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Picture & children's books That Is Why I Like You So Much ZigZag! Vehicles ZigZag! Dinosaurs My First Toolbox Animal Duos Full of Fruit Where Is Everyone? A Rope up in the Air The King’s Frog Legs and Other Fairy Tales The Little Cat Man and Other Fairy Tales The Knight without Buttocks I Am Looking for A Kiss Not Pink

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Empowering stories Felix Is Looking for Happiness Tweet Tweet Hurray The Book of Me A Little Story from the Heart The Adventures Of The Brave Knightness

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First readers to 9+ Ella Wants a Dog Aunt Fien’s Secret Yippee! A Grumpy Fairy Tale The Secret of the Lovelorn Assistant Cook Super Miss! Hockey Party The Ministry of Solutions The Revenge of Knor Dummy the Mummy Simon Sublime

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Gift books & non-fiction Airplanes 33 Ships & Boats 34 Espionage 36 Poison Alarm 37 Monstrous Microbes 38 The Bicycle Book 39 An Elephant in the Memory Palace 40 A Forest of Wonders 41 Heroes 43 Timeline: Science and Technology 44 321 Super Smart Things about History 46 Oh Well, It Is Only a Van Gogh 48 Drawing Comics 49 I Spy with My Little Eye... 50 The Big Anti-Boredom Book 51 10+ & Young adult The Journey of Syntax Bosselman 53 Every Day Is a Day for Brothers 54 Undercover 55 2C 56 The House Without an End 57 Me and Myself 58 Fearless 59 Miscellaneous The Life and Work of Gnomes The Gnomes Are Calling

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That Is Why I Like You So Much Bette Westera, illustrations Martijn van der Linden The perfect gift for every mom and dad Written by Gouden Griffel winner Bette Westera and beautifully illustrated by Gouden Penseel winner Martijn van der Linden Made of solid cardboard in the shape of a heart That Is Why I Like You So Much consists of wonderful drawings and clear texts that show endearing and heart-warming moments between parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and baby.

Also available in this series: That Is Why ... Mom That Is Why ... Dad Upcoming: That Is Why ... Grandma That Is Why ... Grandpa That Is Why ... Miss

That Is Why I Like You So Much, Mom Dear mom For every time you kiss me Because of all the cakes we make together on the beach and in the kitchen Because of your red lips and wobbly heels … Mom, that is why I like you so much

Bette Westera has written numerous children’s books, among which picture books, collections of poems, and non-fiction books. She has won several awards, including a Gouden Griffel and two Zilveren Griffels in 2020. Martijn van der Linden graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academie in Rotterdam in 2001, where he studied illustration. He makes covers, picture books and illustrations for a number of publishing houses. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

180 x 180 mm 14 pages 100 words full colour illustrations board book age group: 0-3 all rights available

Picture & children's books – 3

ZigZag! Vehicles

ZigZag! Dinosaurs

Makii

2 METERS long when folded out

A large-format picture book, filled to the brim with vehicles Includes fun facts and look-and-find activities

A two-metre-long look-and-find book about dinosaurs

The first part of a new series

With colourful and detailed illustrations Includes fun facts and amusing little stories

250 x 350 mm (2000 x 350 mm folded out) 8 pages on each side | 1,500 words full colour illustrations | board book age group: 3+ | French and Simplified Chinese rights sold

250 x 350 mm (2000 x 350 mm folded out) 8 pages on each side | ca. 1,500 words full colour illustrations | board book age group: 3+ | Simplified Chinese rights sold, French rights in option

Makii is a Dutch designer and illustrator duo. Through the use of colourful and crazy characters, they aim to inspire children and encourage their creativity. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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My First Toolbox Pieter Gaudesaboos Solid cardboard books in the shape of a suitcase, shopping bag or toolbox With colourful drawings by Pieter Gaudesaboos Recognisable objects from the everyday life of toddlers What fits in your toolbox? This unique cardboard book introduces young children to the world in a playful way. A hammer, screwdriver, a pair of gloves and even a snack… You can find everything in this book! Can you spot the ladybug on each page?

Pieter Gaudesaboos is an illustrator, graphic designer and author. He is well known for his unique and intriguing style and has been awarded the Boekenwelp several times. In 2008, he received the Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs for Linus. His book Mannetje Koek schrijft een boek – Martha has been awarded with the Boekenpluim.

My First Suitcase

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My First Shopping Bag

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Animal Duos Jasper van Gestel Name all animals and find the differences or similarities A big board book illustrated with bright colours and clear shapes By budding new talent Jasper van Gestel Fast or slow? Big of small? Wild or tame? Spot the thirty animals and look for the differences and connections between the bright animal duos. 225 x 230 mm | 16 pages | 73 words | full colour illustrations board book | age group: 2+ | all rights available

Jasper van Gestel is an illustrator, painter and tattoo artist. He works for De Morgen, Humo, the city of Antwerp and Studio Brussel. He loves crazy animals, simple shapes and his two daughters. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Full of Fruit Geert Vervaeke Colourful and playful In the graphic style Geert Vervaeke is known for A wonderful gift for young and old Uncover the secrets of the drawings - the more you look, the more you'll see! Do you see a wasp or a ladybug? And can you find the pear, the bell pepper and the grapes?

210 x 250 mm | 48 pages | 65 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ all rights available

Geert Vervaeke studied Graphics at Sint-Lucas in Antwerp, where she now teaches. In 1992 she received the Boekenpauw for her black and white illustrations. Her work was later also awarded with a Boekenpluim in 2004 and a Zilveren Penseel in 2010.

French and Korean rights sold

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Where Is Everyone? Tom Schamp A fun and colourful cardboard book for toddlers With playful animal drawings by Tom Schamp The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary French, German, English, Spanish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Japanese, Italian and Finish rights sold

A surprising lift-the-flap book Lift the flap and discover where the animals are hiding! • Who is hiding under the bed? • Who lives in the mushroom? • Who is taking a nap behind the couch? This book stimulates your toddler’s motor skills and imagination in a playful way. 220 x 220 mm | 16 pages | ca. 150 words full colour illustrations | board book with flaps age group: 2+ | Spanish, Catalan and Italian rights sold, English rights in option

There is never a dull moment when you’re reading and looking through this book, because of the wordplays and unique imagery. What you do is roam, ramble and run across associative paths only Schamp could come up with. His wit and humour make sure this book will never bore you. – Leading Dutch newspaper NRC on Tom Schamp's The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World

Tom Schamp studied applied graphics and now works as a freelance illustrator. He illustrates books, magazines, posters, stamps, calendars and CD covers, amongst other things. He is highly successful both in Belgium and abroad and has received several awards for his work, including a Boekenpauw and a Gulden Palet. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

The Most Beautiful Book of All Colours French, Spanish, Catalan, Norwegian, German, Simplified Chinese, Complex Chinese, English, Russian and Italian rights sold

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with flaps!

Where Is the Cake?

