Herder Religious Children`s Books

HERDER
Religious Children’s Books
Rights Catalogue 2011
New Titles & Complete Backlist
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HERDER Religious Children’s Books Rights Catalogue 2011
Dear Colleagues,
W
e are delighted to present you our new HERDER Religious Children’s
Books Rights Catalogue 2011! For the first time it contains not only the
newest titles from our 2011 children’s programme, but also the complete backlist
with the most beautiful books we have published during the recent years.
The highlight of our new programme is “The Christmas Story” written by the
most famous spiritual author of our days Anselm Grün. This beautifully illustrated
picture book is his first attempt as a children’s author. The other popular Christian
author Andrea Schwarz is telling kids about the Creation of the World.
The bestselling Herder’s Children’s Bible by Ursel Scheffler (over 173.000 copies
sold in Germany!) is now available in a new edition. This year we also offer you a
new board book series for the very young children called “My First Book”.
And last but not least, we would like to draw your particular attention to our
extensive backlist where you will find various colourfully illustrated books: legends
of saints, children’s Bibles, non-fiction titles on religion and faith, compilations of
children’s prayers, our beautiful first communion albums and much more!
If you have any questions or would like to receive further information on our
religious children’s books, please contact us.
Feel also free to visit our web site for more information. You can find us at
www.herder.de/rights.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Polina Kuzavleva
Francesca Bressan
International Rights Manager
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New Titles
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Backlist Titles
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New Titles
Grün, Anselm
Schwarz, Andrea
Langen, Annette
The Christmas Story
The Creation of the World
Legends of Saints in 5 Minute Tales
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte
Die Schöpfungsgeschichte
Heiligenlegenden
The Christmas story according to Luke and
Matthew is undoubtedly the most well-known
of all stories in Christian literature. Closely emphasising with those times and the feelings of
the protagonists, Anselm Grün tells us of the
archangel‘s announcement, the birth of the child
in Bethlehem, the journey of the three wise men
and finally, the flight to Egypt. The artistic illustrations by Christina Enojada make this picture
book a very special read (out loud) experience for
all the family.
The Story of the Creation of the World is one
of the most important writings of Christian literature. In a picturesque and joyful language
bestselling author Andrea Schwarz recounts the
Story of the Creation of the World as we know
it from Genesis 1. Xenia Schmidt, winner of
multiple awards, has painted congenial pictures,
which mirror the fullness and beauty of our world
in a very artful way.
No matter whether it is the Three Wise Men,
George the Dragon Slayer or Mother Teresa there are lots of saints with fascinating stories
to be related. Annette Langen has chosen the
loveliest and retells them for a children‘s audience. They are easy to understand and lovingly
illustrated. In this way, even the youngest among
us can learn about the most important saints, their
lives and deeds.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71047-6
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71001-8
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71071-1
March 2011
February 2011
June 2011
Slovenian rights sold
Stadtfeld, Sabine
Stadtfeld, Sabine
Uebe, Ingrid
A children‘s Easter story
Saint Martin - the best stories for children
The Story of Saint Nicholas
Die Ostergeschichte
Sankt Martin
Die Geschichte von Sankt Nikolaus
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sundayeach year we celebrate these very special days.
The story of Easter - what really happened 2000
years ago is carefully and lovingly described for
children in this book. The detailed and expressive
illustrations give the impression that we are there
in the midst of the action - when Jesus arrives in
Jerusalem, when he throws the tradesmen out of
the temple, when he prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, when he is betrayed, arrested and condemned, when he dies and finally overcomes death.
Who was Martin of Tours? How did he become
so well-known? Sabine Stadtfeld tells the young
reader why this saint is still such an important
figure today. A beautiful story with delightful illustrations by Ute Thönissen.
Everyone has heard of generous Saint Nicholas.
He comes into our homes every year and loves all
children. Ingrid Uebe tells the story of the legend
of Saint Nicholas in rhyme-form for children 3
years and upwards.
15,4 x 18,5 cm, 26 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71026-1
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71075-9
August 2010
June 2011
Slovak rights sold
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70998-2
March 2011
Dutch rights sold
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New Titles
Scheffler, Ursel
Herder`s Children`s Bible
Herders Kinderbibel
Herder`s Childen`s Bible, which is one of the
most successful children`s bibles in Germany, is
the ideal present at every Christening and First
Communion. In a plain and child-oriented language Ursel Scheffler retells the most important
stories of the Old and New Testament. Children
will love the colorful illustrations of Betina Gotzen-Beek, which accompany the stories.
20,0 x 23,8 cm, 224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70949-4
My Activity Book: The Bible
My first Christmas book
Mein Mitmachbuch Die Bibel
Mein erstes Buch von Weihnachten
„My activity book: the Bible“ combines exciting
bible stories (from the Old and New Testament)
with original pictures to colour in, puzzles and
stickers. Children can approach the Bible in a fun
way and address the multi-layered stories on a variety of levels. After all, who wouldn‘t like to know
how the animals on Noah‘s Arch passed the time
or what Goliath‘s favourite meal was ...
This picture board book tells the story of the nativity. How Mary learned of her pregnancy, why
Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, why the
Jesus was born in the stable, how the shepherds
knew about the birth and why the three kings
visited the baby. A beautiful colourfully illustrated
book that children will love.
21,0 x 26,0 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70986-9
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71029-2
August 2010
January 2010
April 2011
Korean rights sold
My First Book of Easter
My first prayer book
My first book of guardian angels
Mein erstes Buch von Ostern
Mein erstes Buch vom Beten
Mein erstes Buch vom Schutzengel
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter - year for
year we celebrate these special days. But how can
we explain their meaning to small children? Over
2000 years ago, Maria Magdalena was with Jesus
when he took leave of his disciples because he
had to die and then overcame death. She tells the
story so gently that even very young children will
understand „the reason to be joyful! Jesus lives!“
A beautifully illustrated book containing wellknown, traditional children‘s prayers and prayers
in rhyme written by Werner Krauss. Susanne
Krauss‘ illustrations delight both young and old.
This beautifully illustrated book contains the
best-known prayers about guardian angels. Partly
in rhyme they are easy for toddlers to learn by
heart.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71049-0
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71030-8
March 2011
August 2010
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70620-2
January 2011
5
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Merz, Christine
Dear Lord, I‘ve Got Something to Tell You!
Lieber Gott, ich sag dir was!
Stories and prayers for all occasions - a special
companion for children in everyday life! Friendship, arguments, worries, happiness, trouble or
jealousy - all of these are repeatedly a concern for
children. Ensuring that they are not left alone to
cope with these feelings, the stories in this book
deal with all these subjects and encourage children
and adults to talk about them together. They carefully show how children can cope with everyday
situations themselves and lead into a suitable
prayer. A treasure of a book that belongs in every
child‘s bookcase!
You Love Great and Small
Bohn, Ulla
Du liebst Groß und Klein
Christmas
A colourful, amusingly illustrated book of prayer
with texts suitable for children. From getting up
in the morning to playing, eating and going to
bed. Well-known classic prayers and new modern
texts. Witty, modern illustrations that also appeal
to a less religious target audience. A wonderful
idea for a gift! Beautifully illustrated by Barbara
Nascimbeni.
Weihnachten
11,2 x 15,6 cm, 24 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70950-0
January 2010
17,0 x 24,0 cm, 64 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71048-3
A series that fulfils every wish: a story to read
out loud plus information about the corresponding customs here and around the globe. The
books contain bible stories or legends retold in a
straightforward manner suitable for children. The
little star on each page has lots of interesting additional information for anyone who wishes to know
more. And once the reader‘s interest is aroused,
the corresponding customs and symbols are explained in a straightforward, entertaining manner.
