New Releases by Britta Teckentrup

The bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book now adds an elaborate and beautiful board book with peek-through holes that celebrates the coziness of home through the eyes of the animal world. "All of us need a place to rest: A cave, a warren, a pond, a nest. Wherever we may choose to roam, we need a place to call our home." A family of bears wanders through the forest, spying all the different places animals call home, including a bird's nest, a beaver lodge, an icy river full of fish, and a maze of rabbit burrows. As the snow falls, the bears come home to their own cozy cave to hibernate, safe and warm. This comforting celebration of home and nature will enchant children as they peek through the holes on each sturdy page to spy each animal. It's the perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature, while cuddled up together in their own homes.

The bestselling nonfiction Peek-Through Picture Book series now adds deluxe activity books, with 200 stickers! Follow the journey of a bee in this beautiful, full-color sticker activity book and learn about pollinators and their hives and habitats. Full of bees, flowers, and gardens, it's perfect for summer puzzling. With word searches, sticker mosaics, coloring activities, and mazes throughout, this bright and engaging book will keep little hands busy for hours.

A very exciting look and find book for the youngest by Britta Teckentrup On seven giant double-page spreads, children enjoy a day on the farm and discover everything that happens there from morning to night. And again they are also on the trail of Bob Badger, the king of burglars. Through the whole day with the Hopper children! Many stories happen on the farm in a single long day: the children will never tire of tracking them down and playing on. At half past five in the morning, the sun has just risen, the Hopper family still sleeps while the farmer repairs the tractor already. At nine the cows are milked, at afternoon the children have fun in the pool and when the sun is going down everybody gathers for dinner in the garden. On seven huge double-page spreads, the children see everything that happens on the farm on a sunny summer day. And on every spread they will spot Bob Badger, the thief and pickpocket, until he is fortunately caught by the police!

One of the masters of children's picture books returns with a simple and lovely story about taking one's time. Teckentrup's spacious, textured collages, brushed with soft color and populated by a pair of charming hedgehogs, convey the beauty of a natural setting, and the comforting bond between caregiver and child. It is evening and the big and little hedgehog are slowly making their way home. There is so much to see, and the little one wants to take it all in. Each step of the way the big hedgehog patiently asks, "What are we waiting for now?" The little hedgehog's answers unfold in a series of lush landscapes as the two animals wait for the sun to set, for birds to fly by, for the moon and stars to appear, and for the world around them to prepare for sleep. At last, the little hedgehog is also asleep, carried home in the big hedgehog's arms. Perfect for naptime, bedtime--or for any time that asks that we take a moment and slow down--Teckentrup's signature combination of simple text and soothing illustration will appeal to readers young and old.

This enchanting picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure to inspire a child’s imagination. With peek-through pages and cutaways. This beautiful picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure following a tiny star and invites all to dance with a host of animals. But is it all a dream? With peek-through pages and cutaways, the lyrical text and enchanting illustrations will inspire children’s imaginations.

Korean edition of [The Swing] by Britta Teckentrup. Britta Teckentrup's latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. Korean edition translated by Kim Seo Jeong.