Art with Cake

English, German, French, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Catalan, Simplified Chinese, Afrikaans, Taiwanese, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian, Russian and Vietnamese rights sold

Korean, Polish, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and English (for Spain only) rights sold

250,000 copies sold worldwide

Picnic with Cake

Birthday with Cake

English, Japanese, German, French, Hebrew, Danish, Korean, Afrikaans, Spanish (Latin America), Simplified Chinese, Polish, Italian and Vietnamese rights sold

Korean, German, Afrikaans, French, English, Danish and Simplified Chinese rights sold

250 x 290 mm 32 pages wordless full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 2+

Thé’s qualities: a good eye for detail, a precise drawing pen and a warm sense of humour. – The jury of the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ award on Where is the cake?

A Rope up in the Air

Grijp het vast en laat je meevoeren op een avontuurlijke reis! een avontuurlijke reis! Een speels stapelverhaal van bekroond Een speels stapelverhaal van bekroond illustrator Mattias De Leeuw. illustrator Mattias De Leeuw. Large picture book with colourful drawings and reading ribbon!

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Mattias De Leeuw

GrijpDe het vast en laat je meevoeren op Mattias Leeuw

een brandweerman en een gevluchte boef mee. Op de grond wordt het touw gevolgd: door een hond, een redder, de politie... Waar komt het touw vandaan?

Mattias De Leeuw

Een touw zweeft door de lucht. En neemt een zwemster, een brandweerman en een gevluchte boef mee. Op de grond wordt het touw gevolgd: door een hond, een redder, de politie... Waar komt het touw vandaan? Een touw zweeft door de lucht. En neemt een zwemster,

touw de lucht

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touw in de lucht in Mattias De Leeuw

Join an adventurous journey

On the ground, the rope is followed in the air: by a dog, a rescuer, the police… But where does the rope come from? 9 789401 469586

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Mattias De Leeuw won the Gulden Palet 2017 with Circusnacht (Circus Night). His debut, the wordless picture book De Steltenloper (The Stilts Walker), was awarded a Boekenpluim. 9 789401 469586 www.lannoo.com Besides being an illustrator, Mattias is also a real storyteller.

Een touw in de lucht

A rope flies through the sky. And takes a swimmer, firefighter and even a runaway crook with it. Who else will join them on the rope?

Een touw in de lucht

A playful staple story

Mattias De Leeuw

240 x 320 mm | 32 pages | wordless full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ all rights available

Russian, Simplified Chinese, German and Italian rights sold

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German rights sold

Korean and French rights sold

Picture & children's books – 11

The King’s Frog Legs and Other Fairy Tales

The Little Cat Man and Other Fairy Tales

Janneke Schotveld & 15 different illustrators

This modern fairy tale book by renowned author Janneke Schotveld contains 15 stories that are beautifully illustrated by as many artists.

210 x 240 mm | 144 pages | 37,300 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 7+ | Afrikaans rights sold

An infectious mix of contemporary and elegant, new and familiar. Schotveld delivers her best book to date – Leading Dutch newspaper Trouw on The King's Frog Legs and other fairy tales

210 x 240 mm | 160 pages | 44,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 7+ | all rights available

This modern fairy tale book by renowned author Janneke Schotveld contains 15 fairy tales that are slightly different to the traditional fairy tale recipe. About Minnie who decides to turn her brother into a rabbit, about Vidor who thinks he knows everything there is to know about dragons and about the little cat man, who can understand what cats say, but has no one who listens to him… or does he?

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The Knight without Buttocks Levina van Teunenbroek, illustrations Charlotte Bruijn Exceptionally humorous picture book Includes a fold-out 'buttocks shop' spread Already reprinted since its release in April 2020! Once upon a time there was a knight ... without buttocks! The Knight without Buttocks is a witty and original picture book on a subject that will capture the imagination of any child. With funny illustrations by Charlotte Bruijn and a special "buttocks shop" fold-out page. He dreamt of a princess with beautiful hair, to join him on the back of his white horse. But what princess would ever want him? Who wants a knight without buttocks?

Levina van Teunenbroek is a pedagogical worker, story teller and writer. As Miss Vien, she has been telling her stories to children for over twenty years. Stories and rhymes that fit the toddler and preschool ages of the children she works with. They are exciting, crazy, sometimes a bit naughty, interactive, sweet or funny. The children’s magical world of thinking is a source of inspiration to her. Charlotte Bruijn illustrates for children from 0 to 100. She has a soft spot for books with a funny twist or deeper meaning, and that shows in her illustrations. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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I Am Looking for A Kiss Matthijs Kleyn, illustrations Harmen van Straaten Funny and playful story Beautifully illustrated by Harmen van Straaten About an unusual father-son adventure Keesje loves his mother’s kisses because they are soft and pleasant, but Keesje’s father has a beard and his kisses are prickly. One day, when Keesje is at the zoo with his father, he wonders how soft the animals’ fur and kisses could be. Maybe just as soft as mom’s? So he asks a kiss from the monkeys, the elephants and the penguin. And he even asks the crocodile… Will this end well?

265 x 265 mm | 32 pages | 1,500 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ all rights available

Matthijs Kleyn is a writer and TV producer. He has a column in a Dutch newspaper about the difficult and beautiful aspects of fatherhood. Harmen van Straaten is a writer and illustrator. He has illustrated over 400 children's books and was awarded a Gouden Penseel. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Not Pink Floortje De Backer & Michiel Van Thillo For girls and boys A fun picture book that challenges gender stereotypes With magnificent illustrations by young talent Michiel Van Thillo Pink is NOT for girls! (Or is it?) Rose does NOT like pink. Because pink is for girls who giggle and love princesses and fairies. But is that correct? Not Pink is a cool reading book. For cool boys and girls.

210 x 250 mm | 32 pages | 427 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 4+ all rights available

Michiel Van Thillo is an illustrator who mainly makes comics, picture books and does freelance work. He also teaches visual arts. In his work, Michiel creates a world full of fantasy that is fun and colorful. He has a passion for fantasy, princesses, castles and gender themes. Floortje De Backer is an author and kindergarten teacher. Like a young child, she looks at the world with great amazement. She finds stories hidden in tall trees or poems hiding between the feathers of a bird. To her, writing is hunting for beautiful things. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Felix Is Looking for Happiness Leo Bormans, puppets Rosalien Helsen Three read-aloud stories with questions and creative tips By The World Book of Happiness editor Leo Bormans Familiar subjects for toddlers and pre-schoolers In Felix Is Looking for Happiness, every story comes with a cuddle moment and a creative activity.

Happiness for Children German, Korean, French, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Polish and Russian rights sold

In a playful way, your toddler learns to handle his emotions and to make the right choices. Upcoming title: Felix Is Looking for Happiness 2 240 x 240 mm | 64 pages | 1,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 2+ | all rights available

Friendship French, German and Polish rights sold

Leo Bormans is a writer and inspirer as well as the editor of the international bestseller The World Book of Happiness. For the youngest he has written three read-aloud books in the series Happiness for Children and the game The 10 Keys to Happiness. Rosalien Helsen is an illustrator who creates picture books, animations and works on various projects. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

Celebration Polish rights sold

Empowering stories – 16

Tweet Tweet Hurray

A disarming read-aloud story about ADHD Mieke Dobbels, illustrations Julie van Hove Latest addition to the Superanimals series on personal development Familiar for everyone who bubbles with enthusiasm and doesn’t like to sit still

Korean, Italian and Simplified Chinese rights sold

all rights available

Korean and Complex Chinese rights sold

all rights available

Beautifully illustrated by Julie van Hove Tweet is visiting Grandma Paula, who feels a bit under the weather. Tweet has plenty of ideas to cheer her up. Should he tell her a joke or write her a story? Or maybe he could make some tea, twitter a beauti ful song or fold paper boats? Tweet tumbles and flutters, but can his enthusiasm brighten up Grandma Paula?

