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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.

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.

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?

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!)?

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.

De kern van het verhaal in het boek gaat over een autorit waarbij de kinderen verveeld raken en de papa verhalen verzint om ze te vermaken

'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...

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.

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.

De Nul telt niet mee, niemand ziet hem staan, niemand groet hem. Op een dag biedt hij de Eén een lift aan en wat schetst zijn verbazing: nummer Drie neemt zijn hoed voor hem af … en ook de Zeven, de Acht en de Negen! Wat is er gebeurd? Een boek over vriendschap.

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!

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.

Een fantasievol prentenboek over een kleine pad Pieter met een opmerkelijke oma. Pieter Pad moet bij zijn oma logeren, maar daar heeft hij geen zin in. Oma is altijd alleen maar aan het breien. Het duurt even voor Pieter doorheeft dat oma’s breisels allesbehalve saai zijn… Ze brengen hem helemaal zelfs naar de maan en weer terug! Of was dat allemaal maar een droom? 'De rode raket’ is in eenvoudige taal geschreven en bevat grappige ingekleurde illustraties die de gehele pagina beslaan. Na afloop van het verhaal volgt een brei-instructie voor het zelf maken van een rode raket. Vivian French (1945) is een Britse schrijver van prentenboekteksten, romans, toneelstukken en non-fictie voor kinderen en jonge volwassenen. De grappige illustraties zijn gemaakt door de Nederlandse Peter van Harmelen (1960). Voorlezen vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Joey ontmoet in het bos het gele hondje Max. Samen zwemmen ze een wedstrijd in de rivier om te kijken wie het snelste is, de hondjesslag van Max of de varkentjesslag van Joey. Hoe gaat dit aflopen?

Joey ontmoet in het bos het gele hondje Max. Samen zwemmen ze een wedstrijd in de rivier om te kijken wie het snelste is, de hondjesslag van Max of de varkentjesslag van Joey. Hoe gaat dit aflopen?

Onze nieuwe serie prentenboeken (inmiddels 24 delen) vertelt het verhaal van het biggetje Joey. Joey is een vrolijk en nieuwsgierig biggetje en ontdekt de wereld en beleeft allerlei grappige avonturen.

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