Books published by North-South Books

For young readers, an adorable take on responsibility and problem-solving!Lisa has wanted a dog for so long, and she has left no stone unturned to convince her parents. But sometimes even the most reasonable arguments fall on deaf ears. And so Lisa comes up with an ingenious solution: She puts up a notice in the park and actually finds a four-legged friend who urgently needs to be taken out - his master is no longer good on foot, and the dachshund Rolfi is now struggling with weight problems. Lisa's persistence is rewarded - and that not only makes her happy, but everyone else too. Bright and adorable artwork by Helga Bansch transforms a classic family topic into pure reading fun. "Bansch's classic story of a dog-seeking child is enhanced by her playful illustrations." Art of the Picture Book Narrated realistically, beautifully illustrated and with an ending that leaves parents at least more than one option ... Reading Foundation

Now available as a board book!Brayden Bunny doesn't feel like picking up his toys or washing his whiskers. It'd be so much easier to live with his friends, so Brayden decides to give it a try. But every new home he visits comes with a new problem: Missy Mouse's house is too messy, Benny Badger's house smells a little funny, and Fipsi Squirrel's house is too high. At last Brayden Bunny visits his Cousin Pepi. Everything there is perfect and easy, but it doesn't take long for Brayden to realize that something-or someone-very important is missing.

Award-winning illustrator Torben Kuhlmann’s stunning new book transports readers to new depths where imagination lights the way! A long time ago, one mouse learned to fly, another landed on the moon...what will happen in the next Mouse adventure? From the creator of Lindbergh—The Tale of a Flying Mouse and Armstrong, comes Edison—The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure. When two unlikely friends build a vessel capable of taking them to the bottom of the ocean find a missing treasure—the truth turns out to be far more amazing.  

The Little Polar Bear now available as a board book in time for Little Polar Bear's 30th year anniversary!It's a big day for the little polar Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is so tired from all his lessons that he falls fast asleep. He sleeps so soundly that he doesn't hear the ice crack, doesn't feel himself slowly drift away from his father and the North Pole-he doesn't realize that his adventures have just begun. "This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel." -Children's Literature Reviews

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear's 30th anniversary with this heartwarming gift collection of 10 stories about everyone's favorite little polar bear that's sure to make its way into a new generation of children's hearts. Full color.

While Isobel is playing with her best friend’s beautiful store-bought Doll’s House, she becomes intrigued by one of her friend’s toys—a small golden plate. But when Isobel takes the golden plate home without asking for permission, she gets more than she bargained for: the plate doesn’t look right in her handmade Doll’s House, and she feels guilty for having taken her friend’s toy. Isobel’s supportive mother helps her find a solution that makes Isobel feel better. And on Isobel’s next birthday, she is rewarded for following her heart. Bernadette Watts’s colorful, delicate illustrations are filled with wonderful details in this charming and thought-provoking story about friendship, sharing, and feelings.

A seaside story to read with baby! Oh, there once was a Puffin, Just the shape of a muffin, And he lived on an island In the bright blue sea! The dear little Puffin is lonely on his island for he has no one to play with. In this beloved nonsense poem, children will rejoice when the muffin-shaped Puffin, who has a hat for almost every occasion, comes up with a simple?and simply delicious?solution to his problem.

Translation of: Heule eule Ich will mein Bumm!

Nugget is a happy little dog until he gets lost. Where could he be? But when he looks up at the looming skyscrapers and down at the bustling crowds, little Nugget realizes he''s in for a BIG adventure!

This breathtaking new edition of Rudyard Kipling’s celebrated coming-of-age tale—illustrated by German illustrator Aljoscha Blau—contains the eight stories and verses featuring Mowgli. Published to celebrate what would have been Kipling’s 150th birthday, these stories and drawings will fascinate and delight a new generation of readers.

Davy is counting the days until his birthday. It seems like such a long wait! He is so excited, he can hardly sit still when Father Rabbit tells a story about a lucky little rabbit who had three wishes that all came true. Davy decides that if he had three wishes, he''d wish for someone who would tell him stories whenever he wanted, someone who would teach him new games, and someone who always had plenty of time to spend with him. Davy''s birthday finally arrives and with it comes a big surprise present—too big to be wrapped—that makes all of Davy''s wishes come true and his birthday the happiest one ever. This new adventure featuring Davy and the Rabbit family shows that love is the best gift of all.

Torben Kulhmann''s stunningly illustrated, nearly wordless tale offers a fascinating window into an imaginary, yet hauntingly familiar world under our feet, where a mole suddenly recognizes the precarious balance between progress and preservation. Kulhmann''s open ended text encourages thoughtful exploration into possible solutions, and his delightful endpapers depict a montage of solutions that could very well save the moles'' world and ours.

Mr. Hulot is back in this wordless picture book celebrating the comical misadventures of a day at the beach! Created and played by French comic actor and filmmaker Jacques Tati, Mr. Hulot is a beloved character in France. David Merveille’s meticulously designed comic strip style illustrations capture the imagination and good nature of Mr. Hulot as he navigates the hilarity of a missing shoe, a disgruntled fisHermann, a mistaken pipe, and more. Like Merveille''s earlier book, Hello, Mr. Hulot, Mr. Hulot at the Beach is a visual treat and a true delight to the observant viewer.

2017 Batchelder Honor Book and ALA Notable BookOnce upon a time there was a ship that sailed beside the sun with very important people on board. The spirit of reinvention – and the importance we place on things – is beautifully expressed in José Sanabria’s visually evocative story. A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury and exclusivity, industry and abandonment, to stewardship and inclusion as we see the evolving functions of the ship and the changing faces of the people who cherish it most of all.

Peter Pan?the mischievous boy who never grows up and can fly?has captivated the imagination of children and adults for the past century with his adventures on the island of Neverland. Silke Leffler's ethereal art brings new magic to this classic by legendary author, J.M. Barrie.