Lemniscaat Catalogue 2013

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LEMNISCAAT PICTURE BOOKS

Lemniscaat was founded in 1963 as an independent publishing house specializing in quality picture books and juvenile novels.

This catalogue offers a survey of our illustrators and their work.

For reading copies and other rights inquiries, please contact our foreign rights department.

Lemniscaat Publishers P.O. Box 4066 3006 AB Rotterdam The Netherlands Tel: +31-10-206 29 24 Fax: +31-10-414 15 60 foreignrights@lemniscaat.nl

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CHILDREN’S SONGS FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN

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Marijke ten Cate www.marijketencateillustraties.nl

WHO HAS THE BIGGEST BOTTOM? This silly circus celebrates that everyone has something special!

A backyard cross between a circus and a county fair.

Who has the most pointy nose? The longest ears? The dirtiest hands? The biggest bottom? The readers are the winners as each animal is recognized individually and then all together in one splendid celebratory spread.

MARIJKE TEN C ATE (1974) graduated from the School of Arts in Kampen and works full-time as an illustrator of picture books. Her characters are charming, her style inviting. The colors in her illustrations are lively and bright, just like Marijke!

Rights sold to U.S.A.

WHERE IS MY SOCK? Every person, child or adult, will recognize the mystery of the lost sock.

Marijke ten Cate, mother of many, turns this universal theme into a lively hide-and-seek book. Detailed illustrations reveal different storylines and clothes cleverly concealed in the midst of the jumble. The simple text is perfect for either one-on-one sharing or for preschool story times with such inevitable questions as "Where is my yellow sock?," "Where are my striped pants?," and "Where is my red sweater?" The more you look, the more you will discover in this book destined for an infinite number of repeat readings.

Rights sold to China, Italy, Taiwan, U.S.A.

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Marijke ten Cate

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KISSES In this cozy bedtime story, a father helps his daughter prepare for bedtime. Lisa asks for a kiss, but her father has many different kinds of kisses to offer. A broad range of kisses (including the grandma kiss) is shown as Lisa becomes drowsy and eventually slips into sleep. While Kisses is the perfect remedy for children who resist going to sleep, it is also a loving portrait of the father-daughter bond.

"Daddy and Lisa's tender game may well tempt parents and children to try it too." – Publishers Weekly Rights sold to Italy, Spain (Basque), Taiwan, U.S.A

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A STRANGE DAY Jack is moping about the house, waiting for a letter that will tell him whether he won the drawing contest. When he finally hears someone opening the mailbox, he rushes outside so fast that he doesn't even notice what a windy day it is. All he knows is that he has not heard from the contest and that the only thing in the mailbox is a letter from his aunt in Morocco. Jack shuffles through town, brooding about his bad luck and paying no attention to anything around him — though he is actually preventing many mishaps along the way. Jack won't know until much later what a strange day it truly has been.

Rights sold to China, Denmark, Korea, Italy, Taiwan, U.S.A.

A SWEET, CUTE LITTLE DANCER Olla is an elephant who feels cute, sweet, and little and believes she can dance. The other animals do not agree and tease her. However, her mother cheers her on, helping her regain her confidence and follow her dreams.

Olla's story is about judging and acceptance and the illustrations are filled with light humor that make it an ideal book for sharing.

Rights sold to Korea

THE VERY BEST DOOR OF ALL This sweet picture book about friendship and finding the right birthday gift is sure to strike a chord with young readers. Pip the hedgehog worries that he won't find the perfect present for his special friend Evan, the badger. In the end, Pip learns that the gift of friendship is more important than presents.

“Her animals exude a sweet, easygoing demeanor . . . The full-bleed, double-spread layouts have enough dense, textured color and verve to keep the story moving to its quiet punch line."

– Publishers Weekly.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Marijke ten Cate

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THE YELLOW BALLOON This wordless picture book with truly international appeal presents a new way of seeing. Each spread contains a wealth of detail while exploring universal themes. Acclaimed illustrator Charlotte Dematons takes us on a captivating and colorful journey around the world. Four key characters are found in each tableaux: a fakir, a crook, a little blue car and a yellow balloon. The exquisite detail makes every illustration a feast for the eye, creating landscapes that ensnare the audience. No text is required and the book can be enjoyed on many levels whether you make up your own story, follow one or more of the main characters, or simply lose yourself in the magical world of The Yellow Balloon.

Winner of the prestigious Children's Jury Award Biennial of Illustrators Bratislava (BIB) 2005

Rights sold to China, Faroe Islands, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain (Catalan), Taiwan, U.S.A.

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HOLLAND An unprecedented elaborated I Spy book full of breathtaking details

CHARLOT TE DEMATON S (1957) studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Arts in Amsterdam, majoring in illustration and design. Uniquely talented in picture book art, Dematons has illustrated many books, conveying the sense of an old master with new sensibilities.

Holland — a land full of surprises, strange traditions, free-spirited people and a rich history.

Charlotte Dematons paints with a keen eye for the detail for everything that makes The Netherlands so Dutch. The idiosyncrasies that make Holland so unique are revealed: from pensionada in unisex rain jackets on their bikes to a grandmother with her walker, skating on the ice, between the scenes of Avercamp, Bruegel and Bosch — and of course the multicultural Dutch society revealed and celebrated with wit and warmth.

Holland is accompanied by a companion paperback,

A THOUSAND THINGS ABOUT HOLLAND , explaining all details of every amazing picture, making this book both an I Spy book and an armchair travel guide for anyone already fond of this small country of tulips, windmills and so much more.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Charlotte Dematons

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RAF Losing a beloved toy is every child's nightmare and simply buying replacement is not an option. Raf, Benjamin's favorite giraffe, is lost. Or is he? A few days later, Benjamin receives postcards from Raf from far away. During his travels, Raf becomes suntanned and filthy, he shrinks from a shower given by helpful elephants, and he is no longer quite the same. Anke de Vries explores the timeless themes of friendship and adapting to new situations with grace and humor. Charlotte Dematons shows a new side to her talent as she alternates between Ben's home and the wilds of Africa, between tender portraits and wide landscapes.