16,5 x 18,5 cm, ca. 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71084-1
August 2011
January 2011
Bohn, Ulla
Steinhoff, Ulrike
Möller, Silvia
Santa Claus
The Three Wise Men
Service
Nikolaus
Die Heiligen Drei Könige
Gottesdienst
A series that fulfils every wish: a story to read
out loud plus information about the corresponding customs here and around the globe. The
books contain bible stories or legends retold in a
straightforward manner suitable for children. The
little star on each page has lots of interesting additional information for anyone who wishes to know
more. And once the reader‘s interest is aroused,
the corresponding customs and symbols are explained in a straightforward, entertaining manner.
A series that fulfils every wish: a story to read
out loud plus information about the corresponding customs here and around the globe. The
books contain bible stories or legends retold in
a straightforward manner suitable for children.
The little star on each page has lots of interesting
additional information for anyone who wishes to
know more.
A series that fulfils every wish: a story to read
out loud plus information about the corresponding customs here and around the globe. The
books contain bible stories or legends retold in
a straightforward manner suitable for children.
The little star on each page has lots of interesting
additional information for anyone who wishes to
know more.
16,5 x 18,5 cm, ca. 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71081-0
16,5 x 18,5 cm, ca. 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71082-7
16,5 x 18,5 cm, ca. 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71083-4
August 2011
August 2011
August 2011
6
New Titles
My First Communion Celebration
My First Communion
Mein schönes Fest der Erstkommunion
Meine Erstkommunion
A high quality album with evocative, modern
illustrations. Lots of room for photos and personal entries.
Good value album. Evocative texts, modern
illustrations
22,0 x 23,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71024-7
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71025-4
November 2010
November 2010
7
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8
Backlist
Bolliger, Max
Jooß, Erich
Cratzius, Barbara
Stadtfeld, Sabine
Legends of the Saints
The dream master
St. Francis
Die schönsten Heiligenlegenden
Der Meister, der Träume schicken
konnte
Der heilige Franziskus
Brother Francis and the language
of animals
This selection of stories passed
down over the years is about men
and women. The stories are full of
surprises, worldly truths and amazing events. Here we find the great
model figures from which the likes
of „Harry Potter“ or „Lord of the
Rings“ evolved. The stories are fascinating, colourful and entertaining.
They are also exemplary for our day
to day lives.
He is the great symbol of peace for
both young and old. Peace between
neighbours, people and religions
and peace in our creation. Children
are astonished, yet understand: why
he gave up his birthright, why he
cared for and protected all creatures
big and small, how he gained audience with the Sultan of Egypt... His
life was full of surprises and he had
the courage to dare to tread new
ways.
Bruder Franziskus und die Sprache
der Tiere
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70875-6
20,0 x 23,8 cm, 196 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27488-6
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28083-2
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29557-7
July 2011
January 2004
September 2003
July 2007
Jooß, Erich
Jooß, Erich
Jooß, Erich
Uebe, Ingrid
Saint Christopher
Elisabeth of Thuringia and the
miracle of the roses
St. George and the dragon
St. Martin rode through snow and
wind
Everyone knows the tale of the
knight who fought against a dragon
or how roses grew from a princess‘s
basket. This book retells legends
of saints from the past as well as
recounting impressive biographies
of modern saints such as the little
woman from Calcutta who devoted
her life to helping destitute children.
Fairytale illustrations lead us into
strange new worlds. An ideal present
for a child.
When discussing issues of peace between people, races, religions, and
our dealings with the environment
Francis of Assisi is often held up as
a great example. Sabine Stadtfeld
tells the finest legends associated
with this popular saint. Steffen Faust
fascinates both adults and children
alike with his expressive illustrations.
Polish rights sold
Der Riese Christophorus und der
König der Welt
Lots of car drivers place a medal of
Saint Christopher inside their cars.
But why is Saint Christopher known
as the patron saint of travellers? In
this book, Erich Jooß tells the exciting and amusing legend of how the
giant, Christopher, sought to better
serve the ruler of the world but was
unable to find him for a long time.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32116-0
February 2008
Elisabeth von Thüringen und das
Wunder der Rosen
As a small child the princess Elisabeth of Thuringia was summoned
to the court at Wartburg to marry
the landgrave of Thuringia. Elisabeth did not hanker after riches and
wealth, but sought to help the poor.
Many legends and tales tell of her
selfless devotion. A beautifully illustrated book about this very unusual
princess.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29363-4
January 2007
Ritter Georg und der Kampf mit dem
Drachen
The story of the St. George and the
dragon is one of the most popular
stories about saints. Erich Jooß tells
of George‘s battle with the dragon,
how he slayed it and conquered evil,
in a way children will enjoy. Steffen
Faust‘s expressive illustrations make
this book a little work of art.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28889-0
August 2006
Sankt Martin ritt durch Schnee und
Wind
Each year on 11th November children of all ages walk with their lanterns through the streets to remember St. Martin. Who was this man
who shared his cloak with a beggar?
Where did he live? Why is he so famous? What does he have to do with
geese? Ingrid Uebe tells the legend
of St. Martin in her own charming,
unique way, namely in rhyme.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28677-3
September 2005
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Bolliger, Max
Vellguth, Klaus
Jooß, Erich
The story of Nathan the Wise
The Long Way of the Bible
Die Geschichte des weisen Nathan
Der weite Weg der Bibel
When heaven and earth were
one
Lessing‘s story of Nathan the Wise
made the parable about the father,
his sons and a ring famous: a father loved his sons equally, but had
nothing more to leave them than
his one possession, a valuable ring.
Whoever holds the genuine ring will
have compassion. The call to love
our neighbours is an important contribution to the dialogue between
different religions.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 24 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28398-7
April 2004
This book explains how the Jewish
Bible became the Bible for Christians. It tells how this „new“ Bible began in Israel and gradually
spread all over the world and finally
reached this children‘s room. There
were writers and copiers who had to
write the stories down word by word
until printing presses were invented.
There were clever people who translated the Bible into many different
languages.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28025-2
Als Himmel und Erde noch eins waren
People of all different parts of the
world have been fascinated by the
story of the Creation. Erich Jooß
tells 21 stories and legends about the
Creation. Each story on the beginning of the world reflects the very
different eras, regions and cultures
in a captivating way. A fantastic present for children aged 8 and over for
Christmas or for first communion.
13,9 x 21,4 cm, 144 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28787-9
September 2005
February 2003
Buter, Veronika
Missio (Ed.)
Jesus and the children of this
world
Jesus und die Kinder dieser Welt
Christianity is expressed in different
ways in each country, each culture or
race. For a long time Jesus, the Jew
from Palestine, was always pictured
as being blonde by North Europeans. For the people in Peru he
looked just like a South American.
All over the world Jesus has been
given attributes of the respective
countries, their traditions and the
peculiarities of the people who live
there...
22,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27032-1
February 2002
Stross, Eugen
Spörlein, Bernhard (Ed.)
Vellguth, Klaus
Uebe, Ingrid
Sixel, Judith
Together to the promised land
A Year Full of Angels
Stay by my Side Little Angel
The best stories about God
Gemeinsam im Gelobten Land
Ein Jahr voller Engel
Bleib bei mir, kleiner Engel
Die schönsten Geschichten vom
lieben Gott
Three children of different religions
set out on a journey through Israel
and discover that many of the holy
shrines and relics to be found there
are important to Christians, Jews
and Muslims. The three friends explain to each other how different the
worship of God is in their respective religions. The children become
aware of the fact that they share
aspects of their faith with other religions...
Twelve tales of cheeky little angels
who sometimes prove to be welcome
friends in moments of need but at
other times can‘t seem to get things
quite right and are more of a hindrance than help! This wonderful
read-aloud book with its delightful
stories and bright, cheerful illustrations by Anna Karina Birkenstock
will keep the whole family amused
from January to December.
The little angel, Beimir, stays close
by the side of every child whenever there is a problem. He helps
children when they‘ve got stomach
ache, when they‘re feeling lonely
or frightened or when there is a big
challenge facing them. Those who
have already met Beimir know that
he helps them to forget their worries and relax in the land of dreams
at night-time.
