Barbara Pinke

Barbara Pinke is an award-winning children’s book author creating adventurous, heartfelt stories for readers aged 3 to 12. Born in Hungary and now based in Germany, she draws on imagination, humor, and themes that help children explore feelings, friendship, curiosity, courage, and kindness. Her books span read-aloud picture books for ages 3–8, early-learning titles for ages 3–7, and chapter and middle-grade adventures for ages 6–12.

The collection includes rhyming books about the seasons, ABC books, stories featuring funny monsters and ocean creatures, and a soccer novel about a young goalkeeper. Pinke also offers diaries and journals, including My Very Special Friendship Book, available in five languages. Many titles have received medals from international children’s book awards, including Readers’ Favorite and the Global Book Awards.

Alongside her books, Pinke provides free downloadable printables for families and classrooms, such as coloring pages, activity sheets, puzzles, lesson plans, bucket lists, and cards. New printables are added with each new book, giving young readers more ways to engage with her stories