Board Books

BiBiBiber Has a Question. Why Can't Babies Do Anything? Numbers & Quantities.

Can babies really (not) do anything yet? With this board book, we find out what they can already do – and what they like.

A baby book packed with fun scientific experiments that babies can read themselves. In their own way. For readers aged 0 and up, and for everyone who explores the world alongside them.
Discover, experience and explore: it turns out babies can do maths and think in the abstract.

101 Elves. My Fabulous Search-and-Find Book

101 elves are bustling through these pages! Or maybe even more? Who can spot the sleeping elf? The one who is busy munching cookies? Or the elf with the blue hair? This fabulously funny board book makes every elf fan's heart leap. Featuring the beloved characters from the book "101 Elves", this is a book for searching, marvelling - and lots of laughing. For everyone who loves looking closely and can never get enough of elves.

Christmas in the Forest

Christmas magic meets woodland discovery in a warmly rhyming festive read-aloud for little nature lovers from 18 months

• Christmas in the forest, seen through the animals’ eyes: squirrels, mice, badgers, foxes and other woodland creatures celebrate the festive season in their own charming ways.
• A cosy combination of two favourite early-years themes: Christmas and woodland animals come together in a gently rhyming story that introduces children to nature through playful, age-appropriate details.
• Made for shared festive reading from 18 months: cheerful rhymes and cute illustrations create a peaceful read-aloud experience for cuddling up, discovering and enjoying the anticipation of Christmas together.

Snowflakes swirl through the trees, icicles glisten and Christmas has arrived in the forest. But how do the woodland animals celebrate? The squirrel shares its festive treats with the mouse, while the badger family welcomes the fox. And there are plenty more animals for little listeners to discover as they explore the wintry forest. Gentle rhymes and cute illustrations create a warm, peaceful atmosphere for shared reading in the run-up to Christmas. Combining festive excitement with a first introduction to woodland animals and nature, this charming story invites young children and their families to cuddle up, wonder and discover together.

Do You Know How Unicorns Go to Kindergarten?

Starting nursery meets unicorn magic in a funny and encouraging everyday adventure for little unicorn fans aged 2 and up!

• A reassuring first-day-at-nursery story with unicorn magic: a familiar milestone becomes a funny, imaginative adventure that helps children aged 2 and up approach their new routine with confidence.
• Big feelings handled with warmth and humour: cuddly toys, playful greetings, new friends and a special kind of magic for moments of missing Mum and Dad make the settling-in experience accessible to very young children.
• A popular unicorn world tackles everyday childhood themes: bestselling authors Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm bring the colourful humour and empathy of their successful “101 Unicorns” series to starting nursery.

How does a little unicorn get ready for a day at nursery? With a cuddly toy tucked under one arm and the whole family there for support, of course! At unicorn nursery, plenty of exciting new experiences are waiting: funny horn greetings, other little unicorns to play with and rainbow pasta for lunch. But even the most adventurous little unicorn can sometimes miss Mum and Dad. Luckily, there is a very special kind of magic to help. With plenty of humour, empathy and unicorn sparkle, Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm turn the important experience of starting nursery into a reassuring story that encourages young children as they take their first steps into a new everyday world.

A Marvelmouse Day

A mouse-sized celebration of life’s little pleasures: a warm and witty story about rest, mindfulness and self-care for ages 2 and up

• Mindfulness with a delightfully mousey twist: the little mouse turns an ordinary day of breakfast, adventure and rest into a charming celebration of slowing down and enjoying the moment.
• Humour for children and grown-ups alike: playful mouse-themed wordplay combines with gentle messages about relaxation and self-care, creating plenty to smile about during shared reading.
• A distinctive debut by Slinga: the stationery artist, with 125,000 followers, brings her unmistakable illustration style, warm humour and playful texts to her first children’s book.

What makes a marvelmouse day? After a good mouse-sleep, the little mouse takes things entirely at her own pace: she prepares a delicious breakfast, heads off on a little trip and, of course, makes plenty of time to mouse-rest with a friend. With playful language, gentle humour and Slinga’s distinctive illustrations, this cheerful story celebrates the pleasure of slowing down and enjoying the small things. Children can delight in the little mouse’s relaxed adventures, while grown-ups will recognise the humorous reminders about rest and self-care, making this a warm shared-reading experience for little and big mice alike.

