Bologna Catalog 2024

RIGHTS CATALOG BOLOGNA

2024

We make children’s dreams come true

We’re so glad you’re holding our brand-new Clavis catalog!

Making books and sharing them with you is our passion. We feel honored to be able to make a difference in children’s lives all over the world, offering them little treasures to learn from and to enjoy.

The treasure chest you’re reading now is filled with beautiful new gems: from heartwarming toddler books and fun picture books to bloodcurdling novels!

Enjoy! And let’s keep making children’s dreams come true . . . together!

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Clavis Toddler

Every child loves to read. Even babies and toddlers can enjoy warm stories and beautiful images, but books need to suit their needs and fit in their small hands. That’s why our toddlers books are tailored to little ones, with familiar themes, rich language, fun characters, and firm pages.

You’ve Got So Many Friends, Immy

Two cheerful toddler books about a sweet, funny character called Immy. For toddlers ages 12 months and up.

Meet new friends together with Immy and discover the world step by step. You can do it!

By Mack van Gageldonk Board books

160 x 160 mm

12 months and up 10 spreads + cover

How Clever of You, Immy

New cute character by Mack van Gageldonk!

Little Furry Friends.

All Together

Now! Summer

More than 10 books in this series!

Little Furry Friends. All Together Now! Farm Animals

In the same series

Two delightfully interactive books full of illustrations of the summer season and farm animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Discover the beauty of summer together with your Little Furry Friends and tag along on a trip to the farm. Are you ready to dive into the pool? Or would you prefer a soft hug from a sheep?

By Federico Van Lunter

Board books

160 x 160 mm

12 months and up 10 spreads + cover

Part

of Furry Friends

, the series that grows with you!

Little Furry Friends. All Together Now! Wild Animals

Little Furry Friends. All Together Now! My House

Nora Discovers Summer

A familiar story about Nora having summer fun. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Nora puts on sunscreen so she can go enjoy the warm sunshine outside. She plays in the little pool in the garden and makes a pretty chalk drawing on the sidewalk. Of course, a beautiful summer’s day also calls for a cold ice cream!

By Annemarie van der Heijden Hardcover with round corners 185 x 185 mm 18 months and up 24 pages

In the same series

Nora Gets Dressed Nora Discovers Spring

Anna and Her Potty

A warm story about learning to go potty. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.

Anna doesn’t want to wear a diaper after taking a bath. She wants to learn to go potty. Mom grabs a pair of underpants and sets up the potty. Of course, going potty isn’t easy right away, but with some patience, Anna will get there.

By Kathleen Amant Hardcover with round corners

210 x 220 mm 24 months and up 32 pages

8 books about Anna made it to the top 10 of most borrowed books in Dutch libraries!

In the same series

My Potty Calendar. Anna Goes Potty

A potty calendar starring the famous Anna by Kathleen Amant. For small children who are ready to take big steps.

My Potty Calendar is a calendar from Anna to you. Together with Anna, you’ll learn to go potty. Putting on your underpants, setting up your potty, giving it a try when you feel something inside your belly . . . By means of beautiful drawings and stickers, Anna helps you practice on the potty. If you collect enough stickers, you’ll even get a diploma!

By Kathleen Amant Calendar

24 months and up

Potty training with Anna!

Everyone Brushes Their Teeth

A surprising book about brushing your teeth. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.

It’s almost bedtime, but first, we’re going to brush our teeth. Fox begins and then the other animal friends join in. Everyone brushes in their own way. And Georgie? How will he brush his teeth?

By Anita Bijsterbosch Hardcover with round corners 210 x 220 mm 24 months and up

32 pages

In the same series

Eating with Lily and Milo

Entirely restyled!

A funny story about choosing what you’re going to eat and setting the table. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

Lily and Milo want to eat outside. There’s a table in the garden, but it still needs to be set. First, the friends look for a tablecloth, cutlery, and plates. Then, they pick fruit, bread, vegetables . . . They put everything they want to bring along in their cart. But where has all the food gone when they sit down at the table?

By Pauline Oud Hardcover with round corners 210 x 220 mm 24 months and up 32 pages

Katie and Mommy’s Belly

Katie in Summer

Two beloved classics about the summer season and a new baby in the family. For toddlers ages 24 months and up.

The sun is shining, so Katie wants to play outside. After picking out a dress and putting on sunscreen, she’s ready for a beautiful summer’s day. Soon, she’ll have someone to play with, as there’s a baby growing inside Mommy’s belly. Will Katie get a little brother or sister? She’s so excited!

Kevin and Katie have already been published in 20 countries!

By Liesbet Slegers

Hardcovers with round corners

210 x 220 mm

24 months and up

32 pages

Entirely restyled!

In the same series

This year, Kevin and Katie celebrate their 25th birthday!

Furry Friends. Emma and the Best Teacher

Furry Friends. Emma and the Sweetest Mom

Two sweet stories about Emma and her mom and teacher. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

Hi! I’m Emma. This is my mom, and this is my teacher. There’s so much to learn every single day, but they always help me out. Do you want to meet them?

By Federico Van Lunter

Hardcovers with round corners

210 x 220 mm

24 months and up

32 pages

Furry Friends. Emma Goes to Class Furry Friends. Emma at the Doctor’s

Easter Egg Hunting with Bobby

A cheerful story about celebrating Easter together. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Hooray, it’s Easter! Bobby paints eggs to hang in the Easter tree. But, oh no . . . Doggy Trix runs outside with the basket full of eggs. Can Bobby find them all? Maybe the Easter Bunny left an extra egg?

By Ruth Wielockx Board book 210 x 210 mm 24 months and up 9 spreads + cover

In the same series

Bobby’s Birthday Christmas with Bobby

Party Time

All year round, we celebrate big and small occasions. Birthdays, births, Carnival, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day . . . There’s always a good reason to party!

Happy Birthday, Little Mouse

Little Mouse has sold more than 1.8 million copies worldwide!

In the same series

A cheerful picture book about a fun birthday party. For toddlers ages 2 ½ years and up.

Little Mouse hangs flags and balloons everywhere because it’s his birthday. His friends Rabbit, Pig, Koala, Cow, Elephant, and Sheep all bring fun presents. But . . . Little Mouse also has a nice surprise for his friends!

By Guido Van Genechten Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

2 ½ years and up

32 pages

Newest book about Little Mouse!

Little Mouse celebrates his 15th birthday!

It may be hard to believe because he still looks very small and cute, but for 15 years already, Little Mouse has been a happy guide to toddlers taking small steps. Hip, hip, hooray for Little Mouse!

Little White Fish Is Born

A sweet and warm picture book about Little White Fish’ very first day. For little fish of all colors ages 2 ½ years and up.

In the Pacific, Little White Fish is born. Mommy and Daddy are very proud. They tell everyone. All friends meet Little White Fish in their own way.

