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- Sat at his very best: Paul Maar combines witty wordplay, imagination, and plenty of wish dots in a rollicking adventure for children aged 7 and up.
- What happens when Mr. Taschenbier becomes a Sat himself? An original and wonderfully wacky premise turns the familiar world of the Sat upside down and puts family and togetherness to the test.
- A children’s classic to read aloud and on your own: Colorful illustrations, lovable characters, and timeless humor make the Sat a reading delight for the whole family.
Dive into a thrilling children’s adventure full of wish dots, wonder and surprises—perfect for readers aged 7 and up
Wish dot-wonderful: the cutest, cuddliest Sat of all time! Where would the Pocketbeer Family be without the Sat? Mr Pocketbeer has become as fond of the small creature with the trunk-like snout as if he were his own child. But one day the Sat disappears. To its own horror, he must return to the Sat world at the end of 15 years, 15 days and 5 minutes – because otherwise the human being he is living with would become a Sat himself. Mr Pocketbeer is already showing the first signs… Is he really turning into a Sat? And will the real Sat have to leave his dad? A wondrous tear leads to a surprising solution… Fast-moving, turbulent and full of imaginative ideas – one of the very best Sat stories! For the first time featuring colour illustrations inside. Total circulation of all Sat books: 4.6 million copies!
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A much-loved children’s-book character discovers Christmas: a warm and wonderfully quirky festive Sat adventure for ages 6 and up
- Christmas through the Sat’s eyes: familiar festive traditions become wonderfully strange when he encounters Christmas for the very first time.
- Paul Maar’s characteristic wordplay finds the perfect festive setting, with Christmas songs and rhymes giving the Sat plenty of opportunities to play to his strengths.
- Part of an established series: this is Volume 9 of the Sat adventures, offering fans a seasonal story with Mr Bashful while remaining centred on the Sat’s humorous perspective.
It’s the Sat’s first Christmas with Mr Bashful. In fact, it’s his first Christmas ever! And unsurprisingly, human festive customs leave him with plenty of questions. Who are those little winged creatures that supposedly float around in the sky? Why is Mr Bashful suddenly keeping so many secrets when the Sat is desperate to know what is going on? And why do people bring trees into their sitting rooms when they spend the rest of the year outside? Fortunately, Christmas involves plenty of singing and rhyming, and that is something the Sat knows all about. With his irrepressible curiosity and distinctive way of looking at the human world, the familiar traditions of Christmas become a source of playful confusion and festive fun.
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A beloved German children’s classic reimagined for the youngest fans: Paul Maar’s wordplay, humour and unforgettable Sat now offer the perfect introduction for ages 4 and up!
- A classic with lasting appeal: Paul Maar’s stories about the Sat have delighted generations of children and parents, and this picture-book story brings his popular characters to a younger audience.
- Wordplay children can join in with: A wonderfully peculiar week builds towards Saturday and the arrival of the Sat, creating a playful pattern packed with humorous language.
- Chaos guaranteed: The cheeky, trunk-nosed, spotty Sat turns Mr Bashful’s orderly existence upside down, delivering lively dialogue and plenty of read-aloud fun.
Sunday brings sunshine. On Monday, Mr Mon arrives. Tuesday means duty, Wednesday is the middle of the week, Thursday brings thunder and Friday is Mr Bashful’s free day. So what on earth could Saturday bring?
The Sat, of course! This cheeky little creature has a trunk, peculiar spots and absolutely no hesitation in calling Mr Bashful “Papa”. Mr Bashful is far from delighted by his unexpected new companion, but he soon discovers that life with the Sat may be chaotic, yet it is also enormous fun. With playful language and Paul Maar’s characteristic humour, this first Sat picture-book story provides an inviting entry point to a classic children’s world for ages 4 and up.
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A chaotic dragon wish meets clever reading support in a funny new Sat adventure that makes learning to read fun for ages 6 and up!
- Reading practice with a bestselling favourite: A new first-reading adventure featuring Paul Maar’s cheeky Sat combines the humour of the much-loved character with an accessible approach designed for children aged 6 and up.
- A brilliantly funny wish gone wrong: When the Sat secretly wishes for a blue dragon, it expects something to fly outside, not a living dragon in the room, setting off a wonderfully chaotic chain of events.
- Learning to read becomes part of the fun: Simple words, short sentences, colourful syllables and entertaining puzzles support the syllable method and give beginning readers plenty of motivation and achievable reading practice.
