LITTLE MOUSE ON HOLIDAYS

Sequel to “Mr
Postmouse’s
Rounds” sold in
17 foreign
editions!
LITTLE MOUSE ON HOLIDAYS “Facteur souris en vacances”
by Marianne Dubuc (Casterman, France. 32pp)
Little mouse, the postman, is back and this time he goes off on holidays! But out of
question to forget about his important job. Whether in the jungle or on the ice field,
the beach or on the back of a camel, he continues to deliver his packages, joined by
his wife and their three little ones. Follow their adventures and keep your eyes wide
open as you’ll come across many funny animals and thousands of little details,
flipping through the pages! Rights sold in English language (for North America),
Germany, Holland, Greece, Spain (Spanish & Catalan), Hungary, Italy, China,
& Taiwan.
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all Marianne
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New title
from Michaël
Escoffier &
Kris Di
Giacomo!
BEDDY-BYES CESAR («Grododo”)
by Michaël Escoffier & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France. 56pp)
THIS IS NOT THE STORY (“Ce n’est pas l’histoire”)
by Michael Escoffier & Amandine Piu (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
After a busy day, Beddy-byes Cesar is ready for a good night of sleep. But, as
he nodds off, he keeps on being waken up by others! Will he eventually be
able to rest? Rights sold in Germany, Italy, Spain (Spanish & Catalan)
and Korea.
A little chick comes across all sorts of bizarre and scary sceneries.
But what is it looking for, all alone, on those pages?
I WANT A PET ! («Je veux un animal”)
by Géraldine Collet & Marie-Anne Abesdris
(Frimousse, France. 32pp)
Which parents have not been faced with
their child begging for a pet? From rabbits,
canaries and hamsters to mice and
chinchillas…all sort of creatures can go
through kids’ minds! But there is one that is
certainly not going to be welcome home!
Sequel to “My
dad is tall and
strong but…”
sold in 10
languages
THE LAST TREE (“Le dernier arbre”)
by Ingrid Chabbert & Raul Guridi (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
“When I was little, to make me dream, dad used to tell me how the world looked
like when he was my age. His favorite game was to roll around in the grass with his
best friend…”. But today, the grass has disappeared and nature has been replaced by
big buildings, roads and grey walls. Unless there might still be a bit of hope… The
story of two children discovering the last tree in their city and determined to save it.
Rights sold in English language (for North America) & Korea.
MY DAD AT THE ZOO (“Mon papa au zoo”)
by Coralie Saudo & Kris Di Giacomo (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
As dad jumps on his son’s bed this morning, overexcited to go to the zoo, it promises
to be a day full of adventures. And it will be indeed when, acting as a child, he starts
to make faces at the animals, hops up and down for an ice-cream and doesn’t want to
leave the souvenir shop! Rights sold in Germany, English language (for North
America & India), Spain (Spanish & Catalan) & Italy.
THE LIGHT ON (“La lumière allumée”)
by Richard Marnier & Aude Maurel (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
One night, in an austere village, someone leaves the light on in their house…Scandal
around town! But what if this could change everything and give all a chance to open
up and finally express their differences? A strong, beautifully illustrated story about
the power of creativity and importance of being your own self. The last page (at the
end of the book) is on a flap.
Sequel to
“Hector’s
stinky
socks”
THE REVENGE OF THE STINKY SOCKS
BITER BIT LUPO («La grosse faim de Cap’tain Lupo”)
by Christelle Vallat & Armelle Modéré (Frimousse, France. 48pp)
How many times has Lupo, the little wolf, read the story of his brave grandpa chasing
Little Red Riding Hood? This makes him hungry and feeling all brave himself. So here
he goes, in search of the little girl dressed in red. But when he finally comes face to
face with her, he comes to realize he might have been a bit too self-confident!
(«La revanche des chaussettes qui puent”)
by Ingrid Chabbert & Esther Billon-Spagnol (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
Since Hector has fallen in love, he wants to look his best and washes his
favorite red and white socks every day. But, as one of the socks disappears
one morning, panic sets in!
THE ELEPHANT WHO DIDN’T DARE FARTING
(«Une aventure de Jean l’elephant. Le pet”)
by Laurie Cohen & Nicolas Gouny (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
Poor Jean the elephant! He desperately needs to fart but is scared the world might explode if
he does so. So he tries to hold it as long as possible but eventually can’t anymore…As he
lets himself go, is this the end of the world or did he just have too much imagination?!
Rights sold in Holland, Spain (Spanish & Catalan), Italy and Korea.