By Guido Van Genechten Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 2 ½ years

and up 24

pages

In collaboration withaJapanese publisher!

book to celebrate Little White Fish’ 20th birthday!

Special

In the same series

Little White Fish Little White Fish Has Many Friends

Little White Fish and His Playmates

A collection of stories about Little White Fish, filled with fun, adventure, and friendship. For little fish ages 2 ½ years and up.

Little White Fish has many playmates. Some teach him how to count, others show him the colors of the rainbow. Each of them has their own talent. Dive into the deep sea and go on an adventure together.

By Guido Van Genechten Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 2 ½ years and up 72 pages

Newestbookabout LittleWhiteFish!

Little White Fish has already been published in more than 25 languages!

Anna Throws a Party

A familiar book about celebrating your birthday. For children ages 2 ½ years and up who like parties.

Anna throws a party because it’s her birthday. The house is beautifully decorated with flags and balloons. Odette, Zizou, and Finn are coming over for a playdate. It’s going to be such a fun and exciting day!

By Kathleen Amant Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 2 ½ years and up 40 pages

Number 1 best-sellingseries in our market!

20 years of Anna!

Carnival Fun

A cheerful and interactive book in which Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl celebrate Carnival. For children ages 3 years and up.

Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are almost ready to celebrate Carnival, as they’re already wearing their favorite costumes. But Fox wants clown makeup on his face and Owl needs dots on her costume. Can you help?

By Anita Bijsterbosch Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

3 years and up 32 pages

Ian and Sarah Celebrate Easter

A joyful and familiar story about a fun Easter party at school. For little Easter bunnies ages 3 years and up.

It’s Easter! Ian and Sarah play all kinds of fun games at school and make Easter decorations. Who’s knocking on the door? A real Easter bunny! He takes the children to the petting zoo. When they arrive, they see newborn lambs and chicks. Will there also be Easter eggs?

By Pauline Oud Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 3 years and up 32 pages

In the same series

Ian

Ribbit Loves Easter

This happy book is the perfect preparation for Easter. For children ages 3 years and up.

It’s spring and almost Easter. That means Mommy needs eggs: for the Easter bread, for the Easter cake, and . . . to decorate! Ribbit helps Mommy. He goes to the chicken coop to collect eggs. But . . . the chicken coop is empty. Where’s Chicky? And how will they get their eggs?

By Martine Van Nieuwenhuyzen Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

3 years and up 32 pages

In the same series

Ribbit Smells Spring Ribbit Dives into Summer

Ricky Collection

Ricky and Grandpa’s Garden, Ricky at the Beach, Ricky Celebrates

Ricky has already been published in 25 languages!

Go on exciting adventures with Ricky. Help Grandpa in the garden, have a great day at the beach, and celebrate together with your favorite people or rabbits!

A new collection of three fun stories about Ricky: Ricky and Grandpa’s Garden, Ricky at the Beach friends of the sweetest rabbit in the world ages 4 years and up.

By Guido Van Genechten Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

4 years and up 96 pages

Ricky Collection 1. Knight Ricky, Ricky and Mia the Chicken, Ricky Has a Plan

25 years of RICKY!

Our sweet toddler friend

Ricky is a cheerful rabbit. He’s a little different from the other rabbits, but that’s okay. He’s unique and stays true to himself! During his adventures with his friends, Ricky shows that differences should be celebrated. With a genuine smile, a kind gesture, and an adorable floppy ear, he’s always there for others.

Trybear Goes to a Birthday Party

A funny and comforting book about a birthday party. For happy party bears ages 3 years and up.

What a fun day! Today, you’re going to a birthday party. You get to sing songs, play games, eat candy, and there are presents. Exciting, right? But you don’t have to worry, Trybear. I’ll tell you everything you need to know.

250 x

3 years and

In the same series

Adventure

You can discover the world by traveling to faraway countries, but there are many more adventures waiting for you close to home. A fun book can be your ticket to a whole new world!

Furry Friends. Dinosaurs! The Big Book of Dinosaurs

Unique combination of a seek-and-find book and an informative picture book!

An informative and funny discovery book about different dinosaurs. For little squeakers and big roarers ages 3 years and up.

Travel along to the dinosaur kingdom and discover the most extraordinary dinosaurs together with your Furry Friends. Meet the friendly stegosaurus, swim with the speedy liopleurodon, and celebrate with the colorful diplodocus.

By Federico Van Lunter Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

3 years and up 40 pages

In the same series

Furry Friends. Let’s Build!

The Big Book of Vehicles

Furry Friends. In the City!

The Big Book of Vehicles

Lemurs Do As They Please

An exciting story about four small lemurs in the beautiful nature of Madagascar. For children ages 4 years and up.

Every morning, the lemur family loves to sunbathe, but Sim, Bem, Kima, and Nuru prefer going to the refreshing river. “Absolutely not,” says Grandma Lemur. “The river is dangerous to little lemurs.” But lemurs do as they please! The river looks so friendly. What could go wrong?

By Nico Vriesema and Tirza Beekhuis Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

4 years and up

32 pages

Show Dog Wizard

A playful story about a little dog that likes to steal the show but doesn’t like to practice. For tail waggers ages 4 years and up.

Wizard is a show dog. He enjoys the applause when he shows off his tricks. But of course, those tricks don’t come naturally. Wizard needs to practice. A lot. Actually, playing with the other dogs is pretty fun too . . .

By Ellen DeLange and Janneke Kelderman Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

Adayinthelife ofashowdog!

By the same author

Theo’s Princess Lena’s Favorite Sweater

Where’s Dachshund Dax?

Look for dachshund Dax in the funny, exciting, and absurd railroad cars in this original seek-and-find book. For inquisitive detectives ages 5 years and up.

Max gets on the train, but his dachshund Dax is faster! Max searches for his dog in the many different railroad cars. He takes a look in the circus car, the swimming pool car, and even the pirate car! Can you find Dax?

By Delano van der Geest Hardcover

Biem’s Secret

Biem lives on an island, in a lighthouse. One night, a heavy storm rages at sea and a ship gets in trouble. It ends up on the beach, close to the lighthouse. Biem rushes over. The crew has disappeared. In the hold of the ship, Biem finds precious cargo. He takes the cargo home, but then, he’s faced with a difficult decision.

By Ton Koene Hardcover 290 x 210 mm 5 years and up 64 pages

An atmospheric story about a boy with a big dilemma. For children ages 5 years and up.

Biem’s Lighthouse

In the same series

So Many Emotions

How are you feeling today?

Children face many different situations and so many unknown emotions. Books help children recognize and name their feelings and discuss them in an easy, safe, and playful manner. Angry, happy, or sad?

It’s okay to feel this way.

A familiar picture book about a girl who’s getting a little brother or sister. For children ages 2 ½ years and up.

