Creepy reading fun: Boris and Celeste invent stories!

Creepy reading fun: Boris and Celeste invent stories!

On June 22, 2025, a very special event will be celebrated in Cologne that will make children's hearts beat faster. The opening event of the action week for children aged four and over is dedicated to the fantastic stories of Boris and Celeste. The authors and illustrators Nikolaus Heidelbach and Ole Könnecke, who stand out for their different styles, will be there and will take the little listeners into the world of bedtime stories. This event is in cooperation with the Junge Literaturhaus Köln and the Cologne City Gazette organized, while Hanser Verlag provides the literary works of art.

The plot of “Bedtime Stories for Celeste” promises excitement and fun. Boris and Celeste are all alone at home while their parents are staying with the neighbors. Boris is looking forward to a great selection of snacks, while Celeste wants a really scary bedtime story. But Boris' stories about ghosts and dragons don't exactly make you shudder. On the contrary, Celeste finds it rather boring until she finally becomes the narrator herself and teaches Boris to fear with her own story. The charm of the whole story lies in this mixture of excitement, laughter and a bit of horror!

The illustrations are the heart of the book

The collaboration between Heidelbach and Könnecke not only provides gripping texts, but also impressive illustrations that bring the stories to life. The book is more than just a collection of stories; it is a creative work of art that encourages children to make up their own scary stories. The funny and meticulously designed images of Heidelbach and the different illustration styles capture the imagination of the little ones Hanser literary publishers reported. This visual variety is crucial in immersing children in the stories and fostering their emotional connection.

The role of children's book illustrators should not be underestimated. They have a keen sense of capturing the essence of a story and arousing children's curiosity with their pictures. The art of telling stories in pictures is many children's first contact with art, and the illustrations not only make stories more understandable, but also more memorable. So brings Trend chronicle to the point that this creative collaboration and the emotional appeal in children's book illustration are of central importance for the success of a book project.

Creativity meets exciting stories

During the campaign week, the little bookworms will not only immerse themselves in stories, but also learn to be creative themselves. The combination of funny, spooky illustrations and exciting stories provides the perfect breeding ground for children's imagination. And while little ones get lost between the pages, they can also learn about the art of story making - an important step in developing their creative skills.

So if you have time on June 22nd, you should stop by Cologne. It's not just about the joy of reading, but also about the magic of shared storytelling that brings parents, children and, above all, the fantastic world of children's literature together.