NorthSouth Fall 2012

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Written and illustrated by UTE KR�USE

NICK �ND THE N�STY KNIGHTUte Krause returns with another clever adventure!

Everyone’s afraid of the Nasty Knight. Everyone? Not quite!Nick has had enough of slaving away for the greedy knight, and one day he runs away. But what bad luck! Deep in the woods, Nick is captured by a gang of thieves who are looking for gold. Luckily, Nick knows just where the Nasty Knight keeps his treasure.

On Sale: AugustISBN: 978-0-7358-4091-1Price: US $17.95/CAN $18.95Trim: 8 ½" x 11"

Pages: 32Ages: 4–8Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

UtE KrAUSE is the author of more than sixty children’s books published in Germany and throughout the world.

Oscar and the Very Hungry Dragon 978-0-7358-2306-8 • $16.95

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Retold and illustrated by BÉ�TRICE RODRIGUEZ

THE GINGERBRE�D M�N“You can’t catch me. I’m the gingerbread man!”

Children will delight in the gingerbread man’s antics as he taunts the mud-wallowing pig, pulls the tail of the sunbathing cow, and interrupts the horse as he sits reading, all the while sticking out his tongue and singing, “Run, run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me. I’m the gingerbread man!” This humorous and playful retelling comes complete with a gingerbread man recipe. On Sale: August

ISBN: 978-0-7358-4086-7Price: US $17.95/CAN $18.95Trim: 11" x 8 ½"

Pages: 32Ages: 4–8Rights: English World Carton Qty: 20

BÉAtrICE rODrIGUEZ is a prolific illustrator creating children’s picture books as well as pictures for the press. She was born in 1969 and received her degree from the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg. She lives in France.

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On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4082-9Price: US $18.95/CAN $19.95Trim: 8 ½" x 11"


Written and illustrated by M�RCUS PFISTER

GOOD NIGHT, LITTLE R�INBOW FISH� new Rainbow Fish book that goes back to the beginning. . . . Meet Little Rainbow Fish!

When Little Rainbow Fish can’t fall asleep, there’s only one thing that can help: his mommy! Little Rainbow Fish’s mom promises to watch over him, no matter if he is in the ink cloud of an octopus, lost in the deep blue sea, or simply having a bad dream. It works. Little Rainbow Fish is soon sound asleep.

MArCUS PFIStEr is the author of the phenomenally successful rainbow Fish series, as well as many other well-reviewed books for children, including his most recent title, Ava’s Poppy. He has worked as a graphic artist, a sculptor, a painter, and a photographer as well as a children’s book author-illustrator. Marcus Pfister lives in Berne, Switzerland.

See pages 30–31 for a complete listing of Rainbow Fish titles!

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On Sale: October ISBN: 978-0-7358-4096-6Price: US $9.95/CAN $10.95Trim: 7½" x 7½"

Pages: 16Ages: 1–4 Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

Illustrated by M�RCUS PFISTER

THE R�INBOW FISH PUZZLE BOOKNine removable sparkling puzzles in one adorable book package!

Children will love putting the Rainbow Fish puzzles together on each spread. When they are finished, they can take out the puzzles and put them all together on the floor to form a big underwater scene with Rainbow Fish and all of his friends.

Each full-color puzzle has sturdy board pieces that fit right inside the pages of the book—so they’re fun to put together and easy to keep together! The thirty-six puzzle pieces are perfect for preschool hands.

See page 31 for a complete listing of Rainbow Fish novelty titles!

MArCUS PFIStEr is the author of the phenomenally successful rainbow Fish series.

On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4084-3Price: US $7.95/CAN $8.95Trim: 5" x 5"Pages: 16Ages: 1–4Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

THE R�INBOW FISH FINGER PUPPET BOOKHave fun retelling the classic Rainbow Fish story with this finger puppet format!

This Rainbow Fish board book has a finger puppet of Rainbow Fish right in the center so Rainbow Fish can swim along as little readers turn the pages. It’s the perfect size for tiny fingers.

THE R�INBOW FISH MEMORY G�METurn over the cards to match Rainbow Fish and his friends!

The Rainbow Fish Memory Game is sure to be an all-time favorite! Children will love matching up the pictures of Rainbow Fish and all of his friends.

On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4095-9Price: US $9.95/CAN $10.95Trim: 4" x 7" x 11½"Ages: 1–4Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

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Written by �NKE W�GNERIllustrated by EV� ERIKSSON

TIM’S BIG MOVE!� move to a new city brings concerns for Tim and his favorite toy, Pico.

