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In his first official children's book for readers aged 10 and up, football star Jamal Musiala takes readers along on his football adventure – thrilling young fans and grown-ups alike. He tells how his dream of becoming a professional footballer became reality: from his early days in Germany and England, from FC Chelsea to FC Bayern Munich and the leap into the German national team. Musiala shares honestly and compellingly about defeats and successes: a motivating book about courage, team spirit and belief in yourself. With partly exclusive photos from his childhood and his impressive career, as well as exciting words from his Chelsea coach, his family, team-mate Leroy Sané and a special chapter on the 2026 World Cup. A highlight for all football-mad and sport-loving readers.
| 10 +
When Princess Làr travels with her twelve ladies-in-waiting to the land of the enemy, she has no idea that she herself is part of a dangerous intrigue. One of her ladies-in-waiting steals her identity – and Làr finds herself reduced to a simple maidservant, far from everything she has ever known. In the stables she meets the gooseherd Anail, and quickly strangers become confidants. Anail is fascinated by the young woman who seems to be far more than first impressions suggest. But he must not let himself get too close, for Làr is not the only one concealing a secret.
Twelve-year-old Henri finds a bundle of old notebooks in the cellar. Mysterious records of magical knowledge and instructions, it seems. But this discovery changes everything. Not only do Henri and his friends Sahin and Charlotte try out one or two dangerously risky experiments, but his miniature poodle is also behaving more and more strangely... and eerily.
Thrilling mystery or diabolical danger? In the end, there is only one option: eyes shut and straight through the Poodle Panic! A gripping series opener full of suspense, humour and creepy magic – for everyone who loves stories with big and small monsters, plenty of action and laughs, brave characters and no end of fantastical adventures. Fully illustrated in colour by Thomas Hussung in diary style.
A little Ottifant grows up in the middle of a herd of elephants – loved, but always somehow a little different. His trunk trips over itself, ties itself in knots and can bend and stretch in unbelievable ways. When a butterfly lures him away from the herd, a great journey begins through steppe, river and jungle: Karl, the little Ottifant, helps Giraffe, Leopard and co. with his "super trunk" and realises that being different is a real superpower. But when he encounters a village full of Ottifants in the morning mist, the biggest question of all arises: where does he truly belong?
| 4 +
The holidays are finally here! Mari's dad has a surprise for Elli and her water polo team: a friendly water polo squad will be pitching their tents next to Seahorse Stable for a few days. And the best part: they ride dolphins. Everyone is looking forward to the games together. But suddenly the dolphin team starts playing dirty... who is behind it all?
| 6 +
Grace has learned to trust no one – least of all a man. And certainly not a cowboy.But when a powerful energy corporation threatens to take everything she has left, she has no choice: she needs help. Cash Grady just wants to be left alone. The taciturn ex-marine with a broken shoulder has come to the mountains of Wyoming in search of a new life – no drama, no closeness. Instead, he finds Grace. Two wounded souls. A remote ranch house. And a storm that changes everything. Because sometimes hope begins exactly where all seems lost. Vol 2 of the Colter Valley Ranch series: a cowboy romance with heart, heat and high stakes.
| 16 +
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.
Biology student Freya can hardly believe her luck: she gets to take part in an expedition to the Arctic! Northern lights, time for her research and – no men. At least that's how Freya imagines it, but then she meets nature photographer Kjell at the training camp. With his cheerful manner and camera at the ready, he gets on Freya's nerves. When the two are assigned adjacent cabins on the research ship, chaos ensues. The only way to survive the long polar nights – and each other – is to make a pact:
1. No singing before 7 a.m.
2. No one uses the other's shampoo
3. Leave the bathroom like a human, not a dog
4. We will not fall in love under any circumstances
| 16 +
Being understood feels to a child like coming home: when parents not only hear what is said, but sense the need behind it. This lovingly designed gift book is a reminder of how precious it is to truly see each child for who they are – not measured against any ideal, but met with exactly what they need from us right now. For where genuine understanding grows, trust and closeness can take root. And a deep connection that endures.
Two years ago, Klara walked away from ballet – and from the life that once defined her. Now a final letter from her grandmother draws her back to snow-covered Prague, and to a family she’s not sure will forgive her. She expected cold looks and quiet disappointment. She didn’t expect strangers slipping through the cracks of her old world: At the glittering Sweets-andSnow Ball, the reserved carpenter Anthony is the least of her worries. Far worse are the tin soldiers that burst from a magical portal into the parlour! Barely escaping, Klara is swept into a realm of frozen forests and restless magic. To survive there, she must unravel the secrets her grandmother left behind and uncover the bond between herself, the mysterious Anthony, and a Nutcracker that seems to hold its own power.
| 16 +
Radu Masca, the ageing acting star, is found dead in the castle foyer – dramatically staged, with a suspicious bite mark on his neck. Is a vampire haunting these walls? As a ghost hunter, you are hired to put an end to the eerie occurrences so that "Dracula's Castle" can finally turn a profit for its new owner as a tourist attraction. During your exploration of the crumbling castle, you encounter further terrifying phenomena that appear to be connected to the events. Can you wrest the location's secrets from it – or will you too meet your end forever in "Dracula's Castle"?
Playing time: approx. 120-180 min.
Playing age: 16-99 years
Number of players: 1+
Can be played multiple times. The cards remain intact.
Following the bankruptcy of the mine operator, toxic waste was illegally hidden in an abandoned shaft. As curious local residents, the players discover the barrels of toxic waste in a remote section of the salt mine – only to be caught by the culprits and selaed inside in one of the tunnels. In the second storyline, set ten years later, the players enter the mine as geologists assessing its condition ahead of a sale. They uncover the remains of the earlier crime and must escape when a tunnel collapses around them.
