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FrontlistThe Big Book of Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3I am Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RecentAnimal Allstars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11My Four Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Grimm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Jane’s Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BacklistAll My Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Show & Tell Me The World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Life and I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Friends Forever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19My Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20How Big Is Big? How Far Is Far? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Does This Happen to Everyone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21That’s What You Think! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Madame Eiffel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Issun Bôshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22The Honey Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Elsa and the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Alphabetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Petting Zoo Memo Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Legendary Routes of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25The Pied Piper of Hamelin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Plip, the Umbrella Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Zoo’s Grand Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Incredible Three and a Half Superheroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Little Red Riding Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27The Night Watchman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Puss in Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lou Caribou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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NEW

Category: Non-Fiction Recommended for: ages 8 and up Release: OctoberFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 96 pages, 20.5 × 26 cmPrice: $ 29.99 £ 16.95 € 24.90 ISBN: 978-3-89955-797-8

The Big Book of TreasuresThe Most Amazing Discoveries Ever Made and Still to Be Made

Text by Raphael Honigstein Illustrated by Caroline Attia

Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy.

The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters

from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste

to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the

Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The

Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures

delves into the details of over twenty treasures – both those discovered

and those still awaiting recovery.

In-depth texts tell the stories of the treasures and their hunters, bold

illustrations animate each treasure vividly over several double pages to

let children and adults dive into the topic. Informational captions regale

readers of all ages with fun facts, also mentioning cultural and historical

knowledge and give new reasons to travel the world. The Big Book of

Treasures sets the scene to tell these scintillating stories and tempts with

the possibility of uncovering hidden gold and awakens the treasure

hunter in all of us.

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Before accepting the post as football correspon-dent for The Guardian, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and talkSPORT, RAPHAEL

HONIGSTEIN covered popculture for jetzt. A

renowned journalist and lawyer, Honigstein lends his textual prowess to THE BIG BOOK OF TREASURES, his first children’s book with Little Gestalten.

CAROLINE ATTIA lives within the creative realms of both animation and illustra-tion. Attia’s film work has earned such acclaim as the Best Music Video Award at the Istanbul Animation

Festival and grants from the Centre National Du Cinéma. She has lent her whimsical illustra-tive style to ELLE, the New York Times, Harvard Magazine, Pictoplasma, and other prominent publications.

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NEW

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 6 and up Release: OctoberFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 22 × 27.5 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-793-0

I am LifeText by Elisabeth Helland Larsen Illustrated by Marine Schneider

Life is in all things; personified as an unassuming yet enchanting creature, Life visits flowers, animals, and humans with her gifts of energy and positivity.

A pink-winged creature flies across each page; Life is present within

all things. The pastel-colored protagonist befriends and animates every

living being from bees that pollinate spring flowers to turtles that live

under the sea to grandparents who impart wise words. Whether short or

long, Life is always present.

A sensitive story that answers many childhood questions, I am Life is

the lovingly crafted complementary volume to Life and I, a Little Gestalten

favorite. As Life and I addressed themes of loss, I am Life embarks on a

colorful journey about Life’s magic and the never-ending search for the

meaning of life.

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A native of Norway, ELISABETH HELLAND

LARSEN studied theatre in Paris at the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq and chil-dren’s literature in Oslo at

the Norsk Barnebokinstitutt. She has worked as a clown for more than 20 years in hospitals and hospices, as well as refugee camps, cir-cuses, and theaters.

MARINE SCHNEIDER has drawn since she could hold a pencil. The young Belgian illustrator just received her degree from the LUCA School of Arts. LIFE AND I was her

children’s book debut.

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NEW

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 3 and up Release: NovemberFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 32 pages, 21 × 29 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-799-2

What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day?by Dawid Ryski

Well-versed in the jobs of firemen and racecar drivers, children are now inspired to aspire to be more! What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? introduces to children what’s there to become in terms of following their interests.

Children often think about what they will be when they grow up; Beyond

the traditional options of fireman or astronaut, What Do Grown-Ups Do All

Day? depicts punk rock drummers, journalists, male nurses, bistro chefs,

designers, and more. What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? illustrates that any-

thing is possible for girls and boys.

Looking at the adults around them, children curiously ponder possible

professions. Father, mother, uncle, big sister: every family member serves

as career inspiration. This is the new collaboration with Dawid Ryksi;

What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? provides children with creative fuel for

professional daydreams and various career paths in Ryski’s iconic vintage

style and easy to read aloud descriptions.

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Born in 1982, DAWID RYSKI

resides in Pulawy, Poland. Immersing himself in a world of graphics and music, he has illustrated numerous newspaper and magazine articles, created

countless concert posters and album covers, and is the drummer of The Feral Trees and A Hidden World. Dawid is also the illustrator of ALPHABETICS, a beloved Little Gestalten classic, ALL MY ANIMALS and MY FOUR SEASONS.

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Category: Reading BookRecommended for: ages 6 and up Release: NovemberFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 188 pages, 19 × 24 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 19.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-791-6

AndersenThe Illustrated Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen

Andersen’s magical fairy tales are adorned with engaging illustrations by a cast of carefully selected illustrators.

A revivification of Gestalten’s classic Andersen: an illustrated treasury of

fairy tales by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Like the com-

plementary volume, Grimm, the original texts of traditional stories such

as “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” are combined

with contemporary visuals by imaginative and skilled artists. The plethora

of aesthetic styles presented in Andersen appeals to a wide audience from

young children to grandparents to design aficionados.

Renowned worldwide for his childhood classics such as “The Little

Mermaid” and “The Princess and the Pea”, Andersen’s fantastical stories

have been translated into many languages and transformed into films,

ballets, and stage theaters. This volume offers a chance to complete your

bookshelf and a child’s fairytale collection.

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HANS CHRISTIAN

ANDERSEN’s (1805—1875) fairy tales are an integral part of Western culture. His original and timeless works have been trans-lated into over 80 lan-

guages and adapted to various films and plays. Adults and children alike love his imaginative fairy tales.