17,0 x 24,0 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70919-7
14,0 x 18,0 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32113-9
August 2009
January 2008
A delightful children‘s book containing the most important stories
from the Bible. These stories are an
integral part of our culture and form
the basis of our Christian faith: stories about the creation of the world,
the partnership of man and woman,
the great stories of Abraham, Moses
and King David. And, of course, the
stories about the birth of Jesus, his
life and his significance.
20,5 x 15,2 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28331-4
March 2004
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28360-4
March 2004
Polish rights sold
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Langen, Annette
Scheffler, Ursel
Jooß, Erich
Graumann, Ulrike
A Children‘s Bible
A child is born
Colouring book - the Bible
A bible colouring book
Kinderbibel
Uns ist ein Kind geschenkt
This revised extract from „Herder´s
Children´s Bible“ now includes
new illustrations. These illustrations highlight the stories that centre around the annunciation of the
birth of Jesus by the angel Gabriel,
Jesus´ birth, the angels visit to the
shepherds in the fields and the three
kings travelling to worship the new
born baby. This book as an ideal way
of introducing children to Jesus.
Ausmalblock mit Geschichten zum
Vor- und Selberlesen
Bibel-Malblock
The Bible contains a host of exciting stories, the story of Paradise,
Daniel in the lion‘s den or the stable
in Bethlehem. Popular author Annette Langen has chosen 20 favourite bible stories and rewritten them
in words suitable for young readers.
Beautifully bound in velvet with giltedged pages and colourful illustrations by Frauke Weldin, this book
makes a perfect gift for young and
old alike.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70999-9
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28148-8
August 2003
October 2010
40 of the best-known Bible stories
to read and colour in - one page
for the story, one page to colour
in. Pre-school children learn about
the Bible stories and train their fine
motor skills colouring in beautiful,
detailed pictures from the Old and
New Testaments. The pages can be
detached quite easily from the book
- ideal for use at home, children‘s
church or school.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29367-2
For each story Stefan Lohr and
Yo Rühmer have designed simple
pictures for pre-school children to
colour in. Puzzle pages are not just
a pleasant past-time, they are educational too! Each story has a tear-out
page which can be used at home, in
kindergarten, school or in Sunday
School. A wonderful activity book
with colouring pages, puzzles and
stories to read aloud.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28673-5
March 2007
January 2007
Polish rights sold
Polish rights sold
Meyer, Ivo / Spiegel, Josef F.
Knop, Julia
Weihs, Alexander
Mai, Manfred
Discovering the Bible
About Faith
The Big Book of Bible Facts
All about World Religions
Wir entdecken die Bibel
Rund um den Glauben
Alles rund um die Bibel
Rund um die Weltreligionen
This book takes us on an exciting
journey of discovery through the
secretive world of the Bible. Richly
illustrated with many photographs
and easy-to-digest explanations. We
learn how people lived at the time
the Bible was written, how they
spent their day to day lives, what
they
Is Jesus Christ a double-barrelled
name? Who wrote the Bible? What
does a church look like from above?
Do angels have wings? Julia Knop
explains what children want to know
about the Bible, faith, the church,
services and specials feasts during
the church year. This book with
its delightful and humorous illustrations is a great present for children
celebrating first communion or for
altar servers.
What sort of book is the Bible? Who
wrote it? How can I find my way
around the Bible? What is a Gospel?
These are just a few of the questions
which Alexander Weihs, a teacher
of Religious Education, answers
in simple language appropriate for
children. Charts, maps, photos and
illustrations help to make learning
about the Bible fun. The first title
in a new series of reference books
for children.
Is Yiddish the same as Jewish? Which
of the Ten Commandments is most
important to Christians? What has
a rug got to do with praying? Why
don‘t Hindus eat beef? What did
Buddha teach? All these questions
together with 61 others on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and
Buddhism have been researched by
the author to make this book a comprehensive source of knowledge.
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29624-6
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29647-5
January 2011
February 2008
Korean, Polish rights sold
Polish, Portuguese (South America)
rights sold
20,0 x 27,5 cm, 120 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28243-0
January 2004
Dutch, French, Portuguese rights sold
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70874-9
August 2008
Polish rights sold
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Knop, Karoline
Knop, Julia
Kuppig, Kerstin
Gies, Wolfgang (Ed.)
All about the Vatican
Reciting and Understanding the
Creed
A handbook of religion
A compendium of nativity plays
Das große Werkbuch Religion
Das große Buch der Krippenspiele
What language is spoken in Vatican
City? Who Built St Peter‘s Basilica?
What does the Pope do all day?
Who is allowed to play on the children‘s playground in Vatican City?
How do you get to be a Swiss guard?
These questions all about the Vatican, its inhabitants, buildings and its
significance worldwide are answered
in this book, complete with numerous photos and illustrations.
Das Glaubensbekenntnis beten und
verstehen
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70903-6
14,0 x 18,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32105-4
A book bursting with ideas on how
to teach children about religion in
a way that is fun. Children between
5 and 12 are invited to make things,
play, sing, dance, paint and cook.
There are also stories to write and
to listen to. The content deals with
5 thematic areas: people of the Bible,
the creation, our church, celebrations and customs throughout the
church year, emotional and social
learning.
This „Compendium of nativity
plays“ provides a wide range of improvised nativity plays for children.
Many creative ideas using light and
shadow, singing and acting are incorporated. There are traditional
plays as well as experimental improvisation. Clearly structured according to the themes of the Christmas gospels, the biblical message is
brought alive in a way that appeals
to children.
January 2009
January 2008
17,0 x 24,0 cm, 224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28377-2
17,0 x 24,0 cm, 208 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28209-6
January 2006
November 2004
Rund um den Vatikan
During a church service, the Creed
is recited by the congregation. But
what exactly does this declaration
of faith mean? In simple terms, Julia
Knop explains the doctrine behind
each line of the Creed, while gentle, atmospheric pictures by Beate
Speck-Kafkoulas reflect the biblical
background.
Polish rights sold
Nussbaum, Margarete
Vellguth, Klaus
Helmchen-Menke, Heike
Tomberg, Markus
Herder‘s Yearbook of Customs
and Festivals
We are safe with God
God‘s world
My personal missal
Bei Gott sind wir geborgen
Unsere Welt von Gott geschenkt
Mein Messbuch zum Umhängen
Herders großes Jahrbuch
All over the world there are Christians and all over the world they go
to church. Just as every country has
a different climate, different culture,
different way of life, they also have
a different kind of church. And yet,
wherever Christians celebrate in the
world they are at home. Age 3 and
over.
The biblical story of the creation
told for children in a modern context, with wonderful illustrations.
Pictures taken from our day to day
lives illustrate how God made the
world, that he cares for it, and we
enjoy it day after day, as a gift of
God. We can delight in plants and
animals, but we must also remember
that we are responsible for looking
after God‘s creation.
Holy mass - easy to read and understand, for children from the age of
3. Fourteen colourful illustrations
and fourteen texts teach children the
order of service and its significance
- from the invitation „The bells are
ringing - we are going to church“ to
the blessing: „God‘s blessing accompanies us - we are never left alone“.
Charming illustrations highlight the
events in the service.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 24 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28886-9
12,5 x 16,0 cm, 16 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27436-7
January 2006
July 2001
What is Easter? Who were the
Three Wise Men? What do we celebrate when, how and why? Divided
into twelve chapters and in language
appropriate to children, the origin
and tradition of important festivals
and holidays throughout the year
are explained. Cheerful illustrations,
rhymes, songs and stories make this
book is an ideal companion for families who like to keep festivals and
customs alive.