Rights sold to China, France, Italy, Korea, U.S.A.

COME ALONG An adventurous boy invites the reader to come along as he explores his world. Expressive illustrations and breathless dialog convey the sense of excitement as he successfully maneuvers his way through his "simple" backyard, crosses the dark woods with a giant, and navigates a wild sea full of sharks and a deserted beach with dangerous pirates nearby. Children and parents alike will revel in this perilous journey.

Rights sold to China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain (Basque), Taiwan, U.S.A.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Charlotte Dematons

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TOBBER Tobber discovers it is difficult to put your fears into words. He is just one of many bears in the toy store but he never speaks up. None of the other bears know why, but each has a theory for Tobber's silence.

Tobber provides a warm and safe environment to encourage children to acknowledge and confront their fears.

Charlotte Dematons's illustrations make the balls of fluff come alive, a visual testament to the power of friendship.

Rights sold to Faroe Islands, France, Italy, Japan, U.S.A.

LOOKING FOR CINDERELLA Dematons tickles her readers' imaginations by plunking a modern girl into a fairy tale world. Hilda looks out of her bedroom window to see signs of life at the deserted old windmill outside of town. When she goes there to investigate, she steps into a world where she is repeatedly mistaken for Cinderella. Characters from various stories mingle: the seven dwarfs help reroof the gingerbread house of the witch in Hansel and Gretel, for example. Finally Hilda finds the real Cinderella, hands her the glass slipper she has been mistakenly given, and Cinderella's coach takes her home.

Rights sold to Faroe Islands, France, Korea, U.S.A.

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THE SNOWGIRL The Winter Queen’s longs for a daughter. The Spirit of Snow promises to fulfill her wish, on one account: one day he will come and take the girl with him.

A beautiful girl is born. But indeed, the day comes that the Spirit of Snow takes her away from her mother. In her despair the Winter Queen causes the longest and bitterest winter on earth.

Will the girl be able to escape from the Spirit of Snow and return to her mother?

A winter fairytale that will melt all hearts.

koos meinderts &annette fienieg

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THE MAN IN THE CLOUDS A hermit high on a mountain turns the view from his window into a beautiful painting that gives comfort and peace to all who see it. When an art expert views the landscape, his proclamation that it is a valuable masterpiece changes the artist's feelings about his work.

Winner of the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Society and Culture "A lovely parable for our times from an acclaimed Dutch husband/wife team." – Kirkus Rights sold to Denmark, Korea, U.S.A.

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Annette Fienieg www.annettefienieg.nl

THE CIRCUS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages! We proudly present: The Circus of Meinderts and Fienieg!

In The Circus Is About to Begin! the ringmaster announces his wide selection of animals. From the Living Penguin Cannonball to the knife throwing fox, the animals and their acts are the shining centerpiece of the circus. A variety show that will cheer you up.

Rights sold to U.S.A.

ON MY STREET For every child born to one of her friends, Annette Fienieg used to make a colorfully decorated tee shirt featuring a character you would fall in love with.

Now it is time to introduce those creations — Mrs. McQueen Fifi LaPointe, Johnny Deck, Lightfingers Louie and more — to a wider audience. On My Street is an indestructible big format board book that will survive countless trips down the street and back again.

ANNET TE FIENIEG (1959) is an illustrator and graphic artist. She studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Utrecht and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. She was then appointed "Artist in Residence" at the Highland Printmakers in Inverness, Scotland. Annette has illustrated more than 80 children's books for Dutch and German publishers.

She especially loves to create wide landscapes, portraits, townscapes and still lifes.

Rights sold to U.S.A.

THE LIGHTHOUSE This poetic story is about generations that come and go, about the sea, and about hope and tenderness. Annette Fienieg's timeless illustrations draw upon a romantic nostalgia that embraces the reader and gives this dreamy tale its own special luster.

Rights sold to Spain (Basque)

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Annette Fienieg

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THE WISH In this beautiful love story about humility and survival, a lonely woman struggles to get by. Whenever she sees a falling star, her wish is not for wealth or riches, but for some flour to bake her own bread. The wish works! On her birthday, she then makes a very special, very specific wish.

"This large-format picture book features captivating pastel artwork that creates a distinctive setting. The beautifully composed, rather spare scenes feature lines that sweep lyrically across the pages and provide details that reward children studying the pictures. Lila herself is portrayed as such an appealing, droll, down-to-earth figure that the happiness she finds on her birthday is entirely satisfying. A rewarding choice for reading aloud." – Booklist Rights sold to Germany, Italy, Korea, U.S.A.

A FUN PARTY Consider the usual scenes from a birthday party — hugs from the dreaded aunt, horrible, sticky kisses, obnoxious cousins. So why even celebrate? Why not have some real fun for a change? With the appealing Birthday Bear and his best friend marking the day their own way, Gerritsen's illustrations perfectly convey the comforts and fun of true friendship.

Rights sold to U.S.A.

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Paula Gerritsen www.paulagerritsen.nl

WHITE A girl meets a snowman. It’s the beginning of a wonderful friendship that everyone knows will not be able to last. Yet you keep hoping, because the two are clearly made for each other. The friendship is intense, maybe even more so because of the inevitable finiteness.

And the end comes.

But the love remains.

PAULA GERRIT SEN (1956) took a roundabout way to children's book illustration. She began her professional life in psychology and was fascinated by the way children perceive the world around them. She is now making picture books for children full-time, combining her two passions: children and illustrating.

