More than 40 million sold children’s books and countless international awards reflect only part of the creative power of this extraordinary artist. Helme Heine, who conquered the hearts of little readers with characters like “Freunde”, “Schwein Schwarte” and the dragon “Tabaluga”, is also a highly talented product designer.

Now he sets off to conquer the world of licensing: Heye Verlag has already published a broad range of stationery and a by now famous family planer. 2009 the movie "Mullewapp" inspired more than 500,000 cinema-goers. DVDs, an animated TV show comprised of 52 episodes as well as countless audio plays with stories on the three friends “Franz von Hahn“, “Johnny Mauser” and “der dicke Waldemar” top off the range of media and attract additional attention.

In 2012 "Freunde" celebrated their 30th birthday. Another movie is already in the pipeline. The Zoo Hannover continuously celebrates the property with their dedicated Mullewapp area.