Books 2 to 4 years

Take the child on a journey through the Dark Forest in this cheerful sticker book. Because you know the Gruffalo and the mouse, right? Make sticker pictures, play sticker games and solve sticker puzzles.

Rainy autumn days and long winter evenings become a joy with this versatile activity book. You'll learn how to make an Owl craft and how to create a complete mini shadow puppet theater (and then, of course, perform it). Axel Scheffler himself demonstrates how to draw a Gruffalo. There are great Gruffalo games to discover, puzzles to solve, and pictures to color. You can make a complete Gruffalo lunch with the recipes included. There are quizzes to take—are you a Gruffalo expert?—and you'll get to know Julia Donaldson, the author of "The Gruffalo," better. You'll experience all this and much more as you and your friends venture out into the dark woods with this Big Gruffalo Activity Book…

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.

There was so much to be seen while the bear was being made. He couldn't stop looking around, and so he ended up crooked. That's how he became a special bear. The stuffed animals from the factory were loaded into a lorry. The special bear hopped aboard. 'Hang on!' said the driver. 'You're no good. Nobody wants you.' He tossed the bear back into the container. 'But I'm a cuddly bear,' said the special bear. 'I'm sure I can become someone's cuddly toy.' He climbed out of the container and went looking for someone to belong to... The Special Bear is a story about being different, but very normal nevertheless. It's about friendship, love, and about belonging. You would wish everyone to have a special bear, and to have The Special Bear.

The meditations in "My Garden" are relaxing and enjoyable. They promote peace and create cozy moments.

The stories always begin in the home garden, where boys and girls have plenty to discover and experience. They crawl through the hedge and follow a path to a river. They smell flowers, pick strawberries, or are joined by an animal.

Reading aloud can be done during the day to create a moment of calm, or in the evening before bed. The unique drawings by Kyra Beeftink (age 10) and Pepijn Linden (age 10) demonstrate that the meditations can also serve as a source of creative inspiration.

Janni Meedendorp: "I created them for my children's yoga class. Parents asked for them when their children enthusiastically retold the stories or showed drawings of 'their' gardens. Now the meditations are available to everyone in this richly illustrated book."

Lemniscaat picture book: Gruffalo Nature Sleuth Book Winter

Learn all about nature with this fantastic nature scavenger hunt. Packed with stickers, outdoor games, and things to do for the whole family.

Specifications:
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Lemniscaat BV, Publisher
Language: Dutch
Binding: paperback
Release date: September 2015
Edition: 1st edition
Dimensions: 23 x 16.6 x 0.5 cm (L x W x H)
Illustrations: with illustrations
Age: from 4 years

A humorous peaceful animal fable set in a friendly African savannah One blazing hot day, thirsty Frog takes a sip from a little puddle. It tastes so good that he drinks the next puddle and the next. He empties the water hole. He empties the river. He empties the lake. He drinks up all the water everywhere. The other animals on the savannah are not amused by Frog's thirst and try to get him to give back the precious water on which their lives depend. Lion tries to scratch Frog. Chameleon tries to bribe Frog with a fly. Crocodile tells tales of frog dinners. F inally, the eels have a very clever idea .

The children are ready for another lesson with Ms. Roos. Today they're going to learn about animals. Ms. Roos and Gijs went to the farm. They saw lots of animals. Take a look!

Back at home, Ezzy got out his Almanac of All Animals and looked under the letter D. Then he put on a warm sweater, strapped on his largest backpack and started climbing the bare mountain. Three days passed. When Ezzy descended from the bare mountain he was no longer wearing his sweater and his backpack was bursting at the seams.
What is Ezzy carrying with him? What is he up to? Tjibbe Veldkamp tells the comical story of Ezzy and the spoiled boy next door, Preston. Preston keeps all sorts of animals, but he doesn't really care for them. Ezzy loves animals, but Preston won't let him near them. But Ezzy's got a plan! With glorious illustrations, Golden Paintbrush winner Alice Hoogstad paints the story of Ezzy and his egg. A book to be enjoyed by anyone who loves Tjibbe Veldkamp, ​​Alice Hoogstad, animals and dragons. And who feels that spoiled little brats should be taught a lesson they won't forget in a hurry…

Join Jules on an imaginative quest for a pet in this hilarious picture book filled with vibrant illustrations and a wild menagerie of animals.
Jules has a plan, a wild plan. He wants a pet, but first, he has to convince his reluctant mom. He asks for a lion! Then he sad for a hippo. He even says he wants a goat. Mark Janssen's noisy, boisterous illustrations bring this romping story to life as animals from Jules' imagination swing and stomp onto the pages.

Children will love the fun premise of the book. And it won't be long before parents are asked, "May I please have a pet lion?"

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?

This Little Golden Book is filled with Richard Scarry's characteristic illustrations. You'll see a cross-section of a house with every room named. You'll encounter the craziest cars. At the greengrocer's, you'll discover every type of fruit and vegetable imaginable. A delightful, educational book with plenty to discover.

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

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.

The Gruffalo now also for the little ones!

He has orange eyes, a tongue black as licorice and purple spikes.
his tail to his head. Who doesn't know him? The Gruffalo! The Big Scary Beast is the biggest
picture book friend of countless children.

Now book lovers can get acquainted with mouse, owl, fox, snake, and the Gruffalo himself at an even younger age. Babies and toddlers will learn to count, name colors, distinguish opposites, and recognize animal characteristics with four new colorful, large board books: My First Gruffalo.

The brilliant duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have created four titles so bright, cheerful and enticing that they should not be missing from any young family's collection.

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

Children can sing their way through the story of Christmas, whilst looking at the attractive illustrations by Marijke ten Cate in this festive picture book. 'Deck the Halls' 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' 'In the Bleak Midwinter' 'Away in a Manger' 'The First Noel' 'Ding Dong, Merrily on High' 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen' 'Silent Night' 'We Three Kings of Orient Are' 'O Holy Night' 'O Come All Ye Faithful'. In Away in a Manger we see how children act out a Christmas play – and we are certain it will inspire you to organize the same! A playlist with special arrangements of the songs in this book is available on Spotify, YouTube and similar music websites.