Konrad, a perfectly factory-made seven-year-old, is delivered by mistake to scatter-brained, non-conformist Mrs. Bartolotti, and the two devise a crazy plan to prevent his being reclaimed.
Konrad
Germany
Materials from Germany
An Illustrated Treasury Of Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Two hundred years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but goodhearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful servants and wicked queens.
This sumptuously illustrated collection of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs: ‘The Princess and the Frog’, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ and dozens more.
Millie Waits for the Mail
Millie the cow loves to scare the mailman and chase him off the farm, until the mailman comes up with a plan that ends up pleasing everyone.
The Fairy Tales
Stunning silhouettes and luminous marbleized backgrounds breathe new life into the earliest versions of classic fairy tales, embodying the dark magic and enchanting worlds of “Snow White,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “Cinderella.”
Digby Differs
Digby has always felt a little different from everyone else. For some reason he’s just never felt like he belonged. He longs for a place that felt like home, and one day his yearning sends him on a journey of discovery that takes him to a place where the air is different, and there’s a rushing sound quite unlike anything he’s ever heard before. At last, he finds a place where ”feeling different” feels just right.
The Odd One Out
Which bird has caught the worm? Where is the queasy monkey? And can you spot the scaredy-cat? Never has a search-and-find game been so pleasing to the eye. Each spread features fun rhyming couplets, beautiful and complexly patterned artwork, and a hidden surprise.
Anton and the Battle
Anton and his friend Luke fight an epic battle to be declared the strongest, but will they be outdone by a puppy?
Rumpelstiltskin
A strange little man helps the miller’s daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
Run Home, Little Mouse
Needing to cross the dark woods to return to his family back home, Little Mouse cautiously passes numerous bright-eyed animals.