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In a thrilling adventure set in 1989, Mac B., the Queen of England's spy, embarks on a dangerous mission beneath the Berlin Wall. Tasked with retrieving cheat codes from a Soviet scientist, he faces the looming threat of the Stasi and becomes trapped in East Germany. With the iconic backdrop of a pivotal historical moment, this story highlights themes of espionage, resilience, and the transformative power of change as Mac strives to escape and complete his mission.

Mac B. is on a secret mission to retrieve a stolen, priceless piece of history in this totally true kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!England is in trouble! A priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who can help: Mac B., kid spy. Mac's adventure takes him on a top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy territory. But when he ends up as a captured prisoner, is the mission lost for good?Catch the latest hilarious adventure in the New York Times bestselling Mac B., Kid Spy books! Mike Lowery's signature illustrations appear on every page and historical facts are woven throughout, along with intrigue, history, hilarity and more. Discover this TOTALLY TRUE, wholly original, and side-splittingly funny kid spy action-packed adventure, from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.

Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett!The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, the KGB man... and the world headquarters of Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's video game skills good enough to face down his enemy at the Video Game World Championships?With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations on every page, historical facts woven throughout, and of course intrigue, history, hilarity and more, catch the latest in this totally smart, wholly original, side-splittingly funny series from the wildly talented author Mac Barnett.

The fourth and final installment of the New York Times bestselling series It's Miles and Niles's final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school. Which should be easy-peasy for these experts. But their smooth sailing gets downright bumpy when they find out that the new superintendent is none other than Bertrand Barkin, their principal's father . . . and their sworn enemy. Now that former Principal Barkin is Acting Superintendent Barkin, he has a first order of business: his long-promised revenge on the Terrible Two. This rollicking finale to the bestselling series by Mac Barnett and Jory John will settle once and for all who--between quick wits and powerful fists--will have the last laugh.

The third volume in the beloved graphic novel series introduces an evil paperclip, space dinosaurs, and a charming new bunny character. Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris infuse humor and creativity, also sharing their unique strategy for obtaining free dessert at restaurants. This installment promises delightful adventures and whimsical storytelling that fans have come to love.

Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner. But the troll underestimates those seemingly sweet but oh-so-savvy goats!

There is a legend that if the ravens at the Tower of London ever leave then Britain will fall, so when somebody steals the birds, the Queen calls for Mac B. to find the thief and retrieve them--a mission that takes him to Iceland, where he encounters secret submarines, hungry polar bears, and his arch-nemesis from the KGB.

This third installment of the smash-hit series finds Miles and Niles marooned at Camp Good Times, where the times are, in fact, not so good

Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time?

In 1989 someone is threatening to steal the crown jewels, so the Queen of England summons Mac B. to England to protect them--and when they are stolen from a locked dungeon cell, where Mac and Holcroft, one of the warders, are supposed to be guarding them, it is up to Mac to figure out how they were stolen, and whether the thief is the descendant of an Irish soldier-of-fortune who tried to steal them in 1671, or someone else entirely.

A poisoned Moon Queen must embark on a perilous journey with her loyal First Cat to find an antidote, navigating a treacherous royal court filled with deceit. Meanwhile, their former ally, the LOZ 4000 robot, seeks new meaning away from the chaos. As they face villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and unexpected dangers, the trio must reunite and uncover the mystery behind the poisoning. Time is running out, and they must confront hidden adversaries to save the Moon Queen before it's too late.

Featuring the first four books of the Mac B., Kid Spy series, this adventure-filled box set by bestselling author Mac Barnett introduces readers to a young spy's thrilling escapades. Packed with action and excitement, the collection promises engaging plots and memorable characters, along with an exclusive poster for fans. Perfect for young readers seeking adventure and humor, it sets the stage for a captivating spy experience.

