Dutch books

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…

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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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mories, the French window cleaner, is the hero of the children in the neighborhood. However, Brigit discovers that he has a secret. She recognizes his photo in a French newspaper and it says: two dead – she can't read the rest of the text yet. When Mories is also arrested for a robbery... Anke de Vries' classic has been given a new look, so that future generations can also enjoy the books that have already stolen hundreds of thousands of hearts.

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

Mies van Hout Lizzy is not like other children. She can't stand it when someone touches her head, the mess in her room always has to stay the same way and she goes to a special school. She doesn't belong in the neighbourhood - the other children play without her. But then suddenly the new girl appears. She is big and clumsy, has lush blond curls and calls herself Big. Big takes care of Lizzy and something that resembles friendship develops between the two girls - a friendship in which Big calls the shots and Lizzy is gradually forced to do things she doesn't really want to do. Lizzy doesn't know how to stand up to the bossy Big. Besides, she tells herself, she now has what she always wanted, a girlfriend? However, Big goes further and further in her bizarre plans. Until things escalate - then Lizzy finally finds a way to say 'no' to Big. But from that moment on, the situation really gets out of hand.

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?

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