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The anomalous animals of the African continent get their moment in the spotlight. From honey badgers to electric catfish, Animal Allstars provides factual and fantastical fun.

The powerful queen termite receives chemical messages from members

of her colony. The galago, also known as a bush baby, has especially pow-

erful night vision that can pierce even the deepest dark. Without teeth

and with a body covered in protective scales, the pangolin is surprisingly

a mammal and not a reptile. The sweet-looking honey badger would not

come out top if you had to choose between it and a lion. Every animal

within the vivid pages of Animal Allstars has a tantalizing tale to tell. Each

creature presented is illustrated next to a breakdown of both notable and

curious traits including class, weight, habitat, and social behaviors.

To further deepen each narrative, the animal’s special skill is offered

alongside its corresponding African folk tale—interweaving method

and myth. Children (and adults) will find their new favorite animal and

delight in the superpowers that these striking species possess. Animal

Allstars delivers a comprehensive portrait of the lesser-known characters

of the animal kingdom.

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Category: Non-Fiction Recommended for: ages 6 and up Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 64 pages, 20.5 × 26.5 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-782-4

Animal AllstarsAfrican Animals Facts and Folklore

Text by Alicia Klepeis Illustrated by Florian Bayer

Winner of the World Illustration Award in 2016, FLORIAN BAYER is passionate about visual observations and editorial illustration. Aside from his work in his Berlin-

Kreuzberg studio, Bayer leads lectures in visu-alization and illustration.

ALICIA KLEPEIS has been exploring the diversity of the world with and for children ever since she was a middle-school geography teacher. She has written more than

50 children’s books about animals, countries, and mythical creatures.

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Animals paired with accessories elicit smiles and bestow knowledge in this larger-than-life volume with charismatic poster-sized illustrations.

An octopus swims next to a jar of ink with a quill pen. A friendly, brown

grizzly bear stares from across the page at a beehive dripping with honey.

A wise owl perches next to his prized spectacles. In All My Animals, twenty-

three animals and twenty-three accessories are colorfully illustrated with

the iconic vintage style of illustrator Dawid Ryski. Ryski reimagines well-

known animals into works of art reminiscent of classic posters.

Within the captivating pages of All My Animals, one page shows the

animal and, on the opposite page, sits its matching accessory. From tigers

to crocodiles to parrots, the animal kingdom comes to life.

Ewan may be very largeBut there is more to him than that,Like his unfounded fear of miceAnd his favorite brick red hat.

The other elephants all may smileAnd congratulate him on his feat,But Ewan cannot take his eyes fromThe mouse standing boldly in the street.

The big wide sea may be a whale’s home,But there are many reasons for why they roam.Like Winston, who cannot sleep through the night: Always aware is his aquatic plight.

So climb aboard his smooth broad back,And take a trip with this large insomniac.When the sky darkens and the moon starts to rise,Get cozy in his belly and rest your weary eyes.

All My Animalsby Dawid Ryski

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 3 and up Text: Lauren NapierFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 27 × 37 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-777-0

Winter. Spring. Summer. Autumn. My Four Seasons follows a charming protagonist through the change of seasons and a vibrant collection of Dawid Ryski’s iconic illustrations.

Bold colors bring the nuances of each of the four seasons to life: the autum-

nal foliage in its gold and red glory; the crisp white of winter months;

the bright yellow of a summer sun; and the green and floral palette of

fresh spring landscapes.

As the pages of My Four Seasons turn, so do the seasons: the planting to

be done before a plentiful harvest, BBQs and lakeside outings, blustery

autumnal winds. And, at last, winter returns to begin Mother Nature’s

seasonal tale once more while its white quilt covers the ground, welcom-

ing slumber to both reader and foliage.

Born in 1982, DAWID RYSKI

resides in Pulawy, Poland. Immersing himself in a world of graphics and music, he has illustrated numerous newspaper and magazine articles, created

countless concert posters and album covers, and is the drummer of The Feral Trees and A Hidden World. Dawid is also the illustrator of ALPHABETICS, a beloved Little Gestalten clas-sic and ALL MY ANIMALS.

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My Four Seasonsby Dawid Ryski

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 3 and up Text: Amy VisramFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 32 pages, 21 × 29 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-784-8

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Oodles of painted images simultaneously explain daily life while welcoming readers to indulge in the details.

As the pages unfold, Show & Tell Me The World guides readers through the

nuances of everyday life. Otto, the young furry protagonist, is seen on every

page partaking in various daily activities. The previously humdrum tasks of

eating a meal at the table or being tucked in at night are playfully presented

alongside exciting episodes of riding in an airplane or attending a concert.

The aesthetically entrancing scenes are grouped into categories such

as the four seasons, athletics, the arts, a day at school, or even the mys terious

and uncharted world below the sea. Each page of Show & Tell Me The World is

filled with multitudinous details, which illustrator Tom Schamp has molded

to suit both his bold style and the ever-unsatiated curiosities of children.

This unique architecture atlas shows the most remarkable buildings in the world. Children and adults will marvel in amazement.

Mali, in North Africa, is home to the largest building made out of clay. For

the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle, 465 tons of marble were hefted

to the Alps. The Atomium in Brussels boasts the longest escalators in

Europe. The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments presents

a world of breathtaking buildings and their incredible stories through

illustrated maps and engaging factsheets.

For their second Little Gestalten book, Verhille and Tavernier researched

the longest bridges, tallest towers, the most impressive cultural sites, and

plenty of curiosities. Material feats are artfully placed upon bold maps, situ-

ating them within a geographic context.

“Sleep well, Mr. G Rafsan

Jani.”

“It’s past midnight!”

Sleep well, Mr. and Mrs. Can-Guru.

“Did you sleep well?”

airship

bedside table

bedcap

A good book also fits under

the bed leg.

stray cat

“When the cat’s away,

the mice will play.”

Mr. Can-Guru had a bad dream

Sleep tight,

Uncle Tom Tom.

Sleep well,

Dino.