Recognising Faces – Naming Feelings

In this board book, babies from 3 months discover simply and clearly designed toddler faces. They learn playfully to distinguish facial expressions and emotions. They see happy, sad or surprised faces and can connect them with simple emotional vocabulary. A lovingly designed introduction to the world of emotions – for wondering, recognising and naming.

The Ogglies. Oggly-Baby Does What It Wants!

Oggly-Baby has it pretty good. All day long it can munch on pans and sun hats, roll around in the mud and play with the mice. And it gets so enormously thirsty that Oggly-Mum hands it one bottle after another. Sometimes it feels sad too – for example when it has hurt itself. But then the mice come by and give it a big mousey kiss – and everything is all right again!

A funny, messy, muddy board book all about being wonderfully Oggly - complete with a goodnight song!

Snail Mail With Love

Snail mail with heart: an irresistibly sweet story about friendship, affection and slowing down for children aged 2 and up

• A love letter delivered by snail mail: a wonderfully simple, original concept turns delivering letters into a warm celebration of affection, friendship and the joy of making others happy.
• Gentle messages with plenty of humour: charming snail-themed puns introduce togetherness, mindfulness and everyday happiness in an accessible, playful way for children aged 2 and up.
• Slinga brings her distinctive style to little and big readers: her tender illustrations and playful language, already enjoyed by 125,000 Instagram followers, give the story strong cross-generational appeal.

Today, the little snail is delivering the snail mail, carrying lovely letters to Mouse, Mole and Frog. Her friends are delighted and soon want to send letters of their own. But might there be a special message for the little snail too? With tender illustrations and charming wordplay, Slinga turns a simple round of deliveries into an affectionate celebration of friendship and togetherness. Gentle messages about mindfulness and the small moments that make us happy give the story an added layer for grown-ups, creating a warm shared-reading experience for young and old.

My Playmat Book. Farm

The play mat that goes everywhere: this leporello board book unfolds in a flash into a huge seek-and-find scene full of field paths, meadows, paddocks, stables and farmyard animals. The perfect surface for beloved toy tractors is always at hand – and just as quickly tidied away again. Little search tasks add to the scene: Can you find the dog in the flock of sheep? And where is the tool for the broken tractor?

And by adding the other titles in the series, the farmyard scene can be seamlessly extended.

101 Unicorns. My Fabulous Search-and-Find Book

Unicorn magic meets playful learning: a colourful seek-and-find adventure full of funny discoveries for little unicorn fans aged 2 and up

• Search, spot and sparkle: Busy scenes packed with sleeping, playing, eating and dancing unicorns give young children plenty of playful search challenges and amusing details to discover.
• Learning through play: Looking for ring-toss players, bouncy-castle fans and even a little unicorn with a clover on its bottom playfully encourages concentration and language development.
• A proven unicorn world for younger fans: Created by bestselling authors Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm, this seek-and-find title expands the world of “101 Unicorns” and is recommended by Stiftung Lesen.

Can you spot the unicorn playing ring toss, find the one bouncing on the castle or track down the little unicorn with a clover on its bottom? Every bustling scene offers new details to discover as unicorns big and small sleep, play, eat, dance and dash through their fabulous world. The cheerful search tasks turn looking closely into an entertaining activity, while also playfully supporting concentration and language development. Children can return to the richly illustrated scenes again and again, discovering something new each time. Created by bestselling authors Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm, this playful addition to the world of “101 Unicorns” brings its successful combination of magical creatures, humour and discovery to younger unicorn fans.

I'll Help! Doing the Laundry

Everyday chores become irresistible hands-on play: a cheerful, Montessori-inspired introduction to doing the laundry for ages 2 and up!

• Learning through participation: Children can imitate familiar household routines, from sorting clothes by colour and adding detergent to watching the washing machine and hanging everything out to dry.
• Everyday independence made fun: Inspired by Montessori principles, the concept encourages young children to take an active role in simple household tasks and experience the satisfaction of helping.
• Playful learning with plenty of humour: Memorable rhymes turn spinning, bubbling, foaming and disappearing socks into an entertaining shared experience, while the activities support coordination along the way.

