From North to South – The Swiss publishing house has been creating books for children everywhere for over 60 years. With around 40 new titles per year we offer a wide range of high-quality illustrated books and stories for children aged 2 - 8. Working with the best illustrators and authors from around the globe and always on the lookout for new talent. Through our imprint NorthSouth Books we are also well established in the US. Regardless of which side of the Atlantic: An eye for detail, a high level of originality and passion for picture books shapes the way we work.
We make books with our hearts and our brains. See for yourself!
Herwig BitscheAmong our most successful books are »The Rainbow Fish« by Marcus Pfister and »The Little Polar Bear« by Hans de Beer. Our list represents a wide range of authors and illustrators, most of them with numerous titles. Many of our books have been in stock throughout and available for decades. Most recently, the mouse adventures by Torben Kuhlmann have become a significant part of our program. We pride ourselves in promoting young talents and have published quite a few successful debuts in the last couple of years. Our focus is on printed picture books rather than e-books.
Established and upcoming illustrators and authors rub shoulders on our list. It’s this colorful mixture that distinguishes NordSüd.
To name but a few: Lena Anlauf, Ixtzel Arreola, Isabelle Arsenault, Mac Barnett, Hans de Beer, Bernadette, Käthi Bhend, Hannes Binder, Sophie Blackall, Andrew Bond, Nelly Buchet, Pei-Yu Chang, Sonja Danowski, Mariachiara Di Giorgio, Maja Dusíková, Daniel Fehr, Hans Fischer, GOLDEN COSMOS, Žiga X Gombač, Philippe Goossens, Valeri Gorbachev, Rebecca Gugger & Simon Röthlisberger, Bruno Hächler, Carla Haslbauer, Franz Hohler, Kazuo Iwamura, Amélie Jackowski, Heinz Janisch, Oliver Jeffers, Sean Julian, Maja Kastelic, Rachel Katstaller, Christa Kempter, Jon Klassen, Joanna Kończak, Vitali Konstantinov, Ernst Kreidolf, Torben Kuhlmann, Taltal Levi, Martina Liebig, Kai Lüftner, Sebastian Meschenmoser, Thomas Meyer, Erwin Moser, Jürg Obrist, Josef Palecek, Baptiste Paul, Lorenz Pauli, Marcus Pfister, Barbara Piatti, Celestino Piatti, Anne-Christin Plate, Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło, Willy Puchner, Rashin, Wiebke Rauers, Serena Romanelli, Carol Roth, Francesca Sanna, Antonie Schneider, Noemi Schneider, Binette Schroeder, Linda Schwalbe, Ana Sender, Sid Sharp, April Suddendorf, Eve Tharlet, Max Velthuijs, Julie Völk, Jule Wellerdiek, Sophia Weinmann, Brigitte Weninger, Udo Weigelt, Brendan Wenzel, Józef Wilkon, Linda Wolfsgruber, Lisbeth Zwerger and many, many more.
Robin moves to the city with her parents. Everything there is gray—house facades, people, even flowers. She sets out in search of color and uncovers a plot behind all the gray by the faceless Gray Company Inc. A strong example for colourfulness and diversity.
Easter is just around the corner and for Bruno and his friends, that means painting Easter eggs. Mama Bear has an idea: she will hide the Easter eggs. For every egg found, there is a funny story.
Language is something sensual and full of relish, and it has great power. Little Oscar learns this when he finds a treasure chest full of words. With subtlety and humor, Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger tell of the conscious use of language.
Frida wears her favorite hat for picture day. When it disappears, she is distraught. But in the end, she learns that generosity can make you happy - and simply makes new colourful hats with all her friends.
In this humorous and profound story, we (literally!) expand our view with every turn of the page. We meet friends caterpillar and earthworm. One day, the caterpillar suddenly starts spinning. The earthworm thinks this very strange, but she is simply following her intuition, leading her to turn into a butterfly in the end.
There are no dragons in this book! Wait, is that really true? There was one, right here, wasn’t it? A cheeky book that speaks directly to children and invites them to participate.
Every witch needs a pet by her side. The animal companions are just as original as their modern and versatile witches. The clever rhymes give a glimpse into their everyday lives.
At first glance all penguins look the same, but a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest, Felix has short stubby wings, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has their own worries and fears, their own strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community.
Alexis the smallest fir tree in the nursery for Christmas trees. When the animal families come to choose their fir tree, Alex is not noticed at first. But then Selma, a rabbit child discovers him and his potential to be a fantastic Christmas tree - because it’s not the size that matters.