Also available:
“20 reasons to
go to school &
to believe in
Santa”
20 GOOD REASONS TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH («20 raisons de se brosser les dents”)
by Michel Escoffier & Roman Guyard (Frimousse, France. 48pp)
The 29th title in the French bestselling « Little Sparkle » series is here!
Uncover the story of Paf the duck… Before, he had a grey head. But one day, he
came across a tube of blue paint and ate it, making him very sick. Thankfully a
colour specialist came to his rescue, mixing yellow with the blue and giving him
the cute little green face we know him for!
Discover the 28
other titles in
the series!
Which parents have never struggled in trying to convince their little ones to brush their
teeth? But what would happen if they never did it? An hilarious picture book that will
persuade any child to regularly brush their teeth!
LITTLE SPARKLE SERIES (Ptites Etincelles”)
by Edouard Manceau (Frimousse, France. 29 titles available. 24pp/title)
WHY DOES THE GIRAFE HAVE SUCH A LONG NECK?
(«Pourquoi la girafe a-t-elle un cou si long ?”) by Cee Cee Mia, Pog & Jorfe (Frimousse, France. 32pp)
Why do girafes have such long necks? To catch leaves on top of the trees? Munch the moon? Wear
several scarfs simultaneously? To know the right answer you’ll have to turn the last page of this
book very slowly….
A series of mini picture books, each featuring a different animal and explaining,
in a humorous way, why they are the way they are.Why do zebras have black
stripes? Why do pigs have a curly tail? Why do snakes dance at the sound of
music? Why do millipedes have so many legs? Find out with those funny little
books! Rights sold in Spain (Spanish & Catalan), Brazil, China & Korea.
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WHERE IS THE MOON? (“¿Dónde está la luna?”)
by Jordi Amenós & Albert Arrayás (Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
FUNAMBULIS (“Funámbulus”) by Àlex Tovar & Àfrica Fanlo
One night, before going to bed, Pablo looks attentively at the moon for the first time. He finds
it so beautiful, magical, big and shiny. But a few days later he realises it’s getting smaller and
smaller…until it disappears completely. Where is it gone? Can his friends help him solve the
mystery?
Life is like a thread we walk on every day, taking one step after the other, climbing
high and going down, facing the rain and the storms, getting lost and crossing the
path of people putting us in the right direction…making each one of us a funambulist
in our own way.
(Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
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DRIBBLEMOUTH (“Bocababa”)
by Tina Vallès & Gabriel Salvadó (Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
Dribblemouth is an unlucky little boy. He has one distracted and one surprised eye, stumbles
into everything and always walks around with an open mouth and the collar of his shirt soaked
with a trail of saliva falling down. Bony is a colourless scrwany fish, that lives in the fishes’ stall
of a travelling funfair, and while all the other colourful fishes find homes easily, it’s growing
old in a tiny fish tank, hidden away in a corner. One day the funfair moves into Dribble’s
street…changing their lives forever.
BREATHE (“Respira”) by Inês Castel-Branco
(Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
« Mum, I can’t sleep tonight. I am nervous and so many thoughts are going
through my mind”. “Let me show you how to breathe…”. A beautifully illustrated
picture book that will enable children to overcome their anxieties through
playful breathing, stretching and relaxation excercises they can relate to.
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NASRUDIN’S STORIES (“Historias de Nasrudín”)
by Halil Bárcena & Mariona Cabassa (Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
Nasrudin is a wise man who will disconcert young readers and adults alike with his
spontaneity and unhibitions, so similar to those of children. His stories go much further than
conventional jokes, they are an example of the transforming power of humor!
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YOUR SONG (“Tu canción”)
by Inês Castel-Branco & María Ella Carrera (Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 32pp)
There is a legend that says that in an African tribe, when a woman discovers she is
expecting, she rushes to tell the others. A few days later, at sunrise, they all get into the
jungle to uncover, together, the song of the new child, the one they believe will
accompany him his own life.
THE GENTILE AND THE THREE WISE MEN
(“Libro del gentil y de los tres sabios”)
by Ignasi Moreta & Àfrica Fanlo (Pequeño Fragmenta, Spain. 40pp)
Once upon a time there was a gentile, that is, a man who wasn’t practicing any religion. His way
crossed the one of three wise men, a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim. Fascinated by their devotion,
he longed to know more about their religion, to choose which one was the right for him. As each
of the three men tried to convince him his faith was the real one, they came to realize this
encounter was a unique chance to unite rather than to divide. Rights sold in France.