The multiple award-winning, bestselling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tell an extraordinary tale about a little girl who cocoons her cold, grey town in joy and warmth … and brightly coloured yarn! From the award-winning team behind Sam and Dave Dig a Hole , and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back , this is the story of little Annabelle, who discovers a box of brightly coloured yarn on a cold, dark day in a dull, grey town. So she knits a cosy jumper to keep herself nice and toasty warm and finds, to her surprise, that she still has yarn left over. So she decides to knit her dog a jumper too but – hang on a second – she STILL has extra yarn! Annabelle knits and knits and, soon, she's blanketed the entire town in a rainbow of colour, knitting away the dreary iciness that grips it. Her prodigious status spreads far and wide. It doesn't take long for the evil Archduke to set his beady eyes upon Annabelle's magical box of yarn but, little does he know, you have to have a little bit of magic inside your heart for it to work...

When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out!

The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he's inside?Mac Barnett's iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen's irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child's fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

Miles and Niles face a tough challenge when their favourite goat and nemesis, Principle Barkin, is replaced by his stern, no-nonsense father who turns the school into a boot camp.

With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour.From the award-winning team behind Extra Yarn, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This is Not My Hat and and I Want My Hat Back, comes a perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of visual humour. Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find ... nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary - and finding it in a manner they'd never expect.

Kids will giggle as they count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! Matching Mac Barnett's brilliant wit are Kevin Cornell's luminous illustrations, which will have young readers begging to count the monkeys all over again.

The collaboration between Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith brings to life a heartwarming and memorable Christmas celebration. Their unique storytelling and illustrations capture the magic of the holiday season, inviting readers to experience the joy and wonder that comes with it. This delightful book is sure to resonate with families and children, making it a perfect addition to holiday traditions.

Every day, Square brings a block out of his cave and pushes it up a steep hill. This is his work. When Circle floats by, she declares Square a genius, a sculptor! 'This is a wonderful statue,' she says. 'It looks just like you!' But now Circle wants a sculpture of her own - a circle! Will the genius manage to create one?

Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time?

New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series-perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney.

From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated new spy adventure series!

The story follows John as he prepares for a school performance during Sharing Gifts time, feeling nervous under the gaze of his classmates. With a deep breath, he gathers his courage to showcase his dancing talent. Mac Barnett's compassionate narrative, complemented by Kate Berube's expressive illustrations, beautifully captures the journey of overcoming fear and embracing one's abilities.

This looks like an ordinary box full of ordinary yarn. But it turns out it isn’t.

When master prankster Miles Murphy moves to sleepy Yawnee Valley, he challenges the local mystery prankster in an epic battle of tricks, but soon the two join forces to pull off the biggest prank ever seen.

A richly illustrated history of a single atom of carbon, tracing its many manifestations from the Big Bang to the present. Carbon: One Atom's Odyssey is an illustrated adaptation of 'Carbon,' a short story from Italian chemist, writer, and Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi. It traces the life story and many molecular manifestations of a single atom of this life-essential element. You'll follow one atom from its spectacular birth 14 billion years ago through its harrowing journey on planet earth where it has become a basic building block of nearly 10 million known compounds in living things. You’ll learn that carbon: Is breathed in by the Peregrine Falcon Helps trees grow strong and tall Lets a moth's eye make sense of light Is found in your pencil as well as in your liver And even helps convert grapes into wine In this wondrous graphic journey, clever narrative and detailed art help bring to life the natural world and teach you a thing or two about how it was created. For anyone with a general interest in chemistry, physics, and the science of the universe, this beautiful book will both educate and inspire. If you’re ready for a STEAM adventure, then let the journey begin!

A boy sets out to find someone to answer a question that he asks his grandmother, and eventually his quest leads him back home.

The story features a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog, weaving humor and adventure into an engaging early reader series. Created by bestselling author Mac Barnett and award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, this delightful book promises laughter and charm as the characters navigate their antics together. Perfect for young readers, it combines playful storytelling with vibrant illustrations to captivate and entertain.

Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human where is he going? What does he want? Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn.

