New Releases by Britta Teckentrup

Britta Teckentrup''s most timely story yet is a warm and deeply felt tale of belonging, exclusion, and the power of community. One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing -- and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test -- and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together. With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes that reward slow looking, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own. Funny, touching, and genuinely wise, with one particularly unforgettable scene involving a very large bear and a pair of woolly socks, The Chairs speaks directly to experiences children know from their own lives: the sting of being left out, the resolve it takes to stand up for others, and the joy of a community that welcomes all.

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! Journey through the seasons in this beautiful, full-color sticker activity book about forests and the animals and plants that live there, and learn how nature changes throughout the year. With word searches, puzzles, coloring activities, and mazes throughout, this bright and engaging book will keep little hands busy for hours.

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 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 innovative board 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 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 series: Tree Bee Ocean Moon Home Bugs

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.

"First published by Templar Publishing (U.K.) 2018."

★屢獲大獎的德國插畫家，為孩子呈現自然詩意！ 在翻頁間，浮現心底的孤獨與害怕，鼓起勇氣。 走一段路，走出了未知的恐懼慌亂，溫暖化解。 一早，小刺蝟醒來時，發現大刺蝟不在身邊， 小刺蝟很小心的將他的鼻子探出門外， 他一遍遍的呼喚大刺蝟，可是沒有得到回應。 小刺蝟只好走出房子，開始尋找大刺蝟， 屋頂、樹叢下、大樹找一圈還是沒有看見， 現在，只有暗暗的地下室還沒去過。 小刺蝟不喜歡黑暗，但他還是鼓起勇氣往下走， 一路上，小刺蝟不斷的對自己打氣「我不怕」。 恰好，大刺蝟正順著樓梯上來， 「你一定很害怕，小刺蝟！」 「嘿，我才不怕唷！」小刺蝟自誇的說。 接下來，又有什麼樣的事情呢？ ▍有時「害怕」是有意義，有時則不然 小刺蝟怕孤單、怕黑暗，但他嘴上說著「我不怕」。 大刺蝟帶著他到森林散步時，聽見了不明的聲響， 但是，在面對了未知事物後，小刺蝟漸漸的不再害怕了。 「小刺蝟在未知、驚險、好奇、危險裡鼓足了勇氣，正是孩子成長過程裡的寫照。」──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。 ★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。 ──即將出版── 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。 超暖心推薦（依首字筆畫數排列） 李貞慧｜喜歡翻譯和閱讀繪本的愛書人 彥如姐姐｜《童話夢想家》兒童節目主持人 唐妮｜廣播金鐘獎兒童節目主持人 郭孚｜繪本．小日子 盧方方｜後青春繪本館主編 ＊適讀年齡：3歲以上 ＊無注音

A Good Housekeeping 2023 Best Kids'' Books Award Winner. From the popular series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes Bee, with clever peek-through holes that reveal the life of busy pollinators. Fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Peek through the holes of this bright and lively book and discover the bustling life of this helpful insect. Children will love discovering how bees are a vital part of our planet''s health, pollinating plants to help them grow. They''ll also see inside a buzzy hive and learn how bees work together on their important tasks. This book is a perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through series: Tree Bee Ocean Moon Home Bugs

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.

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.

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!

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.

A hilarious hair adventure about always being true to yourself: Oh no! Mr. Lion is having a bit of trouble with his mane. Luckily, his friend Monkey is around to help. But what hairdo is right for Mr. Lion? Should he wear braids . . . or dye his hair red? Try pigtails . . . or add a tiara? * A playful hair-themed book with a die-cut and silly illustrations on every spread * Featuring an amusing story about finding the best look, young readers will learn the importance of always being true to yourself * Sturdy board book design is just right for little hands Britta Teckentrup, renowned author and illustrator, takes readers on an entertaining journey through Mr. Lion''s many hairstyles. * Great family and classroom read-aloud * Books for children aged 3 to 5 * Books for preschool and kindergarten children

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.

A comfy, cozy bedtime tale! It’s cold in the woods, and it’s time for Little Bear to start his winter sleep. But not before he says good night to all of his special forest friends—badger, deer, rabbit, mouse, fox, owl, squirrel, and wolf. Now Little Bear can happily fall asleep in his warm and cozy den all snuggled up to his mother . . . knowing that his friends will watch out for him during his long winter’s sleep. "This gentle story works well as both a lulling bedtime tale as well as a breezy exploration of hibernation habits."- Booklist, Annie Miller "With its dark, autumn palette of colors and ritual sleep preparations, "Sleep Tight, Little Bear" is both an ideal bedtime story and a nature exploration for young children."- Midwest Book Review

"Little ones will enjoy learning their first words from the objects in this gorgeously illustrated board book." -- Back cover.