Il Sung Na was born in Seoul, South Korea. In 2001, he moved to London to pursue a BFA in illustration and animation at Kingston University, where he discovered a passion for children’s books. He completed his MFA in illustration practice at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) in 2015. Il Sung has illustrated several…
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Sandra Nickel & Il Sung Na Bear’s Big Idea Every day that Bear and Fish spend together is a good day. Fish always has the perfect idea for what to do! One day, it’s Bear’s turn to make a plan. She promises Fish something BIG! But when Bear goes looking for her brand-new big idea,…
Cassie Silva & Ana Zurita The Fearless Storyteller When a young girl’s father is scared of the unicorns in her book, she hides it to protect him. At the next bedtime, she selects a book about giraffes, which are much less scary. Right? Wrong! After her dad helps her overcome a fear of her own,…
Chris Monroe String Ball A crafty child, a string ball, a curious kitten, an unforgettable adventure When a curious kitten encounters its young owner’s string ball craft project, an amazing adventure ensues! The kitten squeezes inside the ball and begins to roll . . . right out the open front door. Yikes! Kitten and ball…
Wolf Erlbruch Family Planner Wolf Erlbruch’s family planner 2026: With beautiful illustrations and even more good arguments: – 5 generously spaced columns – revised design – with holiday dates and an overview of the year Peter Hammer Verlag Calendar Original title: Wolf Erlbruch’s Familienplaner 2026 13 pp | € 12 230 x 485 mm Publication:…
Kao Kalia Yang & Jiemei Lin The Rock in My Throat At first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making…
Bob Raczka & Simone Shin Niko Draws a Feeling Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art,…
Laura Purdie Salas & Jaime Kim If You Were the Moon What would you do if you were the moon?Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and lights a…
Laura Purdie Salas & Violeta Dabija Water Can Be … Water is water, puddle, pond, sea. But now can you guess what else it can be? Water can be a . . .thirst quencher, kid drencher, cloud fluffer, fire snuffer. Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout…
Chris Monroe Monkey with a Tool Belt Inspiration for the Netflix series Chico Bon Bon! Whether you need a beebersaw or a chisel, Chico Bon Bon’s your monkey. He can build or fix just about anything—from a dock for the ducks to a clock for the Clucks, even a small roller coaster for local chipmunks….
Lutz van Dijk Africa – A Continent’s History and Diversity Retold with African voices. Revised new edition Africa – with 54 countries, over 2000 languages and the youngest population in the world – is colourful and diverse. In Europe’s narrative of the ‘black continent’, this diversity rarely comes across. Lutz van Dijk’s history of Africa…
Uwe Becker & Ina Krabbe Sam Stripe and the Magnificent Garden School A for apple – a school in Mrs. Beehive’s garden There is a lot of excitement in Mrs. Beehive’s allotment garden: Mole suggests that everyone should go to school to learn to read and write. The garden dwellers are eager to get down…
Rebecca Mönch Mina Plans to Find a Friend A sun shines in everyone Mina is 5 years old and new to kindergarten because her family has moved house. Now she has her own room, but no one to play with. So Mina comes up with a plan: she wants to meet up with a different…
Susanne Straßer Family Planner Everything in perfect order! Susanne Straßer’s board books have long been favorites in daycare centers and children’s bedrooms. From now on, her funny characters will also populate “Susanne Straßer’s family planner”. It provides an overview of everyday family life and is an eye-catcher on the kitchen wall that will really put…