Sweet dreams,

Snow White.

Little

Sleep well, Nicky.

Sleep well,

Duckie.

“Do you want to sleep

in my bed?”

“What’s Papa’s dream?” “What’s Mama’s dream?”

Sleep well,

Jacky.

Sleep well,

Rhino.

Sleep well, Gino.

Sleep well, Otto.

Rhino is already asleep.

Sleep well, Foxie.

Sweet dreams, Dr. Moleskin.

Sleep well, Hu. Sleep well, Go.

“Is it already bedtime?”

Quiet, Otto. The others have already

gone to bed.

Everyone is going to sleep.

the big animals and the little animals

“Do I have to go to bed so early?” “I’m such a big bear already!”

“And definitely not tired.”

pajamas

slippersoff

bunkbed

“Let me just doze off.”

singlebed good

night sleeptight

“It’s high time we went to

bed.”

double bed double fun

NO NIGHTMARES

in this book.

“We will watch over you!”

“We will keep an eye out!”

Who sleeps in this big bed?

Sweet dreams, L.F. & Tina.

four-poster bed

Let’s look at Otto’s dream…

Papa L.F. Ant

Mama L.F. Ant

The ants have to go to

bed, too.

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REINA SOFÍa

PALACE OF THE ARTS

OPERACENTER FOR MUSIC

AND PERFORMING ARTS

During his career, Frank Gehryreceived numerous prizes, including the

which is the highest distinctionan architect can receive.

PRITZKER PRIZE

THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM

THE DUOMO

THE COLOSSEUM

THE TOWEROF PISA

France

Italy

Greece

Spain

Portugal

ARCHITECT:Frank Gehry

ARCHITECT:Foster & Partners

ARCHITECT:Santiago Calatrava

BilbaoSPAIN

MILANITALY

PisaITALY

romeITALY

BarcelonaSPAIN

OF CONSTRUCTION4 years

(1993-1997)

OF CONSTRUCTION9 years

(1996-2005)

of construction199 years

(1173-1372)

OF CONSTRUCTION10 years

(70-80 A.D.)

OF CONSTRUCTION3 years(2001-2004)

(1887-1889)

OF CONSTRUCTION

2 MONTHS5 DAYS

2 years

OF CONSTRUCTION9 years

OF CONSTRUCTION579 years

(1386-1965)

OF CONSTRUCTION144 years

(1882-2026)

OF CONSTRUCTION

3 years(1995-1998)

ValenciaSPAIN

Sagrada familiaEXPIATORY TEMPLE OF THE

ANTONI GAUDÍPARK GÜELL

UNESCOWorld

Heritage Site

UNESCOWorld

Heritage Site since 1988

It was meant to be a garden town with 60 houses and

a chapel. Due to the cost of construction, which stoppedin 1914, only 3 houses were

completed.

The Duomo in Milan is THE 2ND LARGEST

Gothic cathedral in the world. Despite a construction time of over six

centuries, it kept a unified style.

For 500 years, the Colosseum hosted gladiator fights,shows and wild animal hunts. During the inauguration,

9,000 animals were sacrificed.

This tower is famous forleaning toward the south. In2013, 10 years after it had

undergone stability restora-tions, the tower had naturally

straightened itself by 1 inch! Its current inclination of 3.99°.

angle of inclination

SAVOYE VILLA

land-marked

ARCHITECT: Le Corbusier

ARCHITECT: Gustaveeiffel

POISSYFRANCE

MillaUFRANCE

ParisFRance

KALAMBAKAGREeCE

ATHENSGREECE

THIS IS THE LONGEST BRIDGE IN EUROPE! IT CROSSES THE TAGUS ESTUARY.

The bridge is capable of withstanding earthquakes and winds of up to 155 miles/hour. It is sustained by pillars lodged deeply at 310 feet below sea level.

LISBONPortugal

10.5miles

VASCO DA GAMA BRIDGE

ANATOMY OF A CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE:

60 t

250 statues

3,400

3.99º

s

n

135 96

47 low reliefs

That’s the weight of paint covering the Eiffel Tower.

steps1,665

DORIC STYLE

1889

980 FEET

THE FAçADEIN A FEW NUMBERS

THE METÉORA MONASTERIESEIFFEL TOWER

The monasteries are built on top of rocky peaks, making them difficult to reach. The only way to access them before the 20th century was toclimb into large suspended containers that were maneuvered using counterweights.

PARTHENON

(447-438 B.C.)

means “residenceof unmarried women” in Greek. It is dedicated to the goddess:

ATHENA.

32 ftHIGH

COLUMNS46

The Parthenon is built as a perfect rectangle with46 columns in the Doric architectural style,

which is the oldest Greek style of architecture.

RECORD-BREAKING BRIDGE

MILLAUVIADUCT

THE BRIDGE IS 8,000 FEET LONG AND SPANS THE TARN RIVER.

THE LONGEST CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE IN THE WORLD!

CABLEDeck

Column

Pylon

220 feet in width185 feet in height

spires

statues

gargoyles

Style:Roman

Seating CAPACITY: 50,000 TO 75,000 PEOPLE

THE BIGGEST ROMAN

AMPHITEATEREVER TO BE CONSTRUCTED

190 FEET HIGH17 FEET OF DEVIATION

between the peak and the vertical gradient (at its maximum in 1993!)

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Gaudí dedicated his life to the erection of this edifice.He died in 1926, beforeconstruction was finished. Since itis an expiatory temple, construction is entirely financed by donations and visitor entrance fees. The end of construction is planned for 2026to coincide with the centenary anniversary of Gaudí’s death.

350 ft maximum

height

SOUTHERNEUROPE

AtlanticOcean

14TH–16TH CENTURIESPeriod OF

CONSTRUCTION

1,125 feet

65ft taller than the Eiffel Tower,the second pylon reaches a height of

1,125 FEETTHE TALLEST ROAD BRIDGE

IN THE WORLD.

1,060 FTTALL

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The city is constantly changing.