NUTS Mouse leaves her hilltop home to gather nuts from a tree far, far away across the fields, through the meadows, and around farms. Heedless of warnings, she finally reaches the nut tree only to fall asleep and awake to find the nuts gone. Disappointed, Mouse makes her way home again to discover her friend Gull waiting for her with a pleasant surprise. "'Sometimes things just come your way,' thinks lucky Mouse — just like this small, charming book."

– Booklist Rights sold to China, Italy, Korea, Switzerland, U.S.A.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Paula Gerritsen

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TOGETHER AT SEA A lovely illustrated miniature picture book about playing together, making compromises, and being friends.

THE NOTHING KING When King Bear moves out of the royal palace to live in a shabby apartment, people laugh and call him a "nothing king." But the king likes putting on his own cozy pajamas himself, without the help of servants. He doesn't need a big fancy horse-drawn carriage. All he needs is a small balcony, the sun, the sounds of the city, and a pot of pansies to tend. While the townsfolk laugh at their nothing king, he laughs back at their folly. He knows that "nothing" is all he needs.

"Gerritsen's pictures in line and pastels get the mischief with the animal characters, from the pompous beaver old lady who lectures the king ('Shouldn't you be at the palace?') to the officious ox mayor and the warthog prime minister." – Booklist "When King Bear leaves behind the rich trappings of royalty, his subjects ridicule him, calling him the 'nothing king.' In a clever twist on happily-ever-after fairy tales, King Bear is most happy with the simple life, especially when the queen comes round to his way of thinking. Brilliant royal colors contrast with more muted colors of everyday life in the rough-edged illustrations." – The Horn Book Rights sold to France, Germany, Korea, U.S.A.

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Irene Goede www.irenegoede.nl

RACCOON AND OTTER Raccoon and Otter witness a miracle in this heartwarming picture book about friendship and caring. When they save a caterpillar from drowning, Otter feels he should take care of the poor thing while Raccoon resents all the fuss.

Otter has no time to play! Yet, both are wonderstruck when the caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly.

The warm earthy illustrations reveal the expressiveness of the animals' faces, especially the mixture of happiness and sadness when the butterfly is released.

IRENE GOEDE (1966) studied drawing and textile arts and then majored in Illustrative Design at the Arts Academy in Kampen. Both an illustrator and a book designer, she especially is devoted to books about nature, painting animals from life in warm, friendly hues.

Rights sold to China, Taiwan

CREEPY CRAWLIES Lika, the cat, travels in and about the house discovering all kinds of creeping, crawling, flying, floating, jumping, and swimming animals. Each page presents facts about the behavior and physical characteristics of each animal, brought vividly to life by Irene Goede's illustrations.

"The format is unusual, but is well done, satisfying, and will appeal to a variety of readers. The creatures appear in the full-page illustrations and then separately with their encyclopedic entries." – The Horn Book Guide to Children's Literature Rights sold to the U.S.A.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Irene Goede

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SPARROWS "A year in the life of the European House Sparrow is conveyed through friendly text and beguiling pictures. The writing is both playful and informative, delighting in the birds' antics and posing questions to readers. Realistic illustrations intersperse views from the birds' perspective with field guide-like pages that illustrate anatomy and behavior and introduce other animals in the sparrow habitat." – The Horn Book Guide to Children's Literature Rights sold to U.S.A.

THE LITTLE INDIAN Based on a story by Margaret Wise Brown, a young boy learns that each day is special.

Caspar and the little Indian become inseparable friends.

Rights sold to Italy

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Piet Grobler www.pietgrobler.com

BALLAD OF DEATH A king decides to imprison "Death" so that every person's wish for immortality will come true. But he soon runs into a very real problem — with no one dying, the world is soon overflowing. The interminable celebrating itself can even become boring after a time.

Koos Meinderts and Harrie Jekkers have written a thought-provoking

story that works on many levels around the theme that what you want is not necessarily good for you. Piet Grobler creates the fantasy landscape and creatures with elegance and wit.

Winner of the Golden Slate Pencil and Silver Paint Brush 2009

P I E T G R O B L E R (1959) was born in South Africa. He studied theology, journalism, and graphic design and currently lives in the United Kingdom. Piet especially enjoys drawing angels and saints in African settings, surrounded by birds and animals. His refined style is immediately recognizable at the many expositions where his work is showcased. He has illustrated more than 50 children's books.

Rights sold to Argentina, China, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan

ROOI KIRI In this springtime love story, Rooi Kiri wants to fall in love.

She lets her imagination run wild one sunny morning, putting together the oddest, funniest combinations of potential animal suitors. This lighthearted story is made all the more appealing with Piet Grobler's delicate and absurd illustrations.

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Piet Grobler

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LITTLE BIRD'S ABC Each letter imitates a sound rather than an object in this innovative ABC book. "H is for hatchoo!" is just one example as the birds flit their way through the alphabet. The strong, simple ink-and-watercolor illustrations delight children and parents alike.

Rights sold to South Africa, U.S.A.

LITTLE MOUSE Based on an ancient Persian fable, the mouse bride is on a quest for the strongest husband. The four basic elements defeat one another — the sun enters but is taken away by the cloud who is then blown away by the wind. The mountain cannot be moved, however. Yet, inside the mountain, a little mouse is making a tunnel that will change the mountain forever. Grobler's artistic whimsy is given full license here with exotic settings and eccentric animals ranging from birds with fishtails to turtles on wheels.

"With all of Grobler's visual nudges and fillips, his pictures never feel self-indulgent. There is a sense of logic to every composition and the ink lines and colors land on the page with the lightness of a zephyr." – Publishers Weekly.

Rights sold to Friesland, Italy, South Africa, U.S.A.

DR. ME DI CINE In this fairytale from the far east, Prince Ma La Dy falls ill but refuses to leave the castle for fresh air. The famous Dr. Me Di Cine tells the prince about life in the open. The patient is consumed with curiosity and is finally persuaded to venture out where he is immediately healed. Kids will enjoy the funny names (Me De Cine and Ma La Dy) and the lavish illustrations that burst with color and life. A perfect book for sick days.

