Name: A Taste of the World
Brand: Little Gestalten
Price: 29.99 USD
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Little Gestalten

A Taste of the World

$29.99

Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories. Food glorious food! Everyone loves a feast with the family … even the little ones! A Taste of the World travels across the globe uncovering different dishes, traditions, cultures and festivals from Egypt to Germany, from China to America. Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving in America, Bastille Day in France, Christmas in Germany, Hanami in Japan, Chinese New Year, and a good old roast dinner in the UK. Each chapter is punctuated with an atlas to help guide your journey, and each festive spread brims with facts about local and national dishes. Do you know, for example, why popular sweets in Egypt are made of sesame? Or why the baguette is long and thin? Featuring 20 countries that link geography and history with a delightful sense of world cultures and traditions. Food brings people together. A Taste of the World will give you an appetite to explore – not just through your belly. Beth Walrond creates striking color palettes, playful textures and idiosyncratic characters that joyously warm each spread. A Taste of the World is an original approach to discovering the world through food. Join us for a feast like no other.

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Little Gestalten

A Taste of the World (New Edition)

$26.95

From Thanksgiving in America to the Japanese cherry blossom festival, A Taste of the World takes young readers on an exciting journey through the flavors, dishes, and traditions that make each culture unique. With a blend of fun facts and vibrant illustrations by Beth Walrond, this book explores how food connects us across the globe, from the heartwarming meals shared on special occasions to the everyday ingredients that bring us together. Along the way, readers will discover the stories behind global festivals and learn about the diverse ways food plays a central role in cultures, creating a world of flavor to explore and enjoy.

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Little Gestalten

Acrobat Family

$12.95

Up and up they go, watch the family of acrobats balance on top of each other to create a magnificent show! This charming, collectable pop-up teaches valuable counting skills and the joys of working as a team. As you turn the pages, count not one but ten characters balance one on top of the other, creating ever more daring shapes. This beautifully crafted book draws the reader into the magical world of the acrobats, whilst stimulating the imaginations of children and adults alike.

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Dawid Ryski

All My Animals

$12.95

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 attention to detail and an eye for quirky humor. The iconic vintage style of Illustrated by Dawid 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. These pairings invite readers to think about the distinct personalities of a jovial cast of animal characters and to be transported to a realm where animals interact with human objects. From tigers to crocodiles to parrots, the nuances of the animal kingdom come to life in detailed portraits and humorous connections.

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Patrick Concepcion

Alphabetics

$16.95

From Atticus, the altruistic astronaut, to Zooey, the zonked zombie, this book revamps the ABCs. C is for Cat? D is for dog? Not in this book! Here, Colossal Cornelius captures his 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 is depicted with an awesome alliteration--not to mention an illuminating illustration--that will captivate and stimulate young minds. Although the lettered tales are meant to be humorous and fun, they also serve a commendable purpose. Complex words are introduced to expand children's vocabularies and linguistic horizons. The book includes a glossary so that readers can look up any terms that are unfamiliar to them.

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Alicia Klepeis

Animal Allstars

$14.95

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 powerful 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 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 super-powers that these striking species possess. Animal Allstars delivers a comprehensive portrait of the lesser-known characters of the animal kingdom.

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Little Gestalten

Animals Everywhere

$24.95

A stunning book about the incredible biodiversity that can be found on planet earth, each spread detailing each habitat and the animals that live there. Taking readers on a journey to the hot sands of the Sahara desert, the underwater kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, all the way to the icy expanse of the Arctic and the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon, Animals Everywhere tells us all about some of the fascinating animals that live there and how they are all important to their ecosystem and the world around them.

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Little Gestalten

Ask Me About… Dinosaurs

$24.95

What did dinosaurs sound like? What did the dinosaurs eat? Were dinosaurs afraid of spiders? With 20 questions exploring the prehistoric world, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this colorful, illustrated book.

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Little Gestalten

Easy Peasy

$24.95

An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring nature into the home. Make your own pots, build balcony boxes, create your own bird feeders and even get friendly with worms! Each activity has been carefully chosen to create living, renewable and sustainable environments for kids and their families. Each activity has been carefully written by Kirsten Bradley, a leading practitioner in permaculture for kids and co-founder of Milkwood permaculture farm in Australia. The simple steps and beautiful spot illustrations make activities fun and easy to follow. The book will also feature non-activity spreads explaining the importance of why and how nature works. Illustrated by Aitch, a Romanian artist whose folkloric illustrations pay homage to vintage botanical books while giving each page a sense of modern magic.