“Are we on the road to nowhere?”

concrete example

I

tall construction crane

wrecking ball

workers

bulldozer

eviation

Detour

with the appropriate work experience.

“Who is the workhorse?”

Here are more

caterpillars.

“Does that not hurt?”

lots of graffiti

trash can

finish line

pavement markings“Can I join?”

freshasphalt

“Don’t milk it, you 2

cowboys.”

milk?

“Don’t walk on the

asphalt yet!”

“Don’t walk on the zebra

crossing either!”

zebra crossing

leopard

whole milk?

beam

concrete mixer

small saw

small hammer

mallet sledge-hammer

nails with heads

“Thi

s ho

use

is a

s hi

gh a

s a

hous

e.”

keys

big saw

crane

“I am stuck!”

back on the

concretegrave digger

The world keeps turning.

exca-vator

carnival float

truck crane

Tom ZZZ

dump truck

construction worker

Tom the

Man

architect contractor

constant gardener

makes plans…plankhandsaw nails

“The world’s not

for sale!”

“It ain’t over ‘til it’s over!”

Where did all the crocodiles come from??

“2016?”

“2020?”

This selfie-made mole has built everything from the ground up - with his own hands!

Are you all wearing your hard hats?

hook?a horde of hammers

step ladder

We build the future.

construction

fenced in

The garden is properly tilled. 36 37

SouthAMERIcA

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Europe P. 6NOrth

AMERIcAP. 30

Asia P. 22

OcEANIap. 23

AFRIcAp. 14

IndianOcean

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PacificOcean

THE GREATER WESTP. 32-33 THE NORTHEAST

P. 34-35

MEXIcOP. 36-37

central, easternaND Southern AFRIcA

p. 20-21

NOrthWEST AFRIcAp. 16-17

BRAzILaND URUGUAY

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ANDEAN ANDSOUTHERN STATES

p. 44-45

central AMERIcA

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CENTRAL ASIAP. 24-25

southern EUROPep. 10-11

NorthernEUROPe

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central and eastern EUROPe

p. 12-13

Far eastp. 26-27

southeastASIA AND OCEANIA

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NortheastAFRIcA aND near eastP. 18-19

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neareastp. 15

THE GREATER ANTILLESp. 37 Indian

PENINSULAP. 24-25

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Pacific Oceanthe north of

SOUTH AMERICAp. 40-41

Embark on a journey to discover archi-tects’ masterpieces from around the globe and from different eras. Houses, hotels, museums, places of worship, me-morials, bridges, sports fields…the world abounds with buildings whose beauty and originality are fascinating. No matter the time period, architectural geniuses have pushed the limits of what was conceived as possible, defying laws of construction and gifting us with ex-traordinary structures. Spot these buil-dings on the maps and then find more detailed information about them in the detailed pages that follow. Enjoy!

TOM SCHAMP is a renowned Belgian illustrator. After extensive studies at Sint-Lukas Brussels University College of Art and Design, he developed a style of his own using acrylic paint

upon cardboard. Schamp designs for a rich mixture of media including children’s books, newspapers, postcards, and toys. His illus-trative companion, Otto, is the star of many adventures.

Show & Tell Me The Worldby Tom Schamp

Category: Non-Fiction Recommended for: ages 4 and up Translation: Wolfgang Linneweber, Lauren NapierFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 64 pages, 28 × 34 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-779-4

The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monumentsby Alexandre Verhille and Sarah Tavernier

Category: Non-Fiction Recommended for: ages 8 and up Translation: Noelia Hobeika Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 27 × 37 cmPrice: $ 27.95 £ 19.95 €22.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-775-6

ALEXANDRE VERHILLE illustrates maps for a vari-ety of international news-papers and magazines. He draws inspiration from novelists such as Jack Kerouac and Jack London

and comicbook writers in the vein of Hugo Pratt. When he is not working on new maps, he plans adventures around the world and illus-trates children’s and travel books.

SARAH TAVERNIER holds a degree from the European School of Arts and Materials and works in the fields of architecture and illustration. Together with Alexandre Verhille, she

crafted the pop-up book LEGENDARY ROUTES OF

THE WORLD.

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Lovingly reimagined illustrations highlight the timeless relevance and artistry of the legendary Brothers Grimm in this revised edition of Gestalten’s beloved bestseller.

Children delight in fantasy and fiction, the magical and the mysteri-

ous, heroes and heroines. The stories of the Brothers Grimm promise to

enthrall and expand young minds. Classic fairy tales blend haunting nar-

ratives with morals that inspire and inform.

Over 20 stories are presented and adorned with engaging illustrations

by a cast of carefully selected artists. Tried and true titles including Hansel

and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood appear alongside lesser-known

pieces. Grimm is a tome to complement any bookshelf or bedtime routine.

GrimmThe Illustrated Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Category: Reading BookRecommended for: ages 6 and upFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 192 pages, 19 × 24 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 19.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-788-6

RECENT RECENT

JACOB LUDWIG CARL

GRIMM (1785–1863) and WILHELM CARL GRIMM (1786–1859) first pub-lished their collected folk tales in Germany in the early nineteenth century.

The initial collection was revised many times during their lifetimes, and the ever-popular stories have been translated into 160 languages.

The only children’s book penned by Arthur Miller. Jane’s Blanket intelligently and iconically details a touching truth of childhood. The first reprint since its 1963 release makes Arthur Miller’s enduring message available to a new generation.

Jane has a beloved pink blanket. Its soft fabric and color provide security

and familiarity. The blanket shares every moment of the young child’s

life: tugged across floors, hugged tightly while asleep, and rubbed com-

fortingly against a cheek. As Jane grows, its threads lessen and shrink.

Simple syntax belies the nuanced symbolism. Al Parker’s honest illus-

trations highlight the poignancy of Jane’s Blanket and Arthur Miller’s

classic text narrates the threshold between out-growing and growing up.