When Mr. Bashful is at work, the Sat cannot resist secretly using the wishing machine. It wants a blue dragon to fly outside, just like the neighbourhood children have. But the wish does not turn out quite as expected: suddenly there is a real, living dragon in the room! The result is plenty of chaos and dragon fun, culminating in the Sat ending up on the roof. When the incredulous Mrs Redcabbage spots the Sat, she calls the fire brigade. Can this extraordinary adventure possibly end well? Specially adapted for beginning readers, this new story by bestselling author Paul Maar combines the Sat’s trademark mischief with simple language, short sentences and colourful syllables based on the syllable method. Fun puzzles add another playful incentive to keep reading, while accompanying educational material from Klett Verlag extends the learning potential.
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MiniSatty takes centre stage: short, mischievous adventures, familiar favourites and interactive fun for Satty fans aged 7 and up!
- Learning to read with a much-loved character: Paul Maar’s MiniSatty gets a storybook of his own, bringing the humour and mischief of the popular Satty universe to children aged 7 and up.
- Short episodes, big mischief: MiniSatty’s wish dots cause wonderfully unpredictable adventures, from conjuring up a lion and making Ms. Peapod float to sending an unfriendly sailor straight overboard.
- More than just stories: Puzzles and interactive elements add variety to the short, funny episodes, while familiar characters including the Sat himself, Mr. Bashful and Ms. Peapod make this a rewarding read for new and established fans alike.
MiniSatty may be the smallest of the Sats, but MiniSatty certainly knows how to cause big trouble. Missing Ms. Peapod terribly, the little baby Sat returns to the human world, wisely equipped with wish dots. And it does not take long before the wishes start creating chaos. A lion suddenly appears, Ms. Peapod finds herself floating, and an unfriendly sailor is promptly wished overboard. Fortunately, plenty of familiar faces from the Satty universe are along for the fun, including the Sat himself, Mr. Bashful and many more. Bestselling author Paul Maar gives MiniSatty a collection of short, cheeky adventures filled with his characteristic humour and illustrations. Puzzles and interactive elements add extra variety, creating an entertaining reading experience for children aged 7 and up and Satty fans across generations.
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A brand-new adventure in Paul Maar’s bestselling Sat series, packed with humour, mystery and friendship for ages 7 and up!
- A mystery at the edge of the Sat world: A forbidden rock wall, a secret waiting beyond it and the sudden disappearance of Mini-Satty create an irresistible adventure hook.
- Much-loved characters, new danger: Mr. Bashful's Sat joins forces with returning blue dragon Ralfer to search for their missing little friend.
- From an award-winning bestselling creator: Written and illustrated by Paul Maar, this twelfth Sat adventure combines his much-loved characters with themes of courage, friendship and curiosity.
Far beyond the meadow where the Sats lounge contentedly on their pumpkins stands a mysterious rock wall. Nobody knows exactly what lies behind it, and Didactic-Sat insists that venturing there is far too dangerous. But Mini-Satty has other ideas. Suddenly, the smallest of all the Sats has vanished without a trace.
Mr. Bashful's Sat sets off to find his little friend, accompanied by the blue dragon Ralfer, who has unexpectedly reappeared. What awaits them beyond the familiar Sat world? Paul Maar’s twelfth Sat story sends his popular characters on a humorous new adventure full of mystery, courage and friendship, brought to life by the author’s own colour illustrations.
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Language learning meets laugh-out-loud family fun: a playful Sams game packed with creative challenges for ages 6 and up!
- Playful language development with a much-loved concept: children rhyme, invent tongue twisters, draw, lip-read and solve puzzles.
- A lively family game for 3–5 players that turns language practice into shared laughter and imaginative challenges.
- Quick and accessible fun for ages 6 and up, with an engaging wish-point mechanic that keeps every challenge exciting.
Rhyming, drawing, lip-reading, puzzling and even inventing wonderfully wacky tongue twisters: this game brings language development into play in true Sams style. Players take on a varied mix of challenges and try to hold on to as many precious blue wish points as possible. The better they master each task, the fewer points they lose, and whoever has the most left at the end wins. With around 20 minutes of playtime and challenges designed for 3–5 players, the game combines linguistic creativity, imagination and plenty of humour, making language practice an entertaining experience for the whole family.