Rights sold to Colombia, Italy, South Africa, Spain, U.S.A.

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HEY FROG! An African folktale inspired this tropical story about a greedy frog who drinks all the water, leaving the other animals with drought. Each animal invents a trick to recover the water but only eel succeeds when he tickles the frog until the frog bursts out laughing, spitting the water out again. Piet's South African background is especially evident in his savanna, populated with sparkling, vivid animals. The funny story also conveys a message of actions, consequences, and forgiveness.

"The fanciful illustrations, with their delicate images of flora and fauna, will entice young and old." – The Horn Book Rights sold to China, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Taiwan, U.S.A.

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Chuck Groenink www.cargocollective.com/greenink

DEAR DAISY DUNNINGTON Poor Daisy Dunnington, having to live with her unfriendly, demanding mother. But then one day an unexpected letter drops on the doormat, and it’s got her name on it. What can it be? Who can be the sender? Perhaps it’s from a sheik, begging her to come and live in his harem, or is it from a film producer, inviting her to play the lead role in his next film? As Daisy dreams away on all the possible lives she could have, she makes up her mind. Without even opening the letter, she leaves, heading for a more colourful future.

CHUCK GROENINK Chuck Groenink (1982) graduated in 2004 from The School of Arts in Kampen.

He published his first comic in 2007, competing in the Belgium comic contest Het Salon. At the age of 25 he won the Fiep Westendorp Stimulating Award for young promising illustrators.

In beautiful illustrations, Chuck Groenink portrays the different settings, including the different letters she could have received.

Dear Daisy Dunnington is a book full of imagination and hope.

Very rarely has a picture book drawn the reader into a What if..? so strongly.

Rights sold to Brazil, U.S.A.

BOELIE’S CHRISTMAS DEVICE Boelie the piglet has been living in a cabin in the woods for years now. Every year he prepares Santa a warm welcome: he makes a drawing, he bakes Christmas cookies, he sings Christmas songs ... but every year Santa’s sleigh flies over his cabin without stopping. In a last desperate attempt to have a proper Christmas, Boelie builds a structure that Santa will not be able to ignore. And it works . . .

It will be a Christmas to remember.

Rights sold to France, Germany, U.S.A.

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Chuck Groenink

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Alice Hoogstad

HOW MUCH DOES THE GRAY IN AN ELEPHANT WEIGH? When you visit at the zoo, Do you wonder like I do . . .

Why does a giraffe have spots of brown, And do zebra’s stripes go up, or down?

ALICE HOOG STAD (1957) already illustrated many internationally published children's and picture books, some of which were turned into movies. Many of her works have been exhibited in museums. How Much Does the Gray in an Elephant Weigh? is her first picture book with Lemniscaat.

The wonder and variety of various zoo animals is explored in this book as full of questions as Kipling's Elephant's Child. From an elephant to a peacock, a rhinoceros to a flamingo, an inquisitive child and his grandfather visit and ponder each animal.

Rights sold to Italy, U.S.A.

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Alice Hoogstad

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Philip Hopman www.philiphopman.nl

PHILIP HOPMAN (1961) graduated from the Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. Since 1988, he has illustrated over 120 children's books for Dutch and other publishers. His pictures are overflowing with witty detail and his deceptively dashing style demonstrates great professional skill.

VALENTINE AND HIS VIOLIN “. . . the tale of Valentine, a cherubic young lad. Violin in hand, Valentine plays highfalutin melodies like “Ode to Joy” and the “Marche Militaire.” Unfortunately, Valentine is a bad violinist — teeth-clenching, cats-hissing, plates-breaking, nails-on-a-chalkboard bad. So bad that the townspeople send him packing, much to his naïve surprise: “It went pretty well, didn’t it?” But it soon becomes clear that Valentine’s wretched playing constitutes a backward kind of strength. The sheer awfulness causes a stuck horse to pull itself out of a ditch, a dragon to flee battle with a knight and an attacking army to turn tail and run. And let’s not forget that most poignant of images, when Valentine serenades a constipated wolf with excerpts from “Water Music.”

The wolf finds relief — and it isn’t pretty.

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Philip Hopman

The story ends with yet another performance: Valentine playing to an assembly of grateful citizens, all of whom have cotton stuck in their ears so as not to hear a single horrible note.

The art — yes, even the spread of the defecating wolf — is absolutely gorgeous. Hopman’s graceful watercolor illustrations have a sophisticated pastel palette and dynamic compositions. Each page is filled with detail: the diversity of animals running from the boy’s excruciating music, the lush landscapes with cleverly hidden extras (the Statue of Liberty, a Venetian gondola), the delicate scribbles of forest foliage. Hopman does wonders with the most sketchy of lines; two dots and a squiggle, and voilà: a face in exquisite auditory agony.”

– The New York Times Book Review Rights sold to Italy, U.S.A.

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THE SCHOOL TRIP Davy is anxious about his first day at school.

Convinced he will not be able to make friends, Davy creates his own school. Not only will he be free of bullying and boredom, but when he puts wheels on his school it can actually travel! When it crashes into the school, what seems to be a disaster turns into a triumph as his once and future classmates become his new friends.

"The protagonist's creativity and the narrative insouciance is reminiscent of Hoban or Dahl, while the illustrations resemble a painterly Blake."

– The Horn Book Guide Rights sold to China, Denmark, France, Friesland, Italy, U.S.A.

TOM THE TAMER This exuberant picture book from the team of Tjibbe Veldkamp and Philip Hopman focuses on a father who is afraid of animals and his son who has an ingenious scheme to cure him once and for all. Tom insinuates wild animals into their home — who wouldn't want an armchair as soft as a polar bear? Or a tiger skin rug that looks so authentic? Hopman's illustrations show a manic freedom that makes the scenes leap off the page.