3 other titles
to follow in
the series!
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PINK MONSTER (“Monstruo rosa”) by Olga de Dios (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 36pp)
Pink Monster has always been different: pink while everyone else is white, big while everyone else is small, cheerful while everyone else is glum, clumsy….
But one day he decides to go and travel the world, discovering he isn’t the only one to be different. A powerful picture book about diversity and how it makes us who we are.
Winner of the 2013 Golden Pinwhhel Award at the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair. Rights sold in France, Brazil, Japan, Korea and China.
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YELLOW BIRD (“Pajaro Amarillo”) by Olga de Dios (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 40pp)
Yellow Bird can’t fly because his wings are too small but he is an ingenious inventor! One day, his birds’ friends fly away to other places, leaving him behind.
But he comes up with a great idea to take off and travel the world himself, helping others on the way. Rights sold in Brazil, Japan, Korea and China.
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INSIDE THE WASHING MACHINE (“Dentro de la lavadora”)
A JOURNEY ON A CLOUD (“un viaje en nube”)
by Cristina Largo & Paloma Corral (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 32 pp)
by Marco Scalcione (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 36pp)
Emma is a strong and stubborned little girl. Her desire to experience everything in life,
combined with her curiosity, get her into trouble all the time. But her determination and
an unexpected friend will help her find the solution.
“The cloud approached. I was so scared. Then it grabbed me by the feet and put me on its
head”. Do you ever feel enchanted by the scent of the rain that falls onto the grass? By the
noise it makes, when cascading down? A journey on a cloud, full of emotion. A story with the
aroma of freshly fallen rain. Rights sold in China.
RUN RUN by Ana Seixas (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 40pp)
Run, run, run…but why are children, adults and animals alike running frantically accross the pages of this title? A worldess book which will delight young readers as they follow
the crazy chase of all the characters! Winner of the Honourable Mention at the XVII Prize “la Orilla del Viento” (organized by Fondo de Cultura Económica, México) in 2013.
JACK’S MOTHER
(“La madre de Jack”)
by Daniel Nesquens & Edu Flores
(Apila, Spain. 40pp)
Jack’s mother was closer to death than
to life and doctors couldn’t do
anything. Neither could Jack, fearing
the worst. But the brave little boy
wasn’t ready to resign and decided to
face death itself, in an ultimate attempt
to save her. Winner of the bronze
medal (best illustrator’s category) at
the 2015 Moonbeam Children’s
Book Awards (USA).
THE BIRD OF TWO CAGES (“El pajaro de las dos jaulas”)
by Edu Flores (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 32pp)
It’s difficult, sometimes, to realise how ignorant we’ve been until we are out of
our everyday environment. This is what happens to the curious character of this
story: a bird that makes the wonderful journey from ignorance to wisdom.
Selected by the OEPLI for the 2015 Bratislava Biennal of Illustrations.
Rights sold in China.
MY PRETTY (“Guapa”) by Harold Jimenez Canizales (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 36pp)
MUM WANTS TO FLY (“Mama quiere volar”)
by Natalia Kapatsoulia (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 34pp)
My mum is the nicest, prettiest mum in the world but sometimes she does things
without me, as if she lived in a balloon that wants to fly high and far away. And I
get a little scared because some balloons disappear when they fly high in the sky.
But I always know how to get her back.
Witch has a date with Oger and she’s all excited! But on the way to the romantic picnic he’s
invited her to, she comes across various animals who tell her she’d be much prettier if she got
rid of her hunchback, pointed nose and straw hair. So she does but how will Oger react at the
sight of his unrecognisable sweetheart? A story, full of humour, about the overwhelming
pressure on looks in today’s society and how easy it can be to loose yourself in the process.
UNA SOLA COSA (“Una sola cosa”)
SPIDERCAT by Ernesto Navarro (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 36pp)
by Celeste Sánchez Demare (Apila Ediciones, Spain. 36pp)
Born red and blue, SpiderCat has always felt different. All his efforts to fit in and make
his owner proud remain in vain. But one day, he realizes he has a superpower that makes
him very special, a superpower he had all along. The same way we all have one, making
us into the unique people we are.
Life in a circus must be great thinks Bear: he could be a star, wear fancy clothes and travel
around the world…But all might not be as it seems and make him realise there is something
much more important: freedom.