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Friendship, wishes and plenty of Sat-style fun: a creative friends book for schoolchildren aged 6 and up
- A beloved character meets a timeless school tradition: the very first friends book featuring Sat turns friendship, creativity and wishes into a playful shared experience.
- Plenty of scope for personal expression: schoolchildren can write, draw and get creative, with space for 24 primary-school friends and 5 teachers to contribute.
- Unmistakably Sat: funny illustrations, rhymes and colouring pictures by Sat creator Paul Maar bring the character’s distinctive humour to every page.
What do you wish for, and what do your friends dream about? In this first friends book featuring Paul Maar’s popular character Sat, wishes take centre stage. Children can share their secret hopes as well as the wishes everyone is allowed to know, while discovering what matters to their friends. There is plenty of room to write, draw, colour and get creative, inviting 24 primary-school friends and 5 teachers to leave their mark. Paul Maar’s funny illustrations, rhymes and colouring pictures keep Sat at the heart of the experience, making this an entertaining way for schoolchildren to capture friendships, ideas and dreams in one place.
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Five funny first-reading adventures in one celebratory collection: learning to read is much more fun with the Sat by your side!
- Five favourite Sat adventures in one collection: Paul Maar brings together five humorous stories starring the cheeky, red-haired creature with wishing spots, offering plenty of variety for newly independent readers.
- Reading practice with plenty of laughs: Accessible texts, amusing stories and popular themes are designed to motivate children aged 7 and up as they build confidence reading on their own.
- Celebrating an iconic character: Created in 1973, the Sat has been winning over young readers for 50 years, making this anniversary collection an inviting introduction as well as a celebratory title for existing fans.
Learning to read with the Sat means wishes, mischief and plenty of laughter. To celebrate the beloved character’s 50th anniversary, Paul Maar brings together five popular read-it-yourself adventures for children aged 7 and up. With its piglet-like snub nose, red hair, diving suit and magical wishing spots, the Sat has been delighting children since 1973. This collection brings together The Sat and the Wishing Machine, The Sat Makes a Wish, The Sat and the Blue Wishing Spot, The Sat and the Wishing Chipolatas and A Diving Suit for the Sat. Humorous stories and highly accessible texts make independent reading enjoyable and motivating, while Paul Maar’s colourful illustrations accompany young readers through five wonderfully mischievous adventures.
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A Sat-tastic anniversary celebration packed with jokes, puzzles and surprising facts for fans aged 7 and up!
- Celebrating 50 years of the Sat: A special gift book marking the 50th birthday of Paul Maar’s much-loved children’s book character.
- Packed with playful variety: Fun facts, games, quizzes, quotations, rhymes, word puzzles and even recipes offer plenty to discover, solve and laugh about.
- Everything fans want to know: From the Sat world and its familiar characters to the mysterious wishing spots, the book explores amusing questions about the Sat universe.
Where exactly is the Sat world? Could Mr Taschenbier and Mrs Rotkohl really exist somewhere? What do the wishing spots on the Sat’s face feel like, and can anyone learn how to rhyme?
Celebrating the Sat’s 50th birthday, this entertaining collection brings together surprising facts, cult quotations, playful rhymes, games, quizzes, word puzzles and recipes inspired by Paul Maar’s famous character. Young fans can test their knowledge, discover new details and immerse themselves in the wonderfully mischievous world of the Sat.
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A beloved German children’s classic returns with a fresh illustrated look: Paul Maar’s tenth Sat adventure brings generations together for magical family reading
- A major author meets an iconic character: bestselling writer Paul Maar celebrates the Sat’s tenth adventure in a humorous story for ages 7 and up.
- Intergenerational appeal: children who grew up with the Sat are now sharing the much-loved stories with their own children.
- A mischievous Chinese luck dragon adds a fresh magical twist, while Nina Dulleck’s lively illustrations bring the Sat’s chaotic world to life for a new generation.
Being home alone is terribly boring for the Sat while Mr Bashful is at work. Watching children outside flying a kite only makes matters worse: the Sat wants one too! But with the kite shop closed, there is only one solution: secretly use the forbidden wishing machine.
The result is not a kite at all, but a real little dragon. And not just any dragon: the Sat has accidentally summoned a Chinese luck dragon. Suddenly everyone seems extraordinarily fortunate, while the Sat desperately tries to keep the magical visitor hidden from Mrs Rotkohl. Paul Maar combines wish-fulfilment, magical mayhem and his trademark humour in the tenth adventure starring his much-loved character, accompanied by illustrations from Nina Dulleck.
