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Nguyen-Kim, Mai Thi (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Illustrated by)

Science meets shared discovery in an innovative baby book that explores an intriguing idea: babies can do maths and think in the abstract!

  • Science for the very youngest: simple experiments invite families to discover what babies can already do, turning early development into an entertaining exploration.
  • Designed for babies to explore themselves: high-contrast images encourage babies from 3 months to look, discover and ‘read’ in their own way.
  • Strong family appeal: the experiments give parents and older siblings a playful way to interact with a new baby and explore numbers and quantities together.

What can babies really do? Quite a lot, as this playful experiment book sets out to discover. Award-winning authors Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and Marie Meimberg bring science into babies’ everyday world with simple experiments exploring their ability to recognise numbers and quantities and think abstractly.

Babies can engage with the high-contrast images from 3 months, while parents and older siblings discover alongside them just how fascinating early abilities can be. Part of the BiBiBiber baby-book series, this unusual combination of first counting, scientific experimentation and family interaction turns discovering the world into an experience everyone can share.

| 30 months +

van der Bogen, Ruby (Written by) Helm, Alexandra (Illustrated by)

Festive seek-and-find fun with 101 mischievous elves: a colourful, interactive Christmas adventure for ages 3 and up!

  • Packed with playful discoveries: Children can hunt for a sleeping pixie, a cookie-munching elf, the elf girl with blue hair and plenty of other amusing details.
  • Christmas activity with added value: Lively search challenges featuring sledging, present wrapping and playing in the snow encourage children to look closely and practise concentration through play.
  • Part of a bestselling series: Created by bestselling authors Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm, whose successful 101 fantasy creatures series has established a colourful world filled with fantastic beings.

Can you find the sleeping pixie? Who is munching cookies, and where is the elf girl with blue hair? With 101 elves bustling across the pages, there is always something new to spot, discover and giggle about.

Festive scenes invite young children to explore a wonderfully busy world of sledging, Christmas presents and snowy fun, with entertaining search challenges providing plenty of opportunities for interaction. Building on the much-loved characters from 101 Elves, this cheerful seek-and-find adventure combines Christmas magic, humour and playful concentration practice, making it an engaging addition to Ruby van der Bogen and Alexandra Helm’s successful series for ages 3 and up.

| 3 +

Lippa, Henrike (Written by) Staar, Katharina (Illustrated by)

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.

| 18 months +

van der Bogen, Ruby (Written by) Helm, Alexandra (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Slinga (Written by) Slinga (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Hoffmann, Alice (Written by) Hoffmann, Alice (Illustrated by)

A first introduction to emotions, using clear, high-contrast faces to support babies from 3 months as they begin to recognise expressions and feelings

  • Emotions from the very beginning: Happy, sad, angry and surprised faces introduce babies to different expressions and simple emotional vocabulary.
  • Designed for early development: Clear faces and strong contrasts encourage recognition while supporting early language and emotional development.
  • Part of an early-years concept: The “Erste Bilder für Babyaugen” series is specifically designed for babies aged 0 to 9 months, with simple colours and black-and-white contrasts tailored to this developmental stage.

Happy, sad, surprised: even the youngest children can begin discovering the fascinating world of faces and feelings. Simply and clearly illustrated toddler faces invite babies from 3 months to look closely, recognise different expressions and connect them with basic words for emotions.

The strong visual contrasts make the faces easy to explore, while the combination of looking and naming supports early language and emotional development. A focused first encounter with feelings that gives babies and their grown-ups plenty to discover together.

| 30 months +

Dietl, Erhard (Written by) Dietl, Erhard (Illustrated by)

The Ogglies for the very youngest: a funny first story full of cheeky rhymes, everyday emotions and a gentle bedtime touch for ages 2 and up!

  • A toddler-friendly introduction to the Ogglies: Oggly Baby brings the series’ distinctive topsy-turvy humour into a simple story designed for the youngest children.
  • Familiar little-child moments, Oggly-style: Eating, drinking, playing, getting hurt and being comforted create plenty of recognition, with frying pans, sun hats and mud adding the trademark Oggly twist.
  • From laughter to bedtime: Erhard Dietl’s catchy rhymes make the story fun to share aloud, while an affectionate goodnight song brings the adventure to a calm close.

Oggly Baby has a wonderful life. All day long, there are frying pans and sun hats to munch, mud to roll around in and mice to play with. And whenever Oggly Baby gets thirsty, Oggly Mum is ready with another bottle.

Of course, even an Oggly Baby can have a bad moment. When Oggly Baby gets hurt and feels sad, the mice know exactly what is needed: one enormous mousey kiss, and everything is right with the world again.