"Sublime."

– Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Rights sold to China, Denmark, France, Korea, U.S.A.

22 ORPHANS A wild orphanage with no rules changes suddenly when a new, stern director puts her foot down. The children hatch a Trojan-horse plot to regain some measure of freedom which normalizes the situation to everyone's relief. Hopman's agility as an illustrator are on full display in this engaging picture book.

Rights sold to France, Friesland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, U.S.A.

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FRIENDS A monstrously beautiful book in the

SURPRISE The most wonderful

style of Happy. Happy was an international hit that showed off Mies van Hout's uncanny ability to convey feelings with her vibrant illustrations.

With Friends she goes one step further and shows emotional interactions. Just as she made the fish of Happy uniquely hers, here she uses monsters to show different situations — they cuddle, laugh, play, but they also fight, tease and more — making the images recognizable for little monsters of all ages.

book for anyone who’s expecting, or has given birth . . .

From hoping and expecting to caring, from playing to finally letting go, Mies van Hout has created a picture book that will elicit smiles from every parent or parent-to-be.

The book has everything: enchantment, beautiful wonder and a slight undertone of melancholy.

Surprise is vulnerable and yet strong as life itself.

Rights sold to France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain (Basque), U.S.A.

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Mies van Hout www.miesvanhout.nl

HAPPY The fish stand out in vibrant colors, showing a spectrum of emotions — from happy to sad, from angry to surprise — for the youngest book lovers to discover.

Clear, strong lines and radiant colors that seem to smile at the reader characterize Mies van Hout’s drawings. In Happy, Mies shows all the emotions a young child encounters. Each double page spread is devoted to one fish, showing a particular emotion with its name in lettering that expresses the same feeling. Swim into Happy where the dazzling fish sparkle against the dark background and let the images spark laughter and empathy.

MIE S VAN HOUT (1962) majored in graphic design at the Arts Academy in Groningen. She has been working as an illustrator and graphic designer since 1989. Her many children's book illustrations are distinguished by their combination of skill and wit.

“a delightful amuse-bouche of a book” – Publishers Weekly, starred review "a tour de force of underwater awesomeness and emotion, showcasing what an artist can do with a few pastels, black paper and something fundamental to express . . . On the last page, a gloriously plump whalelike creature surges upward, ending the book with a surprising sense of closure: "delighted." No reader could feel otherwise.’

– The New York Times Book Review Rights sold to France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore (Chinese), South-East Asia (Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, English, Filipino, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese), Spain (Basque), U.S.A.

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OH, OH, OCTOPUS! Mies van Hout has long wished to do an underwater story and the result is this beautiful picture book that truly conveys the deep sea experience. A small octopus lives in a snug apartment until one day an intruder barricades the entrance. Octopus asks for advice on how to escape but the more suggestions he gets, the less he is able to figure out what to do. Eventually, Octopus learns to trust his own instincts and learns that things are not always what they seem. Mies van Hout's expert eye and execution are stunningly revealed in a red lobster, pink jellyfish and a wide variety of fish contrasted against an aqua sea.

Rights sold to Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, U.S.A.

LOVEY AND DOVEY This quietly humorous picture book celebrates a timeless message: Make the most of what you have, no matter what. Lovey and Dovey are in prison for stealing a pair of socks, yet, thanks to Dovey's cleverness, their gray prison cell becomes cheerful and happy. When they are released, they are initially dismayed by the bleakness of the world outside but they find a surprising way back to contentment.

BRAVE BEN Ben is scared of everything: the girl who cuts in front of him at the bakery, people in the street who laugh at his favorite pair of flowered overalls, and especially the monster underneath his bed.

In his search for help he sets out on a journey to the Magical Tree. With each step, the fearful boy becomes less scared. He boldly confronts a dragon, a giant spider and a spooky witch because the Tree has already told him these menaces are harmless.

"Full-bleed illustrations, comic and unabashedly heartwarming, brim with details that encourage a second reading. ... Quirky, playful and altogether inviting." – Publishers Weekly

Rights sold to Brazil, China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain (Spanish, Catalan), Sweden, Taiwan, U.S.A.

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THE CHILD CRUNCHER Being kidnapped is not as thrilling as one courageous girl had hoped. Her big, ugly villain turns out to be an ordinary child cruncher. What a disappointment! Instead of taking her on all sorts of adventures, he only wants to eat her up. Luckily, she knows just what to do.

"Van Hout . . . conjures up a series of magical environments — a not-quite-spooky forest bathed in the blue light of a giant moon, a lair rendered in murky, mottled lavender, and a verdant backyard tricked out in the style of the Swiss Family Robinson. Full of fun."

– Publishers Weekly Rights sold to Italy, U.S.A.

MINE One evening at bedtime, Charlotte finds a tiny ghost in her bed. She quickly discovers that the ghost does not know how to share. Despite his chorus of "Mine!" that rings through the house, he and the patient Charlotte become fast friends. They spend every moment of the next day with each other, making pancakes, playing games, and learning along the way that it is more fun to share. Mies van Hout's gift for creating expressive creatures is clearly on display with both the acquisitive ghost and the unflappable child.

"Cheerful pictures and a lighthearted tone make this lesson easy to digest."

– School Library Journal Rights sold to China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Slovenia, Spain (Spanish & Catalan), Taiwan, U.S.A.

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Jan Jutte www.janjutte.nl

A HAT FOR THE MOON It is a cold winter night. In the sky shines a big moon. Crocodile, Monkey and Chicken look up at its bare face. The moon must be so cold! It could use something to warm up.

With a hat, scarf and mittens for the moon, Crocodile, Monkey and Chicken go out into the snow. But the big moon isn’t as near as it seems.

JAN JUT TE born in 1953 in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Graduated in 1980 from the Academy of Visual Arts. Jutte started freelance illustrating in 1983, since then he won the Golden Brush Award three times. Next to illustrating he also is a teacher in drawing.