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Little Gestalten

Epic Journeys

$24.95

Sam G.C. and Raquel Martín undertake their most ambitious and original work to date: the history of the routes that women and men have taken throughout the ages. Sam’s telling of mankind’s migrations around the world will have readers dreaming, while Raquel’s entrancing illustrations inspire a journey of the imagination. The Silk Road, the Trans-Siberian railway, the Camino de Santiago, the Appian Way, the Cathar Way, and the Inca Trail are just a few examples of how humankind’s great routes are much more than simple journeys.

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Little Gestalten

Explore the Ocean

$24.95

Explore the Ocean invites children to discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about those amazing habitats and the incredible creatures living there.

Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they Explore the Ocean! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about the amazing habitats, geography, ocean climates, the flora and fauna and even the people who live and work on the world’s oceans.

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Anne Ameri-Siemens

Explore the Rainforest

$24.95

Law of the jungle – Our beloved characters Emma and Louis go on a trip through the wildest nature of our planet: The rainforest. They visit their lush green world of wonders and discover the strangest and strongest plants and trees, together with the kindest and scariest animals. Besides the immense diversity in the jungle's flora and fauna, they learn about the habitat, geography, the climate, and the people living and working there.

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Little Gestalten

Explore the World

$24.95

Find out about far-flung countries, the highest mountains, the deepest seas, and even outer space with Explore the World. Every explorer is a true adventurer: they all have in common a curiosity for the unknown. Across hundreds of years, they drew maps and gathered expansive knowledge of geography, climate, flora and fauna. The expeditions that shaped the world we are living in are gathered in this illustrated compendium. Explore the World features a variety of explorers, from Europeans searching for new trade routes to Polynesians exploring the many islands in the South Pacific. Sail with the vikings, meet the sherpas climbing up Mount Everest, and get to know the astronauts who dared to fly into space. Explore the World shines a light on the people that made these adventures possible with their knowledge of land and language, and tells the stories of teamwork, bravery and curiosity.

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Little Gestalten

Exploring Space

$26.95

Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they begin Exploring Space! See incredible sights, discover the secrets of the cosmos and learn all about the amazing planets, stars, galaxies, the incredible technology and even the people who travel to space!

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Soledad Romero

Famous Robberies

$24.95

As one thief wrote on the armored vault of a bank he’d just emptied: “Without weapons or violence and with no hate.” Stealing a world-famous piece of art from a museum or snatching diamonds under 24-hour surveillance: there is a certain fascination for impressive robberies. And the world has seen some truly legendary ones. Famous Robberies tells the real adventures of those who walked through walls and did the impossible. It introduces the perpetrators of infamous hits like the Great Train Robbery, the Antwerp diamond heist, or the Citibank Hack. With chapters designed in retro-newspaper style, this book will fascinate children for historical events as much as for the investigations and reporting around them.

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Little Gestalten

Fishing for Shapes

$12.00

First shapes with fantastic underwater creatures!

Fish, octopus, frogs—what shape are they?!

Our latest collaboration with Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular Little Gestalten board books, The Animal Show and How Many Birds?, Fishing for Shapes explores first shapes in Marcos’ colorful and fun way—with underwater creatures!

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Roald Kaldestad

Friends Forever

$19.95

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 freckle-faced, rosy-cheeked boy. His goodbye to his best friend is still fresh within his young heart. Though his companion has moved away, she sends surprise notes and chocolate bars by post, assuaging his pain and bringing a smile to his face. The support of his loving family and the arrival of a new neighbor with her striped cat 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 alike. Friends Forever’s poignant story addresses change’s unexpected arrival and, through a softly colored palette, shows that change can be soothed by fond memories. The poetic text by Norwegian author Roald Kaldestad narrates the journey of the protagonist as he teaches readers to embrace the present and appreciate the joys of a bluer sky.

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CosiCosa

Hello, Robot!

