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One day, when it rains so hard that the drawings are washed off the pavement, a man comes by. It is Anselmo, an old painter. He invites the young artist to his house to take shelter. Anselmo comes from the land of parrots and he makes enchantingly beautiful paintings. A special friendship develops between Anselmo and the young artist. Anselmo's house becomes the place where the young artist can develop his talents... until the day Anselmo returns to where he came from. For a moment, a dream seems to be shattered. But Anselmo has ensured the future of the young artist! Sanne te Loo has made a moving tribute to people who value children. This is for you has been awarded a Silver Brush.

Seventeen-year-old Stach dreams of becoming king of the country of Katoren. The old king died seventeen years ago and no successor has been found yet. The six ministers who temporarily govern the country give Stach seven assignments. If Stach succeeds in fulfilling them, he will become the new king of Katoren. But are the ministers actually looking for a new king?

Rabbit liked to do all sorts of rabbity things, like jumping and digging and sleeping. But he also did unrabbity things... he filled the forest with music and colour. Because of him, the other rabbits felt good too. But one day he disappeared. To the sorrow of the other rabbits, Rabbit never came back. But he did leave something behind... A beautiful picture book about loss and beautiful memories.

Mark Janssen is a master in creating worlds where everything is possible. Previously we joined two brothers on a dinosaur hunt in a magical forest in Dinos Don't Exist and traveled the oceans on the back of a giant turtle in Island. This time Mark Janssen invites us to help two sisters who want to get rid of a trolley full of what seems to be rubbish. But on their way, big scary monsters try to stop them... What are these terrifying creatures after? Will the girls manage to defy them? Find out in this thrilling, fun picture book, that features just one word: Stop! From the author of I Want a Lion.

Something only gets better when you share it.

One night a star falls from the sky. Beer is sure it is meant for him.
He sets off to show it to his friends. Then he discovers that the star becomes more and more beautiful as more animals admire it. What's the best thing he can do now?

A radiant picture book about friendship and sharing.

On a windy day a little dog finds a discarded umbrella in the garden. The moment it picks up the umbrella, it catches the wind and pulls the dog skywards, taking them both on an exciting journey around the world, from desert to sea, and jungle to North Pole. A wordless picture book that tells a thousand stories

When Jerry, Bram, Linda and Hassan go to school one day, they don't know what they see: the walls are completely covered in racist texts. The classroom is also a mess: plants have been knocked over and drawings have been ripped off the walls and torn up. Everyone is shocked: who is behind this? With the help of parents and friends, the walls are painted and the classroom is cleaned up again, but a few weeks later it happens again. Again, there are hateful slogans on the walls, but now the aquarium has also been smashed and the rabbits have been murdered. Nobody knows who did it. However, Linda finds something... Will that help to unmask the perpetrators?

A story about friendship, courage and a brave dog. All the sick people in the Children's Ward feel better when Fiet the Hospital Dog has visited. And when a boy is in danger, Fiet doesn't hesitate for a moment. A story about friendship, courage and a brave dog.

There was a dinosaur, his name was Kees van Dijk. He lived with his wife Marie in the neighbourhood of Waterswijk. In the playful way that makes their picture book texts so appealing, Erik van Os and Elle van Lieshout hop through the life of the dinosaur family Van Dijk. We hear how dad goes hunting and mom does the housework, how Kareltje – the child – plays with his friends and the family sits down for a nice meal in the evening. And before going to sleep, father Kees naturally tells a story… And when they went to sleep at sunset, Kareltje said: 'Tell me dad!' and Kees van Dijk started talking about the future and with everything Kees made up, it seemed as if he could see far into the future. And that future perspective seems very much like our own daily life! Andersen illustrator Jan Jutte paints a cheerful and exuberant dinosaur existence in his characteristic strong lines and powerful colours, in which there is plenty to discover. A picture book that is also a treat for boys.

They sit very quietly together, Robin and Mom and Dad. Only Robin wobbles a little now and then. They look at the stars, the silent stars in the high, high sky. And the stars look at Robin and Mom and Dad and they wink. And then... and there... yes... Robin knows for sure... there falls a star! A flash, a streak, a glowing point that rushes through the sky. 'Did you see it? Did you see it?' Robin shouts. 'Did you see the falling star?' 'I saw it,' says Mom. 'Me too,' says Dad. 'Now we can all make a wish.' Robin is glad he didn't go pee. Do you know a child who didn't grow up with stories about Robin? There's nothing better than climbing onto Mom or Dad's lap to be read to, and from that safe place to step into Robin's world. In his world, the everyday becomes super exciting - exactly as life should be for a five-year-old. In 1990 Robins zomer (Robin's Summer) was published, the first book in a long series about Robin, the most endearing toddler in the Netherlands. Robin en God (Robin and God) - the sixth book in the series - was awarded a Gouden Griffel (Golden Griffel). With O rode papaver, boem pats knal (O red poppy, boom, bang), Sjoerd Kuyper proves once again that Robin is irresistible: for over 20 years he has looked at life with eternal childlike wonder.

It helps to have friends. This applies not only to people, but also to nature. Friends can save your life, no matter how different they are. They can chase away predators, remove parasites, or even improve your reproduction. Travel with us through forests, deserts, oceans, and jungles and discover how animals and plants have adapted to each other in the most extraordinary ways. View Georgina Taylor's breathtaking illustrations and read about nature's most fascinating collaborations—between oxpeckers and giraffes, between anemone fish and sea anemones, between certain bats and pitcher plants, and much more.

Niels is a quiet, highly gifted boy, Mr. Bergmans an old astronomer who leads a hermit's existence. When these two loners meet, a friendship develops in which they inspire each other to special insights about the cosmos and life. Until Mr. Bergmans does something wonderful, something unforgettable, something that shows that he loves Niels as if he were his own son, but also something that shakes their lives to their foundations... An ode to wonder and eternal friendship.

Joyful, surprising and mind-boggling inventions and discoveries that changed the world. Why did it take so long for the wheel to be invented? Who really invented the light bulb? Who is more intelligent - a human or a computer? What would our lives be like if our ancestors had never discovered how to preserve ice, or how to measure time, or if the internal combustion engine had never been invented? Thanks to human ingenuity and perseverance, deadly diseases are being eradicated, new parts of the universe are being discovered... and our phones are getting smarter every day. Learn about the world's most important discoveries and inventions in this wonderful book of facts - and read how they have changed and continue to change our world.

The saga begins, as it should, with a knight urging his horse… Follow our hero through a world of stories and magic. He is spied on by dragons, chased by wolves and threatened by sea monsters in this timeless adventure.

Welcome to the Oak Forest, where it finally snows. Lift the flaps and discover how Squirrel makes a snowman.

Welcome to the Oak Forest, where Kat wants to cook. Can she find a cookbook? Lift the flaps to discover it.

Pyotr has been living alone with his father Sergei since his mother died, they are best friends. But then his father kills a man who attacks Pyotr and is sent to Siberia. Pyotr decides to follow him: a tough journey across Russia. Will Pyotr find his father?