Anna Castagnoli

picture books

A dark fairy tale about a spoiled and evil princess.



- Nominated for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
- Awarded with the Cutting Edge Award (Belgium)
- Luxurious edition with linen band and gilded lettering



Rights sold: Chinese (simple), German, Italian, French, Spanish, Polish, English, Rumanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Russian



Valentina is the spoiled daughter of the emperor. She loves birds very much. One day Valentina requests a special bird, one with which she can talk. Many servants will die during their dangerous quest for this bird. But when they dare to come back empty-handedly, or with a wrong bird, the blood-princess lets them be beheaded ...



Carll Cneut

The golden cage

Katrijn De Wit

non-fiction

Where do clouds blow from?
Can you fall off the earth?
And can you fry eggs on a vulcano?

With 

 has produced a second book full of fantasy and wise facts. As in the previous book, each childlike question is answered with both a teasing and factual answer.



This book also subtly makes young readers aware of global warming and climate change.



‘An infectious mix that can captivate different types of readers and encourage children to love literature, art and science alike.’ – **** De Standaard der Letteren about 

Laura Bergans

Inge Rylant

Can mountains shrink

Jan De Kinder

 A sweet story about friendship and being there for each other.



- Warm, dynamic and colourful picturebook that will cheer you up.
- Stunning interaction between the little rabbit and the upside down elephant.
- With playful references to the circus.



Rights sold: French, complex Chinese (Taiwan), Spanish



Elephant is sad. He is standing upside down and hides under a pile of branches. Rabbit is trying everything to cheer him up. He’s juggling, swinging, wheeling and tumbling up and down. Nothing seems to work. But rabbit won’t give up! Maybe it helps when he gets upside down himself?



circus, emotions, rabbit, elephant, being sad, friendship




'A very clever pas de deux about the close friendship between Rabbit and Elephant, that is what Flemish children's book creator Jan de Kinder gives us in 'Elephant upside down.' Colorful, full of movement and mounting maneuvers by Rabbit, who wants to offer comfort to a sad Elephant who is upside down and hiding under a pile of branches.' (Dirk Leyman, De Morgen, December 2022)

'In the moving 

, Jan De Kinder brings a recognizable story of grief and comfort. [...] Whereas De Kinder was previously known primarily for his graphic talent and insight, with Elephant 

Down he once again shows that he is not inferior textually either. Without too much text, he succeeds in striking the right chords with short sentences. [...] '

 pside Down is a disarming book with detailed, rich prints and a warm story about grief and the power of friendship. The characters are beautifully developed and the emotions definitely palpable. A book for the top shelf.' (Debbie L'homme, reading guide, 2023)

Elephant upside down

Aline Sax

fiction

It’s April 1945. Here and there, portraits of the Führer still hang on the walls of the ruins of Berlin, but the swastika flags are beginning to fray, and the Russians are close by. Henrike, a seventeen-year-old girl, lives with her mother and a whole host of neighbours in the cellar of their building. They are trying to survive in what remains of their city. Her younger brother still believes in victory, but she lost that hope a long time ago. When the Russians humiliate the German population by raping women and the central character is left to that same fate by her mother, she decides to flee.

Through the eyes of a German girl, Aline Sax arrestingly describes the horrors of war. She does so in short, measured, rhythmical sentences that slow the reader down and increase the impact. In filmic images, a reality unfolds that stresses the moral ambiguity of war. This haunting novel in verse looks at human beings from every angle, as cruel, courageous, cowardly, hopeful, but above all resilient.

What we have left

Kim Crabeels

A visual feast in an increadibly musical and rhytmical text that you’ll just want to read over and over again.



What to do when you are a KA-TCHING wealthy director of a museum of underpants on the day that the most prestigious of panties (the lacy pair of Mona Lisa) gets stolen? You put on your big boy nickers and you try to find the culprit.

Melvin

The biggest underpants-theft

Brigitte Minne

A popular picture book about growing up and becoming independent.