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Wish-dot magic meets glorious domestic chaos: the second Sat adventure, adapted into an accessible first-reading story for ages 7 and up!
- An impossible wish with hilarious consequences: Snow in the middle of the flat quickly escalates into a freezing snowstorm, a polar bear and one very difficult explanation.
- A children’s classic for new readers: This second Sat adventure has been revised specifically for beginning readers, with large type, short sections and plenty of illustrations to support comprehension.
- Reading fun that continues beyond the story: 16 pages of puzzles and reading games reinforce reading skills while keeping the experience playful and entertaining.
Mr Bashful simply cannot believe that the Sat can make every one of his wishes come true, losing a wish dot each time. So he decides to put the Sat to the test with something completely impossible: he wishes for snow.
Seconds later, Mr Bashful and the Sat are knee-deep in a freezing snowstorm inside the flat. And things are about to get even more complicated. A polar bear appears, followed by their inquisitive landlady, Mrs Redcabbage. How can Mr Bashful possibly explain this?
Paul Maar’s second Sat adventure has been adapted for children taking their first steps as independent readers. Packed with wish-dot chaos, absurd situations and the Sat’s characteristic humour, it offers a highly accessible introduction to the much-loved children’s classic for ages 7 and up.
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Christmas magic meets classic Sat humour: a warm-hearted, action-packed festive adventure by bestselling author Paul Maar for ages 7 and up
- Festive chaos with a proven children’s-book favourite: the eleventh Sat adventure combines the series’ trademark humour and magic with the traditions and atmosphere of Christmas.
- A wonderfully comic search story: when a complicated spell goes wrong, Mini-Satty embarks on an unexpected odyssey through the human world while the Sat, Mr Bashful and Ms Peapod set out to find him.
- Accessible for new readers and rewarding for existing fans: the story can be enjoyed independently, while its connection to Volume 9 adds an extra dimension for followers of the series.
Chains of sausages in the Christmas tree, Christmas songs accompanied by saxophone, presents and a whole gathering of Sats: the Sat’s very first Christmas Eve could hardly have been more memorable. Now the fun is supposed to continue on Christmas Day, with the much-missed Mini-Satty returning to the human world. There is just one problem: the spell Mini-Satty needs to remember is far too complicated. Instead of arriving safely back in Mr Bashful’s room, he finds himself swept into a turbulent and very funny adventure. As the Sat, Mr Bashful and Ms Peapod search for him, magical mishaps and misunderstandings bring the Sams world together with human Christmas traditions in a story full of humour, excitement and heart. Exploring friendship, family and the joy of being together at Christmas, this eleventh adventure offers a festive entry point for newcomers as well as a new story for established Sat fans.
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Classic Sat humour meets accessible first-reading fun: a wildly funny wish-machine adventure for ages 7 and up!
- A beloved children’s classic made accessible for independent readers: the unmistakable Sat humour meets an easy-to-follow story designed to motivate children to read for themselves.
- Wishes with wonderfully chaotic consequences: disappearing wish dots, a wrong attic and a wish machine that takes every request very literally create one hilarious mishap after another.
- Reading fun that continues beyond the story: additional puzzles and games encourage children to read closely, think and discover.
Oh no, the Sat is running out of wish dots! There is only one solution: Mr Pocketbeer needs to get his wish machine working. But wishes have to be worded very carefully, as the pair quickly discover when they accidentally transport themselves to the wrong attic and come face to face with a decidedly unamused caretaker. Once they finally reach the wish machine, Mr Pocketbeer simply cannot resist putting it to the test. His wish for loads of money works spectacularly, filling the room with coins and banknotes, but there is one small problem: they are all in the wrong currency. And his attempt to make the next wish more precise only leads to further complications. Packed with playful language, comic misunderstandings and much-loved Sat characters, this turbulent adventure turns learning to read into genuine entertainment. Additional puzzles and games extend the fun after the story and encourage young readers to engage closely with the text.
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A magical new Sat adventure combining Paul Maar’s trademark wordplay, humour and imagination with an irresistible little lucky dragon
- A proven children’s classic with international reach: the Sat series has sold over 5 million copies in Germany and has been translated into 23 languages.