Rumble, bubble, foam: it’s laundry day! Young children love doing what the grown-ups do, and even an ordinary household chore becomes an exciting activity when they can join in themselves.

There are clothes to sort by colour, detergent to add with Dad, a gurgling spin cycle to watch and freshly washed clothes to hang out to dry. Cheerful rhymes and playful participation transform the entire laundry routine into an engaging first experience of helping around the home, encouraging independence while celebrating the fascination toddlers find in everyday life.

Time to Try the Potty!

A cheerful potty-training adventure for ages 2 and up that turns an important everyday milestone into playful, giggle-filled fun

• A reassuring everyday theme: Panda, little bear, tiger and their animal friends are all learning to use the potty or toilet, helping make the transition away from nappies feel familiar and approachable.
• Rhymes encourage children to join in: Catchy, memorable verses bring humour and participation to potty training and make the story fun to share aloud.
• Positive and age-appropriate: Everyday mishaps are treated with warmth and humour, encouraging young children as they take their own first steps towards using the potty.

Oh dear, there’s a rumble in the tummy! Panda dashes off, little bear nearly forgets, and tiger does not quite make it in time. All the baby animals urgently need to go, and today they are feeling brave enough to try the potty and toilet for themselves.

With plenty of animal fun and catchy rhymes to join in with, this cheerful story approaches potty training with humour and encouragement. Little accidents are simply part of the adventure, helping children aged 2 and up become familiar with an important new everyday routine in a relaxed and playful way.

Dad is Broken

A laugh-out-loud picture book about sleepy dads, clever kids, and the everyday chaos of family life – told with wit and warmth by Moritz Neumeier and Timo Zett.

Dad wants to read a story aloud – but suddenly he stops moving. Oh no! The kids are sure of it: Dad is broken! They have to hide him before Mom gets home! From the flower pot to under the floor lamp, they try every possible hiding place. But in the end, the mystery is solved – Dad isn’t broken at all, he’s just fallen asleep. Phew!

Bibibiber the Beaver Has a Question. Why Can’t Babies Do Anything? Life & Animals

Science starts from day one: a playful, surprising baby experiment book about animals, nature and everything the very youngest explorers can already do

• Science for babies, seriously: Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and Marie Meimberg turn the surprising question of what babies can already do into playful, science-based experiments designed for the very youngest explorers.
• Animals and living things through a baby’s eyes: Simple experiments from science and art explore what babies can see and how they respond to nature and animals, creating an engaging first encounter with the living world.
• Discovery for the whole family: Created for babies aged 3–15 months and everyone exploring the world with them, the third title in the successful series encourages interaction with parents and siblings while revealing just how much babies can already experience.

Can babies really do nothing yet? Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and Marie Meimberg set out to prove otherwise, inviting families to discover what babies can already see, experience and enjoy. Combining science and art, simple experiments explore babies’ abilities while opening up the fascinating world of animals, nature and other living beings. Babies can engage with the book in their own way, while parents and older siblings discover alongside them just how much is already happening in those earliest months. The third title in the successful BiBiBiber series brings science to babies aged 3–15 months with wit, curiosity and a strong emphasis on shared discovery, encouraging even the youngest minds to begin exploring the wonderfully varied world around them.

Post Your Own Wish List!

Rhyming Christmas fun meets interactive play: a charming wish-list adventure for children aged 2 and up!

• Christmas wishes become part of the story: little ones can help Max the mouse send his wish list on its amusing journey from one animal to the next.
• Rhyming festive fun for ages 2 and up: the playful verses turn Max’s invitation to Christmas punch into a warm and funny read-aloud adventure.
• A story made for joining in: children follow the wandering wish list and discover who will eventually turn up at Max’s Christmas celebration.

Max the mouse has a very special Christmas wish: he would love some company for Christmas punch. But oh dear! Instead of reaching Santa Claus, his wish list ends up with Wilma the raccoon. From there, Max’s message travels from one animal to the next, gathering momentum as it goes. Children can join in and help send the wish list on its way, while wondering who might eventually arrive to celebrate Christmas with Max. With its catchy rhymes, lovable animal cast and playful participation, this festive story turns sending Christmas wishes into a funny shared-reading adventure.

Do You Know How Unicorns Go to the Toilet?

