Books by Daniela Drescher

Book SynopsisOne crisp winter morning, Pippa and Pelle wake up to find their home and garden covered in a beautiful white blanket of snow. They set off by sledge and by skis to see what their animal friends are up to.How does the wise owl stay warm? Where will the quiet deer find food? What is the busy mouse up to? Young children will love finding out what animals do in the winter.Daniela Drescher's luminous and unique illustration style will capture any child's imagination and this magical board book is perfect for little hands.Trade ReviewPraise for the Pippa and Pelle series:'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses. The book is very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'-- Kindling on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'The story itself is very gentle but young children will love pointing out the birds and insects that the two little woodland characters meet along the way.'-- Armadillo on Pippa and Pelle

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Book SynopsisOne day the Little Fairy's friend Mole shares a secret with her: he wishes that just once he could fly through the air, instead of always burrowing underground.Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend and she knows that sometimes a fairy can make a wish come true by finding a falling star. That night, the Little Fairy and Mole watch the sky and wait for a falling star. Will Mole's wish be granted?Stunningly illustrated by Daniela Drescher, this magical book of transformation and wish-fulfilment will capture any child's imagination.Trade Review'Drescher's arresting paintings combine an intensity of colour with the fragility of fairy figures, flowers and plants that will certainly attract young viewers'.--School Library Association'a timeless fairytale about making wishes come true, adventures and finding your way back home.'--The Reading Castle Blog

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Book SynopsisGriswald is a little gnome who lives in the rain gutter. The one day, a storm washes him down the drainpipe into an old rain barrel. At first, Griswald is unsure about his new home, but soon he meets all the animals, birds and plants that live in the garden and has wonderful adventures with his new friends.Through the seasons, Griswald explores a whole new world in the garden, gets into sticky situations, helps his new companions and even learns to dance!Perfect for bedtime, each easy-to-read chapter tells a different story of Griswald's adventures and is filled with beautiful illustrations of lively gnomes and sprites, colourful plants and flowers, and characterful animals and birds.This delightful chapter storybook from Daniela Drescher, the much-loved creator of In the Land of Fairies and the Little Fairy series, will enchant and entertain children everywhere.Trade Review 'Daniela Drescher's watercolour illustrations have such wonderful detail that you can feel transported to the seasons of the garden while you enjoy the problems, fun and games of Griswald's life.' -- Juno Magazine

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Book SynopsisWelcome to an enchanting world of elves, fairies and woodland creatures. Lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in the old tree, amongst the berries, in the toadstool, or under the leaves.This is a vibrant board book by bestselling international illustrator Daniela Drescher, creator of In the Land of Fairies and the Little Fairy series. Young readers will love exploring the forest as they lift multiple flaps on each page to reveal snuffling hedgehogs, colourful butterflies and sleepy dormice. Trade Review'An enchanting lift-the-flap book that takes readers on a journey through the magical forest. There is so much to discover on every page. The beautiful watercolour illustrations capture the lively woodland wonderfully, home to busy creatures scuttling between the leaves, brambles and branches.'-- JUNO'Known for her delicate style using soft watercolours and ink, Drescher captures the readers' attention with stunning illustrations. This interactive book encourages young children to develop their observational and fine motor skills as they search for hidden surprises behind the flaps... The perfect Christmas gift for children aged 1 to 4.'-- The Geek Review, 'Ten Kids' Books Perfect for Christmas Gifts in 2023''The interactive element is thoughtfully done: the flaps are not too easy to find, so children can work on both their observational and fine motor skills. Gorgeous.'-- Five Books

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Book SynopsisEvery evening, when the sun sets and everyone else is going to bed, Jacob the Sandman wakes up and starts work. Then one night Jacob sleeps too deeply and wakes up late! He rushes to Dream Sand Hill but there, atop the pile of dream sand, is a scary Night Monster, snoring his terrible snore. Jacob the Sandman must collect the magic dream sand so that the children of the world can dream happy dreams. Fortunately, the Night Monster turns out to be not so scary after all.This beautiful bedtime tale is perfect for encouraging sweet dreams and banishing nightmares. The luminous illustrations by much-loved artist Daniela Drescher will make this a new night-time favourite.Trade Review'The perfect bedtime story to bring sweet dreams and banish nightmares.'-- Kindling'A wonderful read, especially for young readers afraid of nightmares. The soft pencil and watercolor illustrations create a soothing atmosphere that flow nicely with the theme of the story. The story is creative and encourages young readers to use their own imaginations. Overall, the words and the illustrations work together beautifully to create a story that will delight any young child.'-- BYU Children's Book and Media Review'A lovely story of open-mindedness and friendship that relates its message to the reader with a light touch. Drescher’s dreamy illustrations are sweet and sleepy, depicting a world of magical creatures that invites you to visit it in your sleep.'-- Youth Services Book Review, 5 Stars