★屢獲大獎的德國插畫家，為孩子呈現自然詩意！ 在翻頁間，隨著風紛紛落下滿院葉，層疊交錯。 跟著跟著，一路從夏夜走到了秋天，道聲再見。 大刺蝟和小刺蝟醒來時，庭院裡滿滿的落葉。 經過整夜的暴風雨，風把樹上的葉子都吹落。 大刺蝟忙著整理，小刺蝟說著「我也會」， 大刺蝟爬上樹時，小刺蝟也在後面跟著。 當他看到飛起的瓢蟲，跟著張開雙臂跳下來， 那時候，大刺蝟嚇到一句話都說不出來。 接下來，小刺蝟看到小鼴鼠挖洞，也跟著一起挖。 看到大刺蝟跳到石頭上，小刺蝟也要跳得很高很遠！ 「小刺蝟，你還會做什麼？」 還有好多好多事情，小刺蝟都想說自己也做得到！ 但也許，有些事情小刺蝟沒有辦法做到…… ▍長大了想要獨立，放手則是最溫柔的守護。 小刺蝟想要證明自己可以做很多事， 不過他不知道界線，有時做出了危險的事情。 大刺蝟有一點擔心，但更多的是自豪孩子的獨立。 【本書特色】 ★作者布麗塔．泰肯特拉普(Britta Teckentrup)為德國插畫家。其畫風充滿詩意的自然，擅長以油畫筆觸、版畫質地做出層次分明的畫面。用色鮮明卻又帶著細膩的變化，彷彿為讀者帶來了一場森林奇幻冒險。 ★隨著書頁上的螢火蟲，一路跟著大小刺蝟回家，並在翻頁呈現了自然景象，循序漸進的陪著讀者走過景象轉換與帶來生命力量。適合作為睡前晚安故事。具有教育意味，但不流於刻板的定型。 【系列特色】：跟著螢火蟲從夏夜走到秋天 第一集「等一下」講述了觀察與耐心。故事乍看是小刺蝟不願意天黑就回家。而大刺蝟耐心詢問「我們還要等什麼？」直到月亮升起，晚間的生物在森林裡開始活動，看見漫天的星光後，才發現了美就在身邊。我們跟大刺蝟一樣，多虧了小刺蝟的等一下，才得以看見鬱鬱蔥蔥的自然展現在眼前。當然也多虧了大刺蝟願意耐心的聆聽小刺蝟的要求，並陪著他走了這一路。 第二集「我不怕」：講述了恐懼，以及兒童和成人如何以不同的方式應對恐懼。小刺猬害怕黑暗和孤獨，但他逞強的說不怕路上的汽車，也不怕狐狸。所以大刺猬教導小刺猬，有時害怕是有意義，有時則不然。溫暖而令人回味的插圖使成年人可以輕鬆地與孩子們談論恐懼。 第三集「我也會」：講述了放手與獨立。當大刺蝟在整理落葉時，小刺蝟也跟在後頭，覺得自己可以幫忙。然而他在幫忙的過程中卻發生了危險，使得大刺蝟憂心忡忡。主題呈現，孩子們希望能夠做成年人可以做的一切。而大人通常不知道該如何處理，一方面他們不想讓孩子氣餒，但另一方面又不想讓他們嘗試可能會有危險的事情。 ＊適讀年齡：3歲以上 ＊無注音

★屢獲大獎的德國插畫家，為孩子呈現自然詩意！ 在書頁間，翻出了鬱鬱蔥蔥的自然、漫天星光， 走一段路，走出了滿目詩意與美麗，近在身邊。 大刺蝟與小刺蝟走在回家的路上， 不過，這一次似乎特別顯得漫長。 一路上，小刺蝟不斷的說：「等一下！」 小刺蝟想看太陽落下，於是他們坐了下來， 直到夕陽染紅了天空，夜空升起一輪明月。 大刺蝟輕聲提醒：「該走了吧？」 但花兒散發出的香味好吸引人； 貓頭鷹嗚嘟─嗚嘟、青蛙呱唧─呱唧； 漫天飛舞的螢火蟲，以及無數的星星閃爍。 還有好多好多令人著迷的景象…… 「現在，我們真的得回家了。」 那麼，小刺蝟呢……？ ▍睡前一句「晚安」，為美好的一天畫上了句號 在夜幕降臨的景色中慢慢的走回家是一個特別的時刻。 即使半路上睡著了，等待你的，也將是心愛的家。 想必，小刺蝟最後一定在大刺蝟的懷裡做著美夢到家。 「生活的五感體驗稍縱即逝，留一點時間感受人生。」──繪本職人賴嘉綾 ◎本書特色 ★作者布麗塔．泰肯特拉普(Britta Teckentrup)為德國插畫家。其畫風充滿詩意的自然，擅長以油畫筆觸、版畫質地做出層次分明的畫面。用色鮮明卻又帶著細膩的變化，彷彿為讀者帶來了一場森林奇幻冒險。 ★隨著書頁上的螢火蟲，一路跟著大小刺蝟回家，並在翻頁呈現了自然景象，循序漸進的陪著讀者走過景象轉換與帶來生命力量。適合作為睡前晚安故事。具有教育意味，但不流於刻板的定型。 ＼跟著螢火蟲從夏夜走到秋天／ ◎系列特色 第一集「等一下」講述了觀察與耐心。故事乍看是小刺蝟不願意天黑就回家。而大刺蝟耐心詢問「我們還要等什麼？」直到月亮升起，晚間的生物在森林裡開始活動，看見漫天的星光後，才發現了美就在身邊。我們跟大刺蝟一樣，多虧了小刺蝟的等一下，才得以看見鬱鬱蔥蔥的自然展現在眼前。當然也多虧了大刺蝟願意耐心的聆聽小刺蝟的要求，並陪著他走了這一路。 ——即將出版—— 第二集「我不怕」：講述了面對恐懼，以及兒童和成人如何以不同的方式應對。小刺蝟害怕黑暗和孤獨，但他逞強的說不怕路上的汽車，也不怕狐狸。所以大刺蝟教導小刺蝟，有時害怕是有意義，有時則不然。溫暖而令人回味的插圖使成年人可以輕鬆地與孩子們談論恐懼。 第三集「我也可以」：講述了放手與獨立。當大刺蝟在整理落葉時，小刺蝟也跟在後頭，覺得自己可以幫忙。然而他在幫忙的過程中卻發生了危險，使得大刺蝟憂心忡忡。主題呈現，孩子們希望能夠做成年人可以做的一切。而大人通常不知道該如何處理，一方面他們不想讓孩子氣餒，但另一方面又不想讓他們嘗試可能會有危險的事情。 ◎超暖心推薦（依首字筆畫數排列） Podcaster 海苔熊 李貞慧｜喜歡翻譯和閱讀繪本的愛書人 村子裡的凱莉哥 洪仲清｜臨床心理師 胖胖樹 王瑞閔｜金鼎獎植物科普作家 盧方方｜後青春繪本館主編 ＊適讀年齡：3歲以上 ＊無注音