19,8 x 26,0 cm, 256 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-71000-1
22,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27699-6
January 2002
August 2009
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Müller, Sylvia
Gruber, Elmar
Biesinger, Albert
Tomberg, Markus
My first missal
I´m going to church
We‘re going to church
Come to Church
Mein erstes Messbuch
Ich gehe in die Kirche
Wir gehen zur Kirche
Komm mit in die Kirche
When children go to church they
can not understand everything, but
they can recognise familiar words
and actions. This hard back book
explains the most important stages
of mass.Texts highlighted in colour
indicate phrases that can be heard
in each service and which parents
can teach their children to say. Age
2 and over.
Many editions of this popular, illustrated introduction to holy mass for
children have already been printed.
Elmar Gruber has now revised the
text and added new, refreshing, contemporary illustrations. The pictures are expressive and highlight
realistic detail, for example garments, utensils, objects, furniture
and many other things that children
will see when they go to the church.
Children learn about their church:
the font, the altar, the tabernacle
and much more. They learn what
happens in holy mass. There is also
space for them to draw pictures of
their own churches. A guide for parents is also included. Age 3 and over.
Holy Mass - with colourful illustrations and in words that are easy to
understand for children age 3 and
over, this charming book will make
going to Mass fun. It is similar in
format to a proper Mass book, making it perfect for children to carry to
church with them and follow during
the service.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28788-6
August 2005
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28390-1
August 2005
10,4 x 12,5 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28225-6
11,2 x 15,6 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70908-1
December 2010
June 2005
Turning, Playing, Finding. At
Church
Pohl, Daniela
Nesselhauf, Frank / Lohr, Stefan
Nesselhauf, Frank
Turning, Playing, Finding. At
Christmastime
My Labyrinths
My Christmas Mandalas
Meine Labyrinthe
Meine Weihnachtsmandalas
This attractive little book in the
„Turning, Playing, Finding“ series
is just the thing for small children
to take with them to church. It will
help them to discover what there
is to see in church and during the
church service: the altar servers processing in, lessons being read or the
congregation receiving communion.
In der Weihnachtszeit
15,2 x 16,2 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70886-2
15,2 x 16,2 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70887-9
Children are fascinated by labyrinths: a winding path leads to
the centre. It is impossible to get
lost, but there are no short cuts. A
roundabout route takes us to our
goal. These ancient symbols express
something existential that appeals to
everyone. Frank Nesselhauf has selected fifteen labyrinths originating
from different cultures. Each is very
different from the other.
Mandalas point to the depths and
emanate peace and stillness. This
book contains special motifs for
Christmas, helping children understand the significance of this celebration. Simple instructions tell
children what to do. Inspiring texts
help make this book an ideal companion for the Christmas period.
Particularly suitable for pre-school
and primary school children.
August 2008
August 2008
20,0 x 20,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27406-0
20,0 x 20,0 cm, 36 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27437-4
September 2000
June 2001
In der Kirche
Nuts, candles, bows and apples all
belong to an Advent wreath. But do
flowers belong there too? Turn the
disc and find out which objects do
not fit in each picture. Small children will have hours of enjoyment
playing with this little Christmas
book.
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Scheffler, Ursel
Heinen, Christiane
Kamphaus, Franz
Wührl, Claudia
It happened in Bethlehem
The Christmas story told to
children
Come to the crib with me
My Christmas book
Komm mit zur Weihnachtskrippe
Mein Weihnachtsbuch
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte
Children look at the crib with big,
wide eyes. They know it well. The
stories that Bishop Kamphaus tells
are new and full of life. A stable in
Bethlehem, draughty and cold, over
which a bright star shines. The kings
come from far away to see the baby
born that night. „Can a little baby be
so important?“ „This little child will
change the world?“ Such questions
arouse their curiosity.
What exactly doe we celebrate at
Christmas? What about Mary and
the angel? Why did Mary and Josef have to go to Bethlehem? And
how can we communicate all this to
our children? Colourful illustrations
complement the biblical story from
the Annunciation and the birth of
Jesus, to the visit of the three kings
and the flight to Egypt. A book to
read aloud with a useful guide for
teachers and parents.
Es geschah in Bethlehem
Eight double pages depict the
Christmas story in simple language
as told in the gospel of Luke. The
announcement to Mary by angel
Gabriel, the search for a place at the
inn, the birth in the stable, the shepherds in their fields, the visit by the
three wise men. The language that
adheres closely to the Bible text is
easy for children to grasp and comes
alive with the emotive pictures.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 24 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27354-4
November 2001
Croatian rights sold
The Christmas story, told according to the gospel of St. Luke, is
presented in a way that children can
easily understand. Beautiful classical
pictures illustrate the story, bringing
alive the miracle of that holy night.
Text and pictures convey what happened that night 2000 years ago;
why Mary and Joseph travelled to
Bethlehem; why their child was born
in a stable and how the shepherds
found them.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28772-5
16,1 x 21,0 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27174-8
August 2001
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27876-1
August 2002
November 2005
Treitmeier, Manuela
Cratzius, Barbara
Cratzius, Barbara
Gies, Wolfgang
The Christmas Album
A fascinating time - winter and
Christmas
A Christmas book for big and
small
Advent, a candle is burning
Fröhliche Winter-Weihnachtszeit
Das Weihnachtsbuch für Groß und
Klein
The pre-Christmas period is a particularly exciting time. Every day in
this advent calendar has a special atmosphere with a taste of the festive
season: Twenty-four stories, twentyfour ideas for each day and twentyfour large, festive pictures prepare
for Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day. The most special aspect of all
the stories is that the ending is flexible. Two alternatives are offered!
Das Große Buch der
Weihnachtsfreude
Exciting, fantastic, wonderful stories, games, songs, craft work and
recipes for children in that magical
pre-Christmas period, Christmas
and the period after Christmas. This
book contains useful information
about Christmas, the three kings or
the epiphany carol singers, plenty of
ideas for craft work and gifts, poems,
many tasty recipes, e.g. Christmas
biscuits or baked apples, exciting
games.
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27874-7
August 2002
When it‘s cold outside we love to
sit in cosy warm rooms, read stories,
play, do craft work and bake. It‘s
more fun to do these things at this
time of year than at any other. Outside it‘s dark and inside there‘s the
wonderful smell of Christmas baking. Barbara Cratzius has compiled
recipes for baking together with a
wealth of songs, stories, games and
activities for the Christmas time.
20,0 x 23,8 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-26031-5
August 2000
A book containing a variety of activities for the Christmas time. There
are puzzle pages, stories, songs, craft
and baking ideas on the themes of
Advent, St. Nicholas, Christmas,
angels and snow. Also included is
information for parents, for times
when children put tricky questions,
like „When was the first Advent
wreath made?“ „Who was St. Nicholas?“ „Does everyone celebrate
Christmas as we do?“
20,0 x 23,8 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28485-4
Advent, Advent, ein Lichtlein brennt
24,0 x 22,0 cm, 54 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27353-7
August 2001
October 2004
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Cratzius, Barbara
Willers-Vellguth, Christine
Heinen, Christiane (Ed.)
Christmas is not far away
A star in the sky
Come, let‘s walk towards the star
Weihnachten ist nicht mehr weit
Wenn ein Stern am Himmel steht
Komm, wir gehen dem Stern entgegen
A delightful advent calendar for the
exciting build up to Christmas. For
each day there is a story and a detailed picture to spur our imagination as well as plenty or surprises.
Some craft work, songs, recipes,
exciting games, leaving no time to
be bored!
On their way to Bethlehem Mary
and Josef meet various animals.
Here the animals tell of what they
saw and experienced, and what
the birth of Jesus at Christmas is
all about.Twenty-four stories and
twenty-four craft ideas for twentyfour exciting days. Day by day children can build a beautiful nativity
scene under a brightly lit starry sky.
Age 4 and over.
For children the time leading up
to Christmas seems endless. Stories
from this Advent calendar shorten
the wait and relieve the tension.
