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It is Joe's last masterful move, when he knows he is doomed: to travel with his son Woelie. To get to know each other. To put Woelie on his own two feet. To say goodbye.

Months later, Woelie writes down their story. Searching for the right beginning, he addresses the reader directly and draws him into his moving story.

Woelie had been home for months when his father became ill. Because that was easier than going to school, where he had to explain something for the umpteenth time. Years earlier, his mother was admitted to an institution, and since then he and his father Joe have run a typical male household, in which more silence is used than talk.

At home, Woelie stares at a DVD of train journeys through Europe all day long and keeps the rest of the world at bay. That's the only way he can survive.

Until disaster strikes. During a final unforgettable Rail Away tour through Europe, the
bond between Woelie and Joe is growing. And as the farewell draws closer, they get to know themselves, each other and the world.

Little Bear is spending a day with Grandfather and Grandmother Bear. They can tell wonderful stories. Little Bear has a very nice day. Sendak's beautiful drawings and the endearing story make this an excellent book for toddlers of around four years old, while the short, simple sentences make this book easy to read later on.

Comic strip and reading book in one, even for less fluent readers!

Victor can fly. There's just one problem: Victor can only fly when no one is around. If anyone sees him, he'll crash head over heels. Too bad, because Victor wants nothing more than to be famous. But how? The school dance is coming up and Victor is determined to shine. Will he get applause? Or will he fall flat on his face (literally!)?

A story inspiring children to consider that they may be braver than they think, ideal for Halloween with atmospheric and cheerful illustrations from Mies Van Hout.

This picture book carries a special message. When the Marsus family loses their home, they stay together as a family and together they search hopefully for a new home.

The Marsu family consists of Papa Marsu, Mama Marsu, Little La, Little Mi and Little Pi. Together they live a happy and peaceful life. Until the day a terrible storm blows away their cozy nest. The Marsupilamis have no home anymore. They have to leave the jungle to look for a new nest. Will you join them?

Who has stolen the treat from the very top of King Lion's birthday cake? Tarantula has made a delicious birthday cake for King Lion - from meat! On top, he places an extra-tender joint of beef, but the moment Tarantula turns his back, the treat disappears. Who is the beef thief? Tarantula sets off to find out. He looks inside the mouths of all the animals going to the king's party. He finds Gorilla tasting banana soup, Hornbill drinking fig - pip punch and Bat testing crunchy beetle snacks, but he doesn't discover the surprising beef thief until the party is just about to start. Marlies Verhelst's story is full of pace and humor. Children will relish the dishes the animals prepare for the feast. Linde Faas' illustrations are full of a sketchy energy and capture the cheeky character of each animal.

'Got you!' growled a harsh voice. 'You're coming with me!' But I said, 'One moment, please. I have to ask my dad first...Dad! I'm being kidnapped by a big, ugly villain. Is that all right?' 'Oh, that's fine,' Dad replied. 'Just remember to brush your teeth. Have fun.' One summer evening, Molly is so bored that she dreams up an adventure with a fierce villain. But if her dream comes true -and she is kidnapped by an ogre -life is not as exciting as Molly had hoped. She even has to rescue her clumsy captor! And then her big ugly villain turns out to be an ordinary child cruncher. What a disappointment! Instead of going on all sorts of adventures, he only wants to eat her up. Luckily Molly knows just what to do...

Artie Farty is the ultimate guide for less-than-creative parents. Discover how children view art and how to not only survive a museum visit with kids, but even turn it into a fantastic outing. Get ideas for artistic DIY projects and see what you can do with children's art. After all, that pinboard will fill up eventually...

Once upon a time there was an orphanage with 22 orphans. They did as they pleased and played with whatever came in handy: a handrail or a rope… or even with nothing. But one day a new director shows up. She doesn't like wild games and sends the children to bed. Life at the orphanage becomes very boring… until a big elephant appears in the dormitory! An enchanting, hilarious story by the duo that created Tom the Tamer, that children will delight in.

When Josephine returns to town after a walk in the woods, a tiger strolls along with her. For a moment she's not sure what to do, but then she decides to take him home. And after their initial fright, it's not just Josephine but the whole town that becomes very fond of Tiger. But however much they all love him, Tiger must return to the place where he belongs. And Josephine will take him there... Three-time winner of the Golden Brush Award [best illustrator], Jan Jutte applies his characteristic style to paint a passionate picture book, in which the mutual affection between Josephine and Tiger radiates from every page. Everyone would want to have a Tiger like that. But everyone will also understand that real friends let each other live where they are most at home.