Sarah’s mommy is having a baby and Sarah is very happy. Now, she’s a big sister! She helps change diapers and together with Daddy, she bathes the baby. At school, there’s a celebration too. Sarah gets a party hat and hands out delicious treats. But when Grandma and Grandpa come to visit and Sara doesn’t get a present, she isn’t so happy about being a big sister anymore . . .

By Pauline Oud Hardcover

A touching story about friendship in good and difficult times.

Millie has beautiful hair. Her best friend Chloé thinks so too. Cut it off? Never! Until Chloé ends up in the hospital because she has cancer. When Millie discovers her friend has lost her hair because of the treatment, she doesn’t hesitate to help Chloé

By Bheng Pay Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 5- years and up 32 pages

The Itsy

Bitsy Spider

A familiar picture book about a girl with a big fear of spiders. For children ages 5 years and up.

“ARGH, a spider!” Mila shouts, afraid. The spider quickly crawls away, but that doesn’t make Mila feel better. Because the spider is still somewhere near her. That’s a good thing, thinks Mo, because spiders eat mosquitoes and those are annoying. As logical as it may sound, Mila is sure she never wants to see a spider again.

By Bonnie Grubman and Nynke Boelens Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up

32 pages

By the same author

Healthy Minds. Your You Healthy Minds. Everyone Cries

Two comforting picture books that center on the mental health of young children.

In these books, you’ll meet two special characters: YOU and Sadness. YOU is everything you are and everything you want to be. It can change throughout the years, but it will always be excep tional, wonderful, and rare. Sadness appears when you feel confused or tangled up. Maybe you’d rather forget about it, but it stays right where it is. Together, YOU and Sadness want to encourage you to be nice to yourself and embrace your feelings.

By Adam Ciccio and Malgosia Zajac Hardcover

By Adam Ciccio and Barbara Bongini

Band

Aid. Soft Bear

A heartwarming book about the love for a pet, but also about the grief you feel when the animal passes away. For children ages 5 years and up.

Tess and her dog Soft Bear are inseparable. Everywhere she goes, you see Soft Bear too. It has been this way since Tess was born. But then, Soft Bear passes away after a lovely day at the beach. A mourning process starts for Tess, as saying goodbye to your pet can’t happen overnight. Luckily, her parents and teacher understand that Tess misses her dog, and they help her to eventually think of Soft Bear with a smile.

By An Swerts and Eline van Lindenhuizen Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up 48 pages

Turn Around!

An imaginative story about two sisters, one of whom just won’t turn around. For children ages 5 years and up.

Me and my sister are going to have a very fun day! If I can get her attention, at least . . . No matter what I say or do, she just stays put. I bring her cake, I bring her toys, and I turn around and around, but her? She doesn’t. She just won’t turn around. There’s nothing that can help her. Nothing at all. Or is there?

By Masoud Gharehbaghi Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 5 years and up 32 pages

By the same author-illustrator

A happy book about friendship and diversity. For speedsters ages 5 years and up.

A new girl, Lea, comes to live in the house opposite Zjef’s. Soon, there’s a sweet note in her mailbox: Hi Lea, feel like playing with us tomorrow? Do you want to race home after school with Sem, Fatima, and me? Your neighbor, Zjef. But every day, Lea has a different excuse to avoid joining in. Doesn’t she want to become friends?

By Ineke Debels and Katrien Benaets Hardcover

5 years and up 32 pages

Imagination

Fly on the back of a dragon, visit a faraway planet, save a clumsy prince from a tower, or travel through time. Everything is possible in your imagination . . . and in a book!

Small and Big in the Land of Big and Small

A new imaginative series for curious preschoolers ages 3 years and up and readers who enjoy interactive reading.

This is Big. And this is Small. Small has many questions. Big always has an idea. Small woke up with a question: “A tower, an elephant, or a giant fish . . . what’s the biggest thing there is?” Big rubs his chin. What a good question. “I know someone who knows the answer,” he says. “And I know where we need to be. Come on, let’s go on an adventure together!

By Lucas Arnoldussen, Marja Baeten, and Annemiek Borsboom Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

3 years and up

40 pages

Play Along with Little Dragon Donatius

A collection of fun stories about Little Dragon Donatius, with many additional games, recipes, and arts and crafts pages. For little dragons ages 4 years and up.

In this collection, you’ll find three familiar stories about Little Dragon Donatius, but also three new stories. The friends look for the Easter Bunny, they find a hidden treasure, and they make their own Christmas tree. It’s fun to hang around with Little Dragon Donatius!

By Li Lefébure and Margot Senden

Flamingo Flora Doesn’t Like Pink

A familiar story about a little flamingo that discovers colors and new tastes.

All the flamingos Flora knows are pink. That’s because they eat pink shrimp every day. Flora would love for her feathers to have such a beautiful color too, but there’s one tiny problem . . . Flora doesn’t like shrimp. So, she starts looking for other things that may give her a pretty pink color. Will it work?

By Marlien Crooijmans Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

By the same author-illustrator

The Glu ­ Glu Planet

A funny picture book full of imagination. For picky eaters ages 4 years and up.

Yuanyuan does not like vegetables! She’d rather go to bed without eating anything. One night, Mom tells her about the Glu­Glu Planet. And sure enough, Yuanyuan is visited by a very special guest later that night: the prince of the Glu­Glu Planet, who wants to take her to his kingdom, where vegetables don’t exist. Is a world without vegetables really that great, though?

By Wu Dandan and Jiang Ziying Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up 32 pages

Story Gems. The Tinderbox

The classic by Hans Christian Andersen, tailored to children and beautifully illustrated. For fairytale lovers ages 5 years and up.

“One, two, one, two!” A soldier is proudly marching home when he encounters a witch. “Oh, soldier!” she cries. “Can you help me? My tinderbox has fallen into this hollow tree. If you can get it out, I’ll give you all the money you want.” The soldier doesn’t have to think twice. He descends into the hollow tree and ends up in an incredible, magical adventure.

By Sara Ugolotti Hardcover 235 x 325 mm 5 years

and up 48 pages

In the same series

Story Gems. The Wizard of Oz

Fairytale Letters

A unique alphabet book containing 26 fairytales that rhyme, in which children ages 5 years and up can playfully learn the 26

Discover the A of Snow White’s apple, the F of the frog that was turned into a prince, the G of the goat that outsmarted the big bad wolf, and the S of the little mermaid’s sea. Almost all of them lived

By Annemarie van den Brink and Caroline van Pelt Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

5 years and up 64 pages

English Word Fun from A to Z

An English alphabet book full of colors. For children ages 5 years and up.

The A of apple, the B of bicycle, and the C of candle . . . By means of this alphabet book, you’ll learn the letters of the alphabet and a bunch of English words! If you don’t feel like learning and translating, you can still enjoy the book by looking for the many things that are hidden in the beautiful letters made of playdough. Have fun!

By Natalia Trushkina Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 5 years and up 40 pages

Mirror Planet. Crazy Creations Using Everyday Materials

A book filled with wondrous creatures made of materials all around us. Look, marvel, spot the ten differences, and do it yourself. For creative kids ages 5 years and up.