- Magic meets mayhem: a forbidden Wish Machine conjures up a Chinese lucky dragon, setting the scene for a funny, imaginative game of hide-and-seek.
- Paul Maar at his playful best: the tenth Sat adventure is both written and illustrated by its acclaimed creator and introduces rhyming chapter titles for the first time.
The Sat isn’t allowed to do anything, and being stuck at home while Mr Taschenbier is at work is decidedly boring. Then it spots some children with a dragon and wants one too. With the dragon shop closed, there is only one solution: just this once, the forbidden Wish Machine will have to be used. But instead of an ordinary dragon, a real little dragon suddenly appears. Now the Sat has to keep its unexpected new companion hidden from Mrs Rotkohl, launching a hilarious game of hide-and-seek. And something else is going on: everyone suddenly seems remarkably lucky. It turns out the Sat has conjured up a Chinese lucky dragon! Written and illustrated by Paul Maar, this tenth instalment delivers the wordplay, confidence and imaginative comedy that generations of Sat fans love, with rhyming chapter titles appearing for the first time.
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A timeless children’s classic with a fresh visual appeal: Paul Maar’s anarchic wordplay, wish-filled chaos and much-loved Sat return for readers aged 7 and up!
- Irresistible wordplay and comic logic: Mr Bashful's increasingly inventive attempts to bring the Sat back turn the days of the week into a brilliantly playful narrative device.
- A proven favourite: with more than 4.5 million Sat books sold, the series combines fantasy, linguistic humour and anarchic fun across eleven volumes.
- A classic newly illustrated: Nina Dulleck’s colourful illustrations offer a fresh interpretation of Paul Maar’s enduring characters and their unpredictable adventures.
What does Mr Bashful have to do to make the Sat come back? He takes the days of the week very seriously: on Monday he meets Mr. Mon, on Tuesday he dutifully goes to work, and when Thursday fails to provide any thunder of its own, he simply creates some himself with a rolling pin and a tin pan. Sure enough, on Saturday the Sat is back, complete with plenty of new wish dots. Mr Bashful immediately starts making wishes, even though experience should have taught him that wishing correctly is not as easy as it sounds. Misunderstandings and surprises soon unleash the wonderfully unpredictable chaos that has made Paul Maar’s stories so popular. With Nina Dulleck’s fresh illustrations, this much-loved classic invites both established fans and a new generation of readers to discover the Sat’s distinctive mixture of wordplay, fantasy and anarchy.
A modern illustrated edition of a German children’s classic: Paul Maar’s sixth Sat adventure combines magical wishes, family chaos and enduring humour for ages 7 and up
- A proven success across generations: more than 4.8 million Sat volumes sold and 3.5 million cinema admissions as of February 2019.
- The Sat remains as relevant as ever, using humour to champion openness and tolerance while delivering the mischievous entertainment the series is known for.
- Nina Dulleck’s much-loved illustrations bring a fresh visual interpretation to Paul Maar’s classic characters and their chaotic adventures.
Hooray, the Sat is back! Martin Bashful is delighted to have his mischievous friend around again, especially since Uncle Alvin has arrived from Australia with his kangaroo, moved in with the Pocketbeers and is driving everyone mad. Surely the simplest solution would be to wish him away?
There is just one problem: the magical wish dots are still on the face of the unpleasant sports teacher Mr Daume, who seems to have vanished without a trace. And as Martin and the Sat try to solve that problem, Uncle Alvin proves to have a few surprises of his own. Paul Maar’s sixth Sat adventure delivers another irresistible mixture of wish magic, family chaos and playful humour.
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A perfect first step into the world of the Sat: Paul Maar’s magical read-aloud adventure brings the iconic character to children aged 5 and up
- Written especially for younger children, this read-aloud story offers an accessible introduction to Paul Maar’s much-loved Sat books.
- A true publishing phenomenon: 4.8 million Sat volumes sold, with more than 100,000 copies sold of the new editions.
- Double trouble, double the fun: a single misplaced wish creates a second, suspiciously well-behaved Sat and an irresistible new challenge for the original.
Wish dot emergency! For his birthday, the Sat gives Mr Bashful an exceptionally precious present: one very last wish dot. Unfortunately, Mr Pocketbeer promptly uses it to wish for the wrong thing, a Sat for his annoying neighbour, Mrs Redcabbage.
