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Little Brother and his Big Brother live in a sparkling green jungle. Little Brother fears everything, so he never leaves his flower. But one day, Big Brother has disappeared. Little Brother will have to leave the safety of his flower to search for him. Slowly Little Brother discovers how much bigger and more beautiful the world is outside his tiny flower. And that all those creatures and strange places that he's so afraid of aren't scary at al...

What is the first thing you do for your little one - except cuddle it a lot? Sing! For the very youngest, but also for toddlers and preschoolers, Marijke ten Cate has created a beautiful picture book. Sing with your sweetheart on your lap, while looking at the cheerful drawings. Pussy cat, pussy cat, Row, row, row your boat, Head, shoulders, knees and toes, Once I saw a little bird, A sailor went to sea, sea, sea, Sleep, baby, sleep, Polly put...

August does not like surprises. Suzy loves to run and jump and do wild things, while August prefers to read and laze around, and to make beautiful things. August's imagination starts to run wild. He pictures the most horrible situations that Suzy might have in store for him. But then it all turns out very differently … And just when you think the story is over, Miriam Bos surprises you with one last twist. Miriam Bos draws and paints a colourf...

Ling leaves the house, all alone. Although… she has brought along all her cuddly toys. In a picture book that barely needs any words, Ling's imagination runs free. Each of her cuddly toys comes alive: she wrestles and hugs her bear, laughs with her hyena, flies with her bird, dives into the deep dark sea with her octopus, and rides her cheetah's back. You can feel the wind and the water, the speed, the animal bodies, the friendship, and the fr...

When his mother and siblings start their hibernation, Little Bear creeps out of his lair. What is life like outside? The wind sweeps him up and carries him across the world. Little Bear has the most amazing adventures before he ends up safely back in his bed. Away With the Wind is not just a delightful bedtime book - every meeting gives Little Bear a take-away for life: that you sometimes have to go against the flow, that you'll meet many diff...

The little boy Babu looks for signs from his grandmother, who has passed away. She told him that she would always be near to him, even after her death. Is Grandma in that cool breeze, in the river or in a tree? Babu slowly realises that Grandma is everywhere and that 'little pieces of the dearest face of all' can be found in lots of places. As he moves through his grief, he can start to get on with his life, going to school and playing with hi...

Sometimes I lie in the grass, looking up at the sky. What is it like to fly?, I wonder. What does it feel like? I bend my knees to push off, my feet lift off the ground, and ... Did you ever dream you were flying? High above the ground, floating freely through the air? It's such a wonderful feeling! But how did you fly? Like a dragonfly, hovering just above the surface of the earth? Of did you glide from treetop to treetop, like a flying snake...

Every night, Bear gazed at the stars. In his mind he drew lines between them, creating the most beautiful drawings. One night, something very strange happened. A star dropped from the sky! Just like that. Bear was certain. This star was meant for him! Bear ties the star around his neck and admires his reflection in the lake. But then he discovers that the star shines more brightly when seen by more animals. There's just one thing for it: the s...

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 cudd...

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 Aw...

One day, at the beginning of this book, something strange was lying on the floor. What did the animals find? When they pick it up, things get out of hand. It gets weirder and weirder until... A hilarious story showing what happens when animals see themselves in the mirror for the first time, this book allows children of a young age to think about identity and the world around them. Mark Janssen has created a picture book that will charm reader...

Favorite nursery rhymes and songs illustrated by Happy artist Mies van Hout! With CD!Mies van Hout's inimitable way with animals is on vibrant display in this collection of favorite nursery rhymes and songs for young children. From the demure kitty of the title to frogs, horses, sheep, mice, and more, this is sure to be a favorite from story time to bedtime. The accompanying CD features a warm maternal voice and gentle guitar to send little on...

A delightful story about a majestic friendship.There was a boy who liked to spend all his time alone. But one day he fell asleep... In dreamlike images, Linde Faas tells the story of a chance meeting between a boy and a giant whale. The encounter makes the boy realise how wonderful it is to have:Someone to play withSomeone to explore withSomeone to be in awe of... to have a friend.A lovely moving picture book that makes one long to read it ove...

Back at home, Ezzygot 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 Ezzyand the spoiled boy nex...

Jan Jutte (b. 1954) is an illustrator of numerous picture books. One of his masterpieces is his collection of art for Hans Andersen's fairy tales. He has won the Golden Paintbrush three times ¿including for A Hat for the Moon, also published by Lemniscaat Ltd. www.janjutte.nl

Mathilde Stein(1969) was born and raised in the Netherlands and studied at the Bordeaux School of Fine Arts. In the United Kingdom she worked as Senior Lecturer in Event Management at the University of Central England before returning to the Netherlands. www.mathildestein.nlMies van Hout(b. 1962) studied at the Arts Academy in Groningen where she majored in graphic design. Her illustrations are cheerful and witty, skilfully painted and distinc...

Ronald Tolman(1948) is a sculptor, painter and graphic artist (a favourite of the former Dutch Queen Beatrix). His sculptures and the visualisations in his workalternatebetween wistful observationsand sparkling impulsiveness.www.ronaldtolman.nlMarije Tolman(1976) graduated in Graphic and Typographic Design at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. She studied Illustration and design at the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. Now she lives a...

Mark Janssen (b. 1974) studied at the Academy for Visual Arts in Maastricht. He has illustrated more than 500 books for children and adults. Lemniscaat published his first picture book Nothing Happened, which was enthusiastically received internationally, followed by Dinos Don¿t Exist and Island. www.markjanssen.nl

Husband-and-wife team Elle van Lieshout(1963) and Erik van Os(1963) write books, songs, and poetry for young children and beginning readers. www.erikvanosenellevanlieshout.nlAliceHoogstad(1957) has illustrated numerous internationally published children's andpicture books. Many of her works have been exhibitedin museums. www.alicehoogstad.nl

From the first moment of seeing the terrier in The Umbrella, it was clear that the Schuberts have a knack for capturing expressive animals. In Opposites, the Schuberts have a blast as they present contrasts far beyond big and small. Best of all, the Schuberts let their imaginations fly as high as a crocodile - or perhaps flying crocodiles only occur in Schubert books? A multitude of details will ensure requests for repeat readings.