Category Archives: Picture Books

A ROCK IN THE OCEAN

Written and Illustrated by Alessandro Montagnana

The seal Mila has found a special rock in the middle of the sea. One day, after a funny accident, Mila meets Carlos the seagull. Together they share precious time until Carlos has to leave with his family.

Rights sold: French, English and Italian

Hardback / 260 x 260 mm / 40 pages / NubeOcho

I AM A PRINCE

Written by A.H. Benjamin and Illustrated by Alessandro Montagnana

When Pig finds a crown one day, he puts it on and says he is a prince. He soon gets bored and decides to play at being royalty—fighting his friend Lizard, ‘saving’ Squirrel and commanding Rabbit and Badger to dance and bow to him. But when his friends get fed up with his princely antics, Pig learns a lesson about humility and being yourself.

Rights sold: English and Italian

Hardback / 260 x 260 mm / 44 pages / NubeOcho

A STORY OF WONDER TRILOGY

Written by Marin Troshanov and illustrated by Nikolay Mihaylov

In the abandoned factory, five metal creatures, no bigger than a human’s palm, awaken to a new life. They draw energy from a mysterious Source – during the day they protect their flower garden from pests, sandstorms and acid rain, and at night they have strange dreams. The arrival of bug-like creatures sowing destruction and chaos challenges the new order. Will the new world of wonders withstand this everlasting conflict between good and evil?

Hardback / 210 х 297 mm / 90 pages / Marmot Books

MY BROTHER’S SQUIGGLE

Written by Kirsty Paxton and illustrated by Megan Lötter

One morning, a little boy with a big imagination draws a tiger. He’s just certain it’s a fearsome tiger! But his sister has doubts… it looks just like a line and a squiggle! As their debate takes off, suddenly the two siblings are thrown into a colourful world where make-believe and reality find a meeting place.

Paperback / 200 x 200 mm / 38 pages / Imagnary House

POLA IN THE FOREST

Written by Gabriela Rzepecka-Weiß and Illustrated by Magdalena Kozieł-Nowak

Pola is going to the forest with her family. It may be a little wet and there’s a risk of scratching one’s legs. So, it’s best to wear wellies, pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Let’s discover the forest and how to best behave to look after oneself and the environment.

Hardback / 230 x 270 mm / 32 pages / Dwukropek

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FLORA’S MAGICAL JOURNEY

Written by Gabriela Rzepecka-Weiß and Illustrated by Maciej Szymanowicz

Flora, together with her parents and her best friend Pola, is vising her grandparents in the countryside. The journey is long and monotonous, so the parents one by one come up with magical lands through which a cheerful bus goes.

Hardback / 220 x 270 mm / 24 pages / Dwukropek

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NOW YOU DO AS I DO!

Written by Gabriela Rzepecka-Weiß and Illustrated by Piotr Stachera

Frank and Felix are two brothers full of energy. Frank has lots of ideas, and Felix is always happy to join the fun. Together they are like two volcanoes, and Mum and Dad can barely keep up with them. In the evening, it is not easy to get them to sleep. So, Mum and Dad have thought of a game.

Hardback / 235 x 280 mm / 32 pages / Dwukropek

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KISSES

Written by Nina Gato and Illustrated by Aleksandra Fabia

Do we really always have to give Grandma or Grandpa a kiss, even when we don’t feel like it at all? What if a complete stranger wants to kiss us? Is it politeness to let others kiss us, hug us, and hug us against our will? Certainly not! This book is about unwanted kisses, and how to support a child in difficult situations.

Hardback / 230 x 280 mm / 32 pages / Dwukropek

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DEATH OF A CATERPILLAR

Written and illustrated by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun

When a caterpillar is found dead in the forest, a big question arises for all the insects. What happens when someone dies? An important and accessible book to discuss the life cycle with children.

Rights sold: English, Greek & Thai

Paperback / 205 x 205 mm / 48 pages / Companhias das Letras 

OUTSIDE

Written and illustrated by André Neves

The chameleons live in a colourless kingdom ruled by an emperor. Under his rule, they stay inside. “Ignore life outside! The whole world is the same, tone on tone.”  Until a chameleon takes a chance, and catches a glimpse of the outside world. He discovers colours he never imagined existed. Through resistance and curiosity, we can change the course of our own history.

Paperback / 210 x 250 mm / 64 pages / Companhias das Letras