Combel new list is ready for Frankfurt: Welcome, home, dear publishers!

While we are preparing for the Frankfurt Book Fair and putting the finishing touches on our new Fall catalogue, we are excited to share with you a letter from Noemí Mercadé, our Editorial Director:

Here comes a new Combel catalogue—imagine it as an open house full of books and cozy corners to play, read, and learn in good company. Here, in our home, every room is a new book to explore, a space where children are always the main characters, and where everything is designed for them—tailored to every age and every personality: a book for every identity.

Last season, we opened the doors to an irresistible new title for the youngest readers: Good Morning, Dudús! A book by Patricia Geis that’s much more than just a book! It turns into the Dudús’ house, with doors, windows, and a thousand charming little details. An ideal home for that moment when children begin to discover the joy of pretend play— ultimately, a book that sparks imagination, curiosity, and a love of storytelling. Opening it and starting to play go hand in hand!

Literature is full of buildings brimming with magic: after all, who wouldn’t want to spend some time
at Villa Villekulla, where anything is possible? Or become a wizard’s apprentice at Hogwarts? And who
wouldn’t want to cross the threshold of the House of Usher to feel fear—if only for a moment?

In our case, the big surprise we’d like to share takes place in a very special location. It all begins in Damir’s antique shop. The old antiquarian has all sorts of curious junk there—but be careful if you open the trunk hidden in the corner of the shop, because you’ll discover… Wait, don’t you know what a Ticnik is yet? Oh, then get ready! This new comic series for early readers is off to a strong start, and we’re sure it won’t disappoint. What’s our guarantee? The authors: Meritxell Martí and Xavier Salomó , experts in housethemed stories like The Amazing Creepy Granny House and The Amazing Creepy Grandpa House.

Pop-up books also have a special place in this collection, and this time they celebrate our most beloved traditions: with Three Kings’ Night, Oriol Garcia Molsosa and Christian Inaraja invite us to experience the most magical night of the year in three dimensions.

And of course, we couldn’t leave out our contribution to the world of picture books—one of the most beloved genres in children’s literatura with Peter’s 7 Secrets. Going from house to house, Peter, a mischievous yet endearing six-year-old, invites us to open doors that reveal seven secrets—each one as funny as it is familiar. With playful surprises and a wink on every page, Cristina Losantos delivers a story full of charm and guaranteed laughs.

When it comes to literary spaces, we can’t help but return to the Blue Forest: What new adventure awaits Bitmax this time? And from the same authors, there’s a new book starring Rob & Ot—those lovable troublemakers! Indeed, Copons & Fortuny—cornerstones of the Combel universe—continue to grow their community of loyal (and happy!) readers every day.

At our publishing house, we know that making children’s books is much more than just publishing stories: it’s about creating emotional and cultural experiences for children, grounded in the solid foundations of entertaining reading, and with careful attention to every detail. That’s why we treat each project with dedication—from the first idea to the moment it reaches a reader’s hands—and we believe that taking care of books also means taking care of the people who make them possible. For this reason, we see accompanying our authors and illustrators as an essential part of the process. Likewise, we deeply value the role of cultural mediators—booksellers, librarians, teachers, journalists—and fellow publishers and partners, who help bring these stories to life and share them with the world.

That’s why we sincerely thank you for your trust and collaboration, and we hope this catalogue will be a helpful and inspiring tool for you. Ultimately, we all share the same mission: to make reading a vibrant, living space.

So open the door, turn the pages, and make yourselves at home. You’re among friends!