$12.95

Autonomous cars, Alexa, Siri, mobile phones, talking toys... Intelligent machines are everywhere! But how much do humans and machines really have in common? Throughout this book we will discover how intelligent machines work, what impact they have on our lives and what challenges they may pose to our world. Hello, Robot! gives us a wide and thorough view of how AI has been shaping our world and the colorful and playful illustrations give simple but exhaustive explanations on how AI machines were invented, their evolution throughout time and how they’re designed and built.

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Marcos Farina

How Many Birds?

$12.00

Chickens, penguins, and parrots – how many are there?! Our latest collaboration with Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular first Little Gestalten board book, The Animal Show, How Many Birds? explores first numbers in Marcos’ colorful and fun way – with birds!

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Daniel Nesquens

How to Be a Spy

$12.95

To be a spy you don't need to wear a trench coat, have an elegant mustache, practise magic tricks, or carry a special briefcase. All you have to do is be an ordinary person (with great instincts) and be willing to read this handbook from cover to cover! The Spy Handbook tells you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about spies, and teaches you everything you need to get going.

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Elisabeth Helland Larsen

I Am Life

$9.95

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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Little Gestalten

I Find My First Words

$18.95

What should I wear today? What animals do I know at the zoo? Who will I meet at the playground, and what is for dinner? Every day is a learning adventure, whether at home, kindergarten, or out and about! This book invites children to explore their world, discover familiar objects from daily life, and learn their names through playful interaction. Vibrant scenes from the supermarket, doctor's office, park, and bedroom spark children's imaginations, encouraging them to create their own stories.

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Daniela Olejníková

In Great Numbers

$12.95

Can you imagine a world without numbers? Over the centuries, people have conceived clever ways to use numbers so that we can understand the world around us better, build cities, find our way home, and much more. In Great Numbers tells the story of this groundbreaking invention. Numbers are so important in our daily lives. How else would we ask for three scoops of ice cream? Or know whether we’ve got 60 minutes left to play with our friends rather than 60 seconds? Why does a minute have 60 seconds anyway and not 100? Where does zero come from and what language do computers understand? Numbers are everywhere! In Great Numbers will introduce children to the fascinating world of numbers and explains how they help us in our daily life. 1, 2, 3, go!

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Icinori

Issun Boshi

$19.95

This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun Boshi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple. Tiny and brave--these are the two most striking characteristics of Issun Boshi. His mother had longed to have a child for so many years that she finally added "even if it is a very small one" to her wish. When the elderly couple did in fact bear a son, he turned out to be only one inch high. He was thus called Issun Boshi, Japanese for one-inch boy. Although his parents raised him very lovingly, Issun Boshi realized one day that he would not grow any taller. He then left his home to set off on a journey to find his place in the world. Because he saw himself as a swordfighter, a samurai, he made sure to take along the right equipment: a needle was his sword, a soup bowl was his boat, and a chopstick was its rudder. As in any proper fairy tale, Issun Boshi is tested in several adventures. He handles himself so bravely that, in the end, he is rewarded with just the right princess.

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Arthur Miller

Jane's Blanket

$24.95

The only children's book penned by playwright Arthur Miller, Jane's Blanket intelligently and iconically details a touching truth of childhood. A reprint with fine details allows Arthur Miller's enduring message to be available to a new generation. Since she was a baby, Jane has had a beloved pink blanket. The comfortingly soft fabric and color of the blanket provides security and familiarity to young Jane. The blanket is present in every moment of the young child's life: tugged across floors, hugged tightly before falling asleep, and rubbed against a cheek for comfort and smiles. Its threads wear as she loves and relies upon their softness. As Jane grows her blanket shrinks. The connection between girl and blanket evolves as Jane matures from child to adolescent. Jane learns that the comforts of childhood must not be discarded but shared through the threads of memories and moments. Short sentences with layered symbolism make this a story to treasure for both parents and children. Al Parker's honest illustrations highlight the poignancy of Jane's Blanket: Both story and symbolic object. From naps atop the blanket to sleeping in a bigger bed, Jane's muted pink blanket narrates the bittersweet nuances between out-growing and growing up.