On the Mirror Planet, far away in our galaxy, you’ll only find twins. Very clever twins. They invented a supercomputer that allows them to travel through space. At their destination, they rebuild themselves by means of the materials they find. But sometimes, things go wrong. Can you help the twins look exactly the same again?

By Natalia Trushkina Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

5 years and up

64 pages

Rapunzel

A beautiful edition with two stories: a modern retelling of Rapunzel’s fairytale and a surprising story about her adventures after she gets rescued from the tower. With games and riddles, for children ages 5 years and up.

As a baby, Rapunzel gets taken away by an old neighbor. The woman wants to take care of the little girl, but she’s very jealous. She locks Rapunzel in a high tower and climbs up using the girl’s long hair. Until one day, the tower is discovered by a prince. When the old woman finds out, she’s outraged. Like a real witch, she makes sure Rapunzel can never see the prince again.

In the second part of this book, we discover whether the witch’s plan really worked. Perhaps Rapunzel and the prince have outsmarted her?

By An Leysen Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up

56 pages

The Flying Circus

Stunning illustrations!

An enchanting picture book with an essential message from nature. For children ages 7 years and up.

On an ordinary day in a sleepy village, the most extraordinary invitations fall from the sky. The flying circus is coming! There’s an invitation for everyone, even the little ones. When the people gather at the appointed time, a flying circus tent descends, and the spectacle begins. Join the villagers as they experience a magical show filled with laughter, awe, and a lesson they’ll never forget.

By Patrizia Levi and Laura Barella Hardcover 290 x 210 mm 7 years and up 40 pages

Together

Books bring people together.

Reading teaches us that we’re all different and all the same. With each reader, the world becomes a little more beautiful.

Felix Fox and Friends. Ready for Spring

A cheerful and familiar book about colorful spring days. For spring kids ages 3 years and up.

Felix Fox is ready for spring. He has a new picknick blanket, and he can’t wait to host a flower picknick. But . . . there are no flowers to be seen. Maybe his friends know what to do?

By Federico Van Lunter and Katya Longhi Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

3 years and up 32 pages

In the same series

Felix Fox and Friends.

Ready for Winter

Felix Fox and Friends.

Ready for Summer

Felix Fox and Friends.

Ready for Fall

Luke and Lottie. The Moon and Stars!

A cheerful, imaginative story about the night sky. For astronauts and stargazers ages 3 years and up.

The day has come to an end, and Luke and Lottie gaze at the sky. How beautiful it looks at night! There’s the moon and thousands of sparkling stars. Tomorrow, Luke and Lottie will build a rocket to fly to the moon. Or is there another way to see the moon and stars up close?

By Ruth Wielockx Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 3 years and up 32 pages

In the same series

Luke and Lottie have already been published in 10 countries!

Luke and Lottie. Big Brother and Big Sister!

Luke and Lottie. To School!

A book full of imagination and fun, but also full of mess and mischief. For children ages 4 years and up.

I have a dog called Smittie. He’s the sweetest doggie in the world, because we have lots of fun together and we crack each other up. To be honest: we do make a mess while playing, though. Hopefully, Mom won’t get mad!

By Darcy Day Zoells Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

4 years and up 32 pages

You’re My Biggest Little Friend

An enchanting story for young and old about embracing who you are. Because no matter how big or little you are, it’s your heart that really counts. For children ages 4 years and up.

Hedgehog and Mouse are great friends. They love to play together all day long. But there’s one thing that makes Mouse feel a little sad: when he’s with Hedgehog, he’s reminded that he’s actually quite small. Luckily, thanks to a series of unexpected adventures, Mouse discovers that little mice can also be very big, in their hearts and in their deeds.

By Ron van Maurik Hardcover 250 x 260 mm

4 years and up 32 pages

By the same author-illustrator

A loving book that pays tribute to Mom, who’s caring, comforting, watchful, and sometimes angry, but always the sweetest! For little foxes ages 4 years and up.

As soon as Barry wakes up in his warm den, Mom is there. She prepares breakfast, comforts Barry when his little sisters knock down his block tower, finds him when he gets lost in the forest, and lets him lie in the big bed when he can’t sleep. Yes, Mom is always there for Barry.

By Margreet Schouwenaar and Danielle Schothorst Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

4 years and up

32 pages

More Fun Together!

Newest book about Piglet!

A sweet story about playing with each other instead of against each other. For aerial acrobats ages 4 years and up.

Piggy and Rabbit fly their homemade kites every day. They’re proud of the kites and love seeing them soar through the sky! The two friends have so much fun together. But then, Cat, Mouse, and Turtle show up with sleek, new, store­bought kites. “Our kites can fly higher than yours,” they brag. “Let’s have a contest!”

By Francesca Pirrone Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

First book in this series publishedalready in 15 languages!

Dinosaurs for Dylan

A sweet and inclusive story about empathy and the many different shapes of friendship. For children ages 4 years and up.

Ellie wants to befriend her mostly non­verbal classmate Dylan. That’s why she draws pictures of his favorite animals: dinosaurs. But Dylan doesn’t seem to like the drawings, nor Ellie, which makes Ellie sad. Luckily, Ellie’s dads and Dylan’s parents help her learn that sharing one’s feelings isn’t always easy.

By Tracy Gulovsen and Renate Potter Hardcover

250 x 260 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

By the same illustrator

Sally Ann McFidgetbottom Pete’s First Playdate

Saeed and Sam

An inclusive book about two friends from very different worlds. Their friendship shows that those worlds aren’t so far apart after all. For children ages 4 years and up.

Saeed and Sam are in class together. They’re best friends and often play at Sam’s house. One day, Saeed thinks it’s time for Sam to come and play at his place. Where does Saeed live? Come and see where the two worlds of Saeed and Sam meet.

By Azize Tekines and Anne-Maro Huberts Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

4 years and up 40 pages

Ruby Goes Camping

A sweet story about endless summer days at the campsite and in the greenery, with a new friend. For little campers ages 4 years and up.

Today, Ruby is going on vacation. She goes camping for the first time. It’s a little exciting, being so far away from home. Will she miss home? And what can you do when you’re camping? Soon, Ruby befriends Oscar at the campsite. They have a lot of fun together. There’s no place she’d rather be!

By Esther van den Berg Hardcover 235 x 325 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

Also by this author

The Other Side.

Closer Than You Think

Enzo and Leya live opposite each other, both in the highest apartment on their block. They don’t know each other yet, but Enzo really wants to get to know the girl he waves at from his window. He’s faced with one problem, though: there’s a square in between their buildings. According to Enzo, danger is lurking there . . .

By Ton Koene Hardcover 290 x 210 mm 5 years and up 64 pages

A story about the great unknown. For brave children ages 6 years and up.