190 x 300 mm | 32 pages 1,100 words | full colour illustrations hardcover | age group: 4+ all rights available

Julie van Hove is an illustrator who is passionate about nature and animals in particular, which shows in her expressive drawings. Zimbabwe, where she has spent a large part of her childhood years, is an important source of inspiration to her. Mieke Dobbels is a Belgian actress. She is mainly active on the theatre scene and occasionally makes a guest appearance in television shows.

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The Book of Me A book with tips and activities to get to know yourself better Marjan Gerarts, illustrations Julie Vangeel More self-insight contributes to more self-confidence and resilience Written by child psychologist Marjan Gerarts A creative and playful book to read alone or together Get started: Write a letter about what you like about yourself. Write about your character, your strengths and what your are good at. Maybe you are very sweet, the funniest of all your friends or you can do somersaults as well as a monkey? Create a little jar with compliments that are totally you and pick one when your are feeling bad or doubting yourself. You will feel better in no time!

210 x 260 mm | 48 pages | 7,600 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ all rights available

Five 'Big Secrets' in the book teach you to find your own way, be self-confident, try to understand others, use your senses and be the best version of yourself.

Marjan Gerarts is a psychologist and has been a coach for children and teenagers for years. In this book, she gives insight in feelings and provides practical tips. Because being able to manage your emotions boosts your self-confidence and improves your mental health. Julie Vangeel studied graphic design in Antwerp and has been working as an illustrator and graphic designer since 2013. She combines handmade illustrations with digital techniques and creates playful, expressive illustrations that are full of surprising details.

Simplified Chinese rights sold

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A Little Story from the Heart Pieter Gaudesaboos & Elvis Peeters A picture book on adoption and the strong connection between parent and child A poignant story by the talented Pieter Gaudesaboos, written for the mothers of his daughters About unconditional love and letting go This is a special book. Illustrated by Pieter Gaudesaboos, who is an adoptive father himself, and written by Elvis Peeters, this story tries to explain what seems incomprehensible and will move its readers. A book about a mother who has to make a choice that isn't really one. A touching story that gives a voice to birth mothers who are rarely heard. It all started with a heart. Everyone has a heart. Until then, my heart had always been beating on its own.

170 x 210 mm | 160 pages | 707 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ all rights available

Pieter Gaudesaboos is an illustrator, graphic designer and author. He is well known for his unique and intriguing style and has been awarded the Boekenwelp several times. In 2008, he received the Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs for Linus. Elvis Peeters published his first collection of short stories in 1992. Since then, he has written numerous novels, children’s books, stage and radio plays in cooperation with Nicole Van Bael. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The Adventures Of The Brave Knightness Janneke Schotveld, illustrations Milja Praagman A collection of exciting stories about a brave little girl Perfect for children who enjoy reading out loud Beautifully illustrated by Milja Praagman She had already been different from the other children when she was a baby. From a very young age, she would stand up for the weak, no bullying in her presence. No side wheels for her either, she taught herself how to ride a bike. Nor did she need swimming lessons. It was clear that she would never become a hairdresser, dentist, professor or bee-keeper. No, she would become a knight, the bravest knight of the whole country. The Adventures Of The Brave Knight is a collection of exciting and humorous stories about a heroic little girl who returns lions to the zoo, catches purse snatchers and rescues bakers from a tree.

Janneke Schotveld worked at a special needs school for over 12 years, but she is now a full-time writer. Janneke's books are always filled with humour and imagination. In 2012, she won the Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for Super Miss!. Milja Praagman is a successful illustrator and writer of children’s books. Her books have been translated in several countries. She has won numerous awards, including a Zilveren Penseel in 2017 and Prentenboek van het Jaar in 2013.

210 x 260 mm | 90 pages | 17,500 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

It's difficult to match the perfection of Annie M.G. Schmidt's fairy tales, but Janneke Schotveld managed to do so. – Leading Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant on The Adventures of the Brave Knightness

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Empowering stories – 20

Fox and Hare series: now also on TV Production companies Walking The Dog (Belgium) and Submarine (The Netherlands) have developed a series of 52 animated cartoons, each about 10 minutes. The series is broadcasted in several European countries.

Fox and Hare are unrivalled in their genre. Literature for the ages. – Gouden Uil Children’s Literature Award

The stories of Fox and Hare have been widely praised by both young readers and adults for their originality, vivid language and humorous content. The playful combination of the text and illustrations by master Thé Tjong-Khing makes this first readers series a joy for every child. The series has sold over 350,000 copies so far and several titles have been translated into a.o. Russian, Polish, Japanese and Chinese. The Fox and Hare series contains: • 8 board books, also available in 2 compilation picture books • 12 first reader stories of ca. 128 pages • 3 compilation books, with three first reader stories each • 13 stories of 32 pages in the Learn How to Read series • 2 activity books • Upcoming: a board game

The Big Book of

The Second Big Book of

The Third Big Book of

Fox and Hare

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First readers to 9+ – 21

Ella Wants a Dog Tanneke Wigersma, illustrations Charlotte Dumortier About a girl and an imaginary dog Simple sentences and riddled with intricate illustrations Beautiful illustrations by young talent Charlotte Dumortier Ella wants a dog… but she's having a baby brother. He is beautiful, says neighbor Nel. He has ten fingers, grandpa shouts. Ella looks at her fingers. Everyone has ten fingers, right? ... Ella is in her room. She makes a dog with paint and paper. Large, brown and with white spots. Hi. Ella looks up. There is a dog in her room. He is large, brown and with white spots. I am Raf, he says. He puts his paws in Ella's paint. Can I join?

170 x 240 mm | 56 pages | 2,750 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 6+ all rights available

Although she also wanted to become a fashion designer, archaeologist, conductor and actor, Tanneke Wigersma always knew she was going to write books. She wrote several reading and picture books for children. For her work she received a Vlag & Wimpel. Charlotte Dumortier works as a freelance illustrator. She makes illustrations for newspapers and magazines, and also designs posters for festivals and murals. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Aunt Fien’s Secret Tanneke Wigersma, illustrations Hanneke Siemensma A well-written and compelling story about a girl, her aunt and… a dragon For everyone who loves adventure, magic and humour With lovely illustrations by Hanneke Siemensma Nico is leaving the orphanage to go and live with her aunt. Aunt Fien turns out to be really nice, although she lives in a strange and cluttered country house. But why can't Nico make a sound? Why is their neighbour sneaking around the house? And what is hidden in the basement? 140 x 210 mm | 272 pages | 41,900 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ all rights available

Even though she wanted to be a fashion designer, archaeologist, conductor and actor when she grew up, Tanneke Wigersma somehow always knew that she was meant to be a writer. She has written several picture and children’s books. Hanneke Siemensma is a freelance illustrator and editor. She studied Dutch literature at the Universities of Amsterdam and Stockholm as well as visual arts at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Yippee! A Grumpy Fairy Tale Sanne Rooseboom, illustrations Annet Schaap No ordinary fairy tale, just as princess Super is not an everyday princess. These books are filled to the brim with adventures for both boys and girls Humorously illustrated by Annet Schaap The series has sold so far over 15,000 copies!

