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Ute Körner Literary Agent

Picture Books

 

Delighted to present you these excellent new picture book titles. And while we’re in the genre, also an update on our picture book backlist and Mikel Valverde, Anna Manso and Carles Sala i Vila. Magical illustrations, charming characters, insightful, moving and heart-warming stories - all wrapped up in this little issue on our picture book programme, which we hope you will enjoy.

 

 

Mariama Diallo

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NEW in the Geniuses of Science collection

A fascinating new biography about the scientist who started the atomic era, illustrated by the wonderful África Fanlo joining this insightful collection as the seventh title.

 

Ask for a sneeky look at the PDF, even before the first copies will land, warm and fresh, on the bookshelves in a couple of weeks!

 

Vegueta Ediciones, June 2018

>> Translation grant Institut Ramon Llull

 

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The Book

Several titles of the collection are currently being evaluated by

a number publishers, so be quick to check availability for your territories.

NEW Picture Book

Leo Wants the Moon

 

A truly marvellous picture book by Raquel Olcoz Moreno with magical, captivating illustrations by Patricia Bernardos. A touching story that teaches about the importance of peacefully enjoying the most beautiful things in life - those which cannot be owned. A remarkable title that unites excellent narrative and aestetic quality.

 

Altamarea Piccolini, April 2018

 

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The Book

 

Backlist Update:

 

Carles Sala i Vila

 

Girachooo! The Sneezy Giraffe, 2018

 

Piu the Donkey-Pig-Rooster, 2017

 

I have an Itch on my Neighbour's Nose, 2017

>> Rights sold to China

 

The Timid Turtle and her Caterpillian

Friend

  >> Rights sold to Spanish

  >> Sixth edition, May 2017

 

Maria the Pumping Ladybird

  >> Rights sold to Spanish

  >> Sixth edition, October 2017

>> Translation grant Institut Ramon Llull

Foreign Rights available for all other territories

The Author

 Winner of the

International Illustration Award:

 

Paula in New York

 

An enchanting title about Paula who falls asleep on a passing cloud, and waking up, finding herself in New York City where she enjoys the city's diversity. Cleverly written and illustrated by Mikel Valverde in his internationally acclaimed expressive style.

 

Editorial SM, 2005

International Ilustration Award Fundación Santa María 2005

 

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The Book

Anna Manso

 

Oxfam's Stories without Borders Collection

 

Anna Manso's heart-warming, humorful picture book series about human values. All six titles with illustrations by the beloved África Fanlo.

 

 

Intermón Oxfam, 2006

 
The Collection
 

The Monkey Queen

 

A delightful story set in Sri-Lanka where two best friends need to find a way to trick the mean future monkey queen. The same unstoppable combination of Anna Manso and África Fanlo resulting wonderfully as ever.

 

Intermón Oxfam, 2007

 
The Book

>> Translation grant Institut Ramon Llull

 

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The Legend of St. George:

 

The Princess, the Books

and the Dragon

 

The latest title by the awardwinning Anna Manso with the 4th edition on the book shelves since March. A most original, modern retelling of the classic tale of St. George.

 

La Galera, April 2018

>> Translation grant Institut Ramon Llull

 

Rights available for all territories

 
The Book
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