Traditional Bible stories about
Elisabeth and Zechariah, the announcement of the birth by angel
Gabriel and the three wise men are
complemented by imaginative and
funny stories about the origin of the
Christmas star and the preparations
of the angel choir.
24,0 x 22,0 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27355-1
November 2002
24,0 x 22,0 cm, 28 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28489-2
November 2004
24,0 x 22,0 cm, 28 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27511-1
My first book of Christmas songs
Mein erstes Weihnachtsliederbuch
Young children love singing Christmas songs and carols with their family around the Christmas tree. This
book contains the easiest of the best
and the most well-known Christmas
songs, so that even two-year-olds
can sing along. Music notes for parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents,
godparents, friends, older brothers
and sisters and others!
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28771-8
August 2005
August 2001
Polish rights sold
The best Christmas songs for big
and small
Colouring book - The Christmas
Story
Trost, Bernadette
Scheffler, Ursel
Christmas colouring book
Jesus lives
Die schönsten Weihnachtslieder für
Groß und Klein
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte
Ausmalheft für die Advents- und
Weihnachtszeit
Jesus lebt
People enjoy singing at Christmas
time more than any other time of
year. Yet very few people know every verse of the carols or songs.
This collection of songs contains
all the family favourites.Suzanne
Schwandt‘s beautiful, colourful pictures are a delight to look at and
make us just want to sing along. This
book is most definitely a new classic!
20,5 x 15,0 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28844-9
November 2005
When the weather outside is cold,
wet and windy then it‘s colouring
time! These beautiful, detailed illustrations invite us to embark on
a colourful journey to Bethlehem.
Large format, detailed illustrations
are ideal for families, junior schools
and kindergarten.
24 beautiful Christmas pictures to
crayon. These charming pictures all
depicting scenes from Advent and
Christmas set the mood for this
magical time of year. There are also
templates for Christmas cards and
wish lists.
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29083-1
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29593-5
August 2006
August 2007
Polish rights sold
The story of Easter from the Herder
Children‘s Bible - a section full of
tension and drama that is difficult to
top! It tells of the entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), the last supper
(Maundy Thursday), betrayal, capture, crucifixion (Good Friday), resurrection (Easter), the appearance of
the resurrected Jesus to his friends,
the coming of the Holy Spirit and
the ascent to heaven.
20,0 x 23,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28090-0
January 2003
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Bichler, Albert
Wührl, Claudia
Cratzius, Barbara
Möres, Cornelia
We are looking forward to Easter
My book of Easter
Happy Easter time
An Easter book for big and small
Wir freuen uns auf Ostern
Mein Osterbuch
Fröhliche Frühlings-Osterzeit
Das Osterbuch für Groß und Klein
The period between Lent and Easter is rich in events and celebrations.
There is much to see and many
questions to ask: What is the ashen
cross on our foreheads for on Ash
Wednesday? Why do we have a procession with palms on Palm Sunday?
Why do we bake an Easter lamb?
And, of course, why does an Easter
bunny bring Easter eggs? Dr. Albert
Bichler helps parents and teachers
provide the right answers!
What is celebrated in Church on
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday and Easter is not so
easy to grasp. It is important that
the story of Jesus at Easter be told
in a way that is easy for children
to understand, particularly young
children who have no concept of dying and death. „My book of Easter“
helps parents and teachers to tell
the story of Jesus‘ death and resurrection.
The joys of springtime! Parents and
children alike will enjoy discovering
things about this exciting time of the
year. There is not only a great deal
going on outside at this time of the
year it is also a very significant time
in the Christian calendar. Barbara
Cratzius has compiled many songs,
both traditional and new, together
with a wealth of activities - stories,
craft work, baking and games.
This book which deals with the period between carnival and Easter
provides fascinating facts, quizzes,
songs, recipes, information on traditions, as well as craft ideas for carnival, Lent, Palm Sunday, Passion
Week and Easter. Texts at the beginning of each chapter help parents
answer the tricky questions, such
as: Why is everything different at
carnival? What have eggs got to do
with Easter?
13,0 x 15,5 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27777-1
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27447-3
January 2003
March 2002
My First Communion Celebration
Gruber, Elmar
Mein schönes Fest der
Erstkommunion
My Bible for First Communion
Bernadette Nagel‘s popular album,
which has sold over 180,000 copies,
is now available in small format! It
provides children with a wonderful
way to keep memories of the celebration of their First Communion
with plenty of room for photos or
special wishes from friends.
Sixty stories from the Bible, based
on the well-known Gruber Bible
(„The Bible, told in 365 Stories“).
These delightfully illustrated stories
from the Old Testament, the Creation, Abraham, the story of Moses
and the Ten Commandments, Elijah
and the quiet voice of God, as well
as selected psalms. Each story is
framed in small symbols and pictures - a delightful, colourful book.
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70837-4
December 2008
Meine Erstkommunion-Bibel
22,0 x 23,8 cm, 72 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27356-8
16,1 x 21,0 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27428-2
January 2001
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 62 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28594-3
January 2005
My first communion. Photo album
My First Communion
Mein Erstkommunion. Fotoalbum
Meine Erstkommunion
Memories of a special day need a
special place. This photograph album has a place for each photograph. It is beautifully designed with
many motifs relating to first communion. The colours in this album
are the same as the album „The
celebration of my first communion“;
it is an ideal complement to that album or simply just a wonderful gift.
Bernadette Nagel‘s colourful illustrations have always delighted adults
and children alike. This popular album is now also available with an
elegant binding, padded with a soft
velvet surface, making it a really precious gift for a very special occasion.
A popular, unique gift for first communion - now even more valuable.
19,5 x 14,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27433-6
22,0 x 24,0 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27878-5
January 2009
January 2007
August 2000
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For first communion
My First Communion
Zur Erstkommunion
Meine Erstkommunion
This decorative box contains a little
book with prayers and blessings. A
handy sized, colourfully illustrated
book - a very special gift for first
communion.
This beautiful little album gives
children an opportunity to store
their most important memories of
their First Communion day. There
are lots of pages for children to design individually and the concealed
spiral binding makes using the book
easy.
Gruber, Elmar (Ed.)
Gruber, Elmar
My First Communion
Bible stories for first communion
Meine Erstkommunion
Bibelgeschichten zur Erstkommunion
Elmar Gruber is an expert on making holy communion accessible to
children. He invites them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Short,
concise texts make the concept of
faith accessible to children. As in his
previous book, Elmar Gruber combines texts for children approaching
first communion with pages they
can design themselves.
This beautifully designed Bible contains 54 selected texts from the Old
and New Testaments connected to
first communion. They tell of the
Creation, of Abraham, of the covenant between God and the people
of Israel, of God‘s commandments
and his promises, - and of Jesus
who encourages us to „Do this in
memory of me!“
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28580-6
13,9 x 21,4 cm, 112 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28841-8
March 2011
November 2005
First Communion
Photograph Album for First
Communion
For your First Communion. Poetry
Album
For your First Communion. Photo
Album
Fotoalbum
Zur Erstkommunion
Zur Erstkommunion
There is also a matching photograph
album for all those First Communion photographs. A wonderful gift
that will help keep those memories
alive for years to come.
A small anthology of poems with
padded cover and ribbon tie. Catechists, priest, deacon, friends and
relations as well as First Communion children themselves, can all
write their communion sayings, fill
in their profiles and record their best
wishes in this delightful little book.
A photo album of the highest quality, the perfect way to record memories and store photos! With its
parchment paper pages this album
will become a treasured keepsake
and a special way to remind a child
of his or her First Communion.
Zur Erstkommunion
This delightful album with plenty
of empty pages for photographs and
comments also contains texts that
guide children through life. A beautiful gift to document and remember
the celebration of First Communion.
