As of: February 28, 2024, 6:00 p.m
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An independent jury of experts selected the best titles for the Reading Compass 2024 from 300 submissions.
Which books are in the top ten.
1 / 10An encouraging story for children aged three and over.
“Pips Flies” by Corey R. Tabor is about the kingfisher girl Pips, who wants to learn to fly and overcomes her fear.
Reading Foundation quotes the jury: “Just be brave!
Even the littlest ones can have the confidence to do something!” The bound book costs 15 euros.
© Thienemann Verlag
2 / 10 “Monster Lake” by Leo Timmers is about four ducks who are tired of their little pond and are looking for an adventure.
It is a story with a focus on overcoming fears and peer pressure, the publisher Aracari informs on its own website.
Reading Foundation quotes the jury: “The expressive illustrations allow you to literally immerse yourself in the profound story!” The book is aimed at children aged four and over and costs 18 euros.
© Aracari Publishing
3 / 10 “How to Find a Bear” by John Condon and Julia Christians is aimed at children ages four and up.
It's about the humorous search for bears and finding stuffed animals.
Here parents can read to their children interactively.
“A funny discovery book that lets children take a closer look!”, Stiftung Lese quoted the jury as saying.
The book costs 16 euros as a hardcover.
© Ueberreuter
4 / 10The book “Rainy Day” by Jens Rassmus is about the power of imagination without words, with full-page pictures, informs Peter-Hammer-Verlag.de.
The children's imagination is stimulated; the book's magic formula is "Imagine...".
The jury of the Leipzig Reading Compass 2024 says: “An absolutely successful, extremely visually powerful work that is suitable for young and old to stimulate their own imagination!” The book is aimed at children aged four and over and costs 20 euros in hardback .
© Peter Hammer Verlag
5 / 10 "Dear Brother, I'm (not at all) sorry..." by Alison McGhee and Nini Tuan is about life with (small) siblings and the much-described love-hate relationship.
The story is packaged in a funny comic diary.
The jury says: “Siblings are a matter of luck?
You can see it either way…” The book is aimed at children aged eight and over and costs 16 euros in hardback.
© Knesebeck
6 / 10 “Krypto – Mysterious Sea Creatures” is the first comic book in a Norwegian series.
It's about sea monsters and underwater adventures.
The Lesekompass 2024 jury says: “Action, curiosity and secrets: The perfect reading adventure!” The book is aimed at children aged nine and over and costs 15 euros as a hardcover.
© Loewe Graphix
7 / 10 “Paws” by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn is about Priya, Alma and Wendy, who couldn’t be more different.
They are united by their love of animals. The Lesekompass 2024 jury says: “Friendship, animals, bickering: it's all happening here!” The book is aimed at children aged eight and over and costs 20 euros in hardback.
© Oetinger migo
8 / 10 “White Bird – Like a Bird” by RJ Palacio is the author's first graphic novel.
It's about resistance, bravery and a miraculous rescue, the Hanser Verlag informs on its website.
The Lesekompass jury says: “White Bird is urgently needed so that the horrors of the past are not repeated!” According to the publisher, the book is aimed at children aged 11 and over and costs 22 euros as a hardcover.
© Hanser
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9 / 10The comic “Snapdragon” by Kat Leyh is about true friendship, unusual powers and being different, the publisher Reprodukt informs on its own website.
The Reading Compass jury 2024 says: “Multi-layered, exciting and a bit scary: a story with many faces!” According to the publisher, the book is aimed at children aged 10 and over, the Reading Foundation recommends it for children aged 12 and over.
“Snapdragon” costs 20 euros as a hardcover.
© Reproduct
10 / 10 “Elle(s) 1: Die Neue(n)” vpm Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stokart is a young adult story that makes you feel good and get excited.
It's about Elle and her five personalities, not all of whom are particularly friendly, Splitter Verlag informs on its own website.
The Lesekompass jury says: “A thoroughly beautiful and exciting book to empathize with and get excited about.” The book is aimed at everyone aged 14 and over and costs 16.95 euros as a hardcover.
© Splitter Verlag
As part of the Leipzig Book Fair, the books of the Reading Compass 2024 will be presented by the initiators, the Reading Foundation and the Leipzig Book Fair.
This year the focus is on visually powerful titles that tell stories, particularly through illustrations and the combination of text and images.
An expert jury selected the best ten books from 300 submissions.
In addition, three children's and youth juries (from kindergarten, primary school and secondary school) were involved in the selection.
The three winners of the children's and youth juries will be announced on March 21st at the Leipzig Book Fair.
You can find the selection of the best ten books in our gallery.