From two Caldecott Honor–winning creators comes a sweet and inspiring picture book about a runaway circus performer who learns to face his fears and follow his heart. When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life. In the city, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall building but soon learns you can never really outrun your fears. When disaster strikes, can Zapfino find the strength to be great?

From the dynamic, dream team of Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett comes the final instalment in the hilarious shape trilogy. Triangle and Square are visiting Circle, who lives at the waterfall. When they play hide-and-seek, Circle tells the friends the one rule: not to go behind the falling water. But after she closes her eyes to count to ten, of course that's exactly where Triangle goes. Will Circle find Triangle? And what other shapes might be lurking back there?

Leo is a friendly house ghost--but when a family moves into his house, and tries to get rid of him, he leaves and roams the city looking for a friend.

Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes. Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks. . . . With this first tale in a new trilogy, partners in crime Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen will have readers wondering just who they can trust in a richly imagined world of shapes. Visually stunning and full of wry humor, here is a perfectly paced treat that could come only from the minds of two of today’s most irreverent — and talented — picture book creators.

Your child is missing She was only six years old when she disappeared. Posters went up, the police investigated. But no one could find her. Now she's home And knocking at your door. You're so happy to see her. But soon you start to wonder why she can't answer your questions. Where has she been all this time? How did she find her way home? Who is she?

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We’ve buried 12 emerald-studded numbers—each handmade and one of a kind—in 12 holes across the United States. These treasures will belong to whoever digs them up first. The question: Where to dig? The only path to the answer: Solve the riddles of The Clock Without a Face!THE BOOKThe call comes in from the shadowy Ternky Tower: 13 robberies, one on each floor, all the way up to the penthouse, where obnoxious importer Bevel Ternky has been relieved of the numbers garlanding the legendary Emerald Khroniker, his priceless, ancient clock. Readers must conduct their own investigations, scouring detailed illustrations for hidden clues and knotty puzzles. All your answers can be found within this book: whodunit and how… and where the real numbers are buried now.THE NUMBERSTwelve—and only twelve—emerald-bedecked integers sleep somewhere in this nation’s soil. If you can find them, they’re yours to keep—and only this book can tell you where they are. So read the story carefully, and examine the illustrations closely. The race is on!

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.Jack, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. But when Jack gets hungry, he sneaks into a koala's cage to steal some snacks. In a case of mistaken identity, the Lady takes the koala home and leaves Jack stuck in the cage. How will Jack escape, and will the Lady and Rex be happier with the new Jack?Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.

When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome.

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady gives Jack a gift. It's a lab kit! Jack goes into the shed to experiment and doesn't come out until he's made another Jack and another Jack and another. But one Jack was already too many. Can Jack stop his naughty robot clones before they destroy the town? Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.

The story features a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog, creating a humorous dynamic that drives the narrative. Penned by a bestselling author and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this early reader series promises to engage young audiences with its playful antics and charming characters. The blend of humor and relatable situations makes it an entertaining choice for early readers.

Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, acclaimed author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Some make us giggle. Others challenge our assumptions. The result is a quirky, wandering exploration of where the best questions lead - to stories.

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It's up to Jack to hit a home run, but on the way to home plate he spots some snacks . . .Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Jack and the Lady take the train West to visit a dude ranch. One night, there's a bank robbery next door, and Jack is pegged as the bandit. But thanks to Jack's new rope tricks, the real robber is caught, and Jack leaves the Wild West a free rabbit with a big secret. Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip to outer space. While she enjoys some rare peace and quiet, Jack and Rex get into trouble, resulting in their exile to the dark side of the moon. After an alien chase and some snacks, Jack and Rex get blasted home to Earth. But will the Lady take naughty Jack back?

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, he just has a funny way of showing it sometimes . . . A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series will bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books and fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers' hearts.

Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game WorldChampionships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakablesecret code. can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find outin this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling author,Mac Barnett!