Yippee! And the Knights of Wreck all rights available

Even though she lives in Yippee, a country where everyone is always happy, princess Super is a grumpy girl. So when she has to decide who will be her future husband and every candidate turns out too cheerful, she travels to the kingdom of Grumpy. But there, everyone is even grumpier than she is! Will she be able to find the perfect match? Yippee! And the Pirates Under the Sea all rights available

170 x 235 mm | 112 pages | 21,600 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

Sanne Rooseboom is a journalist and author of children’s books. She studied political science and went on to work for newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. She was also a correspondent in London. Annet Schaap studied at two academies of art and later attended the Professional Writers School, where she learnt to write plays, songs and poetry. She has illustrated books by among others Jacques Vriens, Janneke Schotveld and Francine Oomen. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

First readers to 9+ – 24

The Secret of the Lovelorn Assistant Cook

11 titles available in this series

Jacques Vries, illustrations Iris Boter New book in the popular Gang of the Korenwolf series by master storyteller Jacques Vries With witty illustrations by Iris Boter The Korenwolf series has already sold over 425,000 copies The parents of Pepijn, Eefie and Nina are the owners of hotel De Korenwolf. They are very busy with their work, so the children must entertain themselves. Together, they set up De Bende van de Korenwolf (the Gang of the “Korenwolf”) and experience exciting adventures. In this story, Pepijn, Eefie's big brother, is head over heels. Meanwhile, the mayor's son is getting married, but on the wedding day itself, the cook falls ill. Great panic and the whole family has to help out. Can the Gang of the Korenwolf save the day?

140 x 215 mm | 112 pages | 16,100 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

As a child, Jacques Vriens wanted to become an actor, writer or schoolteacher. He eventually became it all. Nowadays he no longer teaches, but he still enjoys acting and writing. He has won many awards, such as several Griffels, the Archeon Thea Beckman Prize and the Prize of the Dutch Children's Jury. Over 4 million books of his have been sold in the past 40 years. Iris Boter is a Dutch writer and illustrator of children's and YA books. She illustrated over 140 books and wrote over 30 books for children, adolescents and adults. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

First readers to 9+ – 25

Super Miss! Janneke Schotveld, illustrations Annet Schaap

A humorous series of stories filled to the brim with imagination A must for every animal lover Over 20,000 copies have already been sold in this series Miss Josie is a very special teacher. When an animal is in distress, she can hear it. She then takes a bite from the blackboard chalk (she has a drawer full of it in her classroom). She spins around and seconds later she changes into Super Miss, flying out the window to save the animal.

Made into a FILM in 2018 Available in the Super Miss series: Super Miss! (#1) Super Miss to the Rescue! (#2) Super Miss Goes on Safari (#3) Super Miss and the Sea (#4) Super Miss in the Rainforest (#5) Super Miss goes Camping (#6) Super Miss at the South Pole (#7) Super Miss and the Monkey Circus (#8)

Janneke Schotveld worked at a special needs school for over 12 years, but she is now a full-time writer. Janneke's books are always filled with humour and imagination. In 2012, she won the Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for Super Miss! Annet Schaap studied at two academies of art and later attended the Professional Writers School, where she learnt to write plays, songs and poetry. She has illustrated books by among others Jacques Vriens, Janneke Schotveld and Francine Oomen.

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Hockey Party Vivian den Hollander, illustrations Saskia Halfmouw For hockey fans from the age of 7 Exciting reading material for children who have reached a more advanced reading level To read by yourself, at home or in the class room This wonderfully thick collection contains three stories about Suzan and her hockey team: Hockey Dreams, Hockey Friends and Hockey Adventure. In each part, Suzan experiences an exciting adventure on the hockey field or during an outing with her team. These stories are ideal for young readers. They build up their reading confidence and at the same time boost team spirit, friendship and love of sports.

145 x 215 mm | 240 pages | 33,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

Vivian den Hollander worked in education before becoming a full-time writer. She is known for her reading books for toddlers, her books on football, hockey, horse riding and ballet, and her books for older children. Her work has been frequently tipped off by the Dutch Children's Jury. Saskia Halfmouw has already illustrated more than 150 books. Especially books with fairylike characters are her favourites, because with those she can really let her vivid imagination run freely. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The Ministry of Solutions and the Silverboy

57,000

Sanne Rooseboom, illustrations Mark Janssen A humorous series about helping each other and doing the right thing, being adventurous but most of all about friendship

copies sold in this series

More than 50,000 copies sold!

The Ministry of Solutions Turkish rights sold

We help everyone, not just those you like. That's one of the strict rules of the centuries-old Ministry of Solutions, which anonymously solves other people's problems. But in practice that rule is not easy for Nina. Because the Ministry wants to solve Ralf's problems, and Ralf is an aggressive bully. Ralf is also a boy who is stuck in his parents' conflicting divorce. Things go bad at school, he hits children on the football field and he doesn't feel at home anywhere. The members of the Ministry, Alfa, Ruben, the old ladies Vis and Tirza, see how things are getting worse with Ralf and decide that they have to help him. And Nina? Nina participates. Reluctantly. Until she meets Ralf's aunt, the stubborn Dewi with her purple cockscomb. And until she finds out who Ralf's father is ...

The Ministry of Solutions and the lost Van Gogh all rights available

Sanne Rooseboom is a journalist and the author of children’s books. She studied political science and went on to work for newspapers, magazines and radio and as a correspondent in London. Mark Janssen studied at the Academy for Visual Arts in Maastricht. He illustrated several children's books and his work is known worldwide. In 2019, he was awarded the Kinderboekenwinkelprijs.

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The Ministry of Solutions and the peculiar case of Mr De Haan all rights available

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The Revenge of Knor

Soon also on the big screen!

Tosca Menten, illustrations Elly Hees The Revenge of Knor will be adapted for film in 2022 on the French silver screen! To read out loud or by yourself This book will surely put a smile on any child's face Sausages do not grow on trees or somewhere underground. Sausages are made from pigs. That's the way it is. This book is about a forgotten grandfather, a mean butcher, the sweet little pig Knor and the sausage competition of the century. If you don't like sausage, you better not read it. And if you do like sausage, you shouldn’t really either ... Or should you?

