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A LITTLE EGG, A TINY CRACK

By: Lena Mühlemann

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 17 × 26 cm, 6 2/3 × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 16 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 19.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-792-9

RELEASE (EUROPE & UK): FEBRUARY 2026

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RELEASE (INTERNATIONAL): APRIL 2026

A playful picture book about a lost egg, helpful birds, and the joy of finding where you belong.

All alone, an egg lies on the beach, until a lapwing discovers it. Who could its parents be? Birds from all over the world gather to help solve the mystery, each convinced the egg must return to its nest.

With rhythmic, witty rhymes and vibrant collage-style art, A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack blends humor, curiosity, and warmth into a story about friendship, belonging, and overcoming prejudice. Both playful and poetic, it invites children to join in the fun of language and discovery.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Rhythmic, humorous rhymes that spark joy and inspire children to play with language

• Colorful, collage-style illustrations full of charm and detail

• A warm, witty story about friendship, belonging, and seeing differences in a new light

LENA MÜHLEMANN is an illustrator and designer from Münster, Germany. She studied illustration, art studies, and communication design in Münster and Braunschweig. A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack is her debut book with Little Gestalten.

GRANNY IS A HIPPIE

A Day of Tie-Dye, Sunshine, and Spreading Kindness

By: Carolina Amell & Vivi John

Granny Is a Hippie is the first title in a new series introducing children to the world’s most iconic subcultures. Through the eyes of a child spending a day with Grandma, this playful picture book brings the hippie spirit to life: peace and love, music and pro test, flower crowns and VW vans.

Each spread highlights the ideas, style, and sounds that defined the movement while showing how its values of freedom, community, and creativity remain inspiring today. Witty, vibrant illustrations make it easy for kids—and their parents—to dive into a culture that shaped generations and still feels fresh.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A fun and visually bold introduction to subcultures, starting with hippies

• A story structure that celebrates inter generational curiosity and connection

• Playful illustrations full of details for children to explore—music, style, and values

Step into a day with Granny and discover the

CAROLINA AMELL is a Barcelona-based graphic designer and editor with over 20 published titles to her name. Specializing in highly illustrated nonfiction, she creates books that combine strong concepts with striking visuals. Granny Is a Hippie is her second children’s book with Little Gestalten.

VIVI JOHN is an award-winning illustrator based in New York City. Originally from Taiwan, she has a deep love for vibrant, colorful palettes with a touch of vintage charm. She is passionate about creating visuals that tell stories. Granny Is a Hippie is her first book with Little Gestalten.

Tasty Little Feelings

By: Lauren Martin

Boardbook. Ages 18 months and up

Features: Full color, cardboard, 24 pages, 15 × 15 cm, 6 × 6 inches

Price: € 9 90 (D) £ 8.95 $ 12.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-802-5

9 783967 048025 RELEASE (EUROPE & UK): MARCH 2026

Tiny

characters, big feelings—meet the most charming emotions

you’ve ever seen.

Moodies turns feelings into characters you can’t forget. Lauren Martin, beloved for her vibrant, witty illustrations, transforms emotions into charming creatures, like a wobbly jelly embodying shyness or a fizzy soda bubbling with excitement. With bold simplicity and universal appeal, this board book speaks to kids discovering feelings and adults rediscovering them. Beautifully designed and emotionally resonant, Moodies is both a child’s first book of emotions and an art object for grown-ups who love Lauren Martin’s unmistakable world.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Lauren Martin’s highly anticipated children’s debut, already celebrated in art, advertising, and music

Playful, emotionally expressive creatures that charm children and delight adults in equal measure

A design-savvy board book—gift-worthy, collectible, and full of heart

LAUREN MARTIN is a hugely popular Brooklyn-based illustrator, best known for her joyful and unmistakable food-inspired characters. Her work has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Apple campaigns and giant posters in Times Square, making her a cult favorite in design and culture circles. With Moodies, she brings her playful yet profound style to children’s books for the first time—a debut set to win over kids and grown-ups alike.

The One-Inch Boy

By: Icinori

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Issun Bôshi, the classic Japanese fairy tale of the tiny, brave boy, returns in a new edition and format. After years of wishing for a child, an elderly couple is blessed with a son no taller than an inch. Armed with a needle as his sword, a bowl as his boat, and a chopstick as his oar, Issun Bôshi sets out to find his place in the world. In a series of adventures, he proves that courage matters more than size—and, as in every true fairy tale, he wins the princess in the end.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A beloved Japanese fairy tale, re-released in a fresh new format

• A story of courage, wit, and finding your place in the world, relevant for all ages

• Combines lyrical storytelling with exquisite imagery by acclaimed duo Icinori

ICINORI are Mayumi Otero and Raphaël Urwiller, an acclaimed French illustrator duo. Otero is known for her playful, ironic drawings and etchings in children’s books, while Urwiller brings his expertise as a graphic designer and illustrator for leading newspapers and magazines. Together they reimagined Issun Bôshi with intricate detail and a style inspired by Asian traditions, creating a work that bridges folklore and contemporary book art.

