Bøger af Binette Schroeder

Friendship and calm under pressure save the day! When a lonely doll’s wish to see the world comes true, she realizes that friendship matters most of all. A German picture book classic back in print for the first time since 1986.The little doll Flora is lonely and sad because she can’t travel the world like her best friend Robert the Bird. To cheer her up, Robert invites two of his best friends over—Magic Box, a boastful fellow with a box for a head, and Humpty Dumpty, the shy Englishman in the shape of an egg. Magic Box, who says he can make anything with his magic scissors, snips a house out of paper for them to have a party. But when a storm comes and puts them all in danger, it’s Humpty Dumpty who comes to the rescue. Back in print, this thoughtful and adventurous story is a classic of European children’s literature.

Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder-one of Germany's most beloved illustrators!Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor-the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic-is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic's bright yellow canary barges into his home. It's an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic's wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there's more to life than numbers. Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives. Binette Schroeder's vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.

This beautiful anthology boasts 10 beloved children's picture books by one of the icons of German illustration-Binette Schroeder. Including The Frog Prince; Laura; Crocodile, Crocodile; and more! This artist of fantasy and reality, has been working with NordSud and NorthSouth since their inception. A master of her trade, Binette has received numerous awards including the highly regarded German Youth Literature Prize. This indelible collection is being offered in time for her 80th birthday.