165 x 238 mm | 128 pages | 22,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ Afrikaans rights sold

Tosca Menten is a true storyteller and has been called the Netherlands’ funniest children’s book writer. Her incisive humour, sharp observations and unbridled imagination are enjoyed by children of all ages. Countless fans devour her books and her Dummy the Mummy series has been filmed and translated worldwide. Following her education at the academy of arts, Elly Hees started working as an illustrator and designer. Since 2005, she has illustrated a lot of Tosca Menten’s books. “For me, illustrating is a language through which I can tell people what I see,” says Elly. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Dummy the Mummy Tosca Menten, illustrations Elly Hees / Geert Gratama

450,000 copies sold in this series

Stories filled with hilarious and exciting adventures With funny B&W illustrations The Dummy the Mummy series has already sold over 450,000 copies Angus, an ordinary kid who lives in the most boring town in the world, finds a real life mummy in his bed. Angus’ father decides they will keep the strange creature. Dummy the mummy is soon part of Angus’ daily life at school and his circle of friends. Of course this leads to all kinds of exciting adventures, hilarious misunderstandings and unforeseen situations!

140 x 210 mm | 256 pages | 52,400 words | full colour illustrations hardcover | age group: 7+ German, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Italian, English, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, French, Slovenian, Turkish, Romanian and Ukrainian rights sold

Available in the Dummy The Mummy series: DTM and the Golden Scarab (#1) DTM and the Tomb of Akhnetut (#2) DTM and the Sphinx of Shakaba (#3) DTM and the Mask of Sebek-Ra (#4) DTM and the Dance of the Cobra (#5) DTM and the Star Thoeban (#6) DTM and the Drums of Massouba (#7) DTM and the Emerald of the Nile (#8) DTM and the Secret of Toemsa (#9) DTM and the Treasure of Sohorro (#10) DTM and the Young Prince in Ancient Egypt (#11) DTM and the Tunnel of Ptoeh (#12)

Tosca Menten has been called the Netherlands’ funniest children’s book writer. Her incisive humour, sharp observations and unbridled imagination are enjoyed by children of all ages. Countless fans devour her books and her Dummy the Mummy series has been translated worldwide. Following her education at the academy of arts, Elly Hees started working as an illustrator and designer. Since 2005, she has illustrated almost all of Tosca Menten’s books. “For me, illustrating is a language through which I can tell people what I see,” says Elly.

First readers to 9+ – 30

Simon Sublime Tosca Menten, illustrations Katrien Holland Absurd humour and unforgettable characters The series has already sold over 18,500 copies With funny drawings from Katrien Holland

Simon Sublime and John's Egg Ukrainian rights sold

Simon’s parents own the famous perfume factory Heavenly Noses. They want their son to become one day the new Managing Director. But nature seems to have played a trick on him. While his mother and father have the sense of smell of a grizzly bear, Simon can barely smell a thing. And he’s actually much more interested in his neighbours’ ostrich farm. Together with his young ostrich Ozzy, he has the most exciting adventures.

Simon Sublime and Ozzy and the Crazy Foam Bomb Ukrainian rights sold

170 x 235 mm | 216 pages | 41,900 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 7+ | Ukrainian rights sold

Tosca Menten has been called the Netherlands’ funniest children’s book writer. Her incisive humour, sharp observations and unbridled imagination are enjoyed by children of all ages. Countless fans devour her books and her Dummy the Mummy series has been translated worldwide. Katrien Holland is an illustrator specialized in children’s books and magazines. She received several awards, including the Premio Grafico Fiera di Bologna and Illustrators Award of The Year Unicef.

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In the picture

A House Full of Friends 240 x 320 mm | 32 pages Korean and Arabic rights sold

Don't Put Your Finger in... 180 x 220 mm | 16 pages Simplified Chinese rights sold

Zoo 240 x 320 mm | 48 pages French and Korean rights sold

Ugh! 101 Filthy Facts 170 x 240 mm | 144 pages Spanish, Italian, Czech, Danish, Polish and Turkish rights sold

Magical Creatures 270 x 370 mm | 96 pages Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, French, Spanish and Japanese rights sold

The Book of Life 230 x 280 mm | 180 pages Simplified Chinese rights sold

Laika Cosmic Hero 240 x 320 mm | 32 pages Polish, Simplified Chinese and Russian rights sold

Journey to the Stars 230 x 280 mm | 120 pages Simplified Chinese and Korean rights sold

Never Listen to Your Mother 190 x 300 mm | 112 pages all rights available

Everything Will Be Fine, Always 140 x 210 mm | 248 pages German and Russian rights sold

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Airplanes From design to flight Jan Van Der Veken A graphic masterpiece by an internationally renowned talent An unforgettable journey through time and space Brimming with interesting facts and trivia This book will tell you everything you have always wanted to know about flying and airplanes. Learn more about the forces that act on an airplane in flight and find out how aircrafts take off, descend and turn. Discover the different parts of an airplane, how the weather can affect flight operations and how pilots manage to communicate with each other and always find their way. Read more about famous airplanes that have had a significant impact on the history of aviation, from the very first prototypes to the most advanced fighter jets.

230 x 280 mm | 104 pages | 10,100 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ Simplified Chinese, French, English, German and Complex Chinese (for Hong Kong only) rights sold

Jan Van Der Veken studied graphic design and typography in Ghent. He runs his own design studio, Fabrica grafica, and creates custom-made retro-futuristic illustrations that float between past and future. His work has been on display at several national and international exhibitions and was published in The New Yorker. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Ships & Boats Jan Van Der Veken

Clever anecdotes about the most striking water vehicles in history M a a k ke n n i s m e t d e z e e v a a r t ,

J A N VA N D E R V E K E N

With beautiful, large images

HET BOTENBOEK

ko m t e w e t e n h o e j e e e n v l i e g t u i g b e s t u u r t

J A N VA N D E R V E K E N

e n o n t d e k w e l ke g e w e l d i g e t o e s t e l l e n e n p i l o t e n d e

For everyone with a fascination for travelling in and on water

HET BOTENBOEK

geschiedenis mee bepaalden.

Get to know everything there is to know about conquering the seas, learn how to navigate at sea and discover which great ships and captains helped to shape history. Get answers to questions such as: How did Vikings go sailing? What are knots? How does a ship remain stable at sea? What rituals are there when vessels are launched for the first time? How do lighthouses communicate? ca. 230 x 280 mm | ca. 104 pages | ca. 10,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ all rights available

Simplified Chinese, French, English, German and Complex Chinese (for Hong Kong only) rights sold

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With his appealing retro-futuristic illustrations, Jan takes you on a journey through the remarkable history of airplanes. â€“ Pluizer on the Jan Van Der Veken's Airplanes

Espionage From code language to poisoned toothpaste Lars Bové, illustrations Yannick Pelegrin An exciting look at the secret world of spies, written by the topnotch journalist and state security expert Lars Bové About secret services, spying animals, arms and gadgets, international missions, cyber espionage and a lot more Already reprinted within the first month after publication Would you like to know: • • • •

How James Bond received the codename ‘007’? What kind of gadgets and monitoring equipment spies use? What dogs, pigeons, fish and dolphins have to do with spying? How you can become a spy yourself?

Quickly, open this book to find out!