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Soledad Romero

Legendary Escapes

$24.95

We all love the Shawshank Redemption; the story of a man who successfully escaped from a prison. But as they say, life is stranger than fiction and there have been events which can even put the movies to shame. It’s amazing to see what prisoners go through and the creative plans they come up with to escape. This amazing book reveals the secrets of some of the most epic and ingenious escapes in history. Discover the adventures of those who were not resigned to spend a life behind bars and pursued freedom with all their might.

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Utnik-Strugała Monika

Let's Go to Italy!

$24.95

Whether you’re fascinated by the history of Pompeii or would simply be happy with a big scoop of tasty gelato, dive into the wonders of Italy. Join us as we travel across the beautiful country—pick up some Italian phrases to order your favorite dishes when you go on holiday, learn about all of the brave heroes and clever inventors in Italian history, and find out about the origins of the most delicious food you can find on the planet. From the Dolomites in the north, to Mount Etna in Sicily, Let’s go to Italy! invites you to come along and explore the food, culture, history, and geography of this incredible country.

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Little Gestalten

Let's Play Indoors!

$9.95

For children, the world is their playground! But sometimes the world is encased by four walls, so it’s time to get creative. Let’s Play Indoors! offers imaginative and resourceful ways to keep kids amused and inspired with games, crafts, and home-styled costumes inside the house. This book encourages children to take the lead in deciding how to spend their time and is a perfect companion for rainy days or periods spent offline. With simple instructions on how to make paper masks and costumes as well as tips on how to wow friends and family with a shadow puppet performance, Let’s Play Indoors! ensures that time spent inside is never wasted.

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Carla McRae

Let’s Play Outdoors!

$19.95

A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will draw out budding architects, their first constructions built from stones, branches, and leaves; a thorough investigation of trees will reveal all kinds of insects; and listening to the animals around will teach their sounds. Let’s Play Outdoors! is for a new generation of environmentally conscious children, showing them how to interact with their surroundings in a meaningful way. The activities suggested inspire independent learning about animals, plants, and the weather, as well as how to look after the world.

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Claire Philip

Little Green Fingers

$24.95

The followup to the much-loved Easy Peasy, Little Green Fingers is packed full of even more fun gardening activities for children! These inspiring, creative and simple activities are possible whether you have a backyard, a balcony or even just a windowsill – everyone is welcome to get their hands dirty. Growing fruits and vegetables, creating fun art projects with nature, learning about the natural world and how plants grow, learning to observe the green spaces around us – all this and more can be found in Little Green Fingers.

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Laurent Moreau

Masks in the Forest

$19.95

Don these pop-out masks and plunge into make-believe adventures in an enchanted forest. In an enchanted forest of paper, paint, and whimsy, a hapless hunter bumbles after creatures large and small, from a mother fox and her pups to forest giants and vivid birds. Bold illustrations with dream-world colors bring the woodlands to life. Nine pre-cut pop-out masks allow children to act out the story with family and friends. Slipping into the roles of the book’s creatures, they can also create delightful tales of their own and lose themselves in a land of make-believe.

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Antje Helms

My Body

$24.95

The human body is astounding. This book explains how our body works in images and texts that are created for children but are also fascinating for adults. Children are curious about their bodies. They not only want to know how they breathe and where their food goes after they swallow it, but are also generally interested in how their bodies look on the inside and everything that happens there. The children's book My Body takes its readers on a fun and compelling journey though the human body. Exploring our skeleton, how we breathe, where our blood flows, how we digest, our senses, our muscles, our nerves, and our brain, its chapters impart fundamental knowledge in a way that is understandable for children while also answering classic questions such as "what are hiccups?" and "why do baby teeth fall out?" My Body's vivid images and engaging texts make the book wonderfully suitable for children. It takes them on an intertaining anatomical adventure that responds to and further stimulates their own natural curiosity--the key to learning.

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Little Gestalten

Nocturnal

$24.95

The incredible world of the animals, plants, and other natural phenomena that live their lives throughout the night.

Most living things are active as long as the sun shines in the sky, but at dusk, when the light dims, life continues. The moonlight illuminates the Earth, plants come to life, animals awaken and some organisms glow like jewels in the dark. For these creatures, plants and natural phenomena, the night falls and another day begins. Nocturnal is a beautiful invitation to come along and learn all about these mysteries of the night.