Walter is a shy moth. But in his heart, he is a drummer. At one of Lady B Marie (Jitterbugs) concerts, the unimaginable happens: Walter himself is now in the limelight.
Ellie is sulking – she celebrated her birthday yesterday, but she’s not even a little bit taller today! Dad tells Ellie a secret. It’s like the pit of an avocado – small and full of magic. Together they put the seed in a glass of water and we watch both Ellie and her avocado plant grow.
A bully discovers small changes can make a big difference. For small tigers or anyone whose temperament runs away with them from time to time.
Colorful mosaics, playful flowing forms, imaginative facades—Barcelona shines with the buildings of Antoni Gaudí. How did the son of a Catalan blacksmith become a world-famous architect?
Three siblings decide to build a dam. Soon, fishermen, pirates and even the King and his fleet get involved - showing us that children’s imaginations know no bounds.
Do things only exist if you can see them? Little Ludwig contests this claim by arguing there is a rhinoceros in his bedroom. Perfect for little philosophers!
An extraordinary non-fiction book full of curiosities from the animal kingdom. Beautiful illustrations show us the wonderful world of noses.
Two of the most famous Slovenian children’s book artists take us into the world of the circus. Meet Adam, who in a family of circus artists has the courage to follow his own path.
A new Rainbow Fish story by Marcus Pfister. The little fish with sparkly scales is back with a timely reminder about telling tall tales.
Ladybugs are cute, small and hum so nicely - not so Marie Jitter Bug! Her heart beats for Rock’n’Roll. A reminder to be who you are - there’s always a band waiting for you somewhere.
One day Clown Petronius decides that he no longer wishes to play the fool and starts his own circus to tell stories for children and poets alike.
A bad mood can be contagious!
While investigating a delicious smell, little polar bear Lars accidently lands on a ship heading to China where he meets two lovely pandas. Can these new friends help him find his way home?
From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I’m sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it.
A carriage is driving towards Copenhagen. Inside are a little girl named Elsa, her mother and another passenger, who introduces himself only as Mr Andersen. Over the course of the journey the inquisitive Elsa asks the man a series of questions and he tells her how the son of a cobbler became an acclaimed writer of the “Fairy Tale of his life”.
Heinz Janisch tells the story of the great Danish writer’s life, weaving in elements of his most famous fairy tales along the way. Maja Kastelic mixes picture book and graphic novel techniques and uses different colour schemes to create a multi-layerd masterpiece.
Ida has always had a mind of her own. Though living at a time when girls were still expected to be mothers and housewives, Ida dreams of being an explorer and going on expeditions. She bravely sets off on her first trip around the world, an adventurous journey over land and sea, discovering faraway lands and exotic people along the way. A wild, exuberant debut which pays homage to the explorer Ida Pfeiffer (1797 – 1858).
Every animal knows exactly what the mountain looks like – but apparently it looks different to everyone. How can that be? Could everyone be right in this light-hearted story about different perspectives?
Below the ground, five friends—a grub, a beetle, two worms, and a caterpillar—are settling in for the winter.
Friendly Doctor Mouse is happy to help all of his patients, but he can only see them one at a time. When the dog, hen, owl and fox start talking to each other in the waiting room, they start to solve problems themselves. Will Mr Dog find a new friend? Will Ms Hen lose her fear? Will Ms Owl get a new pair of glasses? This humorous story will tickle your funny bone!
Going to the doctor has never been so fun!
From the acclaimed author illustrator of »Lindbergh. The Tale of a Flying Mouse«, a new tale of ingenuity and daring!
In the 1950’s a small grey mouse discovers a telescope pointing directly at the night sky in her attic dwelling. Drawn to the moon and its waxing and waning, from shiny crescent to a full and bright moon, the little mouse sets out to solve the riddle of the moon and whether, as the other mice believe, it really is made of cheese. A mysterious letter from a famous museum leads her on to greater mysteries and a wise old mouse convinces her that nothing is impossible, not even a mouse setting foot on the moon.
Instead of travelling back just one day in time to attend a missed cheese festival, the little mouse travels back eighty years. Will Albert Einstein be able to help him go back to his own time?
What lies behind the sun, the moon, and the stars? Ida can’t stop thinking about these and other very important questions. Then one night, a flying whale wakes her and takes her on an amazing journey – where some of her questions are answered and even more created. This gentle, philosophical tale is a visual treat sure to fill curious little readers with wonder.
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