A timeless Japanese fairy tale, re-released in a new format.

HOMESICK HOUSE

A Picture Book About Home and Belonging

By: Pauline Pete

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 19 × 28 cm, 7 ½ × 11 inches

What happens when an entire street decides it’s time to leave the city?

Homsesick House tells the story of a city street that has had enough of urban life. One day, the houses pack up and leave, setting off in a caravan to explore the world. Along the way, each house meets an animal that feels just right and welcomes it inside. One by one, the caravan grows smaller, until only one house is left. After traveling far and wide, it realizes that its true place is still its hometown—now seen with fresh eyes and newfound love.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Playful, witty story about the search for home

• With stunning illustrations by Pauline Pete—atmospheric, detailed, and distinctive

• A child-friendly take on architecture and belonging

PAULINE PETE is an illustrator from Fulda, Germany. She studied illustration at HAW Hamburg, completing her master’s degree in 2024. Working in analog and digital media, her practice combines watercolor, ink, pencil, colored pencil, gouache, collage, and digital drawing.

HOW MANY BIRDS?

By: Marcos Farina Boardbook. Ages 0 and up

Features: Full color, cardboard, 24 pages, 15 × 15 cm, 6 × 6 inches

Price: € 9 90 (D) £ 8.95 $ 12 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-746-2

FISHING FOR SHAPES

By: Marcos Farina Boardbook. Ages 0 and up

Features: Full color, cardboard, 24 pages, 15 × 15 cm, 6 × 6 inches

Price: € 9 90 (D) £ 8.95 $ 12 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-748-6

Questions and Answers About the Prehistoric

By: Nate Rae & Anna Doherty

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 17 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-755-4

THE BEACH

By: Ximo Abadía

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 32 pages, 21 × 30 cm, 8 ¼ × 11 ¾ inches

Price: € 17 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-763-9

YOU AND ME AND EVERYBODY ELSE

By: Marcos Farina

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 32 pages, 19 × 28 cm, 7 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 14 90 (D) £ 12 95 $ 19 95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-855-5

THE MOUNTAIN

By: Ximo Abadía

Picture Book. Ages 3 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 32 pages, 21 × 30 cm, 8 ¼ × 11 ¾ inches

Price: € 17 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-764-6

By: Kirsten Bradley & Aitch

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 16 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-824-1

By: Claire Philip & Aitch

Non- Fiction. Ages 6 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 16 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-715-8

By: Yayo Kawamura

Boardbook. Ages 18 months and up

Features: Full color, cardboard, 24 pages, 21 × 21 cm, 8 ¼ × 8 ¼ inches

Price: € 12 90 (D) £ 9.95 $ 16.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-788-2

Donkey, Pumpkin, Bike, and Sun—learning words is so much fun! This bright and playful book is packed with new words for curious little minds. Vibrant scenes from the supermarket, park, and bedroom spark children’s imaginations, encouraging them to create their own stories.

THIS IS HOW I FEEL TODAY

By: Carolina Amell & Marine Schneider

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 112 pages, 16 × 22 cm, 6 1/3 × 8 3/4 inches

Price: € 19.90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-786-8

Emotions shape our lives in countless ways—sometimes they’re big and overwhelming, other times soft whispers that are hard to name. This book invites you to explore 50 unique feelings, each vividly brought to life through expressive illustrations.

KEEP ON MOVING

The Great Animal Migrations Large and Small

By: Sara Forster & Olivia Forster & Terri Po

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 72 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 22 90 (D) £ 19.95 $ 29.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-790-5

From massive humpback whales making epic voyages from Antarctica to Costa Rica, to delicate dragonflies conquering the Indian Ocean in a single flight—this book unveils the most incredible animal migrations.

A TASTE OF THE WORLD

What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe

By: Beth Walrond

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 72 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: 17 90 (D) £ 16 95 $ 26 95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-796-7

Food makes every celebration more special—and around the world, every dish has a delicious story to tell! From festive feasts to everyday delights, this vibrant journey shows just how important food is in different cultures across the globe.

