Knister Books
January 1, 1952
Known by a pseudonym, this author crafts stories for both children and adults, often originating from musical or theatrical inspirations. He tailors his writing style for his popular witch character to suit various reading levels and even incorporates it into language learning. Through a diverse range of media, including books, he enriches children's worlds with new narratives and fosters their engagement with literature.
Sweet dreams, Bruno
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The little marmot Bruno plays with his friends in the meadow. But as winter approaches, ,it is time for hibernation. Yet "I can't sleep!", Bruno says grumpily. His friends the goat, the rabbit, the swallows all want him to come with them for the winter. But he worries about the rocks, the cold, the wind. Instead, he goes to sleep, as a little marmot should, and dreams of exciting adventures with them all. In spring, he wakes to the calls of his friends, and emerges into the warm spring sunshine, after exciting dreams, rested and ready to play with his friends.
A Promise is a Promise
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
After a long winter’s hibernation, Bruno the marmot wakes up to discover the most beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. The two quickly become friends and when the dandelion asks Bruno to help her, he has to trust her that everything will be fine. So, as she asks, he blows her seeds away into the wind, only to find that he’s left without a friend anymore. He’s sad at the loss of his dandelion, but after another winter’s sleep, he wakes to find a wonderful surprise. This is an endearing book that shows the power of a promise.
Eines Tages findet Lilli ein Hexenbuch neben ihrem Bett. Klar, dass sie es gleich ausprobieren will, um Hausaufgaben zu zaubern. Doch erst muss sie auf ihren kleinen Bruder Leon aufpassen - und plötzlich hat der Hasenohren! So beginnt für Lilli der aufregendste Nachmittag ihres Lebens.
Lilli the Witch. Trouble at school
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Mit ihrem Hexenbuch stellt Lilli alles auf den Kopf! So auch diesmal, als sie auf die Idee kommt, mit Hexentricks ihrer netten Lehrerin beim Probeunterricht zu helfen. Erst löst Lilli einen Feueralarm aus und dann geht auch noch ein Liebeszauber schief. Das wird der verrückteste Schultag aller Zeiten!