RED SPIDER HERO by John Miller & Giuliano Cucco
( Enchanted Lion, USA. 48pp)
Following Winston & George comes The Red Spider Hero,
which tells the story of a teeny-tiny red ant who dreams big
and longs for adventure. As he talks with his grandfather,
the big-dreaming, little ant sails forth on the wings of his
imagination. Since red ants are microscopically small, they
are too small to go far, but they can dream!
Sequel to
“Winston
& George”
Sequel to “The
Blue Whale”
sold in 11
languages
POLAR BEAR by Jenni Desmond (Enchanted Lion USA. 48pp)
A gorgeously illustrated non-fiction book about the polar bear, this is a factually accurate as well as poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Working in a painterly,
expressive way, Desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and emotion, telling a story that engages interiority along with the richness of the natural world.
THE SNOW RABBIT
by Camille Garoche
(Enchanted Lion, USA. 56pp)
Camile
Garoche
(a.k.a
Princess
CamCam)
has
created a gorgeous story about
two sisters and one special
night. The book begins with
one sister going out into the
snow and returning to her
sister, who sits by the window
in a wheelchair, with snow. It
melts, of course; thus their
journey begins…Rights sold
in France & Korea.
INTO THE SNOW
by Masamitsu Saito (Enchanted Lion, USA. 40pp)
An exuberant story of discovery and independence told in
the child’s own voice. Celebrating immediacy and the
wonders of the natural world, along with the tender bond
between mother and child, this is a story infused with the
limpid happiness of childhood.
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IN THE LAND OF CLOUDS (“Im Land der Wolken”)
by Alexandra Elmig & Anemone Kloos (Mixtvision Verlag, Germany. 32pp)
In the land of clouds, no one knows about boredom. New ideas constantly emerge from the sky,
keeping people continuouly busy. But Henry isn’t like them. Could Sara the new girl in town, be
the one understanding him for the fist time? A moving story about the happiness of idleness.
INCREDIBLIA by Libby Hathorn & Gaye Chapman (Little Hare, Australia. 40pp)
Little Georgie is the youngest, and this sometimes means Max and Harriet forget about her. But
Georgie is unfazed. She’s armed with a BIG imagination, and soon secures the attention of her
neglectful siblings! A stunningly evocative celebration of imaginative play by awardwinning
artist Gaye Chapman & literary treasure Libby Hathorn. Rights sold in the UK.
Contains an
acetate bringing
the pages to life!
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ULFF, THE SQUIRRELS
AND THE WILD CHASE
(“Ulff, die Backenhornchen
und eine irre Verfolgungsjagd”)
by Katja Alves & Trixi Schneefuss
(Mixtvision Verlag, Germany. 24pp)
Ulff has a problem. His tummy rumbles and he has a crazy
appetite for squirrels! But the little rodents are way too fast
for him. There only seems to be one solution left: find the
suitcase in which he has stored his dangerous lasso. But this
isn’t going to be as easy as he thinks. A crazy chase is
about to unfold! Rights sold in France & Holland.
BLUE SKY, YELLOW KITE by Janet A. Holmes & Jonathan Bentley
THE BALLAD OF HENRY HOPSILINGSEA
(Little Hare, Australia. 40pp)
by Julia Hubery & Lucia Masciullo (Little Hare, Australia. 40pp)
Sometimes we want a thing so badly we can’t stop ourselves from stealing it. But
when you've done the wrong thing, how do you make it right? When Daisy learns how
to fly William’s beautiful yellow kite, she is swamped with desire to own it. Instead of
returning the kite, she runs away with it and hides it. And then the inner turmoil truly
begins. Rights sold in the UK.
Farmer Henry Hoplingsea will do anything to win the hand of his beloved Carmelita.
He's inventive and determined, and nothing is going to stand in his way. Except that
he soon has a niggling feeling something is not quite right....A rollicking tale about
learning to want what you have – rather than have what you want - from
international favourite Julia Hubery and award-winning Lucia Masciullo. Rights
sold in the UK.
COUNTING THROUGH THE DAY by Margaret Hamilton & Anna Pignataro
(Little Hare, Australia. 32pp.)
Counting Through the Day leads us gently from morning to night, counting everything from
two sturdy feet to twelve dry sticks for the fire. The rhythmic verse and simple everyday
pleasures both soothe and delight, making this an instant bedtime classic. Rights sold in the
UK/North America.
CRUSTS by Danny Parker & Matt Ottley (Little Hare, Australia. 32pp)
Jacob is just one of millions who won’t eat their crusts. But he is also one in a million when
it comes to bright ideas. When tiny creatures from a distant crumbling planet seek Jacob’s
help, he sets out to do what he can with his big box of uneaten crusts. A story about crusts,
intergalactic travel & unlikely ways to save the day - by powerhouse creative duo Danny
Parker & Matt Ottley. Rights sold in the UK.