22,5 x 23,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29090-9
February 2009
22,5 x 23,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29240-8
December 2006
13,9 x 14,2 cm, 64 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28842-5
January 2009
20,5 x 13,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70839-8
December 2008
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70854-1
20,5 x 13,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70856-5
December 2008
December 2008
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My First Communion. Memory
Album
My First Communion. Blessings
and wishes
My First Communion. Photo
Album
My Baptism. An Album of
Memories
Meine Erstkommunion
Meine Erstkommunion
Meine Erstkommunion
Meine Taufe
This top-quality album with its padded cloth cover and checked ribbon
tie provides children with an ideal
way of keeping alive their memories of their First Communion day.
There is plenty of room for photos, cards, mementoes and personal
comments.
This little box is a treasure-trove for
First Communion children. It contains a booklet of verses and sayings
as well as an envelope with greeting
card and sufficient room for a discrete present of money.
A beautiful cloth-covered photo album as a special keepsake of a child‘s
First Communion. A concealed spiral binding ensures that turning the
pages is easy.
A beautifully crafted photo album
to treasure forever the memories
of a child‘s baptism. Includes a host
of texts by well-known authors as
well as plenty of room for personal
designs and photos.
22,0 x 23,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70977-7
February 2011
13,0 x 14,2 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70973-9
20,5 x 13,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70974-6
February 2011
22,0 x 23,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70969-2
September 2010
February 2011
Tomberg, Markus
Gruber, Elmar
Gies, Wolfgang
Stross, Eugen
Welcome in our midst
My Christening. An album
Confirmation
Willkommen in unserer Mitte
Meine Taufe
Zum Fest der Firmung
Beautiful prayers for guardian
angels
A new christening album that godparents, grandparents, parents,
brothers and sisters, uncles, aunts,
neighbours and friends can make in
to a unique book, specially for the
christened child. This book includes
colourful pictures, short, expressive
texts and plenty of room for individual creativity. Space for photographs, greeetings and wishes and
much more.
This beautiful album contains texts
explaining the symbols associated with a christening, as well as
pages that can be designed personally. There is also plenty of space
for guests to write down their best
wishes. A delightful reminder of a
memorable day.
An ideal confirmation present which
will help mark this very special,
memorable event. There is plenty of
space for photographs, signatures,
notes, songs and special remarks.
Succinct and creative texts express
the significance of this very special
day. A book to read and set out. A
wonderful reminder of an important
day.
21,4 x 14,2 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27690-3
May 2002
21,5 x 15,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29365-8
January 2009
22,0 x 23,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27357-5
March 2008
English, Italian, Portuguese rights
sold
Die schönsten Schutzengel-Gebete
Hardly any other prayer as more
popular with children than that of
the guardian angel. The angel´s
closeness is a matter of fact for many
children. Even though they cannot
see the angel they can talk openly to
it. Many mothers and fathers quietly
hope for heavenly protection for
their children.This book contains
twenty selected prayers on guardian
angels.
20,5 x 15,2 cm, 26 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28224-9
April 2006
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Favourite Guardian Angel
Prayers
Haak, Rainer
Krauß, Werner
Like a star in the sky
I can already pray
Die schönsten Schutzengelgebete
Danke, dass Du bei uns bist
Ich kann schon beten
40 children‘s prayers on a wide
range of subjects taken from their
day to day lives. These delightful,
refreshing prayers find just the right
words for children to relate to whether it be a prayer about getting
up, arguments, love or going to bed
- Verena Breitenbach captures the
children‘s world in prayer.
An endearing collection of traditional guardian angel prayers, beautifully illustrated for children 3 years
and upwards. This delightful little
book comes complete with a detachable guardian angel to hang up next
to a child‘s bedside lamp. It will glow
in the dark to keep a child company
through the night. A must for every
child‘s bedroom!
A new collection of prayers for children from the age of 4. Traditional
and modern texts in a handy size
format by the well-known author
Reiner Haak.
14,8 x 20,5 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29284-2
20,5 x 15,2 cm, 26 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70917-3
Prayers of simple rhymes make bedtime fun. The prayers are short and
easy to remember. These prayers
are not just for parents to say aloud,
children can actively join in, saying
the whole prayer themselves or adding missing words. The prayers are
partly based on traditional prayer
and partly new. The prayers are
complemented by beautiful illustrations. Age 3 and over!
January 2007
August 2009
Breitenbach, Verena
It‘s wonderful to be part of this
world
Schön ist es, auf der Welt zu sein
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 44 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27697-2
January 2002
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28088-7
April 2003
Gies, Wolfgang
You are with me
Du bist bei mir
Old and new prayers for parents to
pray with their children. Susanne
Schwandt‘s beautiful illustrations
encourage parents and children to
formulate their prayers spontaneously and freely. Age 4 and over.
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28524-0
October 2004
Dear God, please watch over me
Müller, Sylvia (Ed.)
Sixel, Judith
Lieber Gott, behüte mich
Under God‘s rainbow
My guardian angel is at my side
„Dear God, please watch over me“
contains a delightful collection
of rhymed prayers for children.
Prayers of praise and thanks, petitionary prayers, prayers for morning, midday and evening.Constanza
Droop‘s colourful illustrations make
this small prayer book a big treasure.
Unter Gottes Regenbogen
Mein Schutzengel, du bist bei mir
A collection of over 100 prayers and
songs, from past and present, from
well-known and not so well-known
authors of children‘s books.Prayers
for different times of the day, and
different times of the year, beautifully illustrated in bright colours. A
marvellous collection of prayers - a
book that should be in every children‘s room. Age 4 and over.
All the texts are in rhyme and deal
with every day situations of preschool and junior school children.
Daniela Pohl‘s comical illustrations
portray the angel as a true friend. A
delightful book. Age 4 and over.
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28607-0
January 2007
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28749-7
February 2006
20,0 x 24,0 cm, 120 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28666-7
August 2005
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Langen, Annette
Dear God, You are Always Close
to us
Lieber Gott, du bist uns nah
This magnificent book of children‘s
prayers contains a lot of new texts by
Annette Langen. The prayers are refreshingly perceptive and sometimes
even a little cheeky! They encourage
young children to pray and to enjoy
praying. With its colourful illustrations and extraordinary velvet cover,
this book makes an ideal gift for a
birth or baptism.
Prayers for Children
Groß, Engelbert
Möres, Cornelia (Ed.)
Lieber Gott, beschütze mich
Good morning God!
Guard me and Protect me
Favourite prayers for children from
grandmother‘s day, illustrated with
nostalgic, dreamy pictures by Monika Broeske-Haas. This treasure
chest of prayers will make a wonderful gift for small children.
Guten Tag, lieber Gott
Behüte und beschütze mich
Engelbert Groß has written 3 x 6
prayers for children from the age
of 4 to accompany them through
the day. Morning prayers, evening
prayers and grace. The simple, yet
evocative language used in these
prayers encourages children to pray
on their own.
A beautiful collection of prayers for
the whole family, including old favourites as well as new ones. There
are prayers for first thing in the
morning, for bedtime, at mealtimes
and for the time in between, too.
Nostalgically illustrated by Daniele
Winterhager in landscape form, it
is a treasure for all children‘s room.
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32109-2
August 2008
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29263-7
August 2006
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70934-0
20,5 x 15,2 cm, 26 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-70891-6
August 2008
February 2009
Be our guest
Bichler, Albert
Vellguth, Klaus
Bolliger, Max
Sei unser Gast
Good night and sleep well
Dear God, the day is over ...
Before you go to sleep
This small prayer book contains a
selection of well-known prayers to
be said as grace. Prayers of praise,
prayers of thanks, petitionary
prayers. These prayers which are
mainly in rhyme are easy for children to learn and to read out loud.
„You provide food for each little animal and drink for every little flower.
You have provided food for us too,
Dear Lord, we thank you!“
Nun gute Nacht und schlafe schön
Lieber Gott, der Tag ist aus ...