Frisky Families! Penguin Pip’s Ice

Cold Seek

and

Find Book

New series already sold to Greece and Denmark!

A frisky, informative seek-and-find book about a happy penguin family. For curious children ages 4 years and up.

Little penguin Pip introduces you to his frisky family! On each page, you’ll discover more about the emperor penguins. Dive into their world of ice and snow and learn how Pip’s family keep themselves warm, why they can’t fly, and so much more. Bundle up and Pip will show you everything!

By Bente Pompen

210 x 290 mm 4 years and up 32 pages

Oddballs

A hilarious nature book filled with information that sparks the imagination. For children ages 5 years and up.

The animal kingdom has its share of oddballs. You can find bizarre creatures on every continent. Did you know there’s a giant anteater with a tongue that’s nearly 2 feet long? And a frog with a transparent belly? What would it feel like to see with a thousand eyes or taste with your skin? Check out the crazy critters in this book and see what the world is like for them!

By Johan Klungel Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 5 years and up 40 pages

Best-sellingbook

By the same author-illustrator

Chore Pirates

World of Wonder. Knights and Castles

A fascinating book full of fun facts about heroic knights and medieval castles, with stunning pictures and playful drawings. For fearless readers ages 5 years and up.

With their cool swords, shields, and suits of armor, knights looked very impressive in the Middle Ages. Courageously, they protected their lord and competed with each other in duels and tournaments. In this book, you’ll learn more about the exciting life of a knight and the fortified castles he defended. You’ll discover how knights learned to fight, how castles developed, and which weapons were used in a siege.

By Mack van Gageldonk Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 5 years and up 80 pages

Wild about Mom

A beautifully illustrated picture book with animal facts and warm, familiar situations. For curious explorers ages 5 years and up who are wild about their moms.

By Jessie Jans Hardcover 235 x 325 mm 5 years and up 32 pages

A cheeky baby monkey gets a little closer to his mommy, while a playful baby bear can’t resist teasing her mommy. Follow the baby animals as they grow up step by step and discover how much they love their moms, just like we do.

I Spy with My Little Eye.

Why Does a Mosquito Bite Itch?

Every day, things happen you want to know more about. In this series, you’ll find the answers that normally remain hidden. For curious children ages 5 years and up.

Do earwigs really crawl into your ear? How many dots does a ladybug have? And how do spiders make a web? First, children answer each question. Then, you read and see the real answer.

By Marja Baeten and Hiky Helmantel Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up 32 pages

In the same series

I Spy with My Little Eye. Why Is a Black Eye Black?

I Spy with My Little Eye. Who Cleans That Dirty Train?

I Spy with My Little Eye. Where Did This Banana Come From?

How Does It Work? Technology at the Store.

That’s How an Escalator Works

Everyday objects are looked at with wonder. For curious children ages 5 years and up.

How does a bottle vending machine work? And how does an escalator go up and down? In this book, you’ll learn all about different devices you see at the store through funny short stories and detailed technical drawings with explanations.

By Lucas Arnoldussen, Marja Baeten, and Anky Spoelstra Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

5 years and up 48 pages

In the same series

Want to Know. The Garage Want to Know. Building a House

Informative picture books about the garage and building a house. Entirely restyled, with attention to renewable energy.

What happens in the garage? Cars go there for maintenance and repairs, but what exactly does that mean? And do you want to know all about building a house? Why do construction workers dig foundations and how do they construct a roof? These and many more questions are discussed in these books. You’ll also find fun flap and foldout pages and a mini­quiz so that you can become a real expert.

Updated with

By Pierre Winters and Frodo De Decker

By Pierre Winters and Tineke Meirink

Want to Know.

An informative picture book about energy, light, and warmth. For curious children ages 5 years and up.

A lot of energy is supplied to your home. Where does that energy come from? These and many more questions are discussed in this book. You’ll also find poems and games, fun flap and foldout pages, and a mini­quiz so that you can become a real expert.

By Reina Ollivier and Hiky Helmantel Hardcover

250 x

6 years and

May I Introduce Myself?

A special book that focuses on people with remarkable professions. Will you join in and dive into the life of the forest ranger, the clown, and the archaeologist? For eager-to-learn children ages 6 years and up.

Hello, may I introduce myself? I’m a magician. I show you things that look impossible. People watch my tricks with amazement. You can buy tricks in a magic shop, you can make up your own tricks, or you can . . . use a touch of magic, of course!

By Kerstin Zabransky Hardcover 235 x 352 mm 6 years and up 32 pages

By the same author-illustrator

Animals in Need. The Bear Circle

A sweet and informative picture book about bears. For animal lovers ages 6 years and up.

When little Teddy Bear receives a secret invitation, he doesn’t hesitate for a moment. Upon arriving at the designated place after a long journey, he’s surprised to see seven large bears around a campfire. These bears live in very different parts of the world, but they share the same concern: their habitats are shrinking or becoming more dangerous due to human presence. Will they find a way to draw attention to their problems during the meeting?

By Ellen DeLange and Malgosia Zajac Hardcover

210 x 290

mm

6 years and up

48 pages

South Pole and North Pole. Two Books in One

A unique book about the South Pole and the North Pole, which can be read on two sides. For little scientists ages 5 years and up.

The southernmost part of the world and the northernmost part: how much alike are they? Both places are very cold, but there are big differences as well. Come along on this journey and discover the amazing habitats of the penguins and the polar bears.

By Rongbin Li and Juliana Motzko Hardcover 240 x 250 mm

5 years and up 2 x 24 pages

New series!

Marvelous but True. Lessons from Nature

The ninth book in a series about scientific wonder. Dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For researchers ages 6 years and up.

Look around you. Birds fly in the sky, the air is purified by trees with leaves full of energy, and between the branches, spiders create the strongest webs. Nature can teach us a thing or two! That’s what Janine Benyus was thinking when she wrote her book on biomimicry: the science that draws inspiration from nature to generate ideas for humans. Swimwear based on shark skin, trains shaped like kingfishers . . . we owe a lot to Mother Nature.

By Jan Leyssens and Joachim Sneyers Hardcover

210 x 290 mm

6 years and up

32 pages

In the same series

Marvelous but True.

Mission to the Bottom of the Sea

Marvelous but True. Airship to the Arctic

Marevelous but True. How the Continents Move

Wow! Secrets of the Temples. Ancient Civilizations and Their Mysteries

A fascinating book full of beautiful pictures and interesting facts, in which you’ll learn a lot about the temples and cultures of ancient civilizations. For curious readers ages 6 years and up.

In this book, you’ll go on a fantastic journey to the most extraordinary buildings, hidden deep in jungles, mountain areas, and deserts. They’re the remains of sacred temples, where ancient civilizations honored their gods. Dive into the mysterious history of these enchanting buildings and discover peculiar rituals, underground armies, and richly decorated rooms full of treasures.

