschwemmungen während der Regenzeit
sorgen für die Bewässerung und Düngung der
Felder. In der Trockenzeit wird das nötige
Wasser über Kanäle abgezweigt.
Die Indochina-Kriege
haben verheerende Zerstörungen bewirkt –
vor allem in Laos, Kambodscha und Vietnam.
Drei Jahrzehnte lang, zwischen 1946 und
1975, waren diese Länder Schauplatz
blutiger Schlachten. Zuerst kämpften die
Einheimischen gegen die französische
Kolonialherrschaft. Die Niederlage der
Franzosen führte 1954 zur Teilung Vietnams in
einen kommunistischen Norden und einen
kapitalistischen Süden, die sich – unterstützt
von China einerseits und den USA ande
rerseits – gegenseitig bekämpften, mit
katastrophalen Folgen für große
Schwimmende Märkte Teile der Region.
gibt es auf vielen Abschnitten des Mekong.
Die Menschen haben sich ihrer feuchten
Umwelt perfekt angepasst. Sie leben in
schwimmenden Häusern und schippern in
Ruder oder Motorbooten von Dorf zu
Dorf. So transportieren sie auch Reis,
Fische und Gemüse an zentrale Orte, wo sich
die Boote zu schwimmenden Märkten
versammeln.
Der Tonle-Sap-Fluss
wechselt zweimal im Jahr die Fließ
richtung. Führt der Mekong in der Regenzeit
Hochwasser, drängen die anströmenden
Wassermassen den Nebenfluss zurück und
der Tonle Sap muss seinen Lauf umkehren.
Auf diese Weise füllt er weiter nördlich das
Becken des TonleSapSees auf. Dieser größte
und fischreichste See in Südostasien wächst
dann um das Vierfache an. Während der
Trockenzeit geht‘s andersherum: Aus dem
See fließt das Wasser wieder in den Mekong.
A Fantastic Trip Down
the Most Famous Rivers on Earth!
NEW
8+
Volker Mehnert · Martin Haake
Rivers of the World
Flüsse der Welt
40 pages, fully coloured
27,7 x 37 cm, hardcover
€ 25,00
Publication Date: June 2020
Sold to USA
(English world rights),
China, Korea
Which river is the world’s longest, the Nile or the Amazon? rivers from all five continents. It shows the rivers’ out-
Is the Beautiful Blue Danube really blue? How did the standing features and their diverse flora and fauna, and
untamed Colorado make its way through the rocky Grand highlights historical events and personalities associated
Canyon? And what makes the Nile the lifeline of Egypt? with each waterway. There is much to discover – including
astonishing facts and important dates– in this masterful
Rivers have always had a special importance for humani- and stimulating assemblage of text and image.
ty – whether as political or cultural boundary, trade route
or religious symbol. This richly illustrated compendium, Features a four page gatefold: The Nile from the Pharaohs
created in a modern collage style, introduces 18 legendary until Today
Volker Mehnert, born in 1951 worked many years as a Martin Haake, born in 1964 in Oldenburg, has been
freelance journalist, travel writer and sucessful author. working for over 15 years as a freelance illustrator for over
He lived in Latin America, East Europe and the USA and 15 years. His international clients include The New York
he has begun early to follow the steps of Alxeander von Times, The Wall Street Journal, Penguin Books, and Volks-
Humboldt. wagen. His illustrations have won countless awards.
He is a two-time recipient of the German Art Directors
Club’s silver medal. He lives with his family in Berlin.
For all fans of Otto and Matti –
Readers of All Ages will Love
The Santa Project! NEW
9+
Silke Lambeck
Barbara Jung
The Santa Projekt
Das Weihnachtsmann-
Projekt
208 pages,
with black-and-white illustrations,
16 x 21 cm, hardcover
€ 14,00
Publication Date: Juni 2020
All rights available
This year will be different, Paul’s mother declares: we’re of that, somehow he’s got to pull his family together and
going to have a quiet Christmas without the relatives! make sure they have a real Christmas. But that’s easier
Grandma is appalled, and Paul’s little sister Frida is furi- said than done . . .
ous. As if that weren’t enough, Frida’s teacher says there’s
no Santa! Paul can’t bear to see Frida disappointed – he’s Funny, spirited and original, here’s a Christmas story for
determined to prove that there really is a Santa. On top reading – and reading aloud – for the whole family.
