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What would happen if the sun never rose again? One night, while half asleep, Owl takes a wrong turn on his way home. Without noticing, he walks into an attic. There he awaits the dawn of day, but the sun does not rise. Owl begins to seriously worry. How can the world cope without the sun? What Owl doesn't see - but the viewer does - is that the sun outside is rising and is peeping through the attic window. Only when the light hits a mirror, does Owl realize that everything is alright.5

The award-winning father & daughter team, Marije and Ronald Tolman, conquered the world with their fairy-tale like pictures of The Tree House. Now, this golden team again creates a world without words with a polar bear's dreamy journey along awe-inspiring islands and colorful animal friends.

There was so much to be seen while the bear was being made. He couldn't stop looking around, and so he ended up crooked. That's how he became a special bear. The stuffed animals from the factory were loaded into a lorry. The special bear hopped aboard. 'Hang on!' said the driver. 'You're no good. Nobody wants you.' He tossed the bear back into the container. 'But I'm a cuddly bear,' said the special bear. 'I'm sure I can become someone's cuddly toy.' He climbed out of the container and went looking for someone to belong to... The Special Bear is a story about being different, but very normal nevertheless. It's about friendship, love, and about belonging. You would wish everyone to have a special bear, and to have The Special Bear.

Pure picture book magic A polar bear rides a whale to a tree rising out of the water. At the top of the tree is a tree house. He's joined by a brown bear in a boat. The bears find that the tree house is the perfect place to read. When the water recedes, they are joined by flaming os, panda bears, and other animals that arrive by land and through the air. The tree house is a place of wonder, where a brown bear catches snowflakes in a butterfly net. Artists Marije Tolman and her father, Ronald Tolman, bring their unique vision to this astonishing wordless picture book.

On a windy day a little dog finds a discarded umbrella in the garden. The moment it picks up the umbrella, it catches the wind and pulls the dog skywards, taking them both on an exciting journey around the world, from desert to sea, and jungle to North Pole. A wordless picture book that tells a thousand stories

Clay (16) listens all night to 7 cassette tapes on which a classmate Hannah, who committed suicide two weeks earlier, explains why she ended her life.

When Josephine returns to town after a walk in the woods, a tiger strolls along with her. For a moment she's not sure what to do, but then she decides to take him home. And after their initial fright, it's not just Josephine but the whole town that becomes very fond of Tiger. But however much they all love him, Tiger must return to the place where he belongs. And Josephine will take him there... Three-time winner of the Golden Brush Award [best illustrator], Jan Jutte applies his characteristic style to paint a passionate picture book, in which the mutual affection between Josephine and Tiger radiates from every page. Everyone would want to have a Tiger like that. But everyone will also understand that real friends let each other live where they are most at home.

A picture book based on the song The Tiny Mouse by Grammy award - winner Janis Ian. Follow the romping adventures of a tiny brave mouse, who runs away to sea, suffers from sea sickness, narrowly escapes a grisly end at the paws of the ship's captain - a cat - and escapes back to shore where he settles down in married bliss. The moral of the tale, it's better to be at home than someone's dinner at sea. Illustrations by Ingrid & Dieter Schubert are full of quirky detail and humor.

Tom's father is so afraid of animals - even snails and butterflies scare him - that won't come out of the house. Tom decides to take drastic measures. First, he trains a polar bear and sneaks it into the house. Then he smuggles in a tiger, a squid, a tortoise, a snake, two peacocks, three hippos and a small flock of flamingos. His father doesn't seem to notice, but what will happen when he does?

In 'Surprise' Mies van Hout uses expressive, colourful bird drawings and twelve concepts to show the wonder of life. From longing to wonder and from caring to letting go.

Where is the line between dreaming and being crazy? Marius - Mouse to his family, Maas to his friends - is an outsider. Not as tough as his brother, and he prefers to be with his grandfather or to look at the stars, because he wants to be an astronaut. Every time he walks to his grandfather, he passes an institution. The 'madmen' behind the fence fascinate him. Then Marius gets into a fight with Vogelpoep, the dangerous-looking big boy who, according to the stories in the village, is also crazy. Marius increasingly doubts himself: where is the line between dreaming and being crazy? Exciting, striking and moving: in an eventful six months, Marius gets to know himself and his family better, because grandpa also has a secret...

For all the stars in the night, far away from here, here's a kiss from me to you before you go to sleep.

