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Janosch

    Janosch, the pen name of Horst Eckert, is among Germany's most beloved children's book authors and illustrators. His works are characterized by playfulness and wisdom that resonate with readers of all ages. Through his stories, he often explores themes of friendship, courage, and finding one's place in the world. His unique style blends simplicity with a deep understanding of the child's psyche, making him a timeless figure in children's literature.

    Janosch
    Just One Apple
    Juvenil Alfaguara: El sheriff ratón
    Bremen Town Musicians
    Der Froschkonig
    The Town Musicians of Bremen
    A Letter for Tiger
    • Bremen Town Musicians

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(28)Add rating

      A Brothers Grimm story about friendship and persistence, illustrated by the legendary European artist Bernadette Watts. When a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster are no longer wanted by their masters, they decide to run away and become musicians in Bremen Town. There they discover a warm little cabin, but find that robbers occupy it! Will the four friends plan to scare the robbers away work?

      Bremen Town Musicians
    • Just One Apple

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      While other people’s trees are in full bloom, poor Henry’s tree never bears a single apple—until he makes a wish with all his heart for just one apple. At last, his tree gets a flower and soon the apple begins to grow—bigger and bigger—until all Henry cares about is guarding his apple. With no friends left, Henry struggles to bring the huge apple to market, but nobody wants to buy it—they don’t believe it’s real. All seems lost until an insatiable dragon attacks the country. Could Henry’s apple save the day?

      Just One Apple
    • The Cricket and the Mole

      • 69 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Mole comes to Cricket's aid when winter comes and she is in need of food and shelter.

      The Cricket and the Mole