The "Crime Places" puzzle game series takes players to long-forgotten locations whose history is marked by dark secrets. Following the trail of the crime, players must puzzle their way through the lost place – piecing together clues to solve the case.
Playing time: approx. 120-180 min.
Playing age: 16-99 years
Number of players: 1+
Can be played multiple times. The cards remain intact.
Ancient. Long lost. Rediscovered at last. BuHonDo is the Japanese art of self-defence – with books – and multi-bestselling author Markus Heitz is here to teach you every move. From hardcover strikes to strategic cover placement, from the lethal potential of a bookmark ribbon to the surprisingly devastating papercut: no attacker stands a chance against a well-trained reader. Whether you're on the underground, walking home in the dark, or simply outnumbered – your book is no longer just a companion. It is your shield. Your weapon. Your salvation. Heitz also covers advanced techniques for e-readers and traces the ancient origins of this noble discipline.
| 14 +
Countdown to Christmas with the Ogglies: 24 days of surprises, chaos and a lot of fun
O Toady Night: Christmas is coming to Smelliville! The town is looking for volunteers for a "living nativity" but the Ogglies mishear "living cavity" and are eager to join in. Christmas chaos is inevitable! In the end, though, it turns into a heartwarming celebration – Oggly style, of course.
| 8 +
Perfect for busy families dreaming of a calm Christmas – and ending up in joyful chaos instead
Seven little Christmas Hares start the holiday season with the best of intentions – no stress allowed, only cosy times ahead! But there are still a few cookies to bake, presents to buy and wrap, the Christmas market to visit and – oh no, they still need to get a Christmas tree! Before they know it, Christmas Eve is just around the corner. But during a peaceful family walk through the snowy forest, the true Christmas spirit finally sets in...
| 3 +
King Kong is at it again! The popular guinea pig turns Christmas upside down.
Guinea Pig King Kong is always up to mischief – and Christmas is no exception. The first snow, Mom’s cookies, sledding fun … Adrian can´t wait for the holidays! But when the Advent wreaths for Mom’s Christmas party at the bowling club are ruined, all eyes turn to King Kong. Could she be the troublemaker?
| 8 +
A cozy ADVENTure about a little elf on a big mission.
December is finally here! Wish lists are pouring into the Christmas village, but this year mail elf Pipo is facing quite a challenge: Rudi the reindeer has accidentally chewed on a wish list, and now only three letters of the one and only wish on it remain. Pipo visits one elf after another, but nobody is able to help. Every evening Pipo tells himself "Luckily, Christmas isn´t tomorrow yet" But the big day is getting closer and closer. Will Pipo manage to uncover what the wish says and who wrote it before it's too late? Can the elves of the village make this Christmas wish come true?
| 6 +
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.
| 3 +
Deep in the snowy forest, every animal celebrates Christmas in its own way.
When snowflakes swirl and icicles glisten, Christmas has arrived in the forest. The squirrel shares its holiday treats with the mouse, and the badger family welcomes the fox to their celebration. But what are the other animals up to? A peaceful board book for little nature lovers.
| 18 months +
Let it snow! The Little Owl discovers winter’s joys.
It has snowed and the whole forest is sparkling white! The little owl just has to take a closer look. And the mouse is already out and about too. Together they discover all the wonderful things you can do in winter: making snow angels, for example, or seeing who can roll the biggest snowball. And what happens when you stack them on top of each other? A heartwarming story about how the little owl experiences winter with her friends.
| 18 months +
Perfect for snuggling up and exploring together
This lovingly designed read-aloud Advent calendar offers children ages 2 and up and their families a special daily ritual: instead of opening doors, little ones discover 24 sturdy story cards, each featuring a short, heartwarming Christmas story. The daily stories create cosy moments and sparkling eyes– sugar-free, but full of magic!
| 24 months +
How does Santa visit the animals? A playful rhyming story to find out!
Hooray, it's Christmas time! But have you ever wondered how Santa Claus visits the animals? On Christmas Eve, he rows out in a little boat to bring Christmas bread to the whales. He also stops by to see the bunnies, mice, and penguins, sharing small Christmas adventures with each of them. And finally – when everyone is happy and content – Santa treats himself to a well-deserved break with a nice cup of tea. What a wonderful Christmas!
| 18 months +
Not-So-Silent Night
A heartwarming family story proving that the messiest Christmas is often the merriest.
This year, Tim's family is determined to have the perfect Christmas – decorations, a festive dinner, presents, and quality time together. But one mishap follows another: a flour explosion, a broken tooth, missing potatoes, a nibbled goose, a toppled Christmas tree … Nerves are frayed. Yet in the end, everyone realizes: This Christmas is perfectly imperfect – because it's our Christmas.
| 3 +
When Christmas comes around, something strange starts to happen: gingerbread disappears, chocolate coins vanish, candy canes and marzipan loaves – gone without a trace! And who could be behind it all?
Christmas comes just once a year / With treats for all in the house. But during the night the treats disappear! / Who took them? The Christmas Mouse!
This charming German Christmas classic has delighted families for generations and is sure to bring smiles to the faces of young readers everywhere.
| 4 +
There's no such thing as the Mountain Sorcerer – seventeen-year-old Jesper is certain of that. But then who is prowling around the remote cabin at night, where he and his mother have come to escape city life? What is behind the unsettling pictures Jesper finds in the drawers, tucked alongside yellowed newspaper articles about a murder? And who is the strange girl who lives in the forest and seems to command the rain and wind? Where does she go when she disappears – and why can Jesper not stop thinking about her? When a sudden onset of winter makes it impossible to leave the mountain and Jesper's mother falls ill, he no longer knows who he can trust... But the answer to that question may mean the difference between life and death.
| 14 +