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Bookbinding: hardcover
Size: 20,5 x 16 cm
ISBN: 978-84-96646-47-6
Edition number: 3rd edition
PRICE VAT INCLUDED: 11.75 €
Philip Waechter narrates with a sense of humor and irony the nearly incredible luck being a father is. He introduces an “inexperienced” father, to whom everything suddenly seems to be a small miracle, who is moved by profane things such as changing his first diapers, the first belly-aches or the “war” with beetroot.
With his characteristic artistic style, he narrates the first baby steps in life, without forgetting, however, fidelity on every Sunday broadcasting the football match of his beloved team.
Philip Waechter skillfully narrates the happiness of being a father with unbeatable quality
“There are not so many books which are so accurate about the new generation of parents like this Philip Waechter’s book” (Suddeutsche Zeitung).
“…Waecher successfully shows the essence of modern parenting. And he does it without falling into easy sentimentalisms, but applying a great sense of humor and delicacy to the text in order to hit the bull’s eye of the emotions a new born baby provokes in his father nowadays. It must be stated that all his work is characterized by a great ability to empathize with contemporaneous men’s feelings and to summarize them with a sense of humor…” (Marta Ansón in Educación y Biblioteca).
John Sheep’s dearest wish is to have his very own little person. When a person is finally given to him, he has much work to do: feeding his Little one, cleaning his cage, taking him for a walk… However, a given day, Little one runs away to the forest. John was not aware of how fast people can be!
The world turned upside down! A surprising and witty story.
OBTAINED AWARDS:
- the most animal-friendly children’s book (PETA, Germany)
- Selected on White Ravens’ list
- 7 best books for Young readers (German Radio, Focus Magazine)
- Book of the month (German Academy for Children and Young Adult’s Literature)
- Recommended by Canal Lector
“An original and funny story, with a harsh touch, that will make people think. In a world turned upside down, with animals and humans swapping their roles, a young member of the sheep family insists on owning a pet…” (El País).
“… A tale to read again and again and to initiate a reflection among friends, parents, teachers…” (CLIJ).
"I will be a famous footballer and I am facing a glorious and bright future” But, naturally, this decision must be carefully considered.
A charming book about football, full of humour and irony.
“… A reading to share with your friends in order to contrast ideas and points of view with them, in a playful and imaginative activity.” (CLIJ, March 2007)
"Very famous helps you to love yourself embracing your own limitations. This book invites us to smile following a young dreamer’s yearns for a great future, throughout pictures that reveal the real degree of his everyday achievements with a good sense of humour… far from sarcasm or satire, the irony of this picture book provides a touch of sweetness and mutual understanding. The sense of humour is just a delicate wink, a result of the lack of proportion between words and reasons. The narrator’s voice, naïve and presumptuous, together with the true testimony of the scenes illustrated in the pictures, place the adult readers in front of a mirror that shows their childhood. The identification is made stronger when you realize that even the most intense and unbreakable dreams from your childhood are, actually, ethereal and unstable.” (Villar Arellano in La tormenta en un vaso).
I am amazing, I have a heart of gold, the bear says. But in order to be happy, he would need a friend. A delightful, amusing and quite wise bool.
“This picture book is philosophic and poetic at the same time… A very human bear wanders through life with a careless, positive attitude, full of self-confidence. This story has been widely acclaimed and makes us to wonder while we smile.” (CLIJ).
“… a book that pampers us and help us to enjoy what we are and to look for shelter in others’ arms… I gives an enthusiasm for life and reminds us how wonderful is to be here” (Villar Arellano in Bloc, issue 0, 2207).
Con un ligero trazo de pluma, Philip Waechter cuenta de forma poética la historia de cinco amigos, que están ahí para ayudarse unos a otros. Pero a los mapaches, zorros, tejones, osos y cornejas les encanta vagar juntos por los prados, recoger bayas y dejar que el sol brille en su pelaje y en sus plumas y pasar juntos un gran día.
"Una fiesta de la vida, de la sencillez, alegría en movimiento y naturalmente de la amistad" (Süddeutsche Zeitung).
Seleccionado por Fundalectura entre los Libros Altamente Recomendados 2023
Premio Libro del Año 2022 en la categoría de Álbum Ilustrado otorgado por las Librerías de Madrid
"... Los dibujos a plumilla, con excelente tratamiento del color, presentan en línea clara, las andanzas cotidianas de un grupo de animales humanizados que ensalzan el valor de la convivencia en armonía, la solidaridad, la actitud positiva... Un título muy necesario en tiempos de borrascas y pesimismos que apuesta por divertir, de forma amable, desvelando el hilo invisible que une al grupo a través de estampas de gran plasticidad en las que los personajes disfrutan y se mueven en permanente contacto con la naturaleza" (Canal Lector).
¡Qué bien que Zorro, Oso y Tejón los acompañen!
Recogen el bote rojo, unos huevos para hacer tortillas y se ponen en marcha.
Pronto sabrán lo emocionante, cansado y espléndido que puede ser un viaje por el mundo, incluso cuando el mar está a la vuelta de la esquina.
Los amigos que celebraron su amistad en Un día con amigos, vuelven a reunirse para disfrutar de un excitante y emocionante viaje.
"Waechter, artista muy popular en la literatura infantil alemana, nos regala una encantadora historia, de preceptos sencillos, en donde hace gala de sus elegantes diseños, caracterizados por una galería de personajes definidos con línea depurada" (Canal Lector).
