Dutch books

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Former Commissioner Keizer has been very concerned for years about the young people who join the sect 'The Living Souls'. He wants to prove that the sect is criminal and he finds three young people willing to infiltrate the sect. Will they succeed in unmasking the sect leader?

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

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.

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."

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.

After Krik and Domper, Krik and Melle, Hanna Kraan completed the enthusiastically received series about the cheerful squirrel, the grumpy toad and the vain blackbird with De tuin van Krik. This calls for a special edition with all the stories about the trio! Now completely re-illustrated by Mies van Hout in beautiful color pictures. This ultimate reading bundle includes all the adventures that Krik, Domper and Melle experience in the garden of the Keizer family. Through the eyes of the small animals we see, among other things, how people interact with nature. Because even though we do not understand the animals, the stories show that they understand us all too well! Whoever has read (to) I am Krik, Krik am I will look around differently when he goes outside again. The world has become a little more beautiful. Thanks to Hanna Kraan. 'Every child falls in love with the red-brown squirrel with his fluffy tail, which is depicted on almost every page. I am Krik, Krik am I is a wonderful reading collection that every child should have read.' - Teacher Anke