That Seat Is Taken!

Everyone has dreams – they might just be hiding somewhere

‘Good morning! Is this seat taken?’, Flux, the dragon, asks grumpy Mr Schröder, and that’s how the acquaintance between the two tentatively develops. Getting to know Flux, Mr Schröder learns that it’s never too late to make one’s dream come true. A book which needs few words and conveys a beautiful message.

Grumpy meets sunshine – this story reminds children and parents alike that long-forgotten wishes can come true
Written and illustrated by the renowned picture book artist Antje Damm, whose books have been translated into over 15 languages

Rights sold: Korea (Green Spinach)

Genre: Picture-Book, Family / Friends

Antje Damm

Antje Damm, born in 1965, studied Architecture and started writing after becoming a mother. She lives close to Gießen with her husband and her four daughters. All her books are characterised by their closeness to children and their way of thinking.

32 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76604-3

Product features: 4c illustrations, 22,3cm x 29,4cm

First published 2026