FROM BAUHAUS TO POPSONG

Two new children's books on art, diversity, and teamwork

When children open a book, they open a door to a world where anything seems possible: colors can sing, and a simple idea becomes a symphony. Good stories are like resonance chambers where children discover their own voice and learn that every great work consists of many small, brave steps. Our new spring titles invite them to find precisely this creative spark.

Hatje Cantz's art children's book program features two wonderful titles that focus on understanding art and the value of togetherness. At a time when team spirit and cultural openness are more important than ever, these books not only provide knowledge but also foster confidence in one's own creative power. They are companions for curious explorers who want to understand how harmony emerges from diversity.

The magic of soft and colorful sounds: A Singing Tree

How Walter would love to be a tree full of colorful hues and diverse songs! Inspired by a quote from Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, Rose Apple tells a subtle story about the colorful power of quiet voices in A Singing Tree .

When the loud, black birds fall silent, it is a small colorful bird that takes the initiative: Together, they strike up a song that makes Walter bloom again. This picture book, created in collaboration with the Bauhaus Archive Berlin, is a joyful tribute to diversity and shows children aged 4 and up that together they can achieve great things. A lovingly designed appendix also explains the stamping technique and background to the Bauhaus in a child-friendly way.

Teamwork makes the dream work: How a song is produced

How does a fleeting thought actually turn into a real hit? The children's non-fiction book How a Song is Produced by Doro Globus and Rose Blake takes young readers on an exciting journey behind the scenes of the music world.

From the first spark of inspiration to writing and recording in the studio, and finally to the big performance in front of an audience, the creative process is explained step by step. The book celebrates curiosity and the teamwork behind every artwork. Following the successful titles How an Exhibition is Made and How Art is Made, this volume offers an inspiring, modern insight into the interplay of different talents.