Children's books by Maja Weber: Die Kinderbücherwerkstatt

Picture books from Tegerfelden

Maja Weber is an illustrator and author from Tegerfelden in the canton of Aargau. Under the name «Die Kinderbücherwerkstatt» she writes and draws her picture books herself – every book is thus created in one pair of hands, from the first idea to the last illustration. You can tell: text and image carry the same story forward.

Stories with a message

The books are about courage, friendship and being different from the others – themes that occupy children and lend themselves well to talking further together. All titles are in German.

«Emilio und sein Licht» – from 6 years

The firefly Emilio does not want to use his light for courting like all the others, but to discover the world. When his friend Boby gives up because it gets too dangerous, Emilio faces a difficult decision. An encouraging story about friendship and going your own way – in A4 format, for reading aloud or reading alone from around 6 years.

«Einfach Wunderbär» – from 3 years

«Einfach Wunderbär» is expressly meant for young and old and carries a simple message: be who you are – you are wonderful. That makes it a lovely gift, not only for children but also for a friend you would like to tell that to. Suitable from around 3 years.

«Eluris und der Kristall» – from 6 years

The dragon Eluris is different from the others and therefore finds no friends. On his journey he learns, with the help of a magical crystal, to open up. Across 48 pages it is about friendship, self-confidence and courage – from around 6 years.

Picture books as a gift

A book is a gift that stays – and in the case of these titles, one from the region. You will find more ideas along these lines in our guide Sustainable gifts for a birth. And which books and toys suit which age is shown in the overview Toys by age.

You will find all titles in the collection Die Kinderbücherwerkstatt – and more stories in our selection of picture books.