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Book SynopsisAutumn has arrived! Pippa and Pelle can't wait to play with their colourful kites. The wind blows their kites high into the sky and golden leaves swirl around their heads. What other adventures will the season bring?Daniela Drescher's unique illustration style will capture any child's imagination. This magical autumnal board book is full of seasonal details and is the perfect size for little hands.Trade Review'A special seasonal treat.'-- Vermont Country Sampler'My little grandson so enjoys looking at these beautiful illustrations by Daniela Drescher. He can hold the strong card book and easily turn pages while his older sister shows him the different animals and reads the pictures in this simple tale.'-- Kindling'Pippa and Pelle in the Autumn Wind provides a fine board book with gorgeous drawings by Daniela Drescher as it follows Pippa and Pelle in a windy Fall adventure. Parents will find it perfect for read-aloud and discussion while youngsters at the board book age range will find it a simple yet inviting read.'-- Midwest Book ReviewPraise for Pippa and Pelle:'The story itself is very gentle but young children will love pointing out the birds and insects that the two little woodland characters meet along the way.'-- Armadillo

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Book SynopsisIt's sunny summertime and Pippa and Pelle are looking forward to a season full of fun. With backpacks filled with tasty treats, they are ready for adventure.On their trip they meet some new baby chicks, pick rosy apples and find a little mouse making his nest.Daniela Drescher's distinctive style brings the richness and vibrancy of nature to this colourful board book, which is perfect for little hands. Young children will love spending the summer with Pippa and Pelle.Trade Review'It's a lovely sunny day and Pippa and Pelle are looking forward to a day out walking. With their backpacks filled with freshly baked buns, they are ready for an adventure. On their outing they see some red, rosy apples on a tree, meet some new baby chicks and find a little mouse making his nest. German author and illustrator Daniela Drescher has created an enchanting seasonal tale with delicate watercolour artwork. A colourful board book that is perfect for babies and toddlers.'-- Outside In World'This simple yet delightful little narrative will take children out on a countryside ramble with Pippa and Pelle. Throughout the book cunning illustrations bring Pippa and Pelle's world to life.'-- Through The Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews'a lovely board book [...] a gentle read perfect for parental read-aloud.'-- Midwest Book Review 'The watercolor illustrations are sweet and add detail to the simple story.'-- Youth Services Book ReviewPraise for Pippa and Pelle:'The story itself is very gentle but young children will love pointing out the birds and insects that the two little woodland characters meet along the way.'-- Armadillo

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Book SynopsisIt's spring and Pippa and Pelle are getting their garden ready for the new year. They dig the earth and plant some little seeds.In the spring sunshine the seeds soon begin to grow, bringing friendly ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. What delicious treats will Pippa and Pelle have to eat when everything is ready for harvest?Daniela Drescher's unique illustration style will capture any child's imagination. This magical board book is full of seasonal details and is the perfect size for little hands.Trade Review'Here is another enchanting seasonal tale about Pippa and Pelle from German author and illustrator Daniela Drescher. The delicate watercolour illustrations are full of vibrant colour that bring spring vividly to life.'-- Outside in World'In gentle, child-friendly language, Pippa and Pelle express a loving relationship with the earth -- their garden is visited by insects (''our small friends'') and they happily share their abundant strawberries with the snails. The pencil and watercolour illustrations, showing their garden blooming with flowers and fruit, are bright and joyous... A simple and lovely celebration of nature in springtime.'-- Armadillo'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses.[The book is] of course, very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'-- Kindling

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Book SynopsisWinter has arrived, and the forest is covered in snow. But with the tree branches bare and the grass frozen, what will the forest animals eat?Norbert the Winter Gnome decides to visit his hungry friends, trekking through the icy forest to bring each of them a delicious gift. From Daniela Drescher, the much-loved creator of Pippa and Pelle and In the Land of Fairies, this beautifully illustrated board book about friendship and kindness is full of seasonal detail that will captivate young readers.

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Book SynopsisHooray! It's Pippa's birthday and she's enjoying some special gifts. The flowers bloom, the birds sing and the butterflies dance -- everyone wants to help her celebrate! Pelle has even baked a delicious birthday cake to share with their friends.The gentle adventures of the two elves are told through Daniela Drescher's vibrant and lively illustrations and comforting words. Young children will love joining in the birthday fun as Pippa and Pelle rejoice in the gifts of nature. This sturdy and colourful board book is perfect for little hands.Trade Review'This chunky board book is bright and cheerful and perfect for small hands!Daniela Drescher's illustrations are vibrant and pretty, the characters are so cute - Ladybirds riding snails, beetles carrying buttercups and elves using leaves for umbrellas! These colourful illustrations transport you to a magical fairy world, where elves, fairies and the natural world live together in harmony.In this title, Pippa celebrates her birthday and her friends arrive with gifts. Children who love nature, fairies and magical woodland houses will enjoy this cheery tale!'-- Kaleidoscope MagazinePraise for Daniela Drescher:'In gentle, child-friendly language, Pippa and Pelle express a loving relationship with the earth -- their garden is visited by insects (''our small friends'') and they happily share their abundant strawberries with the snails. The pencil and watercolour illustrations, showing their garden blooming with flowers and fruit, are bright and joyous... A simple and lovely celebration of nature in springtime.'-- Armadillo on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses. The book is very robust and ideal for early childhood settings!'-- Kindling on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'Daniela Drescher's watercolour illustrations have such wonderful detail that you can feel transported to the seasons of the garden while you enjoy the problems, fun and games of Griswald's life.' -- Juno magazine on The Garden Adventures of Griswald the Gnome