Jane’s Blanketby Arthur Miller Illustrated by Al Parker

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 4 and up Features: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 64 pages, 17.5 × 25 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-786-2

ARTHUR MILLER is cele-brated as an iconic American playwright for his realistic characters and ability to capture aspects of the collective unconscious. His nar-

ratives are given life through realism. JANE’S

BLANKET is Miller’s only children’s book.

A founding member of the Famous Artists School, AL PARKER sold illustra-tions to Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Vogue, and many others. Known as both an innova-

tive illustrator and a jazz enthusiast, Parker spent many summers aboard riverboats as a saxophonist.

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enchantment; he also dreamt that by means of it he recovered his Jorinda.

In the morning, when he awoke, he began to seek over hill and dale if he could find such a flower. He sought until the ninth day, and then, early in the morning, he found the blood-red flower. In the middle of it there was a large dew-drop, as big as the finest pearl.

Day and night he journeyed with this flower to the castle. When he was within a hun-dred paces of it he was not held fast, but walked on to the door. Joringel was full of joy; he touched the door with the flower, and it sprang open. He walked in through the courtyard, and listened for the sound of the birds. At last he heard it. He went on and found the room from whence it came, and there the witch was feeding the birds in the seven thousand cages.

When she saw Joringel she was angry, very angry, and scolded and spat poison and gall at him, but she could not come within two paces of him. He did not take any notice of her, but went and looked at the cages with the birds; but there were many hundred nightin-gales, how was he to find his Jorinda again ?

Just then he saw the old woman quietly take away a cage with a bird in it, and go towards the door. Swiftly he sprang towards her, touched the cage with the flower, and also the old woman. She could now no longer bewitch any one; and Jorinda was standing there, clasping him round the neck, and she was as beautiful as ever. Then all the other birds were turned into maidens again, and he went home with his Jorinda, and they lived happily together for a long time.

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T he Frog-KingIllustrated by Frollein Motte

In old times when wishing still helped one, there lived a king whose daughters were all beautiful, but the youngest was so beautiful that the sun itself, which has seen so much, was astonished whenever it shone in her face. Close by the King’s castle lay a great dark forest, and under an old lime-tree in the forest was a well, and when the day was very warm, the King’s child went out into the forest and sat down by the side of the cool fountain, and when she was dull she took a gold en ball, and threw it up on high and caught it, and this ball was her favorite plaything.

Now it so happened that on one occasion the princess’s golden ball did not fall into the little hand which she was holding up for it, but on to the ground beyond, and rolled straight into the water. The King’s daughter followed it with her eyes, but it vanished, and the well was deep, so deep that the bottom

could not be seen. On this she began to cry, and cried louder and louder, and could not be comforted.

And as she thus lamented some one said to her: “What ails thee, King’s daughter ? Thou weepest so that even a stone would show pity.” She looked round to the side from whence the voice came, and saw a frog stretching forth its thick, ugly head from the water. “Ah ! Old water-splasher, is it thou ?” said she; “I am weeping for my golden ball, which has fallen into the well.” — “Be quiet, and do not weep,” an swered the frog, “I can help thee, but what wilt thou give me if I bring thy plaything up again ?” — “Whatever thou wilt have, dear frog,” said she; “My clothes, my pearls and jewels, and even the golden crown which I am wearing.” The frog answered: “I do not care for thy clothes, thy pearls and jewels, or thy golden crown, but if thou wilt love me and let me be thy

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This sensitively-told story for readers of all ages illustrates the insepar ability of life and death.

Rosy-cheeked and wrapped in blue, with a flower in her hair, Death rides

a pink bike. Death, a green-eyed little girl, visits animals and people. She

wanders through surroundings of gentle beauty and she tells us who she is.

For parents of children facing the loss of a family member, a friend, or a

pet, Life and I finds words to express what is often so difficult to explain. It

ends with such a feeling of uplift and acceptance that readers of any age will

turn the last page with a smile and a tear. In this book, Elisabeth Helland

Larsen and Marine Schneider weave a tapestry out of direct, poetic words

and hand-drawn pictures to give voice to emotions that are moving, real,

and, most of all, honest.

A native of Norway, ELISABETH HELLAND

LARSEN studied theatre in Paris at the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq and chil-dren’s literature in Oslo

at the Norsk Barnebokinstitutt. She has worked as a clown for more than 20 years in hospitals and hospices, as well as refugee camps, circuses, and theaters.

MARINE SCHNEIDER has drawn since she could hold a pencil. The young Belgian illustrator just received her degree from the LUCA School of Arts. LIFE AND I is her children’s book debut.

Life and IA Story About Death

Text by Elisabeth Helland Larsen Illustrated by Marine Schneider

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 6 and up Translation: Rosie HedgerFeatures: Full color, hardcover, 48 pages, 22 × 27.5 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-771-8

He lies in bed and thinks about the yo-yo buried underground.It’s nice to think of it down there, flashing bright.

That’s where it should stay.He closes his eyes and falls asleep.

Two hundred and sixty-nine rainy days.He watches the leaves as they f loat and fallfrom the trees like the pages of a calendar.Two hundred and sixty-nine days.And whenever it rains, he misses his best friend.

Against a pastel backdrop of falling leaves and raindrops, a young boy learns how to make new friends and cherish the old.

“Two hundred and sixty-nine days,” counts a young boy. His goodbye to his

best friend is still fresh within his heart. The support of his family and the

arrival of a new neighbor combine with his optimism to slow the rainfall

and welcome the possibility of a new friendship.

Change is a constant in the worlds of adults and children. Friends

Forever’s poignant story addresses change’s unexpected arrival and shows

that change can be soothed by fond memories. The poetic text by

Norwegian author Roald Kaldestad teaches readers to embrace the present

and appreciate the joys of a bluer sky.

A musician with a love for children’s books, ROALD

KALDESTAD debuted as an author in 2000. His love for children’s books is a family affair: Per Olav Kaldestad, former head of

Norwegian Writers for Children, is both his father and a source of inspiration.