- Luxurious edition with linen band and new illustrations
- Awarded 'Top Ten Most Beautiful Children’s Books of All Times'



Rights sold: French, German, Italian, English (world), Russian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian



Rosemary is bored of being a nice fairy. She would love to be a witch. When she makes friends with some witches and starts acting like one, her mother doesn’t want her home anymore. Mum thinks that Rosemary will soon be a good fairy again, but she has to change her mind in the end.



 fairy, witch, being independent, being unhappy




'This is a picture book to snack on in small bites or very voraciously. Carll Cneut once again turns every page into a work of art.' (Boekenkaravaan, November 2016)

'Cneut painted beautiful scenes that often reference the original illustrations. They are more realistic, complex and intriguing with their surprising pictorial arrangements, subtle use of color, expressive faces and fine details. The story remains contemporary and the sophisticated prints are pleasing to the eye.' (Gezinskrant De Bond, December 2016)

'Moreover, the narrative power of the prints increases as the text is divided into smaller passages in crucial places. Thus, there are multiple illustrations and they have greater expressive power. Remarkably, Rosemary comes out as a nuanced character in this regard.' (De Standaard der Letteren, February 2017)

Witch-fairy

Yelena Schmitz

Nina Claes

A compelling, original and authentic story about the power and pleasure of make-believe and rumours.



- With an audiobook (download it via the QR code in the book)
- Besides a book and an audiobook, 

 will also be turned into a theatre production



The rumour that a world-famous diva is coming to pay a visit, creates excitement in the sleepy town of Solnistad. Whispered suspicions, fictions and memories are mixed together, and the gossip causes a stir everywhere. What will all that human fantasy lead to? Speculations and fictions are spiced with fears, dreams and expectations.



 is a multidisciplinary triptych. Besides in the book and audiobook, the world of 

 also came to life in a theatre production. The same story is told in three different ways. The theatre production brings all elements of the story together and makes them into a spectacle. This results in a visual audio story somewhere in between a theatre production and visual arts.

Ruth De Jaeger

Rumours

Jacques & Lise

A playful and surreal story about sharing, letting go and putting things into perspective.



Aldo and Rino love Nonna’s cooking. When Nonna comes dancing out of the kitchen with two steaming plates of spaghetti, she stumbles and only one plate remains.

The brothers must share one plate. All goes well until the final string of spaghetti remains ...

Aldo & Rino

Raya Schaduwjaagster

When Phoenix Lightness travels to surprising planets, the line between excitement and danger is always fine. Expect the unexpected in these surprising space journeys full of crackling ideas, genious blunders and sudden twists and turns.



- Two-book fantasy series
- Embark on the space quests of an energetic creative and his unlikely group of friends
- The quick, witty pen of Raya Shadowhunter speaks to a new generation of readers in an unprecedented way.

Phoenix Lightness is a hilarious inventor and space travelor. He travels to exciting planets together with a group of unique companions: a mermaid with mysophobia and a pair of extraordinary cats. This unlikely company of loners grows into a close-knit group of friends that work together when faced with the unexpected. Because when you travel to unknown planets, things never go according to plan ...



space, friendship, creativity, magic, desire, fantasy



Phoenix Lightness - Witches and spaceships

Phoenix Lightness - Half world and small world

Marijke Umans

An accessibly written dictionary about divorce for teenagers, complemented by real testimonials.



- Author and experience expert Marijke Umans guides children through the difficult period of their parents’ divorce and gives them their own voice: a language to talk, to express themselves or to reflect with.
- With imagery by Jorinde Mahieu that gives the stories a light and positive touch

Did your parents recently get divorced? Or are you living in a newly composed family? That can cause a lot of new or complex situations and feelings. This book tries to sooth the pains of divorce, proves that you are not alone and hands you tools to tell your own story. Alphabetically arranged words form a dictionary that gives you the language to think and talk about your experiences. This book provides courage, decisiveness, reading pleasure and navigational tools to deal with the situation resiliently.



Jorinde Mahieu

First Aid Divorced Parents - A guiding dictionary

Siska Goeminne

fiction for adults

A poetic novella about holding on to others, and finding yourself.



- A wonderful story about a fisherman who catches seven people in his nets
- About the power of the sea and the desire for love and connection
- Enchanting text, with wonderful oil paintings and a pure graphic design

The fisherman was lonely, and a bit bottomless. This was not very different from the people on land. But he didn’t want to stay lonely. So he made a decision. He would no longer catch fish in his nets, but people. This is the beginning of a series of tender encounters, on a boat that is swinging between desire and acceptance, between peace and melancholy.