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gestalten

Penguins and Polar Bears

$12.95

We all know that ice bears and penguins never meet (except in zoos), but what else do you know about the Arctic and the Antarctic (or polar) regions? Did you know that Antarctica is not just the coldest, but also the driest continent on Earth? Have you ever wondered how a polar bear stays warm in the Arctic? Sitting on the most extreme North and South Poles are two of our planet’s most mysterious regions, but what similarities and differences do they share? Polar tales the incredible geography of both regions, how polar bears and penguins survive, and introduces the explorers who dared to travel into these unknown spots on Earth in the past. We go under their oceans and discuss the effects of climate change.

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Dave Bell

Penny the Mirror

$19.95

Mirrors have it tough: They feel like they are not doing a good job. because whenever people stare at them they (almost) always say bad things. Who would have thought, that the mirrors out there, well, they take it personally. One plucky little mirror decides to take things into her own hands (yes, she’s got hands) – for the sake of her ancestors and mirrors everywhere. Penny, the Mirror is one mirror’s hilarious life-changing journey to acceptance and in turn an empowering story for all readers to accept and celebrate themselves too.

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Tavernier Sarah

Precious Planet

$12.95

Discover the essential ways that we are connected to the earth in Precious Planet, and learn what you can do to take care of our planet. How amazing is the home we all share, planet Earth! It's home to millions and billions of animals and plants, but have you ever wondered how everything is connected? In Precious Planet, learn all about our home that was formed almost 4.6 billion years ago—the earth’s crust, the continents we live on, and the oceans in between—and dive into the planet’s fascinating geography. One of the most important parts of living in a home that you love is taking care of it. Precious Planet shows how we can work together to take care of this magnificent place—from saving water and trees, to looking out for each other. Precious Planet uses eye-popping illustrations to explain the world's natural phenomena, while opening children’s eyes to the importance of sustainability and conservation in a fun and engaging way.

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Charles Perrault

Puss in Boots

$16.95

Almost everyone knows the cunning, boot-wearing feline who helps a poor miller achieve a life of riches. In this edition of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, the classic story is given an added dimension. Because the book can be completely unfolded, its cut-out illustrations can be projected as shadows onto walls and experienced in an entirely new way. Each page reveals another step in the process by which the sly cat changes the future of his master for the better. All of the key scenes are depicted by an image packed with detail and fantasy--the purchase of the boots, the transformation of the evil magician into a mouse, the happy-end castle wedding of the miller and the princess. These illustrations not only give a contemporary look to the 200-year-old narrative, but they can also be transformed into a dancing play of shadows when held in front of a light. In this way, the cut-outs truly make the story come alive for its young readers.

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Figueras Emmanuelle

Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible

$14.95

The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest—Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world’s incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination. Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that the smallest park in the world was made for a colony of leprachauns? Split into 6 categories and covering everything from sports, architecture, animals, humans, technology, dinosaurs, space, and nature, each category is packed with feats that will delight. Trace out locations across each atlas before delving into the detail behind each record. Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible is cleverly designed and thoughtfully illustrated, the perfect gift for the curious-minded.

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Joan Negrescolor

She rides like the Wind

$9.95

She was considered the “devil in her skirt” and “queen of pedals”: Italian cycling icon Alfonsina Strada made a lot of headlines in the 1920s when she competed in the prestigious Giro d'Italia bike race - despite the rules because only men were allowed to participate. The story of this extraordinary, courageous woman tells as fast as the wind: about her childhood in the Italian province, her love of cycling, her longing for freedom and an impressive career. The multi-award-winning Spanish illustrator and writer Joan Negrescolor presents with his colorfully illustrated picture book a plea for overcoming gender stereotypes.

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Little Gestalten

Six Little Birds

$12.95

A magical, rhyming pop-up book tells the story of six little birds. What do six little birds do once they've learned to fly? One bird nibbles on a sunflower, another flies dangerously close to a hawk, and one little bird says goodbye to all of the birds who are flying south. During winter, another little bird meets some new friends, and finally, the the story finishes in the spring in a full circle, right where it all began. Simple rhymes and colorful illustrations make Six Little Birds a charming pop-up for small children. The book gives children counting skills, and it teaches them about the four seasons, nature and the cycle of life.

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Michael Holland

Smart Animals

$29.95

What makes an animal smart? What IS smart?

