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Translation of: Ida und die welt hinterm kaiserzipf.

First published in Switzerland under the title Hans Christian Andersen. Die Reise seines Lebens.

First published in Switzerland under the title Die kleine Glocke, die nicht lèauten wollte.

When Leo, the city mouse, visits his friend Zoe in the countryside for the first time, he meets a huge and horrible monster. It’s gigantic, has lots of horns, an enormous tail, and when it roars, the earth shakes. At least that’s what Leo saw. Or did he? Zoe thinks his description sounds just like Berta, the sweet-tempered cow in the meadow . . .  Bestselling author Marcus Pfister skillfully weaves a hilarious story of mystery, suspense and just a hint of scariness.

Slow and steady wins the race in this classic fable by Aesop and illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. When Tortoise says to Hare, "I bet I can beat you in a running race!" all the animals laugh. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh? Bernadette's vibrant palette and thoughtful illustrations encourage readers to move at a tortoise's pace to admire every detail.

Based on the true story and friendship between an orphaned rhino and a sea captain in the mid-18th century.When a baby rhino is orphaned in India with nowhere to go, a gentle sea captain from Holland-Douwe van der Meer-decides to take her to Europe with him. Clara wins the hearts of everyone-from villagers to princes, kings, and queens who have never seen a rhino before. All are delighted by the gentle giant-whose image soon appears on posters, coins, and statuettes, until the fine day when the Dutch Captain gives Clara her a home of her own.

This beautiful anthology boasts 10 beloved children's picture books by one of the icons of German illustration-Binette Schroeder. Including The Frog Prince; Laura; Crocodile, Crocodile; and more! This artist of fantasy and reality, has been working with NordSud and NorthSouth since their inception. A master of her trade, Binette has received numerous awards including the highly regarded German Youth Literature Prize. This indelible collection is being offered in time for her 80th birthday.

Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it's anybody's guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he's known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he's always trying to break out of his stall.What's an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy-and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy's losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they're betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart!

Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual French edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister!NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children's books. Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage-bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world.For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or French-speaking. "Will fascinate preschoolers."-Booklist "A delightful tale."-Parade A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE Meet Marcus Pfister at www.marcuspfister.ch

The world is full of surprises!Willy Puchner opens his treasure chest for us. With his unique outlook, this book awakens the curious and inspires the imagination. Some wonders are huge, such as dinosaurs, some are so small they hardly catch your eye ... From shimmering beetles and birds getting married to cats strolling down red carpets-Puchner's photographs, illustrations, and little gems of text will find their way into your heart.

1 DisplayStromversorgung & Warensicherung2 E-Reader-Halterungen aus Acryl mit DIN A7 Acryltasche für Infokärtchen 1 integrierter Dispenser aus Acryl für die ProduktbroschürenStromversorgung (Mini-USB Ladekabel):Stromkabel der Reader werden im Innern des Displays zusammengeführt (3er-Stecker), sodass nur 1 Kabel aus dem Display herausführt und für die Stromversorgung zu nutzen ist. Warensicherung: mechanische Leinensicherung

Jerusalem is a special place. It brings people together-and rarely snows.When one day it does snow, three friends have a playful debate about who the snow belongs to. When they ask some of the most trusted people in their community, they have a great surprise: the priest, the rabbi, and the imam all say the same thing. Here is a joyful story about sharing-and how we are more similar than different.

A beloved story, now available in English, from Japanese master of children's book illustration Kazuo IwamuraWhen spring comes, it melts the snow. Where will all the water go? The first harbingers of spring can be seen in the forest-as the wet snow begins to melt. The little squirrels Mick, Mack, and Molly can't believe that snow can turn into water. That is, until they discover a floating tree and use it as a raft. This gentle adventure, told in rhyme, is a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship.

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2020 There's someone in the living room. It's Dad. It is Angryman. Boj's father can be very angry and violent. Boj calls this side of his father's personality "Angryman." When Angryman comes no one is safe. Until something powerful happens... Gro Dahle's astute text and Svein Nyhus's bold, evocative art capture the full range of emotions that descend upon a small family as they grapple with "Angryman." With an important message to children who experience the same things as Boj: You are not alone. It's not your fault. You must tell someone you trust. It doesn't have to be this way!

A warm and touching story by Gerda Maria Scheidl and illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. George, the little gardener, is surprised when one of his beloved flowers is sad. The small daisy would rather be in the neighbor's beautiful garden filled with lilies and roses than in George's untamed yard. But when George assists her, she finds that things are not always as they seem. Bernadette Watts' beautiful pastel illustrations bring magic to this heart-warming story by Gerda Marie Scheidl about the things that matter most.

Muddy the raccoon loves leftovers--on plates. After he's caught stealing plates of food from a restaurant, the oldest, wisest raccoon insists Muddy make amends. But when all 27 raccoons enter the restaurant to return Muddy's stolen plates, what happens next is not what anyone expects. Full color.x 11.