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Gerdien van der Linden www.ateliermadamepitou.nl

FAVORITE SWEATER Growing up can never come fast enough for the very young. A little piglet runs through the gamut of emotions — anger, desire, wonder, happiness, and pride — in this adorable picture book with a refreshing ending. The soft watercolors appeal especially to toddlers and preschoolers.

GERDIEN VAN DER LIN DEN (1971) majored in fashion at the Academy of Arts in Utrecht. She works for both magazines and television and, in addition to her illustrations for children's books, she also works as a designer and a stylist.

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MONSTER SONG What's a boy to do when his mom wants him to move over to make room for the monsters under his bed? It's a peculiar way for a mother to behave, but this particular little boy comes up with his own inventive way to cope. Comical pictures, rhyming text, and an ending with a twist make this a satisfying picture book for kids and parents alike.

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FOR YOU — WHO ELSE? What do you do when you find a seven-leaf clover? You give it to your best friend! Sometimes, though, best friends forget to be thoughtful in return. The pristine black-and-white scratchboard illustrations are punctuated by splashes of green, underscoring the poetry and emotion of this tale of friendship and loyalty.

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Martijn van der Linden www.hetprinsenkind.com

MARTIJN VAN DER LIN DEN (1979) graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy in 2001, specializing in illustration. One of the most promising young illustrators in the Netherlands, Martijn is a remarkably versatile artist.

I FEEL A FOOT! On a dark and quiet night, a sudden noise disturbs five friends sleeping in a hammock. Tortoise, Bat, Octopus, Bird and Goat each set off one by one to explore the source of the sound.

Each animal's imagination runs wild with what wild creature it may be. Is it a giant turtle? Or a bird with a giant beak? Perhaps it is a Bat-Tur-Octo-Bird-Buck!

Luckily for the small animals, it isn't any of these creatures — it is just their old friend Elephant who was out wandering around. The animals invite him to join them in the hammock and soon the wild imaginings about the night noises begin all over again.

Martijn van der Linden and Maranke Rinck have created an original picture book with clever, spare dialog and rich illustrations set in a deep, velvety black background. This nighttime adventure is also available in a tactile version especially made for blind and visually impaired children.

Honored by IBBY (2008)

TACTILE I FEEL A FOOT! Rights sold to Brazil, Colombia, Korea, Italy, U.S.A.

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HUSH LITTLE TURTLE Turtle has a problem: He can't go to sleep! His friends try to help him out: Bat makes him a cup of hot milk. Bird sings a song. Bat gives him a pacifier and Deer thinks Turtle needs to be cradled. Nothing works. Turtle knows what would help him: to be driven around, but none of the animals have a car. Then Deer comes up with a cunning plan. A perfect bedtime story with illustrations reminiscent of I Feel a Foot.

"There's folksy flair throughout as black backgrounds showcase animals comprised of intricately detailed patterns on shells and fur. Bat's polka-dotted face, striped body and flowered wings are representative of the ebullient design. Stay awake for these fantastic friendships."

– Kirkus (starred review) Rights sold to U.S.A

THE SWEETEST KISS The prince desires a kiss from a sweet girl, but who is the sweetest? Unable to decide, he chooses them all, cleverly building suspense as the story leads to a surprising metamorphosis. Martijn van der Linden's bejeweled yet naturalistic animals arrest the eye and invite the reader deeper into the story. ". . . the haunting images, depicting animals wearing hats and jewelry of varied natural materials, are intriguing and accomplished."

– The Horn Book Rights sold to Italy, U.S.A.

THE PRINCE CHILD When the prince child is born, all of the animals of the forest must decide what gifts they will bring him. The heron brings a song, the snow cat brings a crystal ball, and the gerbil brings flowers. How can they know what the prince wants most of all? The extraordinary, mysterious, animal portraits invite the reader to linger on every page.

“Even children who have seen dozens of animal portraits will pause to look at these.”

– Publishers Weekly.

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Sanne te Loo www.sanneteloo.nl

THE MERMAID’S SHOES Walking on the beach during the last day of her vacation, Ida finds something extraordinary: the shoes of a mermaid (which in fact are scuba flippers).

When Ida puts the mermaid’s shoes on her feet, she knows that she has found her true destiny: she's actually a mermaid. She makes herself a stunning mermaid tail and goes in search of a place where a mermaid can feel like a fish in water.

It takes a while, but finally she finds an equally surprising as enchanting, perfect home for a mermaid.

SANNE TE LOO (1972) studied at the Academy of Visual Art in Breda and now works as an illustrator for magazines and books. Through crea tive perspectives and a deep understanding of the emotional arc of the story, Sanne turns each of her books into a personal piece of art. Her fascinating journey as both artist and storyteller is evident in each successive book.

Rights sold to U.S.A.

I HAVE A HEAD TO STAND ON Every child understands that your head, ears, nose, hands and bottom can help you do the most wonderful and unexpected things. Sanne te Loo has made an interactive picture book that invites young children to use their noses to party, their arms to fly, and their hair to sweep. Minimal words combined with large, colorful illustrations make a playful and humorous way for children to become acquainted with the human body.

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PING LI'S KITE Ping-Li is fascinated by the fantastical shapes that streak across the sky above a city park. He decides to make his own kite that will be better than all the rest. He goes to Mr. Fo to buy the supplies, who tells him that he must paint his kite, "or the emperor of the sky will be angry." On the way home, however, the boy cannot resist flying his unpainted kite, and incurs the wrath of the emperor. Ping-Li's only solution is to paint the most beautiful kite he can. ". . . te Loo retells a classic Chinese tale about a boy who decides to build the ultimate kite. with spare text and evocative illustrations, this handsome volume will find an easy fit on the multicultural bookshelf." – Kirkus Reviews.

Rights sold to Italy, Korea, U.S.A.

