Windy Verlag Rights Guide 2022

Rights Guide
2022

Cardboard book
Picture book

Picture book Children' book

GRANDPA FORGOT HIS HAT
Opa hat seinen Hut vergessen
by Elena Berz
Illus. by Marine Ludin
978-3-948417-23-9
32 pages
220 x 280 mm (L x H)
Mar. 2022
Ages 4–8
EUR 16.00
Ida loves to swing - especially with her
grandfather. When he dies unexpectedly one
day, family and friends answer Ida's questions
honestly, mostly gently, sometimes childishly
bluntly. Immortal jellyfish are just as much a
topic as people in heaven, and bit by bit Ida
comes to understand what dying and death
are all about.
Elena Berz has written a touching book about
the loss of a human being. Enchantingly
illustrated with watercolors by Marine Ludin.

WE WAIT FOR THE SNOW
Wir warten auf den Schnee
by Anna Lina van Geuns
Illus. by Anna Zörner
978-3-948417-19-2
32 pages
225 x 295 mm (L x H)
Oc. 2020
Ages 4–6
EUR 15.00
Waiting - that's not always easy for children ... Emil waits longingly for
the snow, even in kindergarten he keeps looking out of the window. At
home, he makes himself comfortable with his mother. Together they
watch the clouds in the sky and see how it gets darker and darker. And
then it actually starts to snow ...
When quiet comes, there is time for magical moments, time to relax and
yet discover many things: the safety, the warmth and the shared
anticipation. The book is about mindfulness and the peace that (even)
children should feel every now and then, despite all the hustle and
bustle. The illustrations are also magical, integrating a real cloud photo
on each page. They show how the sky changes and thus develop a
unique charm.

ALIA AT THE PLACE OF
WONDERS
Alia am Ort der Wunder
by Annette Mierswa
Illus. by Stefanie Harjes
978-3-948417-11-6
226 pages
210 x 145 mm (L x H)
Nov. 2021
Ages 8–14
EUR 13.00
Alia suddenly learns that her father has cancer, and this changes her life
completely. She tries to find out what is behind this illness and discovers
that the adults around her are also overwhelmed by the situation. With
her persistence and warmth, she manages to make the daily hospital life
of her father and his roommate Theo a little more colorful. But because
she feels guilty about the illness, wants to do everything right and can't
allow anger and sadness, she reaches her own limits.
A touching children's book that very authentically reflects how children
think, that they often blame themselves for illnesses and try to make
everything okay. At the same time, it is a cheerful book that, despite the
threatening illness, allows for positive thoughts and joie de vivre. With
colorful illustrations inside.

LOLA ON THE PEA
Lola auf der Erbse
by Annette Mierswa
Illus. by Stefanie Harjes
978-3-948417-12-3
196 pages
210 x 145 mm (L x H)
Oct. 2021
Ages 8–14
EUR 13.00
Lola lives with her mother on the "pea", a houseboat down by the river.
Ever since her father disappeared, Lola refuses to grow and lives in her
fantasy world. No wonder she is horrified when Kurt, her mother's new
boyfriend, shows up. But then she meets the mysterious Pelle ...
The novel "Lola auf der Erbse" (first published in 2008) was nominated
for the Catholic Children's and Young People's Book Prize, the Prix
Chronos and the AKJ Young Author's Prize and has been translated into
several languages. It is on the Stiftung Lesen's recommendation list. The
film version was released in German cinemas in 2014 (rating
"particularly valuable").

WHEN ANIMALS DREAM
Wenn Tiere träumen
by Laura Tschorn
978-3-948417-09-3
32 pages
240 x 280 mm (L x H)
Feb. 2021
Ages 4–6
EUR 15.00
Can animals dream? And what do they dream? In dreams, animals
can do what is otherwise impossible: the mole dreams of seeing and
reading books, the birds dream of seeing snow and ice instead of
always flying south, and the dirty little pig dreams of a wonderful
bubble bath.
When we dream, we can be anything. Together with the children,
discover dreams and consider what of them might come true, and -
this is the end of this wonderful picture book - how everyone can
live their dream.

RABBIT AND MOON
Hase und Mond
by Ruth-Johanna Benrath
Illus. by Lucie Göpfert
978-3-948417-15-4
52 pages
170 x 220 mm (L x H)
Oct. 2020
Ages 5–8
EUR 15.00
"Write me a story!" wishes Odilia. And so her mother's friend tells her
about the rabbit with the much too long ears and the curious moon,
who actually only wanted to take a quick look in the window of the
house that lies on his way home. But then he is supposed to help the
rabbit in the big super-rabbit race, even though he has to do his duty in
the sky. And then the supervisory authority comes to check whether he
is also working properly ...
A story on two levels, which gets a very special dynamic through the
accompanying dialogues of Odilia and the narrator. "Rabbit and Moon"
is suitable as a read-aloud book as well as for more accomplished firsttime
readers.