Diese Bücher handeln von den drei Freunden Dreieck, Quadrat und Kreis. Dreieck möchte seinem Freund Quadrat einen fiesen Streich spielen. Der Streich scheint zu gelingen, aber ob das gut ausgeht? Quadrat versucht etwas zu schaffen, das so vollkommen ist wie sein Freund Kreis. Quadrat merkt aber bald, dass etwas Vollkommenes zu schaffen sehr schwierig ist. Kreis will mit seinem Freunden Quadrat und Dreieck Verstecken spielen. Doch Dreieck bricht eine Regel und gerät in Gefahr. Kann Kreis Dreieck retten? Und wo war Quadrat die ganze Zeit über? Jon Klassen illustriert diese Geschichten mit einfachen Formen und luziden Farben, und Mac Barnett braucht nur wenige Worte, um einen Strudel von Fragen aufzuwerfen. Zusammen haben sie wieder einmal ein Meisterwerk – nein, drei Meisterwerke – voller Humor und tieferer Bedeutung geschaffen. Ein Spaß für Kinder und Erwachsene.

Ein neuer Fall für Agent Mac Wieder sind die Kronjuwelen in Gefahr! Als die wertvollen Schmuckstücke aus einem besonders gesicherten Raum verschwinden, stehen die Agentenfähigkeiten von Mac vor einer neuen Herausforderung. Wie konnte der Dieb einbrechen, ohne Spuren zu hinterlassen? Und wohin sind die Kronjuwelen verschwunden? Wird es Agent Mac schaffen, diesen Fall zu lösen, bevor der Dieb und seine Beute sich in Luft auflösen? Ausstattung: Mit fbg. Illustrationen

In diesem Buch werden humorvolle und einfallsreiche Ideen präsentiert, wie der Weihnachtsmann durch den Schornstein kommt. Es werden kindliche Fragen aufgeworfen, etwa ob er mit den Füßen oder dem Kopf hineinkommt und was passiert, wenn er stecken bleibt oder keinen Schornstein findet.

Unter einer Brücke lebt ein hungriger Troll und wartet auf leckere Beute. Da hört er ein vielversprechendes Klappern : Eine kleine Ziege versucht, die Brücke zu überqueren. Dem Troll läuft das Wasser im Mund zusammen. Doch die kleine Ziege überzeugt ihn, dass er besser auf seinen großen Bruder warte; an dem sei mehr dran. Der zweite Ziegenbock stellt dem Troll ein NOCH größeres Festmahl in Form des dritten Bruders in Aussicht. Doch der dritte Ziegenbock – nun, der ist wirklich SEHR groß ! Mac Barnett erzählt dieses Märchen aus Norwegen mit schelmischem Vergnügen, und Jon Klassen illustriert die Geschichte mit filmischen Perspektiven und Blicken, die mehr verraten, als im Text steht. Ein neuer Geniestreich der beiden Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreisträger.

Warum ist der Ozean blau? Was ist Regen? Was geschah mit den Dinosauriern? Es ist Schlafenszeit, aber ein Kind hat noch viel zu viele Fragen über dieWelt. In diesem einzigartigen Einschlafbuch lernen die Kleinen und ihre Eltern einen Vater kennen, der die originellsten Antworten auf die nicht enden wollenden Fragen seines Kindes findet. Jedes Kind, das schon einmal »Warum?« gefragt hat – und jedes Elternteil, das versucht hat, eine Erklärung zu geben –, wird sich in diesem Geschichtenbuch für große Träumer wiedererkennen. Denn es gibt so viele wunderbar poetische Antworten jenseits von »Weil es eben so ist«.