LITTLE FISH In this story about a small girl in South America, Rosa has a problem that is familiar to children no matter where they live. She is bored because she has no one with whom to play. When a friendly fish jumps into her lap, she gives it so many delicacies that Little Fish soon becomes a very big fish indeed. Rosa realizes that for her friendly fish to survive, she must take it to the sea where it belongs.

The warm and atmospheric illustrations bring the South American setting to life in this subtle and evocative story.

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JUST FIEN Fien wants to stand out from the crowd. A royal visit to Fien's school is the perfect occasion for the creative girl to make and wear a wonderfully kitschy hat. Sure enough, her haberdashery catches the eye of the Queen. Flushed with success, Fien decides that the hat will stay on her head. She soon discovers that wearing a monstrous hat makes playing and other everyday activities problematic. In the end, she decides that she can be happy being Just Fien! Sanne te Loo's illustrations are a special delight in this charming picture book.

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Willemien Min

WILLEMIEN MIN (1956) studied art at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Arts in Amsterdam. She works as a teacher at the Academy of Visual Arts in Maastricht and has illustrated many children's books.

GREY MOUSE In this twist on an old tale, a lonely grey mouse craves color and excitement in her life. To attract a friend, she assumes various guises: green to charm a frog, zippy stripes to appeal to a zebra, polka dots to lure a ladybug. When all the creatures laugh at her, she feels bluer than blue — until she hears the squeaky little voice of an eager new playmate — another grey mouse. Willemien Min's distinctive bold illustrations are sure to appeal to children and parents alike.

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Sylvia van Ommen www.sylviavanommen.com

THE SURPRISE In this humorous wordless picture book, Sheep carefully charts the growth of his wool coat. When it's long enough, he jumps on his scooter, buys some red coloring, dyes his wool and shaves it off.

Sheep takes the wool to Poodle who spins it into yarn. Back at home, Sheep knits a beautiful red sweater to create a special gift. Sylvia van Ommen pulls the reader along, enticing the reader with subtle clues to the surprise ending.

SYLVIA VAN OMMEN (1978) majored in illustration at the Academy of Arts in Kampen. Her work is distinguished by her ability to make everyday things take on new meaning. Her versatility make her a rising star in picture book illustration.

Rights sold to China, France, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, U.K., U.S.A.

SWEETS In this special book about friendship and the hereafter, two friends ask themselves if there is a heaven, and, if so, will there be sweets and coffee? Will they recognize each other? With thought-provoking questions, Van Ommen opens the door to a discussion of the afterlife, offering adults an opportunity to fill in their own stories in the process. Simple black and white illustrations subtly emphasize the big questions being asked.

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Sieb Posthuma

BENNY Benny Dog is sad because he cannot find his bone and does not feel well. Where have all the smells gone? The doctor advises him to take a steam bath and enjoy a nice long sleep under a warm blanket. Two days later, Benny wakes up to the wonderful aroma of frying bacon and the discovery that his sense of smell has returned. This provides a lighthearted and creative way to talk about illness and its effects with children.

SIEB POSTHUMA (1960) studied art at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Arts in Amsterdam. In addition to writing and illustrating picture books, Sieb also illustrates for magazines.

Rights sold to China, Italy, Japan, Korea

ME AND MY MONSTER "One day, Gruesome Guido took me by the ears and hurled me into the pond. On the second day, Gruesome Guido decided to test his new boxing gloves." So goes the story of a bully and the bullied until Gruesome Guido's victim tells his father, who becomes so inflamed that he swells and swells until he becomes a monster. What do you do about a bully? You take your monster to school with you, of course!

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OPPOSITES “Disparate beasts frolic in a variety of landscapes, all to demonstrate myriad combinations of opposite pairs.

A dozen two-page spreads illustrate simple antonyms: big and small, hide and seek, naughty and nice, and more. The pictures are full of mischief. In treating wet and dry, for example, the left-hand, "Wet" page features various animals coping with a rainstorm. One raccoon finds shelter under a giraffe, while another frolics on the riverbank. A small frog high-steps with a big umbrella, and a squirrel and mole huddle under large green leaves. On the "Dry," right-hand page, a panda

suns on a beach towel, a family of ducks swim in a pond with a frog lazing on the mother's back, a rhino dozes under a tree, etc. "Up" and "Down" includes a seesaw, a tall tree and tall, broad rocks with a tightrope stretching from one to another. Oh, yes, and an elephant's trunk poking up like a periscope from a hole. Compositionally, these spreads are not for beginners; although the gutter clearly defines the division between opposites, the illustrations typically depict one landscape, and the many animals scattered across them require fairly sophisticated eyes.

Good fun for older preschoolers and

early-elementary children eager to flex their conceptual muscles.� – Kirkus Reviews Rights sold to Denmark, Germany, Italy, U.S.A

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Ingrid & Dieter Schubert Janis Ian Ingrid & Dieter Schubert

The Tiny Mouse

THE TINY MOUSE A songwriter since she wrote "Society's Child" at the age of 14 and a multiple Grammy winner for "At Seventeen," Janis Ian's charming and witty song has now become a picture book illustrated by Ingrid and Dieter Schubert.

The Tiny Mouse follows the adventures of a bored mouse who decides to go to sea and narrowly escapes a grisly death. In his moment of truth, he understands that it's better to be a whole mouse at home than someone's dinner at sea.

Ingrid & Dieter Schubert give the tiny mouse his dapper and affable appearance and bring his perilous adventures to life with plenty of sly humor.

INGRID (1953) and DIETER (1947) SCHUBERT were born in Germany.

After their studies at the Academy of Design in M端nster and the Academy of Art in D端sseldorf respectively, they went on to the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam.

Among the most celebrated illustrators in the Netherlands, the Schuberts have also been published in 20 languages and their work has been exhibited all over the world. This husband-and-wife illustration powerhouse is beloved by parents and children alike for their strong sense of humor and lively illustrations.