Potty training meets unicorn magic: a funny, reassuring toilet-time story packed with glitter, giggles and imagination for ages 2 and up!

• Potty training with unicorn magic: a playful everyday topic becomes a funny fantasy adventure, helping children aged 2 and up approach using the toilet with humour and imagination.
• Giggles take the pressure off: glitter soap, a horn-shaped toilet-roll holder, vanilla-biscuit smells and the pee-pooh song turn an important developmental step into light-hearted fun.
• From the creators of the bestselling unicorn world: Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm bring their colourful, humorous approach to a familiar milestone in young children’s lives.

How do unicorns go to the toilet? With plenty of glitter soap, a horn-shaped toilet-roll holder and the pee-pooh song, of course! The little unicorn invites young children into a wonderfully silly version of a familiar everyday routine, showing them what happens at toilet time and even revealing why it sometimes smells of vanilla biscuits. But there is one thing to watch out for: when unicorns fart, things can get surprisingly dangerous … With plenty of humour and a generous sprinkling of unicorn magic, Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm turn potty training into a playful experience that encourages little unicorn fans to give it a try themselves.

Do You Know How Unicorns Brush Their Teeth?

Tooth brushing meets unicorn magic: a playful everyday story with music, glitter and plenty of imagination for ages 2 and up!

• Brushing teeth becomes a unicorn adventure: pixie toothpaste, extra foam, glitter sand and a polished horn transform an everyday routine into imaginative fun for children aged 2 and up.
• A playful introduction to dental care: the little unicorn shows young children how teeth are brushed and why looking after them matters, making a familiar daily task entertaining and approachable.
• Music adds extra motivation: a funny tooth-brushing blues invites children to join in, while bestselling authors Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm bring the colourful humour of their “101 Unicorns” world to another important everyday theme.

How do unicorns brush their teeth? With pixie toothpaste, mountains of foam and a tooth-brushing blues, of course! The little unicorn shows young children its toothbrush, introduces the mysterious glowing glitter sand and demonstrates how brushing can become a magical part of the daily routine. And once every tooth is sparkling clean, there is still one important job to do: polishing the horn! Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm bring their playful “101 Unicorns” universe to tooth brushing, combining a familiar childhood routine with humour, fantasy and a catchy song to join in with.

Mini Comics: What Happens When a Sausage Dog Spots a Banana....

What happens when a hungry dachshund spots a flying banana? Total chaos, of course! Join the sausage dog on his wild chase through the park – complete with puddle splashes, playground escapades, and unexpected twists. This hilarious board book brings the comic trend to kids aged 2 and up. Developed together with parents and little readers: tons of laughs and shared reading fun guaranteed!

The comic trend for children aged 2 and older: funny panels, a clear reading direction and a dachshund on a banana hunt!

Mini Comics. What Happens When a Cat Sees a Ball of Yarn?

A whirling ball of yarn and one curious cat – what could possibly go wrong? As soon as the cat wakes up, a wild chase begins all across the house. Will she ever catch that speedy little yarn ball? With clear panel flow, minimal text, and maximum giggles, this hilarious board book brings the comic trend straight into the playroom. The perfect introduction to the world of comics for kids!

The comic trend for children aged 2 and older: funny panels, cheeky pictures – and a cat in a ball of wool chaos!

How Do Forest Animals Live?

How do the other forest animals actually live? wonders Fritzi the wild boar girl. Her mom explains to her that every animal has its very own place in the forest. Fritzi wants to see for herself: The little wild boar sets off on an exciting adventure and discovers the homes of deer, foxes, owls, and many other animals in the forest. From cozy dens to airy sleeping places – bestselling author Peter Wohlleben shows nature fans aged 2 and up just how diverse the habitats of animals are.

A lovingly designed book that combines knowledge and amazement.

Little Courage Books. I'll Ride a Bike!

Learning something new becomes an empowering adventure: an interactive confidence-building book that helps children aged 3 and up take their first steps towards riding a bike

• Learning by joining in: simple exercises invite children to move, practise and discover the basics of getting on a bike, pedalling, braking and tackling small obstacles.
• Confidence comes first: positive encouragement and manageable steps help take away anxieties, with no pressure to get everything right and plenty of room for children to learn at their own pace.
• A magical companion adds playful appeal: Helmut, the magical helmet, accompanies Jona through the learning process, while charming illustrations make practising a bike’s essential skills feel like an adventure.