Bevor du einschläfst
Evening, settling down time, is a
good opportunity to instil a sense of
security and trust in children. Following in this tradition the author
has compiled a selection of texts
for this time of day. He has also
included some prayers written by
himself which can be used for special
situations.
A hardback book with good-night
prayers for small children. The
prayers are simple and in rhyme
form. In addition to the illustrations there are also diagrams for
finger movements. Ideal for mum
or dad, grandma or grandpa to make
the prayer more accessible to their
children or grandchildren. Age 2
and over!
A wonderfully designed book and an
ideal gift for children and/or young
parents. It contains prayers, some
in the form of poems, some as short
stories, laced with humour - that
communicate a sense of peace, clam
and security. Thoughts that children
and parents have at the end of the
day are gathered together in the
form of a prayer to God.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28026-9
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28182-2
January 2003
October 2003
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28606-3
February 2005
13,0 x 15,5 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27879-2
August 2002
Japanese rights sold
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Sweet dreams
Spörlein, Johann / Wittmann,
Reinholda (Ed.)
Stross, Eugen
Müller, Sylvia (Ed.)
My favourite children‘s plays
The best good-night prayers
Prayers for Children
Die schönsten Gute-Nacht-Gebete
Kindergebete
A popular ritual in families is to
share a good-night prayer before
going to sleep. This book contains
a collection of the most popular
prayers which are beautifully illustrated by Eugen Stross. Age 2 and
over.
Eugen Stross is a classic. More than
50,000 copies of his illustrated volumes of children‘s prayers have been
sold. This 80-page book contains
the very best of Stross‘ well-known
prayers and best-loved illustrations
in one volume.
20,5 x 15,2 cm, 26 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28487-8
20,5 x 14,8 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32114-6
August 2004
June 2010
16,5 x 18,5 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28598-1
Salmen-Legler, Anna
Erne, Thomas
Die schönsten Lieder für Kinder
Psalms for children
My first book of Christmas
A beautifully illustrated book of
children‘s songs, including songs for
the very young, songs about animals,
nonsense songs, activity and dance
songs as well as seasonal songs. Music for recorder, flute and guitar.
Der Herr ist mein Hirte
Mein erstes Buch von Weihnachten
Psalms are songs and prayers from
the Old Testament - well-known
and popular. Anna Salmen-Legler
has compiled a wonderful collection
of psalms for children. Beautifully
illustrated by Marina Krämer.
A Christmas story, simply told and
beautifully illustrated for the very
young. Mary and Josef on their way
to Bethlehem, the search for somewhere to stay, the birth and the
appearance of the angel before the
shepherds and of course the three
kings from the orient.
Meine liebsten Kindergebete
We still enjoy them - old, timeless
prayers passed down from generation to generation. Parents, grandparents and great-grandparents
grew up with these prayers and
fondly remember their verses. This
small prayer book contains the most
cherished of these prayers. Morning
and evening prayers, grace, prayers
for parents and relatives, supplications for support and help.
Norwegian rights sold
Fällt herab ein Träumelein
Many parents enjoy the ritual of
singing songs and praying with their
children at bedtime. This delightful book contains well-loved songs
and prayers for this special time of
evening. There is a page per verse,
beautifully illustrated by Nane Friedel - a stepping stone into the world
of dreams.
March 2005
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 48 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28330-7
January 2008
Müller, Sylvia (Ed.)
The best good night songs
Die schönsten Lieder zur guten Nacht
Lullabies have been sung to generations of children and remain a
popular night-time ritual. Yet, not
many people know all the verses.
This book, beautifully illustrated
with Svetlana Loutsa‘s colourful illustrations, contains a collection of
popular evergreens.
15,0 x 20,5 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29054-1
February 2006
Children‘s favourite songs
20,5 x 15,0 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29082-4
August 2006
10,4 x 14,8 cm, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29594-2
August 2007
10,0 x 10,0 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27909-6
August 2002
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Möres, Cornelia
Erne, Thomas
Möres, Cornelia
Erne, Thomas
My first book about Jesus
My first book about Jesus
My first book of Easter
My first book of St. Martin
Mein erstes Buch vom Christkind
Mein erstes Buch von Jesus
Mein erstes Buch von Ostern
Mein erstes Buch von Sankt Martin
This beautifully illustrated book
tells the Christmas story in short
rhymes. Very small children soon
know the story by heart and can
surprise their relatives by reciting it
on Christmas Eve.
This colourful and delightfully illustrated book provides children with
a lasting picture of Jesus. The most
important stages of his life are documented: birth in Bethlehem - Jesus‘
friends - Jesus heals the sick - Jesus
and his father in heaven - Jesus lives
after death. Ideal to read aloud, or
look at the pictures. Age 3 and over.
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,
Easter - again and again each year
we celebrate these very special days.
But, what do we say to bright children who ask questions for the first
time about what exactly it is we are
celebrating? Mary Magdalene was
there when everything happened.
She tells how Jesus died, but came
back to life; he gave his friends
hope and stayed with them in a very
special way.
Lantern procession and a Martin‘s
bonfire: children love this celebration. They know the story of Martin
sharing his coat with a poor man.
this book tells them more about
Martin. We learn why he hid with
the geese, how he became bishop.
The most important stories associated with this saint told in simple
words and wonderfully illustrated.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28358-1
September 2002
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 10 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28486-1
August 2004
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27625-5
January 2002
Ukrainian rights sold
10,0 x 10,0 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27907-2
January 2004
Müller, Sylvia
Krauß, Werner
Möres, Cornelia
Helmchen-Menke, Heike
My first book of St. Martin
My first book about St. Nicholas
My first book about St. Nicholas
My first book about creation
Mein erstes Buch von Sankt Martin
Mein erstes Buch vom Nikolaus
Mein erstes Buch vom Nikolaus
This board book tells young children of the legend of St. Martin. He
was first a Roman soldier (cuts his
cape in half), then (after a dream)
he was christened, and later became
bishop (because cackling geese betrayed his hiding place). Includes St.
Martin‘s song.
The most important and popular
legends associated with St. Nicholas
are retold in easy to read language
and are beautifully illustrated. He
is a bishop, not with a red and whit
hat, but with proper bishop´s robes
and a proper bishop´s hat. He is
close to the people and, through his
generosity and sense of justice, saves
them from many hardships, such as
poverty and hunger.
This book tells the legend of Bishop
Nicholas for children. How he
helped three poor girls, what he did
to rescue the people of Myra - and
why he leaves children sweets and
goodies. The glittery cover adds the
finishing touch to this delightful gift
book.
Mein erstes Buch von Gottes
Schöpfung
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29079-4
August 2006
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28149-5
October 2003
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28748-0
August 2005
A new gift each day for every one:
our world, the creation. Even small
children delight in the warm rays
of the sunshine, are amazed by the
moon, fascinated by the stars. This
colourfully illustrated book tells
about the seven days of the creation
in simple and poignant words and
pictures. For children aged two and
over.
16,0 x 16,0 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27407-7
January 2001
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Müller, Sylvia
Helmchen-Menke, Heike
Müller, Sylvia
Prawitt, Eva
The creation
My First Book of God‘s Creation
Noah‘s ark
A little bit like heaven
Gottes Schöpfung
Mein erstes Buch von Gottes
Schöpfung
Noahs Arche
Ein bisschen wie im Himmel
These are popular children‘s stories
- the story of Noah, his ark and the
creation. These children‘s favourite
biblical stories are now available as
leporellos, pop up hard cover books,
beautifully illustrated and very decorative to stand on a shelf. Delightful,
enjoyable books, which are in fact
more than just books, they are toys
too!
Dani is a proper whirlwind. Exciting
things always seem to happen to her,
whether she‘s with her elder sister
Nico, her friend Andi or her granddad. She asks bright questions and
learns a great deal about God and
Jesus. The information is packed
in exciting stories which are thematically grouped and can be read
independently. An ideal gift for first
communion.