Dive into the heartwarming world of Karl Newson, the beloved children's author who knows how to enchant young and old with his stories. One of his most beautiful works is the book "I am me and you are you". This beautiful picture book, full of colorful illustrations and lovable characters, tells the story of self-acceptance and friendship in a way that touches both children and adults. "I am me and you are you" invites young readers to discover what makes them unique and how to find their own place in the world, while learning about respect and acceptance of others. Karl Newson's talent for packaging deep messages in accessible and playful stories makes his books a joy to read and share. Explore the magical adventures of Karl Newson and let yourself be carried away by the warmth and wisdom of his stories. Perfect for children who are looking for a bit of recognition and a source of inspiration.

It helps to have friends. This applies not only to people, but also to nature. Friends can save your life, no matter how different they are. They can chase away predators, remove parasites, or even improve your reproduction. Travel with us through forests, deserts, oceans, and jungles and discover how animals and plants have adapted to each other in the most extraordinary ways. View Georgina Taylor's breathtaking illustrations and read about nature's most fascinating collaborations—between oxpeckers and giraffes, between anemone fish and sea anemones, between certain bats and pitcher plants, and much more.

Everything you wanted to know and much more about your favorite pet. Have you ever wondered if a cat really has nine lives? Do you know why a cat brings you dead animals? And did you know that a cat always cleans itself in the same way and that an adult cat actually only meows at people? Everything you want to know – and everything you didn't even know you could know – about cats can be found in this great book. Did you know that there is a breed of cat named after a perm (yes, after a curly haircut)? That a cat also has whiskers on its front paws? That in Japan it is a good sign if a black cat crosses your path? And that a cat likes music that is so high that our ears cannot hear it? Become a cat expert too. This book full of cheerful, surprising and entertaining cat facts will make you spontaneously purr! A book for all cat lovers – and cat haters, because it is just fun…

Why do artists use elephant poop, eggshells and crushed cars in their art? Who made sculptures out of fluorescent tubes? Are two giant cheeseburgers better than one? Does Rachel Whiteread's bed look attractive? And why is there a costume hanging on a museum wall? What is Modern Art? tells you all about this and more. It's the perfect introduction to the world of modern art, featuring the work of seventy artists from around the world. This book is packed with fun facts: explore subjects such as the universe, strange materials and bizarre creatures, pick up ideas, learn about styles and techniques, and be amazed by artists' statements and the way they create their work. Short biographies of the artists provide fun facts, a glossary explains key art terms and there's a list of websites and museums where you can discover more. Whether you enjoy it at home or at school, as a child or as an adult, What is Modern Art? is a must-read. challenges you to marvel at and enjoy the most extraordinary works of art of our time.

Dive into fifteen aquatic worlds and discover the extraordinary creatures that live there. Visit the incredible, lifelike aquariums that our blue planet is rich in: from seagrass meadows to vast oceans, from deep-sea volcanoes to tropical coral reefs, from mangroves to estuaries. This beautiful book celebrates aquatic life in all its forms, from the great blue whale to the tiniest shrimp.

WaWa is an energetic bird that sparks adults' expectations and children's imaginations. Author Cao Wenxuan is the winner of the 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award!

In the first book of the series, we meet the magical bird WAWA. He's a cheerful bird whose magic potion gets him into all sorts of funny and exciting situations. He protects the city, punishes the villains, protects the baby chick from the eagle, and takes revenge on the black cat. He's an energetic bird who sparks the expectations of adults and the imaginations of children. The book's tone is lively and humorous, appealing to everyone.

Wawa returns in this second story of the great adventure stories of WaWa the Wonderbird, for which Cao Wenxuan won the Hans Christian Andersen award. What kind of bird is this? This superhero of Starling City.

Wawa returns in this second story of the great adventure stories of WaWa the Wonder Bird, for which Cao Wenxuan won the Hans Christian Andersen award. What kind of bird is this? This superhero of Starling City. This Wawa, who chased away evil bandits who wanted to conquer the city he protects in the first book of this series. What kind of bird is this, who keeps watch from a high chimney? This bird who enjoys the occasional nice drink. Wawa is unique, isn't that what it's all about? In Save the Fisherman you are completely absorbed in the story as you witness how Wawa outsmarts the bully Bald John, a villain who plans to steal the fisherman's land. Wawa is loyal to his friends, an unstoppable smart thinker, a general who can command thousands of troops (birds) and whose mission is to set things right, no matter how small the stage may seem... or in this case the farmland. Add to its great storyline Cao Wenxuan's award-winning narration and his great sense of humor and you have a sequel that will soon be the best-selling series that the whole world will enjoy!