Raf Roels

Boat

Jan De Leeuw

Join Mahmood in his journey along the most beautiful palace gardens, the darkest sarcophagi and the deepest suburbs of the metropolis.



- The third volume in the exciting series about the brave Mahmood, in and around the zoo
- How does a western country deal with its colonial history?

Mahmood cannot contain his excitement the moment a gorilla arrives at the zoo. But he does not have the time to get acquainted with the animal, as he spots an intruder among the crocodiles. Just in time, he is able to save the boy. His name is Raf, but who is he really? Why does he have a black, clawed right hand? And how is all of this linked to the statues that are taken down in the city, one by one?



 curse, mystery, colonialism, despotism, statue



Noëmi Plateau

Mahmood and the black claw

Hanne Luyten

More than 4000 copies sold in less than one year!



Wilma Wonder and her friends just got home from school.
'Yippiee! Let’s play soccer!' Who will score the first goal?
But then...
'Come and look quickly, everyone!'
Keeper Sky discovers something along the goal line.
'Hey there, little pigeon, what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be up in the sky flying?'

A beautiful story about believing in yourself and supporting your friends, and how that combination can lead to wondrous adventures.




'Lovely diverse characters who play strong and adventurous roles in an authentic manner.' - Eva Dierickx (@deklasvaneva)

Noëmi Willemen

Wilma Wonder and the pigeon

Kristien Dieltiens

collection of stories

- A magnificent story collection with tales from all over the world.
- Big and beautifully illustrated collection of stories, folk tales and myths about giants.





We all know that giants are super strong but can be a bit dumb sometimes. They can shake the earth and chase the clouds away. In every culture they provide inspiration for stories. The famous Flemish author, Kristien Dieltens, went looking for stories about giants from all over the world. She rewrote those stories for a large audience, so both young and old will greatly enjoy reading this book.

The compelling and strong illustrations by Seppe Van Den Berghe instantly make you believe in giants again. His work is exciting, funny, and always beautifully composed.

Seppe Van den Berghe

The cloud-eaters: stories from around the world about giants

A heartwarming picturebook about an adventurous grandmother who is having the time of her life.



- Highly anticipated new book by Jan De Kinder
- About an active and fearless grandma
- Hold your breath together with the little girl and her grandfather



Rights sold: Slovenian, Croatian, Italian



After scuba diving, snowboarding and kickboxing, parachuting is grandma’s new hobby. Grandpa and I scan the sky together. Can we see her yet?



sea, grandmother, grandfather, adventure



 is a heartwarming picture book about the love between a grandchild and her grout parents. Author and illustrator Jan De Kinder drew inspiration from his own life. (Childhood Book Review 2).

'

 is a heartwarming picture book about an adventurous grandmother having the time of her life. (...) It's a picture book for children, but really it's a universal story that caters to adults and grandparents. (Vanessa Dekeyzer, Het Nieuwsblad, April 2021)

'Jan De Kinder immediately puts you on the wrong track (or do we do that ourselves), because the ending is surprising and brings a big smile to your face.' (We Do Read, August 2022)

My grandmother

coloring books

A stunning activity book that will surprise both children and adults.

 Carll Cneut has now created a new drawing and colouring book
- With dazzling fish, marvelous seahorses and shiny sea shells





A big drawing and colouring book in which you learn to draw with master-illustrator Carll Cneut. Give the underwater-animals in this book colour and shape, complete them, draw their world. You can colour, paint or chalk. And no, you don’t have to colour in between the lines!



Drawing, doodling and colouring BUTTERFLIES


'A very original way to show children their drawing talents. (...) This book is full of encouragement to draw, color, scribble or finish scribbles. Moreover, children are encouraged to not only color, draw but also observe. And especially to use their imagination.' (The Reading Club of EverythingI January 2022, Rita Pontororing)

'Because really, anything goes! 

 is a wonderfully imaginative coloring book that encourages children to use their imaginations. And above all, to enjoy it!' (Pluizuit, May 2021)

Drawing, doodling and colouring UNDERWATER with Carll Cneut

Reine De Pelseneer

young adult

A vivacious novel where young Tor goes off to find his father, but finds more than he expected.



- Overwhelming and sensuous coming-of-age novel
- About looking for your roots, about the unruliness of love and about unexpected confrontations with yourself
- The setting of the rough, impressive Iceland resonates the metamorphosis of the young Tor.



