Baobab Books promotes cultural diversity in children's literature. In our publishing programme you find books from all around the world. Are you interested in translation rights? Browse our Rights Catalogue for an overview on our latest titles or check our full Foreign Rights List.
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26.1.2026

In her picture book Wieder da! the Canadian Cree artist Julie Flett tells the story of a boy who admires the skaters gliding by his house. Finally, he takes the courage to join the skaters in the park. A tender story about trust and community, about leaving and returning home, and about community. 
Moin und das Monster by Indian author Anushka Ravishankar is a witty read for young readers, balancing between fiction and fantasy. 9-year old Moin has to come up with all sorts of ideas to keep an unwelcome guest at bay – and hidden. How is he supposed to explain to his parents that he now shares his room with a …monster?
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5.1.2026

Die weiße Laterne the novel by Japanese author Shaw Kuzki is now available in German translation. Every year on 6 August, the victims of the atomic bombing are commemorated in Hiroshima. In the evening people gather at dusk on the riverbank and place paper lanterns on the water with the names of victims writtten on it. Twelve year old Nozomi is familiar with this annual ritual since early childhood but only now she starts asking what exactly happened on 6 August 1945 – and why among her mother sets an unlabelled white lantern afloat.
The German National Radio Deutschlandfunk has selected the novel as one of the Best 7 books of the month of July.
5.1.2026

Where there are trees, there are birds. They go together well, says Jambu Singad an artist from the Bhil community in Western India. In fact, a tree would never stay alone, it needs birds. And, in reverse, birds like trees to find shadow, shelter, and food.
The recently under the title Zweiggezwitscher released German translation of this picture book from India not only shows coulourful paitings but give insight into Jambu's thoughts. With his work, he invites us into the world of the indigenous Bhil community.
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6.12.2025

ErZähl mir etwas is a picture book by Mexican illustrator Amanda Mijangos, translated from Spanish to German.
Amanda loves colors, stories, and numbers equally. And that is what inspired her for this book. It all starts at zero, nine digits follow. That's all that is needed for an infinite number of stories. In fact, each figure has its own to tell. 6, for example, unrolls like a snail under the sun. Number 7 is a gift from the rainbow, while number 12 helps us measure time … 
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30.11.2025

South African Author Kirsten Miller recently visited Switzerland for a reading tour. She spoke to young and adult readers about her novel «The Hum of the Sun», which was published by Baboab Books under the German title Hörst Du, wie der Himmel singt). In her book she paints a multi-layered picture of South Africa – and the journey of two brothers who are united by a strong bond of love, although they perceive the world around them differently.
Kirsten gave moving and in-depth insights into her novel, her work as an author, and the multilayered South African society. We would like to thank Kirsten or her effort to travel such a long way and to engage with everyone so profoundly. It was wonderful having you!
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27.11.25

The book Hallo, Walfisch! opens up a view of the very direct relationship between the two main characters through the figures of the grandfather and the granddaughter. The two like each other more than anything, but still come into conflict with each other. At the same time, it is about understanding between the generations – for example, when historical events reverberate that the younger generation did not experience. The narrative from Latvia offers multi-layered perspectives and leaves room to explore the depths of meaning of history. The present teaching materials contain background information, didactic suggestions and numerous worksheets as copy templates.
→ Teaching Materials «Hallo, Walfisch!» (in German)
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29.10.2025

Mabelle is the new picture book by Uruguayan illustrator Matías Acosta. Mabelle recently moved in a house outside the city. She loves to get on her bike to explore the surroundings. On one of these outings she discovers a meadow with wild marigolds swaying in the wind. She picks a large bunch to take home. But then, one morning she can't see any of her favourite flowers when she gets off her bicycle …
With his pencils, the artist created a dreamlike, yet very tangible space for reflection and further thought. In a video Matías talks about his inspiration and shows the landscape in which the picture book is set. 
→ Sample pages «Mabelle» 
28.9.2025