Our human brains have taken us all around the globe, and even into space… But we are not the only clever creatures on the planet. Some animals are so smart that we don’t even know the extent of their intelligence. How do some animals play? How do they use tools? How do they solve problems? How do they communicate? How do their memories work? Do they feel emotions like we do?

Smart Animals features octopuses navigating mazes, rats outsmarting lab experiments, dolphins naming each other, orangutans solving riddles, elephants holding a grudge for decades, and many more. Get ready for the most marvelous and mind-blowing masterminds from our animal kingdom!

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Parker Steve

Space Kids

$24.95

Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin... Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons, and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style. Andre De Santis’ beautifully rendered illustrations spark the imagination whilst Steve Parker’s simple text brings a sense of awe to the biggest of topics. Not only does Space Kids teach young astronauts about space but it also serves as a reminder about how special we are on planet Earth. This little corner in the vast universe is host to an abundance of life and the most spectacular is the tiny human who is holding this very book. A must-have introduction for any budding young scientist.

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Ryan Johnson

Tales of the Rails

$24.95

Jump on board a visual journey that will draw readers young and old into the magic of traveling by train, the sense of adventure and discovery as you look around at the world passing by. Learn about the trains like the bullet train Shinkansen and the most ambitious, daring and important train routes ever constructed. From Australia to Wales, each route is unique. Find out why as we travel the globe and explore the stories of the people who built, designed and ride the railways. Discover how these routes came to be and the impact they have had on history and people's lives today.

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Little Gestalten

Tasty Treats

$9.95

Imagine a tower of fluffy pancakes topped with fresh fruit, or ice cream melting on your tongue, tasting unbaked chocolate balls, and many other treats to excite a sweet tooth. Alongside savory recipes for simple sandwiches, rainbow-colored salads, a refreshing zesty lemonade, and classic childhood favorites, Piece of Cake offers a fun way to prepare and present food and become the head chef – with just a little help from the adults. As a follow-up to the successful Little Gestalten titles Easy Peasy and Let’s Play Outdoors, this book shows simple and fun ways for children to use their time creatively.

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Little Gestalten

The Beach

$24.95

Make sandcastles, play in the sea, eat ice cream ... there’s so much to do when you visit the beach!

Down at the beach you can do so many things! You can build sand castles, play paddles or frisbee, go canoeing, jump from rocks, stand up paddle boarding, search for treasures or watch the sunset! The Beach is a lovely visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!

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Raphael Honigstein

The Big Book of Treasures

$29.99

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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Little Gestalten

The Hunters

$24.95

Some species have to hunt to eat, and the different ways that animals hunt and fish for their food are absolutely fascinating! From animals that need to chase their prey, to others that deceive, pretend, poison, and even hypnotise their victims... Welcome to an incredible world in which putting food on your plate is an art—whether it’s eat, or be eaten!

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Alexandre Verhille

The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments

$14.95

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; the structure only took one year to complete. For the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle, 465 tons of marble were hefted to the Alps to the building site. The Atomium in Brussels boasts the longest escalators in Europe. The largest mosque in the world is as big as 56 football fields. The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments presents a world of breathtaking buildings and their incredible stories through illustrated maps and engaging factsheets. Sarah Tavernier and Alexandre Verhille have already deftly shown with Legendary Routes of the World that they are experts in showcasing the biggest and the best. Now, for The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments, they researched the longest bridges, tallest towers, the most impressive cultural sites, and plenty of curiosities. Exciting facts are woven together with a myriad of architectural styles; the material feats are skillfully and artfully placed upon bold maps, situating the constructions within a geographic context.

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Frank Schmeisser

The Incredible Three and a Half Superheroes

$19.95

The top secret, totally true adventures of the child superhero team, the Incredible Three and a Half. Most superheroes hide behind masks as they battle against injustice in the world and, for their own protection, their true identities are kept top secret. But for reasons beyond his control, incorrigible sixth grader Sebastian Appleby-Krumble is forced to write down his exploits as part of the superhero team the Incredible Three and a Half. The Incredible Three and a Half Superheroes is a humorous, behind-the-scenes tale of the action-packed adventures of Sebastian, otherwise known as the Brain, and his friends Barbara "Action Barbie" Bakewell, Martin "The Chameleon" Koslowski, and Martin's imaginary friend Dickie, "The Chicken." Young readers will find out why Aunt Hilda's birthday ended in disaster; why Dolittle, the class hamster, wound up wearing camouflage; and how Sebastian was almost arrested while wearing a giraffe costume. Most importantly, they will discover why everyone must protect the secret identities of the Incredible Three and a Half to save the world from danger!