Erhard Dietl combines the Ogglies’ delightfully grubby humour with reassuring experiences familiar to very young children. Cheerful rhymes invite grown-ups and toddlers to enjoy the story together, before an Oggly goodnight song rounds off this affectionate first encounter with the Ogglies.

| 24 months +

Slinga (Written by) Slinga (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Kralik, Juliana (Written by) Kralik, Juliana (Illustrated by)

A farmyard seek-and-find that doubles as an imaginative play space: an innovative concept book for little vehicle fans aged 2 and up!

  • Two kinds of play in one: children can explore a lively farmyard scene and use it as a setting for adventures with their favourite toy vehicles.
  • Packed with things to spot: fields, meadows, paddocks, stables and farm animals provide plenty to discover, while playful search tasks encourage close looking and participation.
  • A concept with series potential: other titles in the series can be placed alongside the farmyard scene, allowing children to extend their play world.

Ready for a trip around the farm? This playful concept book opens up a vibrant seek-and-find world where young children can follow field paths, explore the farmyard and take their toy tractors along for the ride.

There is plenty to keep little eyes busy, too. Children can search for the dog hiding among the sheep or hunt for the tool needed to fix the broken tractor. The combination of detailed discovery scenes, simple search challenges and open-ended vehicle play creates an engaging experience for children aged 2 and up. And with further titles in the series designed to connect with the scene, the play world can keep growing.

| 24 months +

van der Bogen, Ruby (Written by) Helm, Alexandra (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Boese, Cornelia (Written by) Fehrl, Kathrin (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Boese, Cornelia (Written by) Blanck, Iris (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Neumeier, Moritz (Written by) Zett, Timo (Illustrated by)

Sleepy dads meet ingenious child logic: a sharply observed, laugh-out-loud family picture book for ages 3 and up!

  • Everyday family chaos with a brilliant comic premise: when Dad falls asleep mid-story, the children reach the only logical conclusion: Dad is broken.
  • Comedy for children and parents alike: stand-up comedian Moritz Neumeier brings his pointed humour and experience as a father of three to a situation rooted in recognisable family life.
  • Words and pictures work hand in hand: Timo Zett’s cartoon-style illustrations add visual punchlines and witty observations about parenthood to the story.

Dad is reading aloud when suddenly he stops moving. The children know exactly what has happened: Dad is broken! There is only one thing to do before Mum gets home: hide him. From a flower pot to underneath the floor lamp, every possible hiding place is put to the test. Fortunately, the mystery eventually has a reassuring explanation: Dad is not broken after all. He has simply fallen asleep. Created by stand-up comedian Moritz Neumeier and graphic designer and urban sketcher Timo Zett, this warm and mischievous family comedy lets clever child logic collide with the everyday reality of a very tired parent.

| 3 +

Nguyen-Kim, Mai Thi (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Illustrated by)

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.

| 30 months +

Boese, Cornelia (Written by) Ortmeier, Kristine (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

van der Bogen, Ruby (Written by) Helm, Alexandra (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

van der Bogen, Ruby (Written by) Helm, Alexandra (Illustrated by)

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.

| 24 months +

Wolff, Phine (Written by) Wolff, Phine (Illustrated by)

A runaway banana, one hungry dachshund and plenty of visual comedy: an accessible first comic adventure for ages 2 and up!

  • Comics for the very youngest: Clear panel sequences introduce children aged 2 and up to the conventions of visual storytelling and make the action easy to follow.
  • Early learning through laughter: Short, simple text supports language development and story comprehension while keeping the reading experience playful and accessible.
  • Tested with its target audience: Developed with feedback from parents and young children, the concept is designed for enjoyable shared reading.

What happens when a hungry dachshund spots a flying banana? Total chaos! The dog races off in pursuit, tearing through the park on a chase filled with puddles, playground adventures and unexpected twists.

With colourful comic imagery, minimal text and a clear reading direction, the story offers toddlers an engaging first encounter with comics. Fast-moving action and plenty of visual humour encourage children to follow the sequence of events, while the simple language supports early comprehension. A playful introduction to a new storytelling format for little dog fans and their families.

| 24 months +

Wolff, Phine (Written by) Wolff, Phine (Illustrated by)

A hilarious first comic adventure with a cheeky cat, a runaway ball of yarn and plenty of visual chaos for ages 2 and up!