195 x 240 mm | 152 pages | 23,900 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ French rights sold

Lars Bové has been a journalist for more than 15 years. He managed to expose countless scandals, for which he received several awards. Bové is a member of the international network that gathers the world’s best investigative journalists. Before, he wrote The Secrets of the State Security. Yannick Pelegrin is an illustrator and writer of graphic novels. In 2017, he finished his master Graphic Storytelling at LUCA School of Arts in Brussels. His first graphic novel Aldo was published in 2018 to much acclaim. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Poison Alarm Jan Tytgat & Evelien De Vlieger, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck Based on children's most frequently asked questions about poison Clear, accessibly written information, with fun quizzes In collaboration with professor of toxicology, Jan Tytgat Discover everything about poison in this book. Get answers to questions such as: How can you tell if a mushroom is poisonous? What should you do if you have been bitten by a snake? What does a toxicologist do? Is it true that chocolate is poisonous to a dog? What is the most poisonous animal? Find out where the name tarantula comes from, how Indians make poison arrows, and what sniffer dogs are. With fascinating quiz questions and an experiment to make your own plastic.

190 x 240 mm | 64 pages | 12,600 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

Evelien de Vlieger writes for children of all ages and has been awarded a Boekenpluim. Sebastiaan Van Doninck is a successful illustrator of children’s books and magazines and has numerous picture books to his name. His work has been rewarded with a Boekenpluim and a Vlag en Wimpel. Jan Tytgat is a professor of toxicology and pharmacology at the Catholic University of Leuven. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Monstrous Microbes Marc Van Ranst & Geert Bouckaert, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck Everything on brave bacteria and vile viruses An indispensable book for children in these extraordinary times More than 15,000 copies sold Discover everything about bacteria and viruses in this book. Learn how a vaccine works, but also what microbes are useful for humans. And get answers to questions like: Why do you have to wash your hands before eating? Is the coronavirus the meanest virus in existence? Are there male and female bacteria? Which viruses has man conquered? What are antibiotics? And become a microbiologist yourself: grow your own bacteria and do the trick with the potato.

200 x 250 mm | 64 pages | 12,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ Spanish, Catalan, German, Polish and Simplified Chinese rights sold

Marc Van Ranst is head of the Laboratory of Clinical and Epidemiological Virology (Rega Institute) at the KU Leuven. Before that, he worked at, among others, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Geert Bouckaert is a writer, journalist and television producer. Over the past ten years he has written acclaimed contributions for newspapers and magazines and has worked on more than 40 TV shows. Sebastiaan Van Doninck is a successful illustrator of children’s books and magazines and has numerous picture books to his name. His work has been rewarded with a Boekenpluim and a Vlag en Wimpel. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The Bicycle Book Paul de Moor, illustrations Wendy Panders A ride through the turbulent history of the bicycle Filled to the brim with fun facts and fascinating stories With playful illustrations by Wendy Panders A book for both amateur cyclists and true pedal knights. But also for lazybones who love air bikes. Did you know that: • The invention of the bicycle can be linked to an abundance of horse poo? • The first bike did not even have pedals? • The best artists have a predilection for the bicycle? So grease your chain, put on your helmet and dive into the turbulent history of the best invention ever: the bicycle!

190 x 240 mm | 168 pages | 30,400 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

Paul de Moor fully uses his literary creativity, and clear language and word play add a humorous touch. – Leading Dutch newspaper NRC on The Bicycle Book Paul de Moor is an enthusiastic writer and fervent cyclist!. During a ride, he realized that there were no books on the history of the bicycle yet. So he promptly jumped off his saddle and sat down at his writing desk. Wendy Panders is an illustrator and graphic designer. She works for magazines and newspapers. But most of all she likes to illustrate children's books, books with stories or informative books about the earth, countries, animals, and science. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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An Elephant in the Memory Palace Boris Konrad, illustrations Wendy Panders The smartest memory techniques, especially for children Written by memory trainer and neuroscientist Boris Konrad This title makes learning and memorizing super fun You can train your memory! How? You will discover it in this book. Amaze your friends by listing a set of playing cards in the correct order. Learn how to easily remember codes or phone numbers. Create a memory palace to store knowledge.

170 x 210 mm | 136 pages | 11,200 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ German rights unavailable

Dr. Boris Konrad is a neuroscientist, memory trainer and multiple world champion in memory sports. He is affiliated with the Radboud University in Nijmegen. He is a sought-after speaker at home and abroad. Wendy Panders is an illustrator and graphic designer. She works for magazines and newspapers. But most of all she likes to illustrate children's books, books with stories or informative books about the earth, countries, animals, and science. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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A Forest of Wonders Jan Paul Schutten, illustrations Medy Oberendorff Spot the deer, foxes, birds and insects on every other page With captivating texts by renowned author Jan Paul Schutten A perfect gift for all ages With just a quick glance at the drawings of this book, you will understand why people are fond of forests. Forests are amazingl! They invite you to do sports, to play, to track animals' traces, to relax ... And don't forests bring you as well peace of mind? After a few minutes looking at the drawings, you will find yourself becoming very calm. Or...you don't? Not at all! Because the forest is full of life. Take a closer look you will be surprised by what there is to see.

Jan Paul Schutten is a writer of children’s books. The biggest part of his work consists of informative books about animals, history and science. His books have received various awards, including a Vlag en Wimpel in 2008 and a Gouden Griffel in 2014. Medy Oberendorff studied visual arts at the Academy of Maastricht. With endless patience and in her own signature style, she draws plants and animals that we see daily but don't always notice.

240 x 320 mm | 76 pages | 14,300 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ German rights sold

Simplified Chinese, Polish, German, Russian and French rights sold

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Heroes Daan Remmerts de Vries, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck The Greek myths retold in a humorous, original way by master storyteller Daan Remmerts de Vries With magnificent illustrations by Sebastiaan Van Doninck Get to know some of the world's most gripping stories More than three thousand years ago they lived in Greece: the heroes who take on a central role in this book. These old stories describe fabulous events, of people who experienced unimaginable things. But perhaps the greatest miracle is that, after more than three thousand years, we can still read about their experiences. Read the story of Perseus and Oedipus, be amazed by the mission of Jason and the Argonauts, and learn about the adventures of Theseus and Heracles.

270 x 330 mm | 144 pages | 33,600 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 10+ all rights available

Daan Remmerts de Vries is a celebrated author and illustrator, he writes for both children and adults. He has already received several Gouden and Zilveren Griffels for his work. Sebastiaan Van Doninck is a successful illustrator of children’s books and magazines and has numerous picture books to his name. His work has been rewarded with a Boekenpluim and a Vlag en Wimpel. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Timeline: Science and Technology Peter Goes Dive back into history with master illustrator and chronicler Peter Goes From the first tools to the most specialised IT applications A brilliant large-sized picture book for the entire family Follow the history of engineering from the stone age up to the present day. Full of interesting facts about the process of metalworking, the development of the first colour film and the appearance of YouTube. Learn more about the first scientific discoveries and renowned scientists such as Vesalius, Pavlov and Marie Curie.

Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Taiwanese, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French, Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Swedish, Czech, Ukrainian, Azerbaijan, Romanian, Danish, Afrikaans, Slovak, Greek and Bulgarian rights sold

A breath-taking journey through history.