Neues aus der Feder des »Miles & Niles«-Bestsellerautors Als ihre kostbaren Kronjuwelen gestohlen werden, greift die Königin von England kurzentschlossen zum Telefonhörer und bittet den nichtsahnenden Mac, aus Kalifornien einzufliegen und den Dieb zu jagen. Ein Bote mit den Flugtickets steht bereits vor der Haustür. Da es schwer ist, einer Königin etwas abzuschlagen (und sie verspricht, eine Entschuldigung für die Schule und eine Nachricht an seine Mutter zu schreiben), macht Mac sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise nach London, Paris und Moskau. Doch kann er den gestohlenen Schatz retten? Ausstattung: Mit fbg. Illustrationen

Es gibt so viele tolle Orte! Orte zum Mutigsein, zum Lautsein, zum Faulsein oder zum Sauersein. Orte für Süßes und Orte für den großen Durst. Orte, an denen wir aufpassen müssen, und Orte, an denen es schrecklich langweilig ist. Orte für Heimlichkeiten und Orte, an denen uns gruselt. Orte, die warm und gemütlich sind, und Orte des Glücks. Nichts wie hin also! Und am besten zusammen mit einem guten Freund. Renata Liwskas bezaubernde und liebenswerte Tierfiguren verleihen ganz unterschiedlichen Gefühlen Ausdruck und bieten vielfältige Gesprächsanlässe für zu Hause und im Kindergarten.

»Ich gebe dir drei Tage, um meinen Namen zu erraten. Gelingt es dir, kannst du dein Kind behalten. Wenn nicht, gehört es mir.« Wir alle wissen, wie diese Geschichte weitergeht. Zum Glück bewahrt die Königin einen kühlen Kopf und kann sich so aus dieser fast aussichtlosen Situation doch noch befreien. Mac Barnett, der eine große Begeisterung für Märchen aus der ganzen Welt besitzt, erzählt nun Rumpelstilzchen mit viel Humor neu. Carson Ellis orientiert sich mit ihren Illustrationen an mittelalterlichen Vorbildern und gibt der Königin einen selbstbewussten Ausdruck. Zusammen haben die beiden Meister der internationalen Bilderbuchszene eine spannende Neuinszenierung eines Grimm Märchens geschaffen.

Ein Eisbär erkundet eine glitzernde Eis- und Schneelandschaft und fragt sich, wohin er geht. Dieses beeindruckende Bilderbuch aus Fotocollagen begeistert Eisbärliebhaber:innen.

»Was ist Liebe?«, fragt ein kleiner Junge seine Großmutter. »Das kann ich nicht beantworten«, sagt sie. Und so macht er sich auf in die Welt, um es herauszufinden. Er begegnet dem Fischer, dem Schauspieler, der Katze und dem Dichter – aber ihre Antworten überzeugen ihn nicht. Die Liebe ist doch kein Fisch, oder? Auch kein Applaus, keine Nacht … Könnte sie vielleicht etwas sein, das zu Hause auf ihn wartet? Diese zärtliche Geschichte ist eine wunderschöne Fabel über das Wesen der Liebe und eignet sich gleichermaßen für Großmütter und Enkel.

Ein unbescholtener Mann will eines Morgens sein Haus verlassen. Doch vor seiner Haustür sitzt ein Stinktier. Warum sitzt es dort? Woher kommt es? Was will es? Alle diese Fragen kann der Mann nicht beantworten. Und das Stinktier antwortet ihm nicht, weil es eben ein Stinktier ist. Auf seinem weiteren Weg bemerkt der Mann, dass das Stinktier ihm folgt. Wenn er um die Ecke biegt, biegt auch das Stinktier um die Ecke. Wenn er sich in ein Cafe setzt, setzt sich auch das Stinktier an einen Tisch. Wenn er sich ein Taxi ruft, nimmt das Stinktier das nächste Taxi. Selbst in der Oper, im Riesenrad oder auf dem Friedhof wird der Mann das seltsame Stinktier nicht los. Er gerät in Panik. Und am Ende der Verfolgungsjagd bleibt ihm nichts anderes übrig, als in die Kanalisation zu fliehen und sich am anderen Ende der Stadt ein neues Leben aufzubauen. Ganz ohne Stinktier. Aber dann frägt er sich doch, wo denn eigentlich sein Stinktier geblieben ist... Lakonie vom Feinsten und herrliche Illustrationen machen aus dieser Geschichte über Doppelgänger und Verfolgungswahn ein Lesevergnügen für Jung und Alt! Ein New York Times Bestseller.