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Little Gestalten

The Little Book of Trees

$23.95

What is a tree and how does it actually grow? How does a tree change over the course of the seasons and what phases does it go through during its entire life? What happens in its crown, trunk or roots if we look closely? Which animals live there and which forests have developed in the different regions of the world where many trees grow close together? The Little Book on Trees takes children into the world of these fascinating plants. A small arborology presents different types of trees and, and last but not least, the book shows what great things you can do with trees (you can climb trees, build a treehouse in their crown or lie in their shade and relax…) and familiar objects that have their origin from trees (instruments, paper planes, books …). In the tree quiz on the last double page, children can apply their newly acquired knowledge.

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Little Gestalten

The Mountain

$24.95

Camping, skiing, hiking ... There’s so much to do when you visit the mountains!

Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow! The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!

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Reif Larsen

The Path

$9.95

In an ever-evolving world, the only thing to count on is change.

A path is never the same path twice. Everything we experience, be it real or imagined, influences what is around us—even if the changes are sometimes too small to recognize! For three curious kids, their regular walk down their neighborhood path is an experience far from ordinary. With sketchbooks tucked under their arms and a magnifying glass in hand, each child interacts with the path in a different way, and together, they create a whole world for themselves. The Path encourages young readers to take a closer look at their surroundings and emphasizes the importance of empathy towards all living things. For readers of all ages, this book demonstrates that change is certain, but that change is good.

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Thomas Baas

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

$14.95

Through a bold palette, the legend of the Pied Piper is artfully enlivened. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is set in the north of Germany in the year 1283. It is nearly Christmas and the townspeople are ready to celebrate when a rodent infestation interrupts their everyday lives. The mayor announces a seemingly straightforward proposition: rid the town of the rats and be given one thousand gold coins. A stranger with a small pipe entices the rats beyond the town gates, but when he is unfairly denied his reward, the story takes an unexpected turn. Fictional or historical, the medieval legend of the Pied Piper has long fascinated generations of readers 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’ contemporary illustrations in a vibrantly dark palette of blues and reds. The mysterious tale helps teach and reinforce the importance of keeping one’s word and the consequences of broken promises.

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Jeanne Boyer

The Sound of Letters

$26.95

The letter A goes AAAAH! Like when I welcome a friend that I have been missing . . . The letter B goes B' B' B' B', like the bubbles in a bottle that I dip in the bath . . . The letter C goes K' K' K', like when I break the shell of a boiled egg . . . The sound of letters is an alphabet book unlike any other! This beautifully illustrated, colorful book of letters teaches the sound that the different letters make in a unique and fresh way.

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gestalten

The Who's Who of Grown-Ups

$14.95

Have you ever dreamed of being a secret agent or a gardener, soccer player or singer, astronaut or pirate? Do you know what clothes they wear and what equipment they always carry with them? All these people and many more are in The Who’s Who of Grown-Ups just waiting to be discovered. Bold illustrations show in detail the professions, hobbies, and pastimes that keep grown-ups busy throughout the day.

Little Gestalten

The World of Sharks

$24.95

Did you know that sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth? They swam through the primordial oceans long before there were dinosaurs. Many legends surround these animals with their fearsome sharp teeth. But how dangerous are sharks really? In this book, you will not only find out how sharks were able to survive so many other animals and how many different species we know today, but also a lot about their very special teeth, their peculiar lateral line organ and excellent sense of smell. However, many sharks have hardly been researched to this day - their habitats are too deep in the sea for us humans to reach. This book is the starting point for so much more to explore about sharks.

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Darcy Dobell

The World of Whales

$24.95

Dive into an exploration of these majestic mammals, one of the most fascinating animal species on the planet. You already know that whales aren’t fish, but mammals who need to breath and hold their breath under water, just like us humans? And that the blue whale grows to be longer than three buses? In The World of Whales we explore many interesting facts about these fantastic animals, looking at the habits and characteristics that make the multiple species of this family so special. From the stealthy orcas that traverse the seas, to the beautiful songs of humpbacks and the booming calls of the blue whales, we immerse ourselves in the lives of these grandiose swimmers. Join our subaquatic expedition to follow agile fins and flukes, learn about their routines, and marvel as these marine giants breach the ocean’s surface.