270 x 370 mm | 80 pages | 18,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 8+ | Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, German, English and Greek rights sold.

Peter Goes studied film animation in Ghent. He works as a freelance illustrator. His debut Timeline was published in more than 20 languages. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Peter Goes’s stunning ‘Timeline: A Visual History of Our World’, with its ribbons of pitch black winding through subtly-coloured, deeply involving pages, perfectly lives up to Gecko Press’s avowed championing of work ‘rich in language and illustration. – The Guardian on the English edition of Timeline

321 Super Smart Things about History Mathilda Masters, illustrations Louize Perdieus Bursting with astonishing facts and funny illustrations Latest addition to the Super Smart Things series

Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Latvian, Italian, Spanish, French and English rights sold

Internationally, the series has already sold over 120,000 copies Did you know that… • • • • • • •

We still have some genes of the Neanderthals in our bodies? The Persians invented the freezer in 400 BC? The ancient Greeks participated naked in sports games? Julius Caesar came up with the idea of a leap year? Women could be court jesters in the Middle Ages? The Aztecs had a zoo for animals ánd humans? About 227,000 babies are born every day?

Simplified Chinese, Italian, German, Complex Chinese, Polish, Russian and Korean rights sold

195 x 240 mm | 288 pages | 79,700 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps age group: 8+ | German rights sold

Laughing and getting smarter at the same time: what a book! – Pluizer

Mathilda Masters is an explorer. She discovers new continents and countries for a living. That is not easy because most countries have already been discovered. When Matilda is not exploring, she writes about her adventures. And if these adventures aren’t adventurous enough, she just invents new stories. Louize Perdieus studied graphic design/illustration at the Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp. As a freelance illustrator she creates both children’s books and illustrations on demand. Her illustrations are spiced up with humour and appreciated by people of different ages.

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Italian, German, English, Russian, Latvian, Spanish and Polish rights sold

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Upcoming title 123 Super Smart Things You Need To Know about Love and Sex

Oh Well, It Is Only a Van Gogh You can be an artist too Peter Slabbynck, illustrations Veerle Jacobs Give your imagination free rein and create your own masterpieces in this activity book With creative assignments and cool drawing tips Filled to the brim with surprising anecdotes about artists and their work Did you know that a Van Gogh painting was once used as a door for a chicken coop? Or that Mondriaan hated the colour green? This activity book introduces you to some of the world's greatest artists and movements, but also sets you to work. Paint an animal that no one has seen before Make a painting in the dark Create your own colour Become an artist yourself!

240 x 320 mm | 96 pages | 7,700 words full colour illustrations | paperback | age group: 7+ all rights available

Peter Slabbynck is mainly known as the lead singer of the Belgian New Wave band Red Zebra and in particular for their hit ‘I can’t live in a living room’. Outside the living room, he’s working as a museum guide and copywriter. He has written five children’s books of which one was longlisted for the Gouden Uil award. During the last 25 years, Veerle Jacobs has been a professor in visual arts for children. She loves working with natural materials. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Drawing Comics Steven de Rie With clear, step-by-step instructions A comic book artist shares his secrets Become a comic artist yourself! 1001 helpful and handy tricks to become a marvellous comic artist. Learn everything you need to know about drawing: • • • • •

Faces (eyes, mouths and ears) Bodies (both big and slender, men and women) Settings Speech bubbles, fonts and sounds And so much more!

Make up a cool story and design your first comic!

200 x 260 mm | 160 pages | 22,600 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps age group: 7+ | all rights available

Steven de Rie was born in Amsterdam, but soon moved to Belgium, where he studied Applied Arts. He now works as a comic book artist and organises workshops on a regular basis. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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I Spy with My Little Eye... Elise De Rijck

Elise's books have sold over Four creative activity books written by bestseller author Elise De Rijck

500,000 copies

Pick your favourite colour or collect them all

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Playful books to stimulate creativity I Spy with My Little Eye... and I see something blue/green/pink/yellow I Spy with My Little Eye... is a series of 4 activity books for children. Each one features a specific colour. Children are encouraged to create art with objects they find at home, in the woods, at school, ... And because all senses – sight, taste, hearing, touch, smell – are stimulated, these books ensure hours of creativity and fun.

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Choose blue, green, pink or yellow or collect every colour! 170 x 210 mm | 40 pages | ca. 850 words B&W illustrations | hardcover all rights available

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Elise De Rijck wrote her first book in 2015. The Bucketlist Book soon turned out to be a bestseller. In the meantime, she has published more than 10 books, including The Bucketlist Book for a Greener World. Her books have already sold over 500,000 copies. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The Big Anti-Boredom Book Sarah Devos & Mama Baas, illustrations Emma Thyssen With 250 original games and tinker ideas For all possible locations, moments and weather conditions Make from every 'boring day' a 'play day' Does your child suffer from acute boredness? Or have you run out of your entertainment inspiration? Do not panic, this book is packed with FAFB* ideas! (*First Aid For Boredom). Your own obstacle course. A crazy catapult. The best games with pavement chalk. Make your own book. Throw a scary party with endless spooky ideas. Discover how to create beautiful masterpieces. Entertainment for boring days, long drives, overcrowded waiting rooms and busy restaurants. The only problem you will have to face is choosing from the many original games and tinker ideas. For children from the age of 3.

170 x 210 mm | 240 pages | 38,400 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Sarah Devos works as a freelance writer. Since 2019, she has been AS Adventure's Chief Adventure Officer. Emma Thyssen is a freelance illustrator and designer for several publishing houses. For her first children’s book Hart gezocht, verloren, gevonden ('Heart, sought, lost, found'), which she made together with Eef Rombout, she won the prize for Best Designed Book. Mama Baas (Mommy is Boss) is an online magazine, blog and community for and by mothers. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Arend van Dam Arend van Dam's 10-story bundles: short read-aloud stories about the world's history, for 7+

Arend van Dam's A Long Time Ago series: 50 read-aloud history stories, for 9+

Available titles: Avé Caesar!; The Ancient Greek; The Land of the Faraos; A Journey through the Netherlands; The Vikings; Long Live the King! 230 x 250 mm | ca. 48 pages | hardcover | all rights available

20,000 copies sold

Beyond the Horizon A journey through Europe in 50 stories Korean rights sold

37,000

copies sold in this series

75,000 copies sold

In a Country Far from Here The whole world in 50 read-aloud stories

Arend van Dam wrote his debut in 1989. Since then, he has written over 100 children’s books. He focusses on social topics. He was awarded a Zilveren Griffel. In 2020, he was asked to write the book present for the Dutch Children's Book Week, which was printed in a volume of 325,000 copies in the Netherlands alone. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The Journey of Syntax Bosselman

winner Thea Beckman

Arend van Dam, illustrations Alex de Wolf

Award 2018 Zilveren Griffel 2019

Historical book about the Netherlands and its role in the slave trade A convincing introduction into one of the dark chapters of history. Thorougly researched. Beautifully designed with illustrations by Alex de Wolf and historical photographs Why did the Netherlands participate in the slave trade? And how should we approach this ugly chapter in history today? Arend van Dam went out in search for answers to these difficult questions and recorded the historical stories that he came across during his search. About slaves and slave traders, about heroes and villains. And about Syntax Bosselman who in 1883, together with 27 of his fellow countrymen from Suriname, was transported to the Netherlands for the World Exhibition. Not as guests of honour, as they had been told, but to be displayed to the Dutch public.