Britta Teckentrup’s latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. “The swing has always been in this place—ever since I can remember,” declares the narrator. “Here we stood together, looking out to sea, waiting for something to change. . . for something new, something exciting. But every day was the same.” But as seasons change and years pass, things do change. Friends come and go, lovers meet and kiss, spring turns to autumn, and the swing set grows creaky with age. All of these changes are gorgeously communicated by Teckentrup’s signature collage paintings that employ soft, radiant colors and simple yet powerful compositions. With its equally compelling text, readers of every age will experience time as a gentle but inescapable force, bringing about new experiences. And as the narrator grows older and wiser, readers themselves will understand that life’s most important memories can never disappear.

Explore the emotions, hopes, dreams, and activities that we all share in this vibrant book, which features die-cut pages and a skillful weaving of text and illustration. There are so many different kinds of people in the world, in so many different places. But we all share the same emotions, hopes, and dreams, and we all engage in the same activities to find joy in our lives. This enchanting picture book, which features die-cut pages, explores the idea that we are all connected by a common thread, despite differences in who we are and where we live. No matter where in the world people are, we are all one under the same sky.

Angry words can ruin friendships, but a gesture as simple as a smile can cause kindness to bloom and friendships to mend. Die-cut pages feature a sapling that grows into a flowering tree with each turn of the page as kindness is spread. Harsh words, disagreements, and shouting can cause friendships to bend and sometime break. Friends are sad when they're left out, and once a mean word is spoken, it's impossible to take it back. But what if we were to spread kindness instead? Offering words of encouragement, sharing, caring for others, and playing together all help to make friendships stronger -- and we are certainly stronger together!

Celebrate the power of love and friendship in this beautiful book that features vibrant artwork, die-cut pages, and the inspiring message that when we work together, we can affect change. Each of us is wonderful and special on our own. But when we team up with friends, family, and even those whom we don’t know, we can make amazing things happen. This inspiring book, which features vibrant artwork and die-cut pages, takes readers on a journey to understand that while we are able to accomplish much on our own, we will achieve even more, and be able to affect real change, when we join with others.

From the popular series that launched with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes a book with peek-through holes that show the moon's different phases with each turn of the page. Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape. It's the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home.