ONE LITTLE GOAT by Ursula Dubosarsky & Andrew Joyner
(Little Hare, Australia. 40pp)
It starts with a little white goat. It ends with a little white goat. And what happens in
between is a whirlwind of nonsense and fun! One wacky calamity after another piles up,
accumulating through an escalation of hilarious repetitions and shout-aloud sound effects.
International favourites Ursula Dubosarsky & Andrew Joyner come together in this
riotously ridiculous tale about one little goat.
Sequel title
to “Cuddles
for
mummy”
SNUGGLES WITH DADDY by Ruby Brown & Tina Macnaughton
(Little Hare, Australia. 24pp)
Today will be a busy day for Daddy Fox. Each of his eight little cubs wants to do their own
special thing with him! Is there something they can all do together? Tina Macnaughton’s cute &
cuddly illustrations take us through a busy day with Daddy Fox and his eight fun-loving cubs.
Rights sold in the UK.
THE FICTION CORNER
Sequel to
“Paul
& Papa”
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ON THE ROAD WITH PAUL AND PAPA « Unterwegs mit Paul und Papa» by Susanne Weber & Susanne Göhlich (Mixtvision, Germany. 4+/75 pages, colour illustrated)
Whether on a plane, a carousel or driving through the city in a taxi, Paul and his dad have a great time together and learn so much from each other!
20 read aloud stories about the very special bound between dad and son. Rights sold in Estonia.
Fourth
title in
the
series
DINO Series by Ingrid Chabbert, Anne Loyer & Estelle Billon Spagnol
(6+. 36pp/title. Colour illustrated. Frimousse, France).
Fourth title “Free the Dinos!” (“Libérez les dinos”): How exciting: a circus
has moved in next to Pierre-Hercule and Marcel’s house! Marcel is ecstatic but
his brother rather worried. The circus’ manager doesn’t inspire him confidence
and he doesn’t think this is the right place for animals. To their surprise, the
circus suddenly disappers one night and, with it, the babies of their dino friends
Dino & Dina! No time to lose, the search to find them starts!
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6 other
titles
available in
the series
MR FOX LIKES BOOKS & MR FOX AND THE RED THREAD
POTATO’S LAST JOURNEY « Kartoffels Reise» by Anja Hilling, Simona Sabato
& Meike Teichmann (Mixtvision, Germany. 8+/64 pages, colour illustrated)
Josha’s dog Potato has died one week ago, leaving only its ashes behind. His Indian
grandpa has told Josha, that the ashes of the dead must be scattered in the river Ganges.
So Josha heads on his way to India, all alone, as a blind passenger on the airplane.
While on his journey, the little boy starts to think about existence and death.
by Franziska Biermann (Mixtvision, Germany. 8+/64pp/title)
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First title: Mr Fox likes books so much, he eats them. When he has no money
to buy his favourite food, he lands in prison. There, he suffers hunger,
because there are no books, just water. Until he convinces the prison guard to
bring him paper and pencils...
Second title: Mr. Fox has become a successful and celebrated writer. He
collects his ideas in notebooks, which are well hidden away in his cellar. But
one day, everything is gone ... stolen by a rat!
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I, TESSA AND THE SECRET OF THE PEAS
LUA AND THE MAGIC MARBEL « Lua und die Zaubermurmel»
by Alexandra Helmig & Anemone Kloos (Mixtvision, Germany. 9+/217 pages)
« Ich, Tessa und das Erbsengeheimnis» by Lena Hach & Kerstin Meyer
(Mixtvision, Germany. 10+/240 pp, black & white illustrations)
Lua feels so alone since her father‘s heart has stopped beating. One day she finds a
magic marble that shows her the way to a circus. When she enters this magical world
and looks behind the life of the circus’ artists, she finds a way to get closer to her
father‘s memory. He had given her a book about this very circus and they had looked
at the pictures together for hours ... Alexandra Helmig writes a heart-warming story
about Lua and how she finds her place in the world.
Paul is a wannebee detective. One day, Tessa, a girl his age moves in
next door and he decides she will be his next observation subject,
identikit and all. However he soon notices that something is weird about
Tessa. Why does she always take the long way to school, tidies up her
bedroom so meticulously or declines invitations from other classmates?
And what role do peas actually play in this story?