The biblical story of the Seven Days
of Creation, told for very small
children and illustrated with scenes
from their everyday surroundings to
help them recognize that we all live
in God‘s creation - new each day.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 10 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28596-7
January 2005
The biblical story of the Seven Days
of Creation, told for very small
children and illustrated with scenes
from their everyday surroundings to
help them recognize that we all live
in God‘s creation - new each day.
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 12 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32112-2
January 2008
15,8 x 16,8 cm, 10 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28595-0
January 2005
13,9 x 21,4 cm, 144 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27028-4
January 2006
Mattel, Harald
Mayer-Skumanz, Lene
Uebe, Ingrid
Wührl, Claudia
David and Hanna
Anna and Sebastian
I can‘t sleep
Master Niklas and the detectives
David und Hanna
Anna und Sebastian
Ohne Licht schlaf ich nicht!
Meister Niklas und die Detektive
David who is somewhat shy, but
very honest, and Hanna, a cheeky
young girl, are best of friends. In
20 short stories Harald Mattel tells
how they both overcome all kind of
difficulties, how they stand up for
other children and search for role
models. Even if they are not quite
as strong as Moses nor as patient as
St. Hannah - this comical duo win
our hearts.
This book contains 36 entertaining,
yet profound short stories, based on
the day to day lives of children and
preparing for first communion: in
the family, in school, with friends,
on important holy days and religious
festivals. The stories are enriches
by imaginative and realistic drawings by Sigrid Gregor. The author
provides useful ideas for games and
discussion points for each story.
It‘s late. Lisa should be in bed, but
she can‘t go to sleep because her
little bear is afraid of the dark. Suddenly Lisa is afraid too. Curtains
become ghosts, shadows on the wall
turn into monsters and the slightest
noise sends shivers down her spine.
Ingrid Uebe‘s amusing story tells
how Lisa, her bear and all the other
frightened soft toys finally find their
way to the world of dreams.
13,9 x 21,4 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29239-2
13,9 x 21,4 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28183-9
21,0 x 28,0 cm, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-29587-4
Marie and Joschi are after a gang of
thieves. They are being helped by
old Master Niklas who always has
plenty of stories to tell and who has
a very special book. When he reads
out loud from this book Marie and
Joschi suddenly find themselves in
a different world - in the world of
saints. Each story brings them a bit
closer to solving the mystery. Ideal
for children preparing for first communion.
August 2006
October 2003
August 2007
13,9 x 20,5 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28402-1
January 2008
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Sigg, Stephan
Schaube, Werner
Jürgens, Stefan
Save the Communion Wafer
Bakery
G-online
You!
G-online
Du!
Die Klosterbande - Gemeinsam sind
wir stark
Talking to God is a bit like chatting
on the internet. This prayer book
appeals to teenagers who are excited about the world-wide-web and
new forms of communication. This
trendy book approaches discussions
of important subjects in a novel way.
Can the search machine help me
find the answer to the meaning of
life? What has Church.com got to
do with me?
A prayer is more that a meditative
text. A prayer need not have many
words, but it must have a partner - a
you - even if the „you“ remains in
the dark or doesn‘t seem to answer.
Stefan Jürgens‘ prayers have arisen
from his own searching and from
his counselling work with young
people.
10,5 x 15,5 cm, 144 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-26552-5
July 2004
When the priest suggests to his first
communion group that they visit
the bakery where communion wafers are made, the children are not
very enthusiastic. But their attitude
soon changes when the baking machine breaks down during their visit.
They devise all manner of plans to
raise money towards repairing the
machine, for now they will only
accept wafers from that bakery for
their first communion.
14,3 x 20,5 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-32108-5
11,9 x 19,8 cm, 80 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28117-4
March 2001
Röser, Johannes / Springer, Jürgen /
Schrom, Michael (Ed.)
What is God saying to me? What can I tell God?
Was sagt mir Gott? - Was sag ich
Gott?
What is God saying to me? What
can I tell God? Young people from
50 different schools examined these
questions on the initiative of the
magazine „Christ in der Gegenwart“. Johannes Röser has compiled
a collection of the best texts, prayers
and meditations in the form of a
prayer book for young people.
10,5 x 18,0 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28805-0
March 2007
January 2008
Schaube, Werner
Reintgen, Frank / Vellguth, Klaus
Tomberg, Markus
Vellguth, Klaus
get going
People - Life - Dreams
Hello Minis!
People - Life - Dreams
aufbrechen
Menschen - Leben - Träume
Hallo Mini!
Menschen-Leben-Träume
On an empty stomach the Bible
can be hard to digest. No wonder
that many young people have lost
their appetite for this books. Werner
Schaube has prepared a lighter, but
nourishing version - 50 important
sections from the Bible, 20 from the
Old Teestament, 30 from the New
Testament. The biblical texts sre
rooted in the time they were written,
but their message is timeless.
Preparation for confirmation may be
demanding provided it is appealing.
If teenagers are taken seriously they
are prepared to discuss questions
of faith in a frank and honest manner. This new course provides more
than 80 „stepping stones“ which act
as starting points for teenagers to
discuss their own faith in their own
language. Each section can be used
as an independent unit.
28 thought-provoking texts on 14
cards - prayers, inspiration, religious
and witty phrases. Ideal for curious
teenagers searching for answers to
their questions. These cards are an
ideal gift for teenagers preparing for
confirmation. The cards can be used
independently of course work and
are intended for the age group 14+.
11,9 x 19,8 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27721-4
21,0 x 30,0 cm, 192 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27457-2
After a good deal of practice ministrants know which actions they need
to perform, but as with any other
pastime so as initial enthusiasm does
not wane the minis need to keep
on learning new and exciting aspects.This book contains both basic
and more advanced information for
minis aged about twelve. It combines useful information on serving
duties and a wealth of fascinating
facts on Christianity.
February 2002
March 2004
11,9 x 19,8 cm, 128 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-27911-9
11,8 x 13,8 cm, 14 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28591-2
February 2005
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Wührl, Claudia
Schaube, Werner
Martens, Ralf
Martens, Ralf
In heartland
Chatroom; Living
On the streets of New York
Stops in New York
Im Herzland
Chatroom: Leben
Auf den Straßen von New York
Haltestellen in New York
It comes as a tremendous shock
when they discover that a friend
in their clique has been infected
with Aids! Everything appears in a
completely different light. C. Wührl
illustrates in her novel how courage
can grow from despair, how fear
and rage begin to change to contemplation and responsibility. Each
member of the group begins a new
life - in the „heartland“ of a new
responsible solidarity.
Who am I? Is there a God? Do I
need him? What is world peace?
In a virtual chat room 14 similar
questions are posed. Poets, philosophers, celebrities, experts and lay
people give their opinions and invite
young people to discover their own
answers. Witty, thought-provoking
photographs encourage young readers to pose difficult questions and
not be satisfied with blasé answers.
Five new short stories tell of Cab
Checker‘s adventures in New York.
Each thought-provoking story can
be read independently of the others.
Those familiar with the Bible will
recognise that his experiences are
biblical parables, situated in the city
of New York. These enlightening
stories are introduced by powerful,
original collages which are more
than a picturesque accompaniment
to the texts...
Cab Checker still drives his taxi
through New York. He tells of his
experiences in five new stories.
Those with knowledge of the Bible
will recognize that the stories have
something to do with the ten commandments, but put into a modern
context. Short stories for teenagers
- a great gift for confirmation, youth
groups, religious instruction or services for the young.
11,9 x 19,8 cm, 176 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28242-3
February 2004
12,7 x 18,7 cm, 96 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28605-6
March 2005
12,7 x 18,7 cm, 112 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28604-9
12,7 x 18,7 cm, 112 pages
ISBN: 978-3-451-28824-1
August 2005
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