A selection of picture books. Originally in Dutch, but many of them translated into different languages.
De mmm... van smakelijk
Written by Riet Wille
Published by De Eenhoorn, 2026
A delightful read-aloud book offering fun with reading, rhymes, guessing games and food all year round.
Brother Mattis and sister Mare always manage to find their way to a tasty meal or a delicious dessert. Together, they get completely absorbed in their play and have all sorts of adventures in their own neighbourhood. They go for a meal at Grandma and Grandad’s, play restaurant in the sandpit and tuck into chips by the sea. The common thread running through everything they do: tasty and healthy food!
Wolf en Rolf
Published by De Eenhoorn, 2024
Published in English as Wesley and Wolf (Book Island). Translated by David Colmer
There’s a wolf inside Wesley. When Wolf wants to, he howls or growls or screams.
But Wesley? He has to be good.
In the playground when another child pushes him, Wesley has be nice. In the pool when he’s scared of the water, he has to be brave. At a birthday party when he really wants to stay home, he has to be cheerful. But the wolf inside Wesley is growling louder and louder.What would happen if Wesley was more like Wolf?
A book about emotional authenticity and the importance of feeling what is going on in our body and mind.
Het eerste licht
Written by Tom Marien
Published by Standaard Uitgeverij, 2023
It happened suddenly in the longest night. The moon had hidden itself away and thousands of stars were shining. We flew through the trees. We soared above the greenery and dived down at full speed. All we could hear was our own buzzing and laughter.
First, her light went out. Then her wings fell silent and she fluttered down like a leaf.
A picture book about saying goodbye and finding comfort.
Als een vossenstaart
op een landkaart
Written by Riet Wille
Published by De Eenhoorn, 2022
Animal fables from all over the world, retold in rhyme and packed with visual wordplay.
Meet the heron from India who tricks the fish, follow the race between the salmon and the redfish from Lapland, and listen to the lullaby of the snow bunting from Russia. Wherever the stories come from, the fox always turns out to be well known for his clever tricks.
Al zolang er mensen bestaan
Published by Lannoo, 2022
For as long as humans have existed, they have been telling each other stories. Stories about how the earth and the heavens came into being, how humans came to be, and why animals are the way they are.
The common thread running through these stories is metamorphosis or transformation. Young warriors become birds, seals become women, and girls made of snow become clouds.
Sassafras De Bruyn tells and illustrates extraordinary stories about nature, animals and people. Stories that offer comfort and recognition during the major events in every person’s life.
Een stukje van de regenboog
Selected by Jan van Coillie
Published by Standaard Uitgeverij, 2020
The most beautiful poems for children published between 2010 and 2020.
Enjoy the funny, moving or wondrous poetry of Edward van de Vendel, Bart Moeyaert, Bette Joke van Leeuwen, Geert De Kockere and many others. Each and every one of these poems is original and authentic, appealing to young and old alike through the magical tension unique to poetry.
Het geheime boek
van Sinterklaas
Written by Floortje Zwigtman
Published by Pelckmans, 2019
Flemish and Dutch Sinterklaas brings magic and gifts to all children in December. Once children are old enough to learn the secret of Sinterklaas, the time is right to delve into the fascinating background of this beloved figure.
For where does this captivating figure actually come from? How does he compare to foreign traditions such as Father Christmas or the Italian witch Befana?
This and many more is told and illustrated in Het geheime boek van Sinterklaas.
Het boek van het leven
Written by Floortje Zwigtman
Published by Lannoo, 2019
A fascinating book about the miracle of pregnancy and birth. Full of captivating stories and facts about conception, pregnancy, birth, naming and much more.
Did you know that children who wanted a little brother or sister used to go and catch frogs? A tasty treat to lure the stork.
And that in South India, some men, after their wives have given birth, climb into the birthing bed themselves to re-enact the birth with lots of groaning and moaning?
Dive into the humorous text and illustrations and learn about it all!
De jager en zijn hond
Published by Lannoo, 2018
Published in English as The hunter and his dog by Eerdmans, 2020
Spotting a bird in the distance, the hunter and his dog begin a madcap chase across the world of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. They stumble into some of the artist’s most famous scenes: wedding dances, snowy villages, even the winding stairs of the Tower of Babel. Will they ever find the place where they belong?
This wordless book introduces young readers to the Flemish Renaissance artist and his most beloved works, including The Hunters in the Snow and Children’s Games.
Bijbel
Published by Lannoo, 2017
Edited by Sylvia Vanden Heede
For centuries, Bible stories have been a source of inspiration for painters and writers. Stories of creation and the Flood, of prophets such as Moses and Jonah. Stories of hope, fear, love and strength. Sassafras De Bruyn brings the stories of the Old Testament to life, complemented by interesting facts. A unique gift book for readers who wish to discover the Bible and for those who are already familiar with it.
Ik geef je mijn hart
Written by Pimm van Hest
Published by Clavis, 2017
Yuto receives a very special gift. A gift that will change his life. A gift that will move you, that will comfort you, that will offer warmth and shelter.
A gift for life. A gift to pass on. A unique fairy tale with valuable life lessons and breathtaking illustrations. For all ages.