Eightteen-year-old Tor isn’t the bravest one of the bunch. He prefers writing, to gather his thoughts and navigate through the days. But when he discovers his father lives in Iceland and doesn’t even know he exists, he gets on the plane. How will his Vikingfather react? And who is the mysterious girl with the green eyes? His arriving makes a vulcano erupt in the small village ...




'A great Young Adult that feels simultaneously sophisticated and understated. It is a delightful book to disappear into. (Lang Leve Lezen, November 2022)

'This story about searching and finding yourself, first love and powerful family bonds set against the backdrop of the wild Icelandic natural beauty will not leave you unmoved. In a beautiful, warm style, the author manages to capture Tor's feelings perfectly.' (Het Boekenrijk, November 2022)

'An impressive story about a search for your roots, unexpected confrontations with others and yourself and about the unruliness of love.' (Kinderboekenjournaal.com, 2022)

Everything grand

Maartje Van der Laak

Can the imaginative Victoria save Castle Wissekerke, together with the animals?



- Based on the young life of Countess Marie-Louise-Victoire Vilain, who can talk to animals and who is the sister of one of the authors of the Belgian Constitution.
- The Dutch author Maartje van der Laak has been living in Belgium for several years and wrote a thrilling story about the Belgian Revolution, and the role of friendship, courage and equal rights.

Victoria seems to be a very fortunate child. She gets everything she wants, eats expensive chocolate every day, and dreams that she can fly. The servants think she is too loud and have a hard time with her ‘vile side’. Only animals seem to really understand her. When the revolution in Belgium breaks out, Victoria’s life is turned upside down. She has to leave the city, ends up in an uncanny castle with mysterious inhabitants, and makes unexpected friendships there. But betrayal, theft and even famine lurk around the corner. Can Victoria put her hubris aside, and use her mother’s family gem to save the castle?



animals, rebellion, revolution, working together, perjudice




'A wonderful magical adventure story unfolds in which Victoria's unexpected friendships with animals will ensure that famine is averted. [...] A beautiful edition laced with beautiful black-gray illustrations by Kristien Dieltiens that capture the atmosphere of the story wonderfully well.' (Youth Book Site Ghent, Jan Stevens, April 2024)

'Van der Laak has a smooth pen, seemingly effortlessly taking her readers back to the early nineteenth century. [...] On children's terms, she touches on various themes from the grown-up world: profiteering, corruption, democracy and cooperation. Her sparkling story is, as it were, a reflection of that 'real' world. (Hebban.co.uk, Greet Braem, April 2024)

'An imaginative story about a girl who outgrows her spoiled nature and sets herself up as the protector of others. A story that also has a deeper background.' (Pol Van Damme, Pluizuit, November 2023)

Victoria Vilein - The jewel of the emperor

Stefan Boonen

An incredibly funny picture book about being messy, filthy, and dirty.

- A hilarious creation by the unmatched duo Stefan Boonen and Melvin.
- Experience the busy day of Vik and Vik, father and son. Tireless and innovative, they take on the dirtiest chores!
- With a big fold-out page at the end.

If it’s dirty.
If it’s sticky and it smells.
If it’s covered in buggers and gunk.
Who do you call? Vik and Vik.
For Mrs. Turnip, who, just like her seven ponies, doesn’t like brushing her teeth. For Mr. Kong, who doesn’t like going to his barber.
For the teacher with a class full of messy little kids.

Vik & Vik - A filthy day

Heartwarming story about a girl who defies sea, sand, water and forest to find her father. 



- Endearing and poetic story
- About a girl looking for her father
- The magestic illustrations by the lauded illustrator Tim Van den Abeele





On the other side there was her father. He raised his hand to her and she felt how her heart made a little jump, how light she suddenly felt and how big the hunger really was. She put her hands around her mouth. Dad! It bellowed over the water like a party. Could she reach him?