Watch the tree change with the seasons as each page is turned in this beautiful and educational book for curious young minds. New York Public Library’s 100 Best Books for Kids 2016 Through a hole in the book’s cover, an owl invites you inside to meet a majestic tree and all its forest inhabitants during the changing seasons. With clever peekaboo holes throughout, each page reveals a new set of animals playing and living in the tree—baby bears frolicking in the spring, bees buzzing around apples in the summer, squirrels storing nuts in the fall, and finally the lone owl keeping warm during the winter chill—until another year begins. . . . Children will love seeing a new set of animals appear and then disappear as each page is turned, and along the way they’ll learn about the seasons and how a forest and its inhabitants change throughout the year. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home.

From the bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes an elaborate and beautiful children's book with peek-through holes that celebrates the coziness of home through the eyes of the animal world. "All of us need a place to rest: A cave, a warren, a pond, a nest. Wherever we may choose to roam, we need a place to call our home." A family of bears wanders through the forest, spying all the different places animals call home, including a bird's nest, a beaver lodge, an icy river full of fish, and a maze of rabbit burrows. Finally, as the snow falls, the bears come home to their cozy cave to hibernate, safe and warm. This comforting celebration of home and nature will enchant children as they peek through the holes on each page to spy each animal. It's the perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature, while cuddled up together in their own homes. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, Home, and Bugs.

Now available in paperback this book by the world-renowned children’s author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup is a dreamy, colorful nighttime journey that will captivate and soothe young children everywhere. A young girl falls asleep and travels in her dreams through the sky, down to the ocean’s depths and into a jungle. She is accompanied by a lion friend, who eases her fears, gives her confidence and helps her explore the world around her. Along the way she meets whales, jellyfish, grizzly bears and wolves. Then it is time for the moon balloon to take the girl home to her bed, where she awakes, snuggled safely next to the lion, who returns to being a stuffed toy. Award-winning children’s illustrator Britta Teckentrup’s collage-like artwork creates a magical world of captivating colors, classic shapes and softly detailed textures. The gently told story reassures children that they are never alone, even in their dreams. Exquisitely produced, this book is certain to become a bedtime favorite for children and their parents.

Meet Little Fox in this new book in the All Natural series. When the sun starts to set, it’s time for Little Fox to wake up and be with his mama. But she doesn’t want to play. Can Little Fox find someone to play with before it’s time to go back to bed? Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate the simplicity of the story and the eye-catching illustrations. Perfect for bedtime reading and encouraging conversations about your bookworm's own little world.

Meet Little Duck in this new book in the All Natural series. It’s a beautiful day for a swim, so Little Duck heads to the water with her mama and siblings to play games and explore before they settle in for a nap. Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate the simplicity of the story and the eye-catching illustrations. Perfect for bedtime reading and encouraging conversations about your bookworm's own little world.

When the sun goes down, it’s time for Little Owl to wake up. Together with her parents, she goes on an adventure in the forest. What will Little Owl discover before the sun comes back up? Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate the simplicity of the story and the eye-catching illustrations. Perfect for bedtime reading and encouraging conversations about your bookworms’ own little world.

Little Squirrel lives with his family high up in the old oak tree. His favorite thing to do is chase his friends from branch to branch. But it can’t always be playtime! Little Squirrel also has to help his family get ready for the winter. Printed in Germany on 100% recycled paper using eco-friendly inks, each title in the All Natural series features a young critter out and about in the natural world. Little readers will appreciate the simplicity of the story and the eye-catching illustrations. Perfect for bedtime reading and encouraging conversations about your bookworms’ own little world.

Ugly words create a divide that grows when we are angry and mean. When we treat people well, kindness grows. Young children will be able to grasp this concept through the dark and light artwork that appears side by side. Friendship can become as strong as the largest tree.

From the bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes an elaborate and beautiful children's book with peek-through holes that show the amazing life in the world's oceans. Discover a world teeming with life beneath the waves, with graceful sea horses, darting tropical fish, electric eels, and humpback whales. A colorful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful, innovative picture book—with peek-through holes that reveal details of life in the ocean with each turn of the page. It's the perfect light nonfiction book for young readers curious about the world around them. And it will spark great conversations about the importance of keeping our oceans clean and protecting the amazing creatures who live there. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home.