BJØRN RUNE LIE is a Norwegian illustrator who resides in Bristol with his wife, son, and cat. After graduating from University College Falmouth in 2001, his vivid images have

appeared on milk cartons, magazine covers, text books, and albums. FRIENDS FOREVER is his fourth children’s book.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 6 and up Translation: Rosie Hedger Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 21 × 29 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-773-2

Friends ForeverText by Roald Kaldestad Illustrated by Bjørn Rune Lie

I am Death,a part of life,a part of loveand a part of you.

I am Death.Just as life is life,I am death.

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Children are curious about their bodies. They not only want to know where their food goes after they swallow, but they also want to know how bodies look on the inside and what happens there. With vivid illustrations and engaging texts, My Body takes readers on a compelling adventure through the human system. Exploring how we breathe, where our blood flows, our senses, skeleton, nerves, and brain, it imparts knowledge in a way that is easily understandable.

How fast is 120 kilometers per hour? How heavy are 4 tons? Units of measure are abstract until contrasted with other quantities. How Big Is Big? How Far Is Far? uses entertaining juxtapositions to make units of length, distance, weight, speed, and time more comprehensible. For example, the Queen of England’s crown weighs more than 100 portions of cotton candy. With intel-ligently witty illustrations by Jan Van Der Veken, this book helps readers understand the tangible world.

We use our brains daily. In That’s What You Think!, experts respond to 80 questions posed by children about the brain. They reveal astounding facts about the human brain and about the gray matter of earth-worms, ants, and sperm whales. The images created by Jan von Holleben capture our personal control rooms in action—as we taste, get scared, study, juggle, and sleepwalk. These enlightening photographs dem-onstrate that our brains are always hard at work.

Even before they experience puberty, girls and boys have questions about sex. Parents often don’t know the best way to answer them. Both empathetic and entertaining, Does This Happen to Everyone? offers a way to start the conversation. It provides answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed yet suitable for children. The book takes questions and worries seri-ously and addresses them directly and sensitively.

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Our head contains so many important things. Our eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and brain are all neatly arranged in there and held in place by 29 bones that make up our skull. The skull is a natural hard hat. It protects our brain by cushioning our head whenever we bump it. But although it’s good at its job, smart cookies will wear an extra helmet when skiing or cycling. And they’ll definitely wear one if they get in a boxing ring, where powerful punches can do serious damage. Although the top of our skull might look like one big, round bone, it’s actually made up of eight different sections. To make it easier for babies to be born, their skulls are soft and even have gaps in them. This allows the sections of the skull to be pressed together during birth. The gaps (known as fontanels ) close with bone when a child is about two years old.

Are you worried that your front teeth are too big ? If so, there’s really no need. You’re still growing, so it’s normal for things to be a bit out of proportion. It won’t be too long before your head and jaw catch up. Just imagine if you were born with the 32 full-sized teeth that every adult has — that’s 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars. There’s no way all those would fit in a baby’s mouth, which is why young children only have 20 milk teeth. Our permanent teeth are covered in enamel, which is a really tough substance that’s harder than bone. Despite that, enamel can get damaged pretty easily by nasty bacteria that eat right through it. When you have a cavity, the only way to get rid of it is to visit your dentist for a filling. So here’s a tip: avoid snacking between meals and clean your teeth regularly. This will help your teeth recover from the acid attack they suffer after you eat. If you munch on candy bars and drink soda the whole time, your enamel won’t stand a chance. Your dentist can also apply a special coating to your molars for added cavity protection. It’s completely painless.

Natural Hard Hat:

Tough but Sensitive: The Teeth

The Skull

OUR SKULL HAS OPENINGS FOR OUR EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND MOUTH. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR US, BECAUSE WITHOUT OUR SENSORY ORGANS, OUR BRAINS WOULD HAVE NO INFORMATION TO PROCESS !

MANY PEOPLE GET THEIR WISDOM TEETH (IF ANY AT ALL) WHEN THEY BECOME ADULTS. THERE’S ONE ON EACH SIDE, TOP AND BOTTOM. MANY ADULTS AREN’T ACTUALLY THAT WISE — THE NAME JUST REFERS TO THE FACT THAT THE TEETH ONLY APPEAR ONCE WE HAVE MATURED.

INCISORS AND CANINE TEETH ARE RIGHT AT THE FRONT. WE USE THEM TO BITE OFF MOUTHFULS OF FOOD.

PREMOLARS AND MOLARS SIT FURTHER BACK. WE USE THEM TO CHEW OUR FOOD.

IT MIGHT BE THIN, BUT BOY IS IT EFFECTIVE ! DESPITE BEING

JUST 0.2 INCHES THICK OR SO, THE SKULLCAP IS GREAT AT PROTECTING THE BRAIN.

OUR SKULL IS MADE UP OF EIGHT BONES THAT ARE CONNECTED BY SUTURES.

THE MANDIBLE IS THE ONLY BONE IN OUR SKULL THAT MOVES.

H O W O L D ?Longevity varies greatly depending on the species. Mosquitoes have a life expectancy of only a few weeks, so one day for a mosquito would be the equivalent of several years for humans. Likewise, a seven year old rabbit is already nearing the end of its life. Size has nothing to do with it—even some very big animals have shorter lifespans than ours, such as the humpback whale that usually only reaches 48 years of age. The Galápagos giant tortoise, on the other hand, can live to be 190 years old!

1 day 7 years 48 years 85 years 190 years

My BodyExplained and Illustrated

Illustrated by Golden Section Graphics Text by Antje Helms

The human body is astounding. This book explains how our body works in illustrations and texts that are created for children but are also fascinating for adults.

Does This Happen to Everyone?A Budding Adult’s Guide to Puberty

by Jan von Holleben and Antje Helms

Insightful and conside rate answers to 70 questions boys and girls have about puberty and young love.

How Big Is Big? How Far Is Far?Fun Comparisons for Kids

Illustrated by Jan Van Der Veken

Imaginative comparisons help children comprehend various units of measure.