Size: 21,5 x 30,5 cm
48 pages, end papers incl.
Themes: dad, father, growing, quest, longing, missing





'Siska Goeminne wrote this poetic story with economical words and brittle sentences. While doubt and fright are part of it, courage and trust prevail. The comforting ending closes appropriately and appeals to your own imagination and empathy. Although the story is concrete, you read so much more between the lines. A whole world of feelings that will charm both young and old because of its layering.' (Pluizuit December 2021)

'Tim Van Den Abeele's prints help tell the story. His monotypes in colour layers visualise, as he so beautifully puts it, the emotions from the story and give it extra depth. In all his colour splendour, he depicts suggestion and sketches atmospheres that creep into your mind. The bright yellow desire, the green suspicion, the blue missing, the darkness when things may not work out for a while, and so on. A wealth of feelings and atmospheres that cannot leave you unmoved.' (Pluizuit December 2021)

'All this is equally spot-on design by Dries Desseyn, making the whole thing easily deserve the stamp 'recommended'.' (Pluizuit December 2021)

'It tackles a subject you can do something with, together with your child. Indeed, the quest also teaches about the growth of the girl, who learns to believe in herself without needing anyone. Goeminne writes it down in a poetic rhythm.' (Het Nieuwsblad I 20 April 2021, Eva De Poorter)

Tim Van den Abeele

The heart of the girl

Winny Ang

gift books

A poetic picture book for all ages, about people exploring between sea and mountains, hesitating and finding each other along the way.



- A wondrous, philosphical text about two people who are open to anything that crosses their path, and find each other on the way.
- With impressionistic drawings, full of astounding landscapes that will make you feel small and grand at the same time, just like the characters.

She looks out over the sea, infinitely far. Pile clouds high.
The wind blows a secret in her left ear and carries her outside. Step by step she moves on, chasing the clouds.

He likes mountain questions: questions that reach so high you can’t see their top in the distance. Each question opens a door - he hears the clouds crackle and blinks his eyes. Is that a sea glint?



 is a book that reveals itself to you only slowly and in which you discover new things each time. Winny Ang uses short sentences and writes very sensorially. You can almost taste her words on your tongue or feel them brush past your body like a breeze: pile of clouds high, cavernous, noiseless, questioning paths, crackling. Marie Van Praag's beautiful, atmospheric illustrations are full of fine detail and storytelling power. In her prints you feel yourself disappearing completely. A book that makes you speechless.' (Denkkaravaan.be, 2024)

'This poetic picture book for all ages is a fairly open book. As a reader, you can make of it what you see in it yourself. The story was kept brief, much has been left out. This leaves a lot of room for the reader's imagination. The prints contribute to this. They are sometimes less summary. They also tell a story, perhaps the rest of the story. 

 is an extraordinary book, sometimes a tad strange, sometimes especially poetic. In any case, it does not leave the reader unmoved.' (Reading Guide, 2024)

'

 contains a wondrous, philosophical poem for all ages, about people exploring between sea and mountains, doubting and meeting each other on this road. Definitely worth mentioning are Marie Van Praag's impressionistic drawings. The hushed, impressive landscapes, like the characters, make you feel small and large.' (Bookcase Web, December 2023)

Marie van Praag

Infinitely far

Gaea Schoeters

A playful story about a dog and a cat philosophising about something and nothing.



- Surprising text by author and theatre maker Gaea Schoeters
- With dynamic illustrations by award-winning illustrator Gerda Dendooven





Tell me something? the dog asks.
Nothing’s coming, the cat says.
Nothing at all.
A silence falls. It falls as only silences can fall. Without a sound.
But then the first thoughts appear. Together they go in search of nothing.




‘Schoeters again shows her superior storytelling talent. ****’
(Joke Spaey in Feeling)
‘A theatrical novel of ideas about art from a well-read author.’
(Psychologies)




‘The art by Gernda Dendooven succeeds in bringing accross and evoking powerful emotions, without the constraints of any current aesthetics. She uses alienating proportions, a combination of cutting work, fine pencil lines and wide brushstrokes and careful compositions, to achieve that.’ (Mappalibri) ‘Gerda Dendooven has an expressive, direct style of drawing. Her figures are robust, and her images alwasy challenge the reader a bit. She also ingeniously plays with colour in her illustrations.’ (De Standaard)




'Gaea Schoeters wrote a philosophical story for young and old. Together with Gerda Dendooven's images, it became a striking and original picture book that gradually settles into your body and soul. It doesn't offer you a bite-size story like thirteen in a dozen, but if you open yourself up to it, a world opens up to you that tickles your imagination and stimulates your thinking. (...)
Dendooven places both figures in a colorful setting that strongly appeals to the work of American painter Mark Rothko with his abstract, penetrating color fields. With an apparently nonchalant drawing and painting style with blurred spots and playful lines, she creates surprising compositions. She expressively depicts both animals with human traits and movements. (...)
The text is pared down. Each sentence is thoughtfully but smoothly conceived without one word too many. Whereby there is so much more to feel and suspect between sentences. Likewise, many questions are raised in the reader/audience that cannot be ignored.' (Pluizuit, May 2021)