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THE UMBRELLA A little dog finds an umbrella in

THE UMBRELLA DOODLE BOOK

the garden on a windy day. The moment the dog picks up the umbrella, it catches the wind and pulls the dog skywards. This is the start of a fantastic journey around the world. The wind carries the umbrella and the dog all over the world, from the desert to the sea, from the jungle to the North Pole.

A picture book without words telling a thousand stories.

Color your own adventure! The Schubert couple also made The Umbrella Doodle Book, a book full of inviting sketches, yet to be finished and colored. What can be nicer for a child than to create his very own picture book?

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Rights sold to U.S.A.

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OPHELIA Ophelia, an elegant and caring hippo, hears her boyfriend cry out. She anxiously hurries to the rescue, telling friends along the way of the ills that have befallen him — he has a cramp, his throat hurts, he has broken his leg! The alarm quickly spreads until all are convinced (mistakenly) of his demise. The bright, vibrant illustrations clearly communicate Ophelia's mounting concern, the growing panic of the jungle creatures, and the complete happiness of the reunited lovers at the end.

"Ingrid and Dieter Schubert's Ophelia is the very image of chubby cheerfulness. This resonance of images often occurs in Ophelia . . . The Schuberts once again demonstrate the very best of their abilities."

– NLPVF Children's Books from Holland, Spring 2009 Rights sold to China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, U.S.A.

ELEPHANT SOUP The mouse has a favorite recipe. When a mouse is feeling blue, there is only one thing that can help perk him up — a big bowl of elephant soup. He doesn't need much to make the soup — vegetables, salt and pepper, plus an enormous pot that is big enough to fit an elephant. The mouse can't make the soup by himself. After all, he needs to capture an elephant! With the help of his friends, he manages to get an elephant in the pot. However, putting the lid on the pot becomes a big problem and everyone adjusts to a new recipe for fun. This offering from the always imaginative and clever Schuberts promises a heaping helping of laughter.

"A mouse shares his reliable cure for the blues: "Elephant soup!" The fastidious illustrations accompanying the recipe's steps ("Scrub gently") show a team of mice capturing a bemused-looking elephant who ultimately escapes the pot but nevertheless finds a way to cheer them up. Readers will delight in recognizing the tension between the narration's evenness and the illustrations' absurdity."

– The Horn Book Rights sold to China, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Korea, U.S.A.

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CL ASS I C S BY T HE S CHUBERT S The Schuberts have created many wonderful picture books that have become beloved classics across the world.

MONKEY

THE OLD PIRATE

LITTLE BIG FEET

In this wordless picture book, a small boy loses his toy Monkey.

A variety of animals drag the poor thing around until he is found by a doll doctor. In the end, Monkey and his owner are happily reunited. The intricate illustrations reveal new details with each successive reading, making it ideal for repeat sharing.

An old pirate named William just wants to be left alone when he receives a surprise visit. The boy returns again and again, eager to hear about William's adventures.

However, it turns out that William, that seafaring rogue, is actually afraid of the water.

When a little witch's practice spells go awry, her feet get bigger with each new attempt. What can she do when she has enormous feet? She finds a friend with a similar problem so they can help each other! This touching book about friendship and acceptance will be sure to find fans no matter their shoe size.

Rights sold to South Africa, Taiwan, U.S.A.

Awarded the Golden Paint Brush 1987

Rights sold to Brazil, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, U.S.A.

Rights sold to China, Faroe Islands, France, Germany, Japan, U.S.A.

MY HERO Mouse goes to the ends of the earth to prove he loves Mousegirl and he ends up becoming her hero when an unexpected danger suddenly appears.

"Readers of this refreshingly ambiguous ending may doubt his courage, but Mousegirl does not. Humorous illustrations skillfully depict the mouse couple's wildest imaginings." – Horn Book Rights sold to France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, U.S.A.

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AMA ZING ANIMALS BY THE S CHUBERT S The Schuberts are peerless when it comes to painting whimsical animals, combining a naturalistic approach and an uncanny ability to convey emotions.

JUST LIKE PEOPLE Animals are just like people. Elephants take their babies to daycare and little monkeys are grounded when they are naughty. Animals hug, feed, teach, and love their children so animals are just like people. Yet perhaps it's the other way around . . .

Rights sold to Germany, Italy, U.S.A.

AMAZING ANIMALS "A lively look at how different animals live, reproduce, and deal with danger. Catchy rhymes and gentle illustrations introduce a wide range of creatures. A page devoted to the importance of water shows that ‘some animals are swimmers’ (fish, tadpoles, newt), ‘others like to dive’ (duck, beetles), ‘and some perch over water’ (bird, mouse, bee), ‘or sit carefully where it's dry’ (cat) . . . The appealing, softfocus pen-and-ink and watercolor artwork is accurately rendered. A fascinating peek at the diversity of nature."

– School Library Journal Rights sold to Faroe Islands, France, Japan, Taiwan, U.S.A.

FROM HEAD TO TAIL Hans Post, a biologist, provides a wealthy of fascinating facts about the animal world. Did you know that a giraffe has as many cervical vertebra as a mouse? That birds can become drunk?

That cheetahs can easily keep up with a car on the highway?

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B EAR AN D HEDG EHOG BY THE SCHUBERT S

Warm, lovely stories

with a wink and a smile.

BEAR’S EGGS On his walk to the lake one morning, Bear finds three eggs. When he decides to hatch them himself, he discovers that fatherhood is more complicated than he thought.

THERE IS A HOLE IN MY BUCKET Bear is worried! The flowers in front of his den are wilting because of the heat. He needs to water them quickly, but how can he do it with a holey bucket?

BEAVER’S LODGE When Beaver is hurt in an accident, he is unable to finish his house. His friends rally around him and finish his lodge for him because that is what friends are for.

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Rights sold to China, France, Germany,

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