Getting on the saddle is a big step, but Jona is not doing it alone! With the magical helmet Helmut by Jona’s side, children aged 3 and up are invited to join in as they discover how to ride a bike step by step.

Directly addressing young readers, the book combines easily accessible tips with playful exercises that encourage children to get moving and try things for themselves. From getting safely onto the bike and starting to pedal to braking and mastering little obstacles, each new challenge is approached in small, confidence-building stages. There is no right or wrong and no pressure to succeed straight away: children can progress at their own pace, turning the challenge of learning something new into a positive and enjoyable experience.

Little Courage Books. I'll Swimm Soon!

An interactive companion and gentle encouragement for first steps into the water.

Mika is learning to swim – step by step, with courage, curiosity, and lots of fun! In this lovingly designed interactive book, children aged 4 and up join Mika on an exciting trip to the swimming pool.

With the help of Splosh, the magical pool noodle, they explore the water in a playful way and try their very f irst swimming moves – all without pressure and full of positive encouragement.

Interactive exercises invite children to join in, move, and build confidence in their own bodies. The perfect companion for getting used to the water or preparing for a first swimming course!

Bibibiber Has a Question. Why Can’t Babies Do Anything? Colours & Contrasts

Science meets babies’ first discoveries: a playful and creative introduction to colour, contrast and visual development for ages 0 months and up

• Science from day one: Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen Kim and Marie Meimberg explore what babies can see, how they perceive colour and how their visual world develops during their first months.
• Discovery for the whole family: playful, creative experiments invite parents and older siblings to observe, explore and understand the world together with babies from 0 months.
• An entertaining mix of science and art: the award-winning authors make early development engaging and accessible, in a title recommended by Stiftung Lesen.

What can babies actually see? And how do they discover the world around them? Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen Kim and Marie Meimberg invite babies and their families to explore these fascinating questions together. Playful, science-based experiments reveal how quickly babies develop during their first months, what role colour and contrast play in their perception, and how their world gradually becomes more colourful. Babies can engage with the book in their own way, while parents and older siblings discover what the youngest members of the family can already do. Entertaining, creative and full of opportunities for shared discovery, this first title for babies brings the bestselling series to its youngest-ever audience.

Bibibiber Has a Question. Why Can’t Babies Do Anything? People & Faces

Big questions for the very youngest: an entertaining blend of science, art and shared discovery that explores babies’ fascination with faces from 3 months up

• Science for the very youngest: Dr. Mai Thi NguyenKim and Marie Meimberg explore why babies are so fascinated by faces and what they particularly like to look at during their first months.
• Discovery becomes a shared experience: simple experiments combining science and art invite parents and older siblings to observe and understand how important people and faces are to babies.
• A fresh extension of the successful BiBiBiber concept: the award-winning authors bring their entertaining approach to knowledge to babies from 3 months and everyone discovering the world alongside them.

Why do babies love looking at faces? What catches their attention, and how do they experience the people around them? Dr. Mai Thi NguyenKim and Marie Meimberg turn these questions into playful experiments that babies and their families can explore together. Contrasting images of faces and people invite even the youngest to engage with the book in their own way, while simple experiments help parents and older siblings discover how quickly babies develop during their first months and why other people are so important to them. Combining science, creativity and interaction, this BiBiBiber baby title makes the fascinating world of early development a shared journey of discovery for the whole family.

Featuring Characters by Janosch. I Love Falling Asleep with You

“Hey, Bear,” the little tiger asked one evening before bed, “do you have a favorite place to sleep?”
“Of course I do,” said the little bear, “but I’m not going to tell you!”
“Aw, bummer,” said the little tiger, then he had an idea. He grabbed the garden phone and started calling around.
Does the giant elephant have a favorite sleeping spot? How does Aunty Goose like to sleep best? And what about the sleepy mole?
Join the little tiger as he uncovers everyone's coziest sleeping places!

• A funny and beautifully illustrated bedtime story for the little ones, starring the beloved Janosch characters Tiger and Bear. Perfect for nightly rituals and reading again and again.