'The nice thing about the story is that it can evoke something different every time. In fact, you can read the book very quickly and superficially. But you can also read it slowly and dwell on each page. (...) 

 is philosophy in understandable language and therefore suitable for any age. For many adults, philosophy in difficult language remains too abstract. Even for an image-thinker like me. That's why a picture book is all the nicer. The images support and reinforce the text. For example, when it talks about “more” and “include,” the cat is as big as the page. Otherwise, the images are fun with lots of different colors. Moreover, on each page the dog and cat are in different positions. Each time their faces show a different expression.' (StoerLeesVoer, April 2021)

Gerda Dendooven

Nothing

A story about knights who don't kiss, or do they?



- Funny and imaginative picture book
- About being in love and friendship

Rosalie wants a kiss. A kiss from Jef. But Jef doesn't want to kiss! Jef is a boy, boys don't kiss. Boys do kiss, Rosalie thinks. But Jef is a knight, knights don't kiss. They do, Rosalie thinks. Knights kiss princesses. But Jef is a knight on a horse. Those sit too high to kiss. He quickly runs away from Rosalie. Rosalie is an Indian. Her horse runs after Jef ...



 kiss, love, girl-boy, game, imagination




'Jan De Kinder plays with prejudices about gender in this picture book. Jef is endearing in his surly pose, eyes focused only on the skateboard or blissfully closed as he whizzes through the air. Rosalie initially fulfills the stereotypical role of a bossy girl who imposes her will on others and does not tolerate other opinions. When they go on an adventure together, the differences fade away and they are both completely children' (Vanessa Joosen, De Standaard der Letteren)

'With few words but the right ones chosen, a particularly clever story is told. (...) a wonderful whole!' (Website Leesplezier.net)

Knights don't kiss

Yoeri Slegers

Warm story about fleeing and the importance of being welcome somewhere.



- Picture book about refugees and migration
- About prejudice and friendship
- Colorful illustrations brimming with detail





Crocodile is on the move. He is tired and scared. At home it wasn't safe anymore. And so Crocodile had to leave. He is on his way to better. Where that is? Crocodile doesn't know yet. The journey is long and dangerous. And everywhere Crocodile goes, he hears the same thing: “Crocodiles are dangerous! Go away, Crocodile! There is no place for Crocodile anywhere. Will he be welcome anywhere?




'A book full of compassion|a story that hits you right in the heart.' (Onderwijwwereld, March 2019)

'Very colorful illustrations that clearly portray Crocodile's feelings. Without moralizing, the book manages to bring attention to the refugee issue in a realistic way.' (Alles wat ik mooi kan. vinden, September 2019)

Crocodile looking for better

Wendy Huyghe



International movie premiered on February 17 2023  at the
Berlinale, the international Film Festival of Berlin.




One stormy night, Lena’s father’s fishing boat sinks. Antoine Blomme and his two crew members, one of them the dad of Lena’s best friend Kaz, die. The funeral is chilly, because everyone in Ostend seems to have their own version of what happened. According to those present, it was all Antoine’s fault, because an experienced fisherman shouldn’t head out during a storm now should he? Lena doesn’t believe them, her father knew the sea like the back of his hand. When the funeral boat is suddenly startled by a fierce shock,  he catches a glimpse of a black shadow disappearing under the boat.

With the help of Vincent, a lanky octopus suit (covering up a 14-year-old boy) who shares a fascination for marine life and holds a summer job at the brand-new Secret Sea Creatures Museum, she sets out in search of the sea creature she think she’s seen – and the true cause of her father’s death.

PAPERBACK
Size: 13,5 x 20 cm
208 pages + end papers
Themes: sea, loss, father-daughter relation

Sea sparkle

babies & toddlers

Thanks to this big search book no toddler will be bored during the summer vacation

- A new search book for toddlers
- Big size: perfect for in the classroom

Hooray! Summer is coming! There’s lots to do in the Summer: it’s ime for vacation, we go to the beach, have a picnic in the park, enjoy a barbecue ... There’s lots for toddlers to discover on every spread!