By Mack van Gageldonk Hardcover 250 x 260 mm

6

years

80 pages

Animals in the City

Children often know more about lions or chimpanzees than animals nearby. This engaging series about biotopes introduces you to friends with feathers or fur in your own environment. For readers ages 7 years and up.

Which animals live in the city? Through an exciting or funny story, children get to know a coot, a fox, a pigeon, a rat . . . These animals can be found in canals, gutters, courtyards, and many other places. After every story, there’s a double page with informative illustrations and interesting facts on the animals’ lives and behavior in different seasons.

By Marja Baeten, Lucas Arnoldussen, and Gertie Jaquet Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

7 years and up 56 pages

The Clock Problem. How to Tell Time

A hilarious comic that shows how much fun math can be. For math fans and non-math fans ages 7 years and up.

Cluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . . Chicken can’t tell time. That’s why he was late to a meeting, and now Farmer Ed is sending some guy named Brutus to “teach him a lesson.” Help! Sheep has an idea: Chicken just needs to learn how to tell time. Goat has a different idea: Chicken needs to learn karate, wear a disguise, or move to the North Pole. Hmm . . . Which plan will work?

By Bill Wise and Davilyn Lynch Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 7 years and up 32 pages

Math has never been this much fun!

Well, I might have been late to an important meeting last week.

Might have?

In the same series

Chicken, why would Farmer Ed send a fighter to teach you a lesson?

The Pigpen Problem. How to Calculate Area and Perimeter

How Can My Eyes See? And Other Questions about the Human Body

An informative picture book with enlightening illustrations about the workings of the body. For everyone ages 8 years and up.

Have you always wondered how eyes can see? Why do some children make music while you prefer sports? How is it that your heart beats? And why do your friends have a different skin color? You’ll find the answers and much more in this fascinating book!

By Gerda Meijler and Amanda Gautier Hardcover 250 x 260 mm 8 years and up 80 pages

Great Minds. Confucius

Series on exact and human sciences!

The Great Minds series introduces young children to the greatest scientists of all time. This edition: Confucius, one of the big philosophers of the East. For everyone ages 9 years and up.

About 500 years before the beginning of our era, a boy named Kong was walking around on the other side of the globe. Not much is known about him, but the little boy grew into one of the biggest inspirations ever. Today, he’s known as Confucius or “Master Kong,” and he’s still celebrated for his views on life: how should we live, and can we live together? Countless children grow up following his advice.

By Peter Nys and Conz Hardcover 210 x 290 mm 9 years and up 32 pages

Great Minds. Leonardo da Vinci

The Great Minds series introduces young children to the greatest scientists of all time. This edition: Leonardo da Vinci, a real homo universalis. For everyone ages 9 years and up.

Country boy Leonardo da Vinci grew into a world­famous painter. But did you know the Florentine genius has done so much more? The parachute, the helicopter, the tank, movable bridges . . . he came up with all those inventions long before they were actually used. Thanks to his eye for anatomy, his understanding of machines, and his sense of discovery, Leonardo da Vinci continues to capture the imagination.

By Peter Nys and Conz Hardcover

210 x 290 mm 9 years and up 32 pages

Clavis Novels

Learning to read is important for your development, but it’s also just plain fun.

Our publications for beginning readers focus on reading pleasure. Reading is fun, and so is learning to read!

© 2021 Clavis Publishing, picture by Bente Pompen

Early Readers

This section is all about stories for beginning readers, with a focus on reading pleasure.

Reading Together with Felix and Lily. Candy in Your Tummy

The third bonkers book about Felix and Lily, to read together with one or more children.

Maybe you don’t read very fluently yet. Maybe you prefer to dream or play. That’s probably because you don’t know that reading is something like playing, singing or blowing bubbles. Immerse yourself in Felix and Lily’s fantasy world, with stories about getting lost in the woods, pretend playing you’re a hairdresser, and making a house out of candy. This is how reading turns into a party!

By Ingrid Vandekerckhove & Hiky Helmantel Hardcover

195 x 254 mm 6 years and up 80 pages, 5760 words

LEARN TO READ

More reading with Felix and Lily

Reading Together with Felix and Lily. Poopy, Whoopee!

Reading Together with Felix and Lily. A Beast Under the Bed

Learn to Read with Mole and Fox

The fourth delightful book in this cheerful series. Each chapter starts with a bit to read together, after which the child continues to read independently. For readers ages 6 and up (after 6 to 8 months of reading instruction).

One day, Mole finds something strange under the ground. He doesn’t know what it is, and neither do Chicken and Mouse. But maybe Fox has an idea. Fox lives in the forest and he knows a lot. Mole and Fox discover that they can have great conversations about the Important Things in life. Together, they philosophize away.

By David Vlietstra & Renske de Kinkelder Hardcover

250 x 260 mm

6 years and up

64 pages, 6400 words

Julie and Her Doggies

The first part in a series full of short chapters, about a headstrong girl who turns the world upside-down. A wacky and sometimes touching ode to animal friendship and every child’s endless imagination.

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Julie. She was so fond of dogs that she picked out a basket every night at bedtime. Sometimes it was a little bed of a chihuahua around the corner, at others times that of a St. Bernard just down the road. Whichever basket it was, Julie jumped in and rolled up next to the animal. And then, happier than ever, she fell asleep. But not all the owners were equally happy about it. And neither were Julie’s mother and father. What now? Should they put Julie on a leash or should they give Julie a doggie of her own?

By Lorena Veldhuijzen & Deborah Dehaerne Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

7 years and up

80 pages, 10,178 words

Also by Lorena Veldhuijzen

The Extraordinary Life of Benjamin Socks

Ice Cream Boy’s Wish

Kief the Goal Thief 19. Neighborhood Soccer

In the exciting nineteenth story of this series, Kief and his friends do everything they can to play a tournament close to home.

This summer, the neighborhood soccer tournament might be played on the field where Dean Kiefsma (aka Kief) and his friends play soccer almost every day. The organizers of the contest only require real chalklines on the field and professional nets in the goals. But soon after Kief buys new nets with his pocket money, they get stolen. Together with Joey and Remy, Dean sets out to find the thief. Will the tournament still take place on the field in Kief’s neighborhood?

By Gerard van Gemert & Mark Janssen Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

7 years and up

48 pages, 8544 words

In the same series

Kief the Goal Thief.

The Grass Thieves

Kief the Goal Thief. Soccer Girls

Middle Grade

Children develop, and so do the books that they read. Our middlegrade books focus on fun adventures and stories about friends, emotions, being a child, and all other things children can relate to and fall in love with. Perfect for kids that want to start their reading journey or for those who are already on it.

Soccer Heroes. Dangerous Game

Restyled and updated!

In the second (standalone) book of the “Soccer Heroes” series, Gerard van Gemert again shows how to write an exciting and adventurous story about sports.

