A Celebration of Stories and Second Chances
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this extraordinary celebration of ideas and imagination, Kravitz & Sons is proud to see Home Is The Very Best Place To Be showcased on this prestigious global stage — a standout contribution that captures the spirit of this year’s fair and the conversations shaping the future of storytelling.
A Florist Who Found Her Voice in Words
Linda Stone has spent her life creating beauty — in pastries, in flowers, and now in prose. As the owner of City Flowers for over 25 years, she has transformed countless spaces with color and life. But her greatest creation came unexpectedly: a dream that inspired her to write a book about her beloved dog, Bubbles. Guided by faith and instinct, she turned that dream into a published story, proving that purpose has no age limit and creativity never fades.
Her life in New Buffalo, Michigan, is surrounded by family, friends, and the two dogs who started it all — Bubbles and Teddy — real-life rescues who taught her the true meaning of home.
A Journey Home with Bubbles and Teddy
Home Is The Very Best Place To Be follows Linda’s heartwarming tale of love, rescue, and belonging. When Bubbles and Teddy find themselves adopted into a warm and caring home, they soon discover that love doesn’t just change where you live — it changes who you are.
Through simple storytelling and heartfelt emotion, Linda captures the joy of finding family, whether by blood or by bond. It’s a story that celebrates gratitude, compassion, and the irreplaceable comfort of home.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, Home Is The Very Best Place To Be stands out for its sincerity and emotional depth. It’s more than a children’s book — it’s a universal reflection of belonging and love. Linda Stone’s work invites readers everywhere to slow down, appreciate what they have, and remember that sometimes, the greatest adventures end exactly where the heart feels at home.