What would happen if the sun never rose again? One night, while half asleep, Owl takes a wrong turn on his way home. Without noticing, he walks into an attic. There he awaits the dawn of day, but the sun does not rise. Owl begins to seriously worry. How can the world cope without the sun? What Owl doesn't see - but the viewer does - is that the sun outside is rising and is peeping through the attic window. Only when the light hits a mirror, does Owl realize that everything is alright.5

Het vredige Toronda is aangevallen door een verwoestende groene rookwolk. De gekleurde torens staan scheef en de aarde scheurt steeds verder open. De inwoners weten zich geen raad.

Het vredige Toronda is aangevallen door een verwoestende groene rookwolk. De gekleurde torens staan scheef en de aarde scheurt steeds verder open. De inwoners weten zich geen raad. Alleen het pure zuivere water kan ze redden, maar waar is het verborgen? ‘Ik weet iemand die ons kan helpen’, zei Rin luid. Alle ogen in Toronda waren op haar gericht. ‘Hestur, het waterpaard!’ Rin en Hestur gaan op zoek maar vinden ze in Kissat, het land van de Sprekende Stoffen, meer aanwijzingen? Raban, de tovenaar, houdt ze nauwlettend in de gaten. De steekvliegen staan klaar voor een aanval. Dan verschijnt Ara. Zijn Rin en Hestur op tijd? (Een spannende zoektocht vol avontuur in onbekende werelden).

Poor Daisy Dunnington is her demanding mother's drudge. But then one day an unexpected letter drops on the doormat addressed to her. What can it be? Who can be writing to her? Perhaps it's from the queen's servant, explaining that she is really a princess, or is it from a movie producer, inviting her to play the lead role in his next film? As Daisy dreams all the possible lives she could have, she makes up her mind. Without even opening the letter, she leaves in search of a more colorful future. Dear Daisy Dunnington is a book full of imagination and hope. In beautiful illustrations, Chuck Groenink portrays the different exotic possibilities, each featuring another scenario. This downtrodden Cinderella decides to be her own fairy godmother after imagining the possibilities that life might have in store for her.

Een kleurrijk verhaal over Moeder Aarde en Meneer Maan

Moeder Aarde en Meneer Maan hebben genoeg van hun vaste baan en besluiten samen op reis te gaan in het heelal...

Onderweg ontmoeten ze twee ruimterobots en met z'n vieren gaan ze op zoek naar het einde van het heelal. Maar of ze het vinden...? Met kleurrijke tekeningen neemt Marijke ons mee op een reis waar logica vakantie heeft en humor regeert. Planeten die kletsen en ruimtewezens die grappen maken. Elke bladzijde heeft een verrassende wending. Of je nu 8 of 80 bent, dit kinderboek tovert een glimlach op je gezicht!

Ilias is a very ordinary boy. But sometimes ordinary children do extraordinary things. As he grows up, Ilias must not only learn to conquer the mountain, but also find his own way and learn what it means to carry your own backpack.

Ilias's Mountain is the story of an ordinary boy named Ilias, who lives with his parents and little sister Ella in a small mountain village. It seems like a carefree village, with a small stream, a village square with a fountain, and a few charming shops. But Ilias's life is far from carefree.

Ilias fears he'll become like his father, angry and frustrated. But Ilias isn't as ordinary as he looks; he wants to do things differently from the grown-ups and their traditions. His friend and mentor, Thomas, the baker, takes Ilias under his wing, and together they make the journey up the mountain. That journey, their conversation, and what happens on the mountaintop not only changes Ilias's perspective, it changes his whole life.

Henry David Thoreau – writer, philosopher, and teacher – once wrote:
"It's not what you look at, it's what you see."
In The Mountain of the Iliad this saying comes to life.

Perform in your own Gruffalo play and bring the Dark Forest to life. This stage adaptation of the famous picture book is perfect for young actors. A clear design and vibrant colors for each role make it easy for children to follow the text and participate. Lots of fun for school or home! Inside you'll find: - The complete play - Ideas for performing the play - How to get a large group involved - Gruffalo stage activities - The Gruffalo song