What's truly important in life? A charming look at 20 things children need and that no one should be without. The most important thing, of course, is a friend you can always rely on. And a mother who—even if she's annoying—cares for you and comforts you. An aunt or grandmother who always has time to play is indispensable, as is a pet or stuffed animal to cuddle. Everyone needs a bedroom, a bed, and a bicycle. And everyone should be able to cook a favorite dish and play a musical instrument. Christoph Hein also knows good reasons why discoveries and inventions are particularly important. And why a good story, tears, and being in love make our happiness complete. Biography (Rotraut Susanne Berner) Rotraut S. Berner, born in Stuttgart in 1948, studied graphic design in Munich and works there as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. She was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and has received the German Youth Literature Prize three times. The AKJ Special Prize for Illustration in 2006 also went to Rotraut Susanne Berner. She is one of the best-known contemporary illustrators and book designers, both within and beyond the German-speaking world. She has designed and illustrated countless books for children and adults, as well as creating her own picture books. In 2009, Rotraut S. Berner was awarded the Schwabing Art Prize. New product