FC Rapitas, the team of Stan and Storm, is competing for the national championship. As a reward from the sponsor, they get to attend the semifinals of the Champions League in London. Their hero Bert Pringle is playing along. What should be a relaxing trip turns into a nightmare when Stan and Storm end up in a dangerous game of intrigue and deceit. Fortunately, their soccer skills are a great help. They even have more influence over the outcome of the semifinals than they ever thought possible . . .

By Gerard van Gemert & Rudi Jonker Hardcover

145 x 210 mm 9 years and up 136 pages, 31,809 words

More Soccer Heroes

Soccer Heroes. Battle for the Cup

Soccer Heroes. Headstrong

Soccer Heroes. Breakthrough

Tomorrow’s Detectives. The Kidnapping

The exciting stand-alone third volume of “Tomorrow’s Detectives”, in which social media, the Internet and crime go hand in hand.

By building a time machine, Jonas’ grandfather knows what will happen tomorrow. Jonas and Martina are scared witless when he tells them that some famous vloggers will be kidnapped. Especially because . . . Martina is one of them. The duo tries to prevent the kidnappings, but DUTCHCREEPYPASTA, the one responsible for everything, is always one step ahead of them. Will they manage to save the day, while Martina seems to be slowly captured?

By Jeroen van Berckum & Katrijn Jacobs Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

9 years and up 224 pages, 48,241 words

More Tomorrow’s Detectives

Tomorrow’s Detectives. The Art Heist

Tomorrow’s Detectives. The Robbery

Glorious Gymnastics. The Olympic Dream

This ninth volume of the “Glorious Gymnastics” series is about every gymnast’s dream: the Olympics.

It’s the middle of summer. Mary, an influencer, is going to the Olympics in Paris, and Nicky is joining her. Mary is invited to a special press conference for children. Because the professional gymnast Roos van der Land will be there, she will be vlogging about the event on her socials. Meanwhile, Nicky runs into Mike near the Eiffel Tower and discovers new butterflies in her stomach. But then, something happens that gives their stay in Paris a very unpleasant twist.

By Simone Kortsmit Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

9 years and up 210 pages, 39,900 words

Gabriel and Grandpa.

Small and Big Stories of Every Day

A collection of stories that explains difficult but everyday topics in an accessible way.

Gabriel lives with his grandfather. Together with him, the “neighbor witch” Hetty, and her daughter Nour, Gabriel learns special life lessons. Whether it is grandpa who is afraid to meet new people, Gabriel’s teacher who talks about her broken relationship or days when everything goes wrong . . . after reading this book, you will know: happiness can be found in unexpected places.

By Li Lefébure & Iris Boter Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

9 years and up 64 pages, 12,000 words

More by Li Lefébure

The Journey of Raven and Parrot

The Mystery of the Maya

The Worst Superpower in the World

An exciting story about a boy with a superpower that turns out to be much more important than he could ever imagine.

Tobias has a superpower that he thinks is very stupid. He keeps it hidden from everyone, until it helps him to save his best friend Sebastian’s life. But it catches the attention of a crazy professor and his accomplice. Suddenly, the carefree summer vacation they had in mind turns out very differently . . .

By Erika Decock, Dirk Heylen & Maarten Arys Hardcover

145 x 210 mm 10 years and up 88 pages, 19,027 words

More by these authors

The Hot Air Balloon

The Listening Wood

A fairytale story about family, nature and the power of imagination.

In his uncle’s carpentry shop, Ardin finds an unusual piece of wood. It looks like antlers . . . When he secretly starts cutting into the wood, a black deer comes to visit at night. The animal takes him across the river to the magical Twilight Forest. In the forest, Ardin unravels the secrets surrounding his late father, which have everything to do with the rare “listening wood”. And with his niece Edda . . .

By Jeanet Kingma & Myriam Berenschot Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

10 years and up 264 pages, 56,454 words

More by this author

Mystery in the Vegetable Garden

Winnie and the Flopsies

A wonderful story about family and how much the world has to offer if you look hard enough.

Winnie’s parents are drowning in work. She feels abandoned at home, especially now that she has to spend the vacations with her great-aunt Bernie. Until she discovers flopsies in her garden: eight little creatures connected to people. But one of them seems to be getting sicker and sicker, which puts the others in danger as well. There is only one thing to do: with the help of the boy next door, Winnie must save them.

By Wim De Vos & Chris Vosters Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

11 years and up 264 pages, 53,371 words

More by this illustrator

The Basalt City

An exciting, fantastical story about an ominous expedition to the Arctic.

On a December morning, a ship called Despair sets out on an expedition to the North Pole. Besides captain Spear and his crew, there are also three scientists from the university aboard. Almost nobody is aware of the exact destination and why they are actually traveling. The Endeavor, a ship that has made the same journey, has never returned. Once the members of the expedition set foot on land, they face one mystery after another.

By Guido Eekhaut Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

12 years and up

72 pages, 18,406 words

More by this author

The Wanderings of Book

A gripping, compelling and extremely current story in which you experience what it is like to flee. The premise is original: the main character Book tells the story.

Book lives on the bookshelf of a family in Syria, where he is bullied by his neighboring books. In fact, Book is an empty notebook that has never been written in. He has no story. Until the uprisings against President Assad break out and Book’s human Abbi decides to flee with his daughter Ziza. Then Book makes a profound decision: he goes with them. It is the beginning of a long journey full of difficult, but also happy moments. During that journey to Europe, Book reports on his own pages.

By Melanie van de Peut Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

12 years and up 544 pages, 131,964 words

Death in the Polder

The third (stand-alone) volume of the nerve-racking series about the polder.

The house in the polder claims a new victim. Julia seems to lead a perfectly normal life, until evil manages to find her. From that moment on, she is the protagonist in a horror movie: evil haunts her house and she feels the misery growing in her body. Desperately, she tries to escape that stranglehold, but the nightmare grows more and more horrifying. Can she save herself?

By Erik Jan Tillema Hardcover

145 x 210 mm 12 years and up 174 pages, 35,890 words

The Devil in the Polder

The final (stand-alone) volume of the nerve-racking series about the polder.

The village in the polder is under the spell of evil. And it is becoming increasingly powerful. It incites the inhabitants to the most bloody acts: children kill their parents and people disappear. Mike and his friends are the only young people left, until he must survive completely on his own. He is close to despair. How on earth are you supposed to fight something you don’t know and can’t see?

By Erik Jan Tillema Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

12 years and up 208 pages, 44,818 words

Also by this author

The Möbius Chronicles. The Red Desert

An adventure story in which friends go out of their way to help each other get ahead.

Yara is panicking when she suddenly wakes up in a red-colored desert in a strange world. Where did she end up and how will she get back home? Fortunately, there is Mex, the friendly boy with his motorcycle. He takes Yara through the surprising, interesting and sometimes dangerous world of Möbius. Together, they travel from the Red Desert to the haunted Tower of Fallen Hopes and beyond. Can Yara find her way home?