  • Comics for the very youngest: Clear panel sequences and minimal text introduce children aged 2 and up to visual storytelling in an accessible and entertaining way.
  • Playful support for early language skills: Short, simple texts and easy-to-follow pictures encourage young children to understand and follow the story.
  • An irresistible comic chase: A curious cat and an unexpectedly speedy ball of yarn create a fast-paced, funny story packed with slapstick moments and visual surprises.

A curious cat wakes up, a ball of yarn starts rolling, and the chase is on! Across the house, the cat races after the runaway yarn as one chaotic moment leads to the next. But will the determined feline ever manage to catch it?

With colourful comic panels, very little text and lots of silly humour, this lively animal adventure gives children aged 2 and up an inviting first taste of comics. Clear visual sequences make the action easy to follow, while the playful story encourages language development and story comprehension.

| 24 months +

Wohlleben, Peter (Written by) Kohne, Diana (Illustrated by)

First forest knowledge meets a heart-warming animal adventure: bestselling author Peter Wohlleben introduces nature fans aged 2 and up to the fascinating homes of woodland animals

  • Nature knowledge made accessible: Children discover how deer, foxes, owls and many other forest animals live, from cosy dens to sleeping places high above the ground.
  • Discovery through story: Curious wild boar Fritzi leads young children on an adventure that combines first facts about animal habitats with a sense of wonder.
  • Bestselling nature expertise: Peter Wohlleben, who has campaigned for the welfare of forest trees and animals for over 30 years, brings his knowledge and enthusiasm to his first forest book for children aged 2 and up.

Where do all the other forest animals live? When little wild boar Fritzi asks her mother, she learns that every animal has its very own place in the forest. Naturally, Fritzi wants to see them for herself.

Setting off to explore, she discovers the homes of deer, foxes, owls and many more woodland inhabitants. Along the way, young nature fans encounter the remarkable variety of animal habitats, from snug dens to airy sleeping places. Peter Wohlleben combines a lovingly told story with first nature knowledge, encouraging children aged 2 and up to discover, understand and marvel at the forest and its inhabitants.

| 24 months +

Hinz, Nora (Written by) Jödicke, Sarina (Illustrated by)

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.

| 3 +

Hinz, Nora (Written by) Jödicke, Sarina (Illustrated by)

A playful, confidence-building introduction to swimming that helps children aged 4 and up take their first steps in the water at their own pace

  • A reassuring approach to learning to swim: Mika’s first experiences in the pool show children that new skills can be learnt step by step, without pressure and with plenty of positive encouragement.
  • Participation builds confidence: Simple interactive exercises encourage children to move and join in, supporting body awareness, self-confidence and a growing sense of security in the water.
  • A magical companion makes learning fun: Splosh, the magical pool noodle, accompanies Mika through those first swimming experiences, adding imagination and playfulness to a familiar childhood milestone.

Into the water! Mika is learning to swim, one small step at a time. With Splosh, the magical pool noodle, by Mika’s side, a trip to the swimming pool becomes an encouraging opportunity to explore the water, try first swimming exercises and discover what Mika’s body can do.

Children are invited to join in with simple movements and activities as they follow Mika’s progress, with no right or wrong way and no pressure to move faster than feels comfortable. Combining playful water familiarisation with positive encouragement, the book offers an engaging introduction to the swimming pool and preparation for a first swimming course.

| 4 +

Nguyen-Kim, Mai Thi (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Illustrated by)

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.

| 0 +

Nguyen-Kim, Mai Thi (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Written by) Meimberg, Marie (Illustrated by)

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.

| 30 months +

Fickel, Florian (Written by) Seipelt, Johanna (Illustrated by)

A warm and funny bedtime story about everyone’s favourite ways to drift off to sleep, starring the much-loved Tiger and Bear for ages 3 and up!

  • Perfect for bedtime rituals: Florian Fickel’s gentle story turns the question of how everyone likes to fall asleep into an entertaining read-aloud for the end of the day.
  • A playful guessing game: Tiger phones Elephant, Aunty Goose and Mole to discover their favourite ways to sleep, inviting children to guess along.
  • The beloved world of Janosch: Tiger and Bear return in a new story, lovingly illustrated by Johanna Seipelt in keeping with Janosch’s original characters.

“Hey, Bear, do you have a favourite way to sleep?” Tiger wants to know one evening at bedtime. Bear certainly does, but Bear is not telling!

So Tiger picks up the garden phone and starts asking around. How does the enormous Elephant like to sleep? What about Aunty Goose? And what is sleepy Mole’s favourite way to nod off? As Tiger investigates one cosy bedtime preference after another, young listeners can join in and guess along, until it is time to settle down for the night themselves. A humorous, warm-hearted story designed for reading aloud again and again at bedtime.

| 3 +