THE WORLD OF WHALES

Get to Know the Giants of the Ocean

By: Darcy Dobell & Becky Thorns

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, foldout, 74 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-830-2

SMART ANIMALS

Clever Creatures in the Animal Kingdom

By: Michael Holland & Daniela Olejníková

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 18.95 $ 26.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-723-3

THE WORLD OF SHARKS

Get to Know the Fascinating Creatures of the Oceans

By: Darcy Dobell & Becky Thorns

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, foldout, 74 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-780-6 9 783967 047806

NOCTURNAL

Animals After Dark

By: Lucas Riera & Ángel Svoboda

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 28 × 32 cm, 11 × 13 inches

Price: € 17 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-762-2

9 783967 047233

ANIMALS EVERYWHERE

Animal Habitats Around the World

By: Mia Cassany & Nathalie Ouederni

Non- Fiction. Ages 8 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 28 × 32 cm, 11 × 13 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-774-5

9 783967 047622

THE HUNTERS Predators of the Animal Kingdom

By: Octavio Pintos & Martín Iannuzzi

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 52 pages, 21 × 29 cm, 8 ¼ × 11 ½ inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 26.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-776-9

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PENGUINS AND POLAR BEARS

A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctics

By: Alicia Klepeis & Grace Helmer

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 24 × 30 cm, 9 ½ × 11 ¾ inches

Price: € 9 90 (D) £ 8.95 $ 12.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-851-7

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WHATEVER THE WEATHER

Learn about Sun, Wind and Rain

By: Steve Parker & Jen Metcalf & Caroline Attia

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 9 90 (D) £ 8.95 $ 12.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-711-0

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TREES

By: Claire Philip & Caroline Attia

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 17.90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 23.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-771-4

By: Catherine Ard & Carla McRae & Polly Jarman

Non- Fiction. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 14 90 (D) £ 12.95 $ 19.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-843-2

YOUNG ADVENTURERS

Outdoor Activities in Nature

By: Nate Rae & Caroline Attia

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19.90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-744-8

EXPLORING SPACE

Adventures Across the Universe with Emma and Louis

By: Anne Ameri- Siemens & Anton Hallmann Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 26.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-770-7

EXPLORE THE OCEAN

Adventures Under the Sea with Emma and Louis

By: Anne Ameri- Siemens & Anton Hallmann

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 26.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-750-9

EXPLORE THE RAINFOREST Emma and Louis in the Jungle

By: Anne Ameri- Siemens & Anton Hallmann

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 26.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-719-6

EXPLORE THE WORLD Discoveries that Shaped Our World

By: Anton Hallmann

Features:

Price:

EPIC JOURNEYS

Incredible Tales of Amazing Trails

By: Sam G. C. & Raquel Martín

Non- Fiction. Ages 7 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 25.7 × 32 cm, 10 × 11 ½ inches

Price: € 17 90 (D) £ 14.95 $ 24.95 (US) ISBN: 978-3-96704-766-0

TASTY TREATS

Easy Cooking for Children

By: Ryan Eyers & Rachel Victoria Craft. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 48 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 6 90 (D) £ 5.95 $ 9.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-713-4

By: Adina Chitu & Elenia Beretta

Craft. Ages 5 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 56 pages, 21 × 26 cm, 8 ¼ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 6 90 (D) £ 5.95 $ 9.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-148-8

ALPHABETICS

An Aesthetically Awesome Alliterated Alphabet Anthology

By: Patrick & Traci Concepción & Dawid Rysky

Non- Fiction. Ages 4 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 17 × 24 cm, 6 2/3 × 9 ½ inches

Price: € 14 90 (D) £ 12.95 $ 16.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-728-2

TOP SECRET

Book of Spies and Agents

By: Soledad Romero Mariño & Julio Antonio Blasco

Non- Fiction. Ages 10 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 22 × 27 cm, 8 2/3 × 10 2/3 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16 95 $ 24 95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-759-2

FAMOUS ROBBERIES

The World’s Most Spectacular Heists

By: Soledad Romero Mariño & Julio Antonio Blasco

Non- Fiction. Ages 10 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 22 × 27 cm, 8 2/3 × 10 2/3 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16 95 $ 24 95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-728-8

LEGENDARY ESCAPES

The World’s Most Spectacular Heists

By: Soledad Romero Mariño & Julio Antonio Blasco

Non- Fiction. Ages 10 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 64 pages, 22 × 27 cm, 8 2/3 × 10 2/3 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16 95 $ 24 95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-96704-730-1

TALES

By: Nathaniel “Natty” Adams & Ryan Johnson

Non- Fiction. Ages 8 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 72 pages, 24 × 28 cm, 9 ½ × 11 inches

Price: € 19 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-845-6

By: Anne Ameri- Siemens & Becky Thorns

Non- Fiction. Ages 9 and up

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 96 pages, 20.5 × 26 cm, 8 ½ × 10 ¼ inches

Price: € 1 9 90 (D) £ 16.95 $ 24.95 (US)

ISBN: 978-3-89955-133-4

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Date: November 2025

Cover image and images on pp. 2 and 12: from A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack illustrated by Lena Mühlemann

Fonts: Ovink by Sofie Beier, Malaussène Translation by Laure Afchain

This catalog was printed on paper certified to the FSC ® standard.