Kathleen Amant

Summer search book

A sensitive story about a bullying situation.



Rights sold: Korean, Chinese (simple and complex), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, English, German, Catalan, Spanish, Greek, Danish, French, Hindi, Slovenian, Afrikaans, Serbian, Bosnian, Italian, Greek, Slovenian, Macedonian, Croatian



Tuur blushes. I see it and point to it. Everyone laughs. Tuur blushes even more. He's like a tomato. Or a lighthouse. Paul laughs meanly. This isn't fun anymore. Do I tell the teacher? But then what will Paul do to me?




'In this simple story, the author makes clear with very few words how teasing turns into violent bullying. But it also beautifully expresses how someone can make this bullying stop. [...] Highly recommended without fail, even outside of an anti-bullying campaign.' (Website Leesplezier, May 2013)

'Strongly developed story about the far-reaching impact of bullying on group dynamics in a classroom. Beautifully told in text and illustrations.' (Jeugdboekenweek, March 2014)

Red, or why bullying isn't funny

Inge Bergh

A chapter book about the beautiful, growing friendship between a bear and two children.



- A bright and thick chapter book about a bear that turns the life of two children upside down.
- Grow along with the characters in seven chapters, from search images to full stories.
- With splendid illustrations that radiate a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Bas and Noor are startled: what’s in the greenhouse? They encounter a bear spinning around with a pot on its head. Turns out he isn’t as dangerous as Bas thinks, not at all! A bear is actually quite nice to have around. It is the beginning of an unlikely friendship, in which Bas and Noor try as hard as they can to keep Bear hidden from the outside world. But how will they manage to do that?




'A topper that deserves a place in every school library or in the bookshelf of just about every first-time reader.' (The Book Kingdom, December 2023)

'

 is a wonderful reading book for first grade readers. This book by author Inge Bergh contains a heartwarming story about the beautiful, budding friendship between a bear and two children. The beautiful, colorful drawings are by Suzan T'Hooft. (Bookcase Web, December 2023)

Suzan T'Hooft

A bear with us

Lynn Pinsart

This books invites the tiny readers to put their parents to bed. Or is it the other way around? A heartwarming story that is sure to turn bedtime upside down.



Today we reverse the roles. YOU put the grown-ups to bed. Because they are tired, exhausted and in serious need of sleep. And here’s why: they are snout cleaners, weightlifters, wizards ... Adults have up to 10 different jobs during the day. Will you help put them to bed? They really deserve some sleep!

Size: 30 x 24 cm
32 pages + end papers

Julie Vangeel

Bedtime for adults

Join a treasure hunt through the forest, get spooky on Halloween night or jump in every puddle with your favourite rubber boots.



- Richly illustrated search book full of playful autumn details
- Find the 9 objects hidden in each spread
- With a funny autumn alphabet at the end

There is so much to discover in autumn! In the colourful forest you can search endlessly for nuts, spiders and pine cones. Brave the wind with a sturdy rain coat or jump in the puddles with your rubber boots. And on Halloween you and your friends can go for a spooky walk with carved pumpkins as lanterns. Need to take shelter during a heavy rainstorm? Use all your autumn treasures and a lick of paint to create the most beautiful works of art.




'You'll find that variety in every illustration in this book, which takes up two pages each. They are cheerful, colorful illustrations full of children enjoying an autumn activity. And so, as in any season, there is a lot to enjoy. [...] Thus, this book offers lots of opportunities for hours of telling, talking and searching in a warm autumn atmosphere. A playful and cheerful search book that lets you enjoy autumn. (Mik Ghys, Pluizuit, November 2023)

Autumn search book

Kristof Devos

A warm and hopeful story about how you can conquer difficulties with the help of others.



- A sublime story about true friendship
- Unique interaction between text, illustrations and design.
- AWARDS: Merit Winner, 3x3 Mag, New York, USA



Rights sold: French, German & Spanish



Life is boring when you are staring out of your window all by yourself. Then Fox and Bird show up. It’s wonderful to have friends! But the more loved ones you have in your life, the more chance you will lose them again. One day, something happens to Bird ...

16,5 x 24,5 cm
56 pages, end papers incl.


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