By Paula Isphording Hardcover 145 x 210 mm 12 years and up 300 pages, 77,149 words

On Towards the End

A historical story in which a boy discovers not only the other side of the world, but also himself.

When Peter is suspected of murdering his mother at the end of the 17th century, he decides to flee. With the Ridderschap van Holland (Knighthood of Holland), a beautiful ship of the Dutch East India Company, he sails towards the East. Out of nowhere, he enters a man’s world and must learn to survive by being braver and stronger than he actually is. After all, on the ship, not only diseases are lurking, but also death, and two great challenges: a battle among the crew and the love for a girl.

By Gerard van Gemert, Henry Wilbrink & Rudi Jonker Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

12 years and up 224 pages, 45,699 words

Also by these authors

Black Butterfly

The second volume in “The Twilight Time Codes”: a mysterious, a bit harsh, but most of all contemporary series about social media and crime.

Thirteen-year-old Yara falls madly in love with the handsome Melvin, who is five years her elder. Soon, her infatuation turns into a nightmare. Melvin blackmails her and wants her to sleep with other men for money. But then, in the so-called twilight time, Yara receives three codes from the mysterious Michael. As best as she can, she searches for the solutions, which eventually lead to a blistering finale and a life-and-death struggle.

By Roel Verheggen & Conz Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

13 years and up 200 pages, 41,629 words

Also by this author

The Black Hand The Secrets of Treasuredam. Creeble

Young Adult

A book isn’t just a book. It’s an adventure, a world of experience.

And reading isn’t just reading. It’s feeling tension, falling in love, laughing, and crying. Clavis Young Adult is meant for readers who know that.

Veritas 2. Grounded

The second psychological thriller in the “Veritas” series, about revenge, family and discovering yourself.

15-year-old Lola is grounded and has to look after her little brother Daniel. Suddenly, Justin, who is on the run for something, invades her home. Three years ago, he stabbed his teacher to death at school, and now he turns out to be the prime suspect in the case of missing schoolgirl Nina. While the whole country is searching for Nina, the boy takes Lola and Daniel hostage in their own home.

By Simone Kortsmit Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

14 years and up 184 pages, 40,100 words

Also in this series

Veritas 1. School Party

Isaac and Tammy’s Big Antiromantic Adventure

A slapstick adventure story about friendship and the messy first steps in love.

Both Tammy and Isaac have had a long night. The hopeless romantic Isaac has kissed not once, but three times with the wrong person. And Tammy? She kissed someone too, but may have lost her best friend in doing so. When they meet in the smoldering remains of a party, they decide to run off together. To Paris, so Isaac can declare his love to His Great Love. Or at least away from all the hassle.

By Rudie Verbunt Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

Young Adult

240 pages, 44,955 words

Stars and Sirens

In this exciting sequel to Pearl and Tide, the above and underwater worlds come together even more, while Riv tries to preserve her identity in a sea of intrigue.

After Riv learns she is a Semua, a lost princess of the United Oceans, her life in Rotterdam is turned upside-down. Pondering her past and struggling with her future, she is determined to uncover the truth. But in order to do so, she has to push many boundaries . . .

By Anniek Rodenburg Hardcover 145 x 210 mm Young Adult 492 pages, 102,286 words

More about Riv

Pearl and Tide

The Other Way Around

An insightful book that asks questions about what who we are, how we view each other and what we long for.

Anna is born blind, Inti has been her best friend for years now. The both of them decide to audition for a part in the classic tragedy of Antigone. When Anna is selected for the part, Inti is extremely jealous. She is convinced that Anna was chosen just because she is blind, like one of the characters. Moreover, Inti had to hold back during her audition, because she had to take care of Anna. Anna isn’t so sure about that: “I don’t need Inti’s help!” Who is right?

By Erik Wouters & Anne Schneider Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

Young Adult

200 pages, 37,775 words

More by this duo

Street Academy 1. To Lie For

A slasher in the world of street dance, even harder than the successful “Truth or Dance” trilogy.

Shay, Tatum, Maeve, Gigi and Aysegül don’t have much, but they will do anything to get accepted into STREET ACADEMY. When they are scouted for the auditions, there is a change in the atmosphere. The friends receive threatening messages from someone who wants to stop them. To sum it up: trust no one. Believe no one. Because competition is tough in a world full of street dancers. Cut-throat.

By Chinouk Thijssen Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

Young Adult

192 pages, 43,721 words

A gripping story about falling in love, feeling ashamed and something that can happen to anyone: abuse.

Simone has a little brother with autism, Martin. She loves him, but sometimes she can’t stand him. Especially when he ruins the atmosphere with his tantrums. Fortunately, the new neighbors ask her if she would like to watch their little daughter Amber from time to time. Simone agrees enthusiastically, so she can escape the tense atmosphere at home. Until she joins the family on a trip and something terrible happens to her.

By Greet Beukenkamp Hardcover

x 210 mm

Love Me

A gripping story full of socials, self-love, drama and a fair share of romance. For anyone who sometimes doubts themselves a little.

Ever since she was young, the sixteen-year-old Minne has lived in a trailer park, where she shares the trailer with her baby brother and an always absent mother. As soon as she meets Summer, her small world is turned upside-down. Summer is everything Minne longs to be: wildly handsome and self-assured. When her new friend introduces her to an app called LoveMe, Minne goes further and further for her followers, striving harder than ever for the perfect image that has formed in her head.

By Bes Ceyssens Hardcover

145 x 210 mm

Young Adult

368 pages, 79,360 words

More by Bes Ceyssens

The Last Dance Barren Red Sunset

Blood Corn

How do you survive in a village with horrible secrets? A bloodcurdling horror full of cliffhangers.

Daisy and her brother James move to Netherkirk, a village with metershigh corn growing all around. Soon, they discover that the locals have ancient customs and that they are not safe. They moved there to live and feel alive, but now they have to . . . survive.

By Erik Jan Tillema Hardcover 145 x 210 mm Young

Adult

520 pages, 132,000 words

More by this author

Hellenacht

Forever Rain

An honest story about finding your place in the world and staying true to yourself along the way.

A new school, a new beginning, a new life. Everly-Raine starts her freshman year at college, where she doesn’t know a single soul. Step by step, she meets new people and even becomes a lead singer in a band. But just when she finally starts to fit in, everything falls apart: her friendships, her studies and the roof over her head. Will she recover or will things remain difficult forever?

By Meke Levenga Hardcover

145 x 210 mm Young Adult

400 pages, 105,232 words

More by this author

When Flowers Fade Identity

A realistic, suspenseful novel about events that can change your whole life.

Amy is seventeen years old and has quite a nice life: she has loyal friends, a close relationship with her mother and her brother, and a nice teacher with whom she gets along well. Until one day, she turns out to be pregnant. Not everyone is happy about it. Certainly not Amy herself . . . What should she do?

By Susanne Koster Hardcover