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Land of Fairies, a hidden magical world where you'll meet kind and joyful fairies and their animal friends. Each fairy is special -- you'll find them greeting springtime flowers, dancing on midsummer's night, watching over the night creatures and sharing berries with chirping birds.The lyrical story gently moves through the seasons with luminous illustrations capturing the character of each fairy. This vibrant picture book from bestselling international illustrator Daniela Drescher will captivate young readers who will want to return to the land of the fairies time and time again.Trade Review'The illustrations are magical, this is such a gentle and imaginative book. Perfect for children who love nature and enjoy looking into the world of fairies. This book is an ideal bedtime story!'-- Kaleidoscope MagazinePraise for Daniela Drescher:'Ms Drescher's paintings in this traditional and satisfying compilation of thirty Grimm tales put emphasis on the enchanted aspects of the folklore rather than the fear or the gore.'-- The Wall Street Journal on An Illustrated Treasury of Grimm's Fairy Tales'Gorgeous drawings by Daniela Drescher… a simple yet inviting read.'-- Midwest Book Review on Pippa and Pelle in the Autumn Wind 'Drescher's dreamy illustrations are sweet and sleepy, depicting a world of magical creatures that invites you to visit it in your sleep.'-- Youth Services Book Review on Goodnight Sandman 'The pencil and watercolour illustrations, showing a garden blooming with flowers and fruit, are bright and joyous... A simple and lovely celebration of nature in springtime.'-- Armadillo on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses.'-- Kindling on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'Daniela Drescher's watercolour illustrations have such wonderful detail that you can feel transported to the seasons of the garden.' -- Juno magazine on The Garden Adventures of Griswald the Gnome

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Book SynopsisMeet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic European folk tales. Much-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts', 'Tom Tit Tot' and 'The Griffin' take readers on a journey through Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and wonder at beautiful palaces. This unique collection celebrates the rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders, fairies from Scotland and gnomes from Austria.With radiant pictures by Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk is sure to enchant young and old readers alike.Trade Review'A wonderful gift for a child or for an adult who loves to hear stories of the little folk, in their various forms, and their relationships with human beings... Colours are both bright and subtle so that the pictures really do glow and there is more to be seen every time you revisit them... In a world of superficial cartoon characters and doubtful moral choices, these stories and the beautiful illustrations which accompany them are therapeutic, refreshing and nourishing. I can heartily recommend them to all those looking for new stories to share.'-- KindlingMacomb Daily's 'Kids Reads to Pore Over''The illustrations help children of all ages to imagine the story as you’re reading. Perfect for reading-aloud together or to read one story at a time before bedtime. Fantasy and folklore enthusiasts will probably want to read it cover to cover, but its table of contents allows for the reader to decide what order they read the stories and how many.'-- Macomb Daily'I am so impressed with this beautiful book of fairy tales! Each story is so enchanting. Most of these are stories that I have never heard of before. The art style is so beautiful! The subtle colours and the delicate lines are absolutely lovely and magical! I love how little details in the background will catch your attention, and add meaning to the story. It’s so delightful to see these stories come alive in the art work! This is truly a special book, and it has a pretty blue ribbon attached for a bookmark. The pages are glossy and smooth. I love the elegant endpapers, and the whole design of the book!'-- Luminous Libro Blog, 5 stars