150 x 230 mm | 304 pages | 46,600 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 10+ all rights available

The result of a thorough investigation, The Journey of Syntax Bosselman is packed with historical stories. The book sheds light on colonial views and practices that were 'mainstream' for centuries, an eye-opening account of the devastating consequences of slavery.

Arend van Dam wrote his debut in 1989. Since then, he has written over 100 children’s books. He focusses on social topics. Together with illustrator Alex de Wolf, he was awarded a Zilveren Griffel. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Every Day Is a Day for Brothers Tineke Honingh A touching and humorous novel about five brothers who go all out for the sake of their family and their bond Strong dialogues and well-developed characters An entertaining read on divorce and the pitfalls of blended families Noa, Robbe, Kees, Dook and toddler Tibe are inseparable and they don’t mind not having the same parents. Together, they build treehouses and roam through the woods. If one of the brothers is in trouble, they help each other out because they belong together, no matter what. But then a letter arrives... Fearful that they may be separated, they decide to run away. During their journey through the woods, their bond is put to the test until they discover the truth about the letter.

140 x 215 mm | 176 pages | 33,400 words hardcover | age group: 10+ all rights available

Tineke Honingh is a communication advisor and text writer. She writes stories for children and young people, short stories for magazines, scenarios for comic books. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Undercover Chris Kooi A James Bond-esque adventure that will leave you longing for more An original and compelling debut For fans of Chris Bradford, Rick Riordan and Ranger's Apprentice In an attempt to expose the money laundering practices of a criminal gang, undercover agent Bob Lemmens infiltrates in a slot machine empire in the Limburg rural town of Kinrooi, near the Dutch border. When Bob becomes more and more involved in the dark affairs of the gambling family and when someone is killed, it threatens to be fatal for him too... In Kenya, they go undercover in search of Alex's mother and end up on an exciting safari adventure where they have to hunt for wild animals in the rugged nature. They do not know who to trust, but a Kenyan boy named Lemayan seems to be the key to the riddle. Eventually, Alex finds out where his mother is being held. She must be rescued immediately, because she is in danger.

135 x 210 mm | 208 pages | 54,000 words paperback | age group: 12+ all rights available

Chris Kooi works as a publishing professional. He is already working on the sequel to Undercover. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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2C Mirjam Mous Super exciting, captivating work of one of the Netherlands' most beloved YA authors The YA version of the film Speed Class 2C leaves for what should be a lively week in the Belgian Ardennes. At least that is the intention. They have only just left when the students receive a strange message on their phones. There appears to be a bomb on board of the bus. No one is allowed to go in or out, otherwise the bomb will explode. It soon becomes clear that someone on the bus needs to know more about it. Does any of the students know the bomber? Or, even worse: did someone from 2C hide that bomb himself? This super exciting story is told from the point of view of different characters and time slots. Fragments from the present tell about what is happening on the bus, while flashbacks reveal the stories of everyone on it. Many students and people from outside appear to have motives and secret agendas. What is actually happening…?

H@ck - The Institute German rights sold

H@ck - The Colony German rights sold

140 x 215 mm | 304 pages | 56,400 words paperback | age group: 15+ German rights sold

Mirjam Mous was a teacher before she decided to start writing. Her books are for all ages: she writes humorous stories for children as well as touching and exciting books for young adults. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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The House Without an End Daniëlle Bakhuis Contains seven classic urban legends After reading this you will never be able to look normally in a mirror again Unique youth horror! This horror story can cost you your good night's sleep. You look so scared," says the girl. "You look like you're seeing a ghost." For the third time I ask and now without stuttering. 'Who are you?' I look into her dark, empty eye sockets. She tilts her head and gives me a sweet smile. "You know who I am," says the girl. Her voice is dragging, as if the words are sticking together. "You called me three times."

135 x 210 mm | 136 pages | 30,000 words hardcover | age group: 15+ all rights available

Everyone in Westerdam knows it: you should avoid the Wood of Westerdam as soon as it gets dark. Strange, inexplicable things seem to happen there at night. But when Samira and her friends have the unique opportunity to look inside the abandoned country house on Halloween, curiosity wins over all fear. They had been warned: whoever stays in the house for too long starts to see things that are not there... all rights available

Daniëlle Bakhuis is a journalist and freelance editor for Cosmopolitan and CosmoGIRL. She has written eight books so far and regularly visits schools to talk about her books and her job as a writer. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Me and Myself Toon Tellegen, illustrations Ingrid Godon A remarkable and touching approach to the ‘self’ by the successful duo Tellegen and Godon Together they created the internationally acclaimed series I Wish, I Think and I Must A masterful combination of poetry and illustrations Now I see: there is a word missing from me it got loose, pried out by somebody lying at my feet, right in front of me it needs to be put back inside of me so it can never again be set free inextricable it should be, and only visible to those who look closely: you. 205 x 260 mm | 96 pages | 2,200 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 10+ | all rights available

I Wish German, French, Korean and English rights sold

I Think German and French rights sold

Reveries and reflections that will move you, stay with you and give you food for thought.

Toon Tellegen is best known for his animal stories about the ant and the squirrel, which are popular among readers of all ages. Ingrid Godon is a world-renowned illustrator. Her books have been translated into many languages and have received several awards, such as the Boekenpauw. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

I Must German rights sold

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Fearless

An illustrated list of phobias Peter Goes With highly expressive illustrations A thought-provoking work, the perfect gift in these uncertain times Original theme elaborated in a unique way This book is for all human beings. Drawn with a smile for the fearless and with an aching heart for all those living with anxiety speed bumps or overwhelming mountains of fear that phobias can cause. From well-known to odd and strange phobias, Peter Goes depicts with gently comical and quirky illustrations that what makes us tick.

Peter Goes studied film animation in Ghent. He works as a freelance illustrator. His debut Timeline was published in more than 20 languages.

150 x 210 mm | ca. 208 pages | 3,900 words hardcover | age group: 10+ | all rights available English manuscript available

Timeline Available rights: please see page 45

Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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Timeline: Science & Technology Available rights: please see page 45

Miscellaneous – 59

The Life and Work of Gnomes

The Gnomes Are Calling

Wil Huygen, illustrations Rien Poortvliet

A classic about the life of gnomes

In this book, the gnomes take Wil and Rien to the white, frozen landscapes of Sápmi. What follows is an unforgettable journey. They make surprising discoveries, meet interesting animals and have the most exciting adventures.

With marvellous and magical illustrations by Rien Poortvliet Translated into 9 languages

Once again, marvellously illustrated and enchanting.

Wil Huygen was a doctor and writer, mostly famous for his books about gnomes. Because of his profession as a doctor, he had a great sense for realism and authenticity. Rien Poortvliet was an illustrator, artist and painter who was well-known for his beautiful nature drawings. Together with Wil Huygen he created the enchanting series about gnomes. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be

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