Heinz Janisch Books

Exploring the complexities of insomnia, this book delves into the thoughts and emotions that arise during sleepless nights. The narrative captures the struggle between restlessness and the desire for peace, weaving personal anecdotes with broader reflections on life and mental health. It offers an intimate glimpse into the mind's workings when darkness falls, addressing themes of anxiety, solitude, and the search for solace. The translation brings these poignant insights to a wider audience, inviting readers to resonate with the universal experience of sleeplessness.

“If you like, I’ll tell you the story of a boy who learned to fly.” Through an enchanted conversation with a young girl in a horse-drawn coach, Hans Christian Andersen shares his life’s struggles, dreams, and triumphs—whose threads can be found woven into his greatest stories. He tells her about the “fairy tale of his life” and how the son of a shoemaker became a celebrated writer. Heinz Janisch paints a sensitive portrait of Andersen and his literary work. Maja Kastelic has developed a well-suited illustration concept for this story that combines sumptuous art of a picture book with elements of a graphic novel. Thus, for the first time, H. C. Andersen’s life and work become a fascinating collage in picture book form. A moving, inventive story about the life of Hans Christian Andersen.

A beautiful retelling of the Bible—describing the creation of the world, the birth of Jesus, and the many wonders of God—by world-renowned, Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Heinz Janisch retells some of the best known and most important stories in a style that is simple but vivid. Lisbeth Zwerger’s fascinating pictures create some surprising perspectives. A book for the whole family.

This collection features enchanting Munchausen tales brought to life by an award-winning storyteller and a talented illustrator. The stories are rich in imagination, showcasing the whimsical adventures and outrageous exploits of the infamous Baron Munchausen. With stunning illustrations complementing the narrative, this book offers a delightful experience for readers of all ages, blending humor and fantasy in a captivating way.

These stunningly illustrated, ultra-short stories are seemingly simple but ultimately profound tales. "Buzz off," said the king, shooing the bee from his flower. "Don't you know I'm the king?" "And I'm the queen," said the bee, stinging the king's nose. In each story, the king has an encounter which he tries to rule over. But of course the rain doesn't stop just because a king orders it, and tired eyelids can be much stronger than a king's will. The king sees that his power has limits; the world is diverse and much of it operates under its own rules. "An extraordinarily beautiful children's book that leaves plenty of room for your own thoughts a It deals with big questions in a small way."-Litrix.de (German Literature Online)

These stunningly illustrated, ultra-short stories are seemingly simple but ultimately profound tales. "Buzz off," said the king, shooing the bee from his flower. "Don't you know I'm the king?" "And I'm the queen," said the bee, stinging the king's nose. In each story, the king has an encounter which he tries to rule over. But of course the rain doesn't stop just because a king orders it, and tired eyelids can be much stronger than a king's will. The king sees that his power has limits; the world is diverse and much of it operates under its own rules. "An extraordinarily beautiful children's book that leaves plenty of room for your own thoughts a It deals with big questions in a small way."-Litrix.de (German Literature Online)

The bear has a problem - and everyone's in a hurry to help him. Even if they haven't taken a moment to find out exactly what the problem is... repeating, rollicking refrains discuss the various solutions to a problem everyone's too busy to discuss in this fine story kids will find inviting and fun. AUTHOR: Silke Leffler was born in Vorarlberg, Austria. She spent her childhood and youth in Holland, Austria, Germany, and different countries in Africa. She studied textile design and worked for a design studio in England. Today, she works as a designer for textile companies and as an illustrator. She has been awarded the Austrian Book Trade prize for the "most beautiful books of Austria" for her books for children and youth. This is her second book for North-South Books. AGES: 4-7