LOTTE AND MAX VISIT THE BEES
Lotte und Max besuchen
die Bienen
by Michaela Rosenbaum
Illus. by Marisa Oeker
978-3-948417-01-7
32 pages
210 x 210 mm (L x H)
Nov. 2019
Ages 4–6
EUR 15.00
Why bees are so essential for us and our environment, how honey is
made, and what we can do at home for the bees and other insects is
shown to children ages 4 and up in this lovingly written and
beautifully illustrated picture book.
Lotte and Max love honey for breakfast. But where does it actually
come from? Florian, the beekeeper, knows. During a visit, he shows
the kids his beehives and explains to them how honey is made. In
the process, the children learn a lot about the busy little insects. In
the end, the family builds an insect hotel for their own garden. When
will the first hummers move in?

SOPHIA & PAUL - TOO MUCH TRASH
Sophia & Paul - Zu viel Müll
by Michaela Rosenbaum
Illus. by Isabella Roth
978-3-948417-13-0
32 pages
210 x 210 mm (L x H)
April 2020
Ages 4–8
EUR 15.00
What happened at the playground? There is trash everywhere. Sophia
and Paul's kindergarten group decides to do something about it ...
How is trash sorted properly? How can trash be avoided? The children
then learn a lot about waste from a waste advisor. Sophia and Paul put
some ideas directly into practice.
Garbage and plastic - hardly a day goes by without a discussion about
how we can all make a contribution to reducing the amount of waste.
The book "Sophia & Paul - too much trash" helps to sensitize even young
children to waste disposal and avoidance. With a comprehensible story
and simple recommendations for action, an important and current topic
becomes comprehensible.

THE BELL ELVES
Die Glockenelfen
by Gabi Deeg
Illus. by Friederike Ablang
978-3-948417-08-6
32 pages
240 x 210 mm (L x H)
Apr. 2021
Ages 4–8
EUR 15.00
In a land that is far and near, imagined and real, live bell elves. The
elf couple Firella and Amander ardently wish for a baby - but it
doesn't happen. Time passes without the blossoms in Firella's
garden beginning to glow and fulfill her wish. When a little bird
offers unexpected help, the two bell elves set out on a long journey.
A poetic elf story or a fable for children who have stepped into this
world in an unusual way? "The Bell Elves" is both. It shows how a
pair of bell elves take a new path to finally become parents. With
love, courage and perseverance.

THE STORY OF MR. AND MRS. HEDGEHOG
Die Geschichte von
Herrn und Frau Igel
by Michaela Rosenbaum
Illus. by Claudia Fries
978-3-948417-16-1
32 pages
210 x 210 mm (L x H)
April 2020
Ages 4–8
EUR 15.00
Mr. and Mrs. Hedgehog wish for a teeny tiny baby, but unfortunately it
doesn't want to work out. They ask the other animals of the forest, the
rabbits with their little long ears, the wild boars with their freshlings and
finally the wise owl. All of them give well-meaning tips, but what suits the
other animals does not help the hedgehog couple. When they finally
return to what hedgehogs like to do, the wait is finally over ...
Sometimes it is difficult to have a child. Or it takes a long time to get
there. Many couples have to find their own way here. The not-so-simple
topic is explained in this animal fable in an easy and child-friendly way.
And conveys two important messages: "Everyone is different" and "Stay
true to yourself".

MILLI & EMIL IS NOT BORING AT ALL
Milli & Emil ist gar nicht
langweilig
by Anna Marshall
978-3-948417-14-7
14 pages
180 x 180 mm (L x H)
Apr. 2021
Ages 2–4
EUR 9.00
Milli and Emil are thinking, "What should we play?" The first thing
they do is jump over the fence - Emil lands in the tree. But where is
Milli? Then they jump into a puddle. But where is Emil? They play
hide and seek. Where is Milli hiding now? The two animal children go
from one game to the next. No, they are not bored. Especially not
when they visit Grandma Moo at the end ...
The little readers can go in search of Milli the pig and Emil the
donkey behind flaps. In the process, they discover many loving
details on the wonderfully designed pages. The typography in handlettering
style and the special mixed technique of hand-drawn and
collage make the book an experience beyond the typical toddler
mainstream.

10 LITTLE KIDS
10 kleine Gören
by Alexandra Fauth-Nothdurft
Illus. by Anke Dammann
978-3-948417-04-8
14 pages
240 x 210 mm (L x H)
April 2020
Ages 2–4
EUR 8.00
There lies a dragon and sleeps. Slowly the children creep up: first 1 little
kid, then 2, then 3 ... On each side one joins and they start to play. They
paint on the dragon's belly, are wild pirates or climb over the prongs on
its back. And the dragon? He sleeps and dreams a dragon dream. Until
suddenly ...
Rich in detail and lovingly drawn, this book is a fun way to practice the
numbers from 1 to 10. In addition, there are many small additional
stories, such as the squirrels' picnic, the mice's bath in the goldfish bowl
or the rabbit's vegetable garden. The illustrations are complemented by
short rhymes. With a lot of fun, the book encourages learning to count
and incidentally also trains the attention of small readers.

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October 2022