Before long, a second Sat is sitting at the dinner table. But this new arrival could hardly be more different: it is frighteningly well behaved, presenting the Pocketbeer Sat with an entirely unexpected challenge. Written especially as a read-aloud story for younger children, Paul Maar’s magical and mischievous adventure is the perfect introduction to the iconic Sat series.
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Wish-dot magic meets heartfelt family bonds in one of the most imaginative Sat adventures, full of fast-paced humour and wonderfully unpredictable chaos
- A surprisingly emotional Sat story: Mr Bashful has come to love the Sat like his own child, making the prospect of their separation especially poignant amid the comedy.
- A brilliantly absurd transformation hook: after 15 years, 15 days and 15 minutes, the Sat must return to the Sat world or Mr Bashful risks becoming a Sat himself, with the first signs already beginning to show.
- A major children’s-book success: the Sat books have reached a total circulation of 4.6 million copies, combining Paul Maar’s distinctive imagination with the series’ enduring comic appeal.
Where would the Bashful Family be without the Sat? Mr Bashful has grown so fond of the small, trunk-nosed creature that it has become like a child to him. But suddenly the Sat is gone.
To its horror, the Sat has discovered that after 15 years, 15 days and 15 minutes it must return to the Sat world. Otherwise, the human it lives with will gradually turn into a Sat himself. And Mr Bashful is already showing the first signs. Before long, his increasingly extraordinary behaviour even involves stealing a bus and riding a camel.
Can Mr Pocketbeer really be turning into a Sat? And will the Sat have to leave its beloved dad behind? Paul Maar combines imaginative twists, turbulent comedy and a touching bond between two inseparable characters in this much-loved Sat adventure.
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Classic Sat anarchy meets a high-stakes rescue adventure: fast-paced, funny and packed with suspense, wordplay and wonderfully unpredictable wishes
- A Sat in real danger: Martin’s unfriendly teacher, Mr Daume, steals the Sat retrieval drops and is determined to make the Sat his own, giving this instalment an especially suspenseful hook.
- Wish magic with hilarious consequences: because the Sat belongs to the Bashful family, wishes made for anyone else produce disastrous side-effects, combining the series’ trademark humour with escalating chaos.
- Friendship powers the rescue: Martin teams up with Tina and Roland to save the Sat, with mix-ups, slapstick and Sat poems keeping the adventure lively throughout.
The Sat is back, but this time it is in serious trouble. Martin Pocketbeer has taken the Sat and the Sat retrieval drops on his class trip, only for his unfriendly teacher, Mr Daume, to steal the drops and try to claim the Sat for himself.
There is just one problem: a Sat can only properly grant wishes to a genuine member of the Pocketbeer family. Whenever Mr Daume tries to use its powers, the wishes come with alarming and unexpected side-effects, while the Sat itself grows increasingly unwell.
Once Martin discovers where his friend is being held, he joins forces with Tina and Roland to mount a rescue. Packed with complications, misunderstandings, Sat poems, slapstick and suspense, Paul Maar’s adventure combines the series’ anarchic humour and love of language with a gripping mission to bring the Sat safely home.
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Cheeky Sat magic meets an empowering story about self-confidence: a humorous, warm-hearted classic for children aged 7 and up
- A relatable journey towards self-belief: shy Martin wants to be stronger, braver and more popular, but discovers that becoming more confident does not mean becoming somebody else.
- Classic Sat humour with meaningful themes: Paul Maar combines the Sat’s irreverent antics and magical wish dots with ideas about courage, openness and tolerance.
- Perfect for reading aloud or independently: the story’s humour and warmth are complemented by colourful illustrations from Nina Dulleck.
Martin Bashful would love to be somebody else. He is the fourth-smallest in his class, the second-weakest and, when it comes to shyness, definitely number one. Then, on a skiing trip with his class after the Christmas holidays, he meets the Sat: cheeky, fearless, impossible to intimidate and equipped with magical wish dots.
Suddenly it seems as though Martin’s greatest wish might come true. But even the Sat cannot turn him into somebody else. Instead, this extraordinary new companion helps Martin discover something far more valuable: the courage to believe in himself. By the end of the trip, Martin begins to feel that he truly belongs and has found his place in the class. With Paul Maar’s characteristic humour and colourful illustrations by Nina Dulleck, this Sat adventure combines magical mayhem with an encouraging story about the courage to be yourself.
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- Sat blockbuster: 4.8 million books sold, seen in cinemas 3.5 million times.