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Book SynopsisIt's a warm summer's night and Faith can't get to sleep. The curious little fairy feels magic is in the air and flies off to see who else is still awake. Faith comes across a mother fox and her restless cubs, an elf family wide-awake in their tree root house, and the sandman collecting extra magic dust – no one can sleep tonight. But why? Finally, a moth prince leads the little fairy to a wonderful Midsummer Night's party and she discovers where the night-time magic has come from. Later on, tired from a night of dancing, Faith falls fast asleep.This magical, dreamlike picture book from bestselling international illustrator Daniela Drescher will enchant and gently soothe young readers, making it perfect bedtime reading.Trade Review'It's a beautiful hardback book with wonderful watercolour illustrations … I loved the soft night colours of the flowers: daisies, honeysuckle and pink and white bindweed. This is a magical book of fairies and elves, a wonderful midsummer night story.'--Juno'Quite simply the most enchanting tale for bedtime.'-- Creative Steps'This magical, dreamlike tale makes perfect bedtime reading.'-- YA Books CentralPraise for Daniela Drescher:'Ms Drescher's paintings put emphasis on the enchanted aspects of the folklore.'-- The Wall Street Journal on An Illustrated Treasury of Grimm's Fairy Tales'Gorgeous drawings by Daniela Drescher… a simple yet inviting read.'-- Midwest Book Review on Pippa and Pelle in the Autumn Wind'Drescher's dreamy illustrations are sweet and sleepy, depicting a world of magical creatures that invites you to visit it in your sleep.'-- Youth Services Book Review on Goodnight Sandman 'The pencil and watercolour illustrations, are bright and joyous... A simple and lovely celebration of nature.'-- Armadillo on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden'I cannot recommend highly enough the gentle glowing and detailed illustrations which are a feast for the senses.'-- Kindling on Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden

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Book SynopsisIn the magical land of mermaids, the water folk and their friends play. Shimmering, lively mermaids race swift newts, sing to colourful dragonflies, doze on cool lily pads and tickle grumpy fish. This vibrant picture book will captivate young readers with its luminous illustrations and gentle evocative words.In the Land of Mermaids is a classic picture book from bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher, and a delightful companion to In the Land of Fairies and In the Land of Elves.

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Book SynopsisIt's very cold outside and Faith is lost in a snowstorm. As the little fairy looks for somewhere warm to stay, she meets a kind robin, a friendly owl and a cold and hungry young elf.Then, Faith and the elf spot a light deep in the dark forest. It's Father Christmas, out delivering his presents on Christmas Eve! He takes them to the elf family where Faith spends a wonderful, warm Christmas with her new friends.This magical picture book from bestselling international illustrator Daniela Drescher has a joyful festive story that will enchant and delight young readers.Trade Review'Kindness fills the pages along with beautiful hand-crafted watercolour and ink illustrations.'-- Youth Services Book ReviewPraise for a previous edition:'A lovely book to show how kindness matters.'-- Creative Steps'The highlight of the book is Drescher's careful and accurate images of birds and animals, which are a delight.'-- Armadillo

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Book SynopsisIn the magical land of elves, every season is special. Helpful and kind elves play in the spring sunshine, make a wish on a summer night, harvest autumn berries and care for their animal friends in the winter snow. This vibrant picture book will captivate young readers with its luminous illustrations and gentle evocative words. In the Land of Elves is a classic picture book from bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher, and a delightful companion to In the Land of Fairies and In the Land of Mermaids.Trade Review'The illustrations are incredible.'-- Kids Book BuzzPraise for a previous edition:'Charming, colorful illustrations featuring realistic drawings of animals and birds enriches this delightful read-aloud picturebook, perfect for storytime or bedtime.’-- Midwest Book Review'Beautifully illustrated double landscape paintings record the mysterious and wonderful world of elf activity through the seasons. We see the underground home of the elf queen with huge gemstones and dramatic light, and a wondrous warm morning as elves wake up to springtime. This book will enrich both parent and child!'-- Juno'Anyone who likes the Flower Fairies will fall in love with this book … A lovely old-fashioned tale of elves and fairies living in tune with nature, with gorgeous, perfectly-drawn illustrations of a miniature world.'-- Families Online 'The illustrations are particularly bright, beautiful and very eye-catching. Great attention has been paid to the detail of the natural world.'-- Education Otherwise: the homeschooling magazine

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Book SynopsisIt's harvest time and best friends Merlina the little witch and Igor the dragon are busily gathering fruit and vegetables. They can't wait to make pumpkin pie! When Igor gets hurt, Merlina tries to help with magic. But sometimes Merlina’s spells go a little wrong... Merlina and the Magical Mishap is a luminous autumnal picture book from bestselling illustrator Daniela Drescher, creator of In the Land of Fairies and the Little Fairy series, and a delightful bedtime read. Trade Review'Daniela Drescher's paintings are as magical as her stories. It is a story about friendship, making mistakes and trying your best when spells sometimes go a little bit wrong.'-- Kindling'The perfect story to enjoy during this season[...] The atmospheric illustrations of Merlina's charmingly messy home provide us with endless enjoyment as we keep discovering details hidden within each page.'-- StorybookMamma, Instagram'The art is full of warm autumn colors. Merlina's house is comfy cozy with knitting and plants and books. The characters are adorable.'-- Goodreads Review

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Book SynopsisPippa and Pelle meet new animal friends and learn about their homes in this gentle adventure by Daniela Drescher, creator of In the Land of Fairies. A new edition of this bright and beautiful board book introducing young children to two charming elves.

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