Category: Non-FictionRecommended for: ages 8 and up Translation: Jen Metcalf Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 24 × 28 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-712-1

Category: Non-FictionRecommended for: ages 5 and upTranslation: Jen MetcalfFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 24 × 28 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 15.00 € 17.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-732-9

Category: Non-FictionRecommended for: ages 11 and upTranslation: Jen Metcalf Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 160 pages, 17 × 24 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90British and American English editionsU.K. Edition ISBN: 978-3-89955-520-2

U.S. Edition ISBN: 978-3-89955-521-9

That’s What You Think!A Mind-Boggling Guide to the Brain

by Jan von Holleben, Michael Madeja, and Katja Naie

This book provides insightful, easy-to-follow answers to children’s questions about the brain accompanied by fun, enlightening photographs.

Category: Non-Fiction Recommended for: ages 11 and upTranslation: Jen Metcalf Features: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 184 pages, 17 × 24 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 16.95 € 19.90British and American English editionsU.K. Edition ISBN: 978-3-89955-724-4

U.S. Edition ISBN: 978-3-89955-725-1

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Few know the love story that inspired the construc-tion of the Eiffel Tower. Alice Brière-Haquet and Csil pool their creative and clever talents in this touch-ing story about overcoming hardship. The Eiffels live happily in the most romantic city in the world, Paris. One day, Mrs. Eiffel becomes ill. To save his beloved, Mr. Eiffel builds a tower to reach the clouds. Csil’s minimal black, white, and pink illustrations accompany Brière-Haquet’s delightful words.

Desperate for a son, an old woman adds the words “even if it is a very small one” to her wish. When she bears a son, he is only one inch high. He is called Issun Bôshi, Japanese for one-inch boy. One day, he realizes he will not grow. Leaving his loving home and believing himself a samurai, he takes along a needle as a sword and a soup bowl for a boat. Issun Bôshi is tested in several adventures and, in the end, is rewarded with the perfect princess.

From then on, Issun Bôshi accompanied the girl wherever she went.One day he would sing, the next he would dance.Time passed and he worked hard at inventing tricks and songs to entertain his young mistress.And she was delighted to have a doll that could read and think.But the little man began to say to himself that it might be nice, just once, to be, not really bigger, but perhaps a little bit less tiny, so that she would view him differently, especially because she was very beautiful.

Elsa and the Night tells the story of an extraordinary friendship through poetic language and winsome illustrations. Can one make friends with the Night? Elsa can! One day, Elsa is mundanely sitting at her kitchen table when she hears a sound coming from under the sofa. It’s neither animal nor ghost. It’s the Night! Elsa hides the Night in an old tin, not allow-ing the day to end. When she releases the Night, the Night accompanies her on a heartwarming journey.

The story of the honey hunter begins in Sundarban, a land of eighteen tides, six seasons, and where three rivers meet in a mangrove forest. After a great drought, Shonu becomes so hungry that he sneaks into the mangrove forest and breaks the golden rule: he takes honey from the hives before harvest time. And the Defender of the Forest is watching. Inspired by Muslim and Hindu myths, Karthika Naïr and Joëlle Jolivet teach children the delicacy of nature’s rhythm.

Then the Night hums a song about the moonlight and warm slippers. It empties the streets and puts an end to all the quarrels. It goes from house to house, tucking everyone into bed.

It

walks w

ith huge, swaying steps and breathes cool winds over the city.

akkhin Rai stood before Shonu, looked at him briefly and

then shook himself. He shook and he shook and he shook.

Endless showers of water—healing, fresh water from the

three rivers of the land of the eighteen tides—doused Shonu :

his leaves and flowers and buds and bark and trunk. It soaked

the ground and trickled down into the earth, down, down to

Shonu’s parched roots.

Not so far away, deeper still in the forest, Bonbibi smiled.

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Cathy’s cheeks turn rosy,her eyes sparkle again.

Watching the river Seine,the children on the carousels,and, above the roofs,the sunrise reflecting in each other’s eyes,Cathy and Eiffel lived happily and well for a long time.

Madame EiffelThe Love Story of the Eiffel Tower

by Alice Brière-Haquet and Csil

A heartwarming fictional story of why Gustave Eiffel built the Eiffel Tower accompanied by evocative illustrations.

Issun BôshiThe One-Inch Boy

by Icinori

This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun Bôshi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 4 and upTranslation: Noelia HobeikaFeatures: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 32 pages, 20 × 30 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-755-8

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 4 and upTranslation: Nicholas Grindell Features: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 40 pages, 21 × 33 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.50 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-718-3

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 3 and upFeatures: Pantone colors, hardcover, 52 pages, 24.7 × 30 cmPrice: $ 24.95 £ 15.00 € 17.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-730-5

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 3 and upTranslation: Anita ShenoiFeatures: Full color, hardcover, 32 pages, 24 × 29 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.50 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-716-9

ONE OF THE NEW YORK

PUBLIC LIBRARY’S TOP 100 TITLES

FOR READING AND SHARING IN

2014.

THE HUFFINGTON POST’S KIDS

AWARD 2014 FOR “BEST DARK/ MYSTERIOUS”

ONE OF TEN NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOKS

OF 2015

The Honey Hunterby Karthika Naïr and Joëlle Jolivet

Featuring exotic images and empathetic language, this modern-day Indian fairy tale teaches children to respect and appreciate nature.

Elsa and the Nightby Jöns Mellgren

In a very poetic way, Elsa and the Night tells the story of an extraordinary friendship.

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Colossal Cornelius captures companions with his camera and Daisy the diver dares a death-defying dip with dinosaurs. In Alphabetics, each of the alphabet’s twenty-six letters are depicted with alliteration and illuminating illustrations. Complex words are intro-duced to expand children’s linguistic horizons; a glos-sary welcomes readers to look up unfamiliar terms.

Christoph Niemann’s whimsical animals made his Petting Zoo app an international sensation. Now, 36 of them grace the cards of this memo game. The whole family will enjoy testing their memory and finding matches among the charming cast of char-acters. The cards are made of sturdy cardboard and can be grasped and grappled by the smallest hands. Combining educational fun with contemporary design, this game makes a great addition to any household.