- Top reviews: Readers love the “new” Sat, colorfully illustrated by Nina Dulleck.
A beloved children’s classic, brought to life in Nina Dulleck’s vibrant, contemporary illustrations—perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Sometimes Mr Pocketbeer is far from sure whether it really was the best of all wishes to have the Sat live with him forever. After all, the Sat has lost all the dots on his face and can no longer grant wishes. All he is now is impertinent and greedy. And the fact that Mr Pocketbeer has fallen in love naturally doesn’t please the Sat at all. If only he still had some dots! But it’s not so easy at all this time, and in the end, everything turns out quite differently – with the dots and so on. In any case, Mr Pocketbeer finds himself in some pretty mad, chaotic situations until his heart’s desire is finally fulfilled and he manages, with the Sat’s help, to make another, this time final step towards independence. Another classic in the Sat series with new colour illustrations by the successful artist duo Paul Maar and Nina Dulleck. At once timeless and modern, with lots of humour in aid of greater open-mindedness and tolerance.
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Christmas meets classic Sat chaos: a festive instalment in Paul Maar’s timeless children’s series, full of wishes, wordplay and anarchic humour for ages 7 and up!
- A fresh festive twist on a much-loved series: the Sat experiences Christmas for the very first time, approaching angels, Christmas trees and seasonal traditions with its trademark curiosity.
- Wish-filled comedy guaranteed: when several fellow Sats join the celebrations, intentional and accidental wishes create exactly the kind of unpredictable chaos fans expect.
- Proven series appeal: the Sat books have sold more than 4.5 million copies, combining timeless humour, fantasy and unconventional fun.
Christmas is full of mysteries when you are a Sat. What are those winged creatures that supposedly live in heaven? Why is Mr Bashful suddenly keeping so many secrets? And why on earth do people put trees in their living rooms?
For its very first Christmas, the Sat decides to invite a few colleagues from the world of Sats. With so many wish dots involved, it is hardly surprising that all kinds of wishes start coming true, including some that were never meant to be made. The result is a wonderfully turbulent Christmas Eve that Mr Bashful will certainly never forget. Paul Maar brings festive traditions together with the wordplay, cheeky humour and delightful anarchy that have made the Sat a children’s classic.
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An iconic German children’s classic for a new generation: Paul Maar’s bestselling Sat combines anarchic humour, wordplay and intergenerational appeal for ages 7 and up
- A proven long-term success: 4.7 million Sat volumes have been sold, establishing the series as a firm favourite across generations.
- An unforgettable central character: loud, cheeky and constantly singing and speaking in rhymes, the Sat turns Mr Bashful's orderly life delightfully upside down.
- A classic with strong family appeal: former Sat readers can now share Paul Maar’s much-loved stories with their own children.
One Saturday, a very peculiar creature appears out of nowhere in Mr Pocketbeer’s life. With red hair, a big round tummy and blue dots on its face, the Sat is impossible to overlook. It is loud, cheeky and spends its days singing songs and talking in rhymes, all things the quiet Mr Bashful would normally rather avoid.
And yet, over the course of one unforgettable week, this unlikely pair have an enormous amount of fun together. Mischievous, charming and full of Paul Maar’s distinctive humour, the first Sat adventure introduces one of German children’s literature’s most enduring characters, a classic that has delighted generations of readers.
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A perfect first step into the world of the Sat: Paul Maar’s magical read-aloud adventure brings the iconic character to children aged 5 and up
- Written especially for younger children, this read-aloud story offers an accessible introduction to Paul Maar’s much-loved Sat books.
- A true publishing phenomenon: 4.8 million Sat volumes sold, with more than 100,000 copies sold of the new editions.
- Double trouble, double the fun: a single misplaced wish creates a second, suspiciously well-behaved Sat and an irresistible new challenge for the original.
Wish dot emergency! For his birthday, the Sat gives Mr Pocketbeer an exceptionally precious present: one very last wish dot. Unfortunately, Mr Pocketbeer promptly uses it to wish for the wrong thing, a Sat for his annoying neighbour, Mrs Redcabbage.
Before long, a second Sat is sitting at the dinner table. But this new arrival could hardly be more different: it is frighteningly well behaved, presenting the Pocketbeer Sat with an entirely unexpected challenge. Written especially as a read-aloud story for younger children, Paul Maar’s magical and mischievous adventure is the perfect introduction to the iconic Sat series.
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