Silke Lambeck grew up in Berlin. She studied German Barbara Jung, 1968 born in Karlsruhe, studied commu-
Studies and Theater Studies and ultimately became a nicational design at the University of Applied Sciences
journalist. For over ten years, she has written books for Mainz. After she has finished her degree she is working as
children and adults such as Herr Röslein, which got rave a freelance illustrator. Today she lives in Frankfurt am Main
reviews from both readers and critics. She lives with her and works for various children’s book publishers. She likes
family in Berlin, which remains her favorite city. stories with a sense of humor and crazy characters.
The Fun Continues!
NEW
8+
Silke Lambeck
Karsten Teich
Mr. Flowers Returns
Herr Röslein
kommt zurück
64 pages, fully coloured
22 x 28 cm, hardcover
€ 13,00
Publication date: January 2020
Rights sold to France, Spain,
Catalonia, Russia, Turkey
Calling Mr. Flowers! We need you! Though a telescope, Everyone could use a friend like Mr. Flowers! Here’s ano-
Moritz has witnessed the kidnapping of the ice cream ther warm and funny story that’s sure to become a classic.
vendor Pippa. His friendly neighbor with the gray ponytail
and the secret magical powers would be a big help right
now!
Silke Lambeck grew up in Berlin. She studied German The illustrator Karsten Teich was born in 1967
Studies and Theater Studies and ultimately became a in Hannoversch Münden. After earning an arts degree at
journalist. For over ten years, she has written books for the Kunsthochschule Kassel, he worked for a number of
children and adults such as Herr Röslein, which got rave magazines and daily newspapers and wrote and designed
reviews from both readers and critics. She lives with her very successful children’s books. Today he lives with his
family in Berlin, which remains her favorite city. family in Berlin.
A Story of Hope
NEW
14 +
Johannes Herwig
Heroes of the Shard
Scherbenhelden
272 pages,
14 x 21,5 cm, hardcover
€ 16,00
Publication Date: Juni 2020
All rights available
Leipzig, 1995: The city is in an upheaval. Nino lives alone What’s more, Nino is determined to find out why his
with his father and has the usual headaches of a fifteen- mother left him and his father behind just before the fall
year-old: stress in school, a first love. One day he and his of the Berlin Wall.
best friend Max are caught shoplifting, then he’s beaten
up by a group of punks that one day will claim him as Johannes Herwig (Until the Stars Tremble) has set against
their own. Then comes more aggravation: conflict with the background of German unification this raw and emotio-
his father, feelings for a girl who carries a dark secret, and nal portrait of youth in the grip of change and aimlessness.
daily threats from neo-Nazis that seem to be everywhere. This is a story of hope.
Johannes Herwig, born 1979 in Leipzig, knew as a child
that he wanted to become a writer. He studied sociology
and psychology then founded a photo gallery in Dresden
before he took up writing. His debut novel, Until the Stars
Tremble, was nominated for the German Youth Prize for
Literature and was awarded the Paul Maar Prize for young
writers.
Creative and Fun:
Sabine Lohf’s New Book of Games!
NEW
5+
Sabine Lohf
Come On,
Let's Play!
Komm,
Lass uns spielen!
80 pages, fully coloured,
22 x 29 cm, flexcover
€ 13,00
Publication Date: Juni 2020
All rights available
Here’s how to invent games using common materials that we are playing inside or outside, by ourselves or in a group,
everyone has at home. Buttons turn into colorful pictu- these game ideas will keep us entertained!
res, corks become colorful play figures, and an egg carton
transforms – presto! – into the rolling sea! We roll the dice Sample contents:
hoping for good luck, fly to Mars in our homemade space- • Dice games
ship, and test our agility with a caterpillar crawl. • Puzzle games
• Painting and coloring games
Sabine Lohf shows how much fun we can have not just • Tossing games
playing, but even creating some of our own toys. Whether • Agility games
Sabine Lohf loved to colour and do arts and crafts as a child. She studied pain-
ting, graphic arts, and photography in Berlin and was an editor and graphic de-
signer at the magazine Spielen und Lernen for five years. She oversees theatre
projects and other activities with children, was a lecturer at the Wunstorf School
of Art and has worked for over twenty years as a freelance graphic designer,
photographer, and illustrator for numerous magazines and publishers. She is
internationally recognized for her arts and crafts books.
www.sabine-lohf.de
We control translation rights for all titles
offered in this catalogue. We will be pleased
to send you samples and also English Translation on request.
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