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Little Gestalten

Top Secret

$24.95

From ancient Rome to Tudor England and up to the 20th century, the art of espionage has come a long way.

But one thing has never changed—humans have always found surprisingly creative ways to gather top secret intelligence. This book presents eight of the most notorious spies in history, from Queen Elizabeth I’s 16th-century spymaster to the Serbian-born agent who may have inspired the character of James Bond. Top Secret has everything you could wish to know about the world of spies, agents, and secrets.

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Little Gestalten

We Love Pizza

$9.95

Who doesn’t like pizza? This book gives an entertaining introduction to the dish which connects the world. Life does not work without Pizza. Learn about the beginnings in Naples and how it conquered the bellies of the world – as many cultures and countries have their own interpretation of it. We Love Pizza delivers the full box including different types of pizza from Italy to North America – including a slice of migration history –, different toppings from classic to surprisingly strange combinations, different ways of eating a pizza over to places you can eat pizza, concluding with the fact, that no matter what pizza you like most, the tastiest is the one you share with your friends and family.

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Dawid Ryski

What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day?

$19.95

Children are well-versed in the jobs of firemen and racecar drivers; What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? inspires children to aspire. 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 anything 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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Steve Parker

Whatever the Weather

$12.95

Grown-ups are always talking about the weather— this book helps children understand the weather and why it changes from time to time. How is fog formed? What causes a rainbow? Why do thunder and lightning always come as a pair? Curious children can often ask questions that might even be difficult for adults to answer, but Whatever the Weather knows the facts. Bursting with colorful illustrations, examples, and anecdotes, this book explains complex processes in a snackable way. Following two friendly characters and their little dog from page to page, young readers can learn about how temperature forecasting works, how some animals have an innate ability to predict the weather and the effects of global warming. Come rain or shine, Whatever the Weather sees past the seasons and explains the world of weather in all its wonder.

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gestalten

Who Invented This?

$24.95

A time-tunnel trip that shows how some of history’s greatest makers, creators, and ideas helped to shape the world of today. Who invented the car, different types of vaccinations, the light bulb or the microwave? The things we are surrounded by didn’t just appear out of nowhere, they were conceived by talented inventors, scientists, and engineers. While some inventions were the result of teamwork and a long time in the lab, some inventions just happened to be made by accident or by looking for something else. Unravel how classic inventions and creators paved the way for the modern tools and technology we have today. Heureka! is a visual journey for children that shows how the groundbreaking masters from the past connect with the technology, culture, and medicine of today.

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Little Gestalten

You and Me and Everybody Else

$19.95

This charming picture book builds bridges between You and Me and Everybody Else. Everybody feels the same, sometimes. Our wishes, dreams, thoughts, and feelings are personal to us but all experienced by others. Guided by a friendly page-hopping cat, You and Me and Everybody Else tackles an adult topic in a sympathetic manner, encouraging empathy and self-reflection. Depicting different situations from sleeping and dreaming, to playing and laughing, to occasional boredom, this book breaks down barriers and negates cultural differences. As readers turn the pages, the message builds strength: Ultimately, no matter what we look like, or where we come from, we can find links to ourselves in one and other. What do children from all over the world have in common? Marcos Farina’s You and Me and Everyone Else shows what connects people - no matter where they come from or how they look. From sleeping and eating to playing and laughing to fear and happiness: Many everyday things and emotions are shared by all people, depending on their origin. The one with graphic drawings in retro style picture book promotes empathy, stimulates the imagination and builds prejudices from.

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Susie Rae

Young Adventurers

$26.95

Outdoor activities are fun, exciting, and can be found right around the corner! Get outside and ride a bike, climb a mountain, spot wildlife and go camping. Whether in the local park, your backyard, or amongst the trees in a nature preserve—the great outdoors is the place to be! Young Adventurers energizes children to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, engage with their surroundings, find new friends and gain confidence in important experiences while learning to appreciate the wonders of nature.