Fictional or historical, the medieval legend of the Pied Piper has long fascinated generations of read-ers with its swarm of rats drawn away by a cloaked stranger and his magical melodies. Now, the beloved tale is given new life with Thomas Baas’ contempo-rary illustrations in a vibrantly dark palette of blues and reds. The mysterious tale helps teach and rein-force the importance of keeping one’s word and the consequences of broken promises.

Legendary Routes of the World includes the pioneer-ing Aéropostale, which was the first French airborne mail delivery system that connected France with South America; the transatlantic yacht race dubbed the Rhum Route; and the Silk Road connecting the Asian continent’s east and west through trade. Each route is presented as a double-page pop-up spread accompanied by anecdotes and information. Clever engineering and illustrations inspire wonder.

/ Orson the omnipotent octopusof the open oceanoverpowers an offensive oil tanker

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But one morning, high-pitched notes resounded throughout

Hamelin. The townspeople immediately understood that the

Pied Piper had returned. This time, the melody was as joyful as

it was strange, a combination that drew all of the children of

Hamelin into the streets. They assembled around the stranger,

singing, dancing, and laughing.

AlphabeticsAn Aesthetically Awesome Alliterated Alphabet Anthology

by Patrick and Traci Concepción Illustrated by Dawid Ryski

From Atticus, the altruistic astronaut, to Zooey, the zonked zombie, this book revamps the ABCs.

Petting Zoo Memo Gameby Christoph Niemann

Christoph Niemann’s lovable Petting Zoo illustrations are now featured in this colorful memo game.

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 4 and upFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 64 pages, 17 × 24 cmPrice: $ 16.95 £ 12.50 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-728-2

Category: GameRecommended for: ages 3 and upFeatures: Full color, 36 pairs of cards, 19.2 × 19.2 × 2.5 cmPrice: $ 19.90 £ 12.99 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-710-7

Category: Pop-UpRecommended for: ages 5 and upTranslation: David Henry Wilson Features: Full color, hardcover, 16 pages, 21 × 25.5 cmPrice: $ 29.99 £ 16.95 € 24.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-759-6

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 4 and up Text adaption: Marine TassoTranslation: Noelia Hobeika Features: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 48 pages, 22 × 35 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-767-1

Legendary Routes of the Worldby Alexandre Verhille and Sarah Tavernier

An ingenious pop-up book that brings to life five legendary routes and expeditions with masterful, awe-inspiring paper engineering.

The Pied Piper of Hamelinby Thomas Baas

Through a bold palette, the legend of the Pied Piper is artfully enlivened.

Contains illustrations from the app

Petting Zoo from Fox & Sheep

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Little Red Riding Hoodby Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Illustrated by Clémentine Sourdais

This classic fairy tale gets a visual update —as a read-aloud book with cut-out illustrations that can be used to create an enchanting play of shadows.

Category: Picture BookRecommended for: ages 3 and upFeatures: Full color, accordion fold, 32 pages, 17.5 × 14 cmPrice: $ 16.95 £ 9.99 € 12.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-727-5

The traditional story of Little Red Riding Hood is given new dimensions in this striking play between light and shadow.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 3 and upFeatures: Full color, accordion fold, 28 pages, 17.5 × 14 cmPrice: $ 16.95 £ 9.99 € 12.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-723-7

Plip, the Umbrella Manby David Sire and Thomas Baas

Puss in Bootsby Charles Perrault Illustrated by Clémentine Sourdais

The constant rain gets Plip so down that he decides to become an umbrella. But even as an umbrella man, life isn’t always easy.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 4 and upTranslation: David Henry Wilson Features: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 40 pages, 23 × 31 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.95 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-738-1

The Incredible Three and a Half Superheroesby Frank Schmeißer Illustrated by Jörg Mühle

The top secret, totally true adventures of the child superhero team, the Incredible Three and a Half.

Category: Illustrated NovelRecommended for: ages 8 and upTranslation: David Henry WilsonFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 224 pages, 14 × 21 cmPrice: $ 19.95 £ 12.50 € 14.90ISBN: 978-3-89955-740-4

The Zoo’s Grand OpeningAn ABC and Counting Book

by Judith Drews

Children love animals, letters, and games involving numbers. With this book, even the youngest children can playfully learn their ABCs, the names of animals, and how to count.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 3 and upTranslation: Jen MetcalfFeatures: Full color, hardcover, stitched binding, 58 pages, 17 × 24 cmPrice: $ 16.95 £ 11.50 € 12.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-714-5

LucasMagnetic dress-up doll

by Judith Drews

Lou CaribouWeekdays with Mom, Weekends with Dad

by Marie-Sabine Roger and Nathalie Choux

The lovable dress-up doll Lucas is magnetic—perfect for decorating the refrigerator of any family with children.

Category: GameRecommended for: ages 3 and up Features: Magnetic foil, die-cut figures, 21 × 29.7 cmPrice: $ 14.95 £ 7.95 € 9.95 ISBN: 978-3-89955-721-3

A young reindeer lives with his mother and visits his father on weekends. The story of Lou Caribou will help small children come to terms with their own parents’ separation.

Category: Picture Book Recommended for: ages 4 and upTranslation: David Henry Wilson Features: Full color, hardcover, landscape format, stitched binding, 40 pages, 30 × 23 cmPrice: $ 15 £ 10 € 9.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-736-7

The Night Watchmanby Jérémie Fischer and Jean-Baptiste Labrune

Striking illustrations and a suspenseful story: The Night Watchman is an attention-grabber that captures the imagination.

Category: Illustrated Novel Recommended for: ages 8 and up Translation: David Henry Wilson Features: Pantone colors, hardcover, stitched binding, 192 pages, 16.5 × 22 cmPrice: $ 15 £ 10 €9.95ISBN: 978-3-89955-749-7

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