Tim is nervous about moving, but his cuddly friend Pico is even more nervous. What if it’s too hot? What if there are too many stairs? And worst of all . . . what if Tim makes new friends and doesn’t need Pico anymore? When moving day comes, Pico is pleasantly surprised to find that Tim does make a new friend but that Tim’s new friend has a cuddly friend, too, and that all four can be friends. Most of all, Pico is thrilled when Tim reminds him: “You are my best friend for ever and ever.”

ANKE WAGNEr was born in Mülheim, Germany. She finds joy in writing children’s books. Her most important critics are her two grown-up daughters.

EVA ErIKSSON is one of the best-loved illustrators in Sweden whose awards include the Lindgren Memorial Award and the August award.

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JACOB and WILHELM GrIMM were born in Germany in the 1780s. they were scholars and are best known today for their captivating fairy tales.

MAJA DUSÍKOVÁ was born in Czechoslovakia and now lives in Italy. Her popular titles include Advent Storybook and Silent Night, Holy Night.

On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4087-4Price: US $17.95/CAN $18.95Trim: 8 ½” x 11”


Written by THE BROTHERS GRIMMIllustrated by M�J� DUS KOV�

SLEEPING BE�UTY� classic fairy tale illustrated by one of NorthSouth’s best-selling artists

Maja Dusíková’s beautiful illustrations awaken the imagination in this retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale. The addition of adorable animals throughout the story and cut-away views of the castle will bring children back again and again to look at the pictures.

Advent Storybook 978-0-7358-1963-4 • $17.95

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On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4100-0Price: US $17.95/CAN $18.95Trim: 9" x 6"Pages: 32Ages: 4–8Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

Written by JÜRG �M�NN Illustrated by HELG� GEBERT

TEN BIRDS RHYMES TO BEND �ND BRE�K� wickedly witty tale of wordplay and bird play

Ten fine birds were sitting in a lineWhen the fence got smashed,which was not a good sign,So then there were nign.

Jürg Amann inventively bends words (and their spellings) to create a rollicking rhyme fit for ten silly birds. Helga Gebert’s singular illustrations depict these funny birds as they disappear, then return again.

JÜrG AMANN is a Swiss author and dramatist. He has written radio plays and other works.

HELGA GEBErt has published illustrations, picture books, comics, and fairy tales. She lives in Freiburg, Germany.

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Written by �NNETTE L�NGEN Illustrated by M�RIJE TOLM�N

OUR VERY OWN CHRISTM�SThe Nativity story as seen through the eyes of children

� brother and sister joyfully reenact the events of Christmas in this sweetly illustrated picture book. With flashlights and their imaginations in hand, the siblings make their way from the halls of their house to the snowy fields of Bethlehem. With big sister whispering the words to her brother, the young actors take little listeners along on their adventure celebrating the birth of Jesus.

ANNEttE LANGEN is a children’s book author. Many of her books are “family tested” with the help of her two children. She lives in Leichlingen, Germany.

MArIJE tOLMAN studied illustration and graphic design at the royal Academy for Visual Arts in Scotland. She lives in the Netherlands.

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Written and illustrated by PIRKKO V�INIO

TOM THE CHRISTM�S ELF�ll aboard for Christmas fun!

� little elf named Tom is so curious about Santa’s trip that he climbs aboard Santa’s sleigh and nestles himself in between the presents. Tom soon discovers that he’s not alone—his puppy came along, too. They’re having such fun until Tom falls out of the sleigh. How will they ever get home? With a little generosity, a tiny bit of luck, and jolly old Santa.

PIrKKO VAINIO is an illustrator and a graphic designer who studied at the Academy of Art in Helsinki.

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On Sale: OctoberISBN: 978-0-7358-4099-7Price: US $19.95/CAN $20.95Trim: 14" x 13" x 5/8"

Ages: 4–8Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

Written by CLEMENT C. MOORE Illustrated by TED R�ND

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTM�SBook and OrnamentThis cherished classic comes with both a full-size, 32-page jacketed hardcover picture book and a detachable, colorful wooden Christmas tree ornament!

Brilliantly illustrated by Ted Rand, this lovely package captures all the magical enchantment and joyful good cheer of Saint Nick’s annual visit. A timeless Christmas tradition for children of all ages.

CLEMENt C. MOOrE (1779–1863), an American scholar and poet, wrote “the Night Before Christmas” in 1822 to entertain his children.

tED rAND illustrated more than one hundred books for children and collaborated with many authors, including Jack Prelutsky, Bill Martin, and Bill’s wife, Gloria. He passed away in 2005.

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On Sale: NovemberISBN: 978-0-7358-4092-8Price: US $17.95/CAN $18.95Trim: 8 ½" x 11"


Written by HEINZ J�NISCH Illustrated by SILKE LEFFLER

WHY IS THE SNOW WHITE?Heinz Janisch and Silke Leffler return with a dazzling collaboration.

This whimsically illustrated tale celebrates snow and the sweetness of sharing. All the flowers refuse to share their colors with Father Snow except for the tiny snowdrop blossom. When she shares her “color,” the fresh snow covers the village in pure white beauty.

HEINZ JANISCH was born in Austria. the author of many children’s books, he has been nominated for both the Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

SILKE LEFFLEr was born in Austria. She studied textile design and worked for a design studio in England. Since 1996, she has worked as a freelance textile designer and illustrator of children’s books.

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ALEX t. SMItH is a children’s book illustrator who writes and illustrates humorous, quirky stories.

LIEVE BAEtEN, a Belgian author-illustrator, is best known for the Little Witch books.

Written and illustrated by H�NS de BEER

LITTLE POL�R BE�RL�RS �ND THE REINDEER

It’s time for the reindeer to head south! Can Lars help them get through the high fence of a pipeline? The little polar bear is always there to help his friends. Lars and the Reindeer was previously published as Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer.

Written by HEINZ J�NISCH Illustrated by SILKE LEFFLER

“I H�VE � LITTLE PROBLEM,” S�ID THE BE�R

The bear has a problem, and absolutely everyone has the perfect remedy. The only trouble is, they’re all in such a hurry to help, they have no time to actually listen!

“The simple text reads aloud well, and children will soon chime in on the repeated refrain.”—Booklist

On Sale: NovemberISBN: 978-0-7358-4094-2Price: US $7.95/CAN $8.95 Trim: 8 ½" x 11"Pages: 32Ages: 4–8Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 40

HEINZ JANISCH and SILKE LEFFLEr are also the author and illustrator of Why is the Snow White?

Copyright © 2012 by NordSüd Verlag AG, CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland. First published in Switzerland under the title Paulchen bekommt Besuch.English translation copyright © 2012 by North-South Books Inc., New York 10016.All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photo-copying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.First published in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in 2012 by North-South Books Inc., an imprint of NordSüd Verlag AG, CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland. Distributed in the United States by North-South Books Inc., New York 10016.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available.Printed in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd., Heshan, Guangdong, April 2012.ISBN: 978-0-7358-4098-01 3 5 7 9 • 10 8 6 4 2www.northsouth.com

Bunny is in a hurry—it’s his birthday! Quick as a wink, Bunny gets out of bed, takes a bath, and bakes a cake. Playful rhyming text and candy-colored illustrations make this bouncy birthday book a terrifi c celebration.

BIRTHDAY,Bunny is in a hurry—it’s his birthday! Quick as a wink, Bunny gets out of bed, takes a bath, and bakes a cake. Playful rhyming text and candybouncy birthday book a terrifi c celebration.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUNNY!

BUNNY!

HAPPYUS $8.95CAN $9.95

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By Anna Schaub Illustrated by Alex T. Smith Anna Schaub

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ANNA SCHAUB was born in Switzerland and studied English, German, and philosophy in Basel.

Best-selling author-illustrator HANS de BEEr lives in the Netherlands.

On Sale: NovemberISBN: 978-0-7358-4093-5Price: US $7.95/CAN $8.95Trim: 8 ½" x 11"Pages: 32Ages: 4–8Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 40

Hans de Beer

Hans de Beer

LITTLE POLAR BEAR Lars and the Reindeer

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The short North Pole summer is ending, and the reindeer

are starting their winter migration. But this year, man has interfered

with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles is right

in their path, and piles of giant pipes litter the landscape. The herd is trapped.

If they don’t get through, they will perish. Lars has an idea, but will it work?

Fans of the Little Polar Bear books will delight in thisexciting story with its important message about man’s impact on the environment. Lars and the Reindeer

Written by �NN� SCH�UB Illustrated by �LEX T. SMITH

H�PPY BIRTHD�Y, BUNNY!

It's Bunny's birthday! One, two . . . decide what to do. Quick as a wink, Bunny gets out of bed, takes a bath, and bakes a cake. Playful rhyming text and yummy illustrations make this bouncy birthday book a terrific celebration.

Written and illustrated by LIEVE B�ETEN

LITTLE WITCH’S M�GIC WORD BOOK

Lizzy the curious Little Witch is back in this seek-and-find board book full of wonderfully witchy things to look for on each page.

“The Curious Little Witch is likely to be enjoyed all year round, not just at Halloween.”—Book Page

On Sale: SeptemberISBN: 978-0-7358-4102-4Price: US $9.95/CAN $10.95 Trim: 10" x 12"Pages: 14 Ages: 1–4Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

On Sale: SeptemberISBN: 978-0-7358-4098-0Price: US $8.95/CAN $9.95 Trim: 8" x 8"Pages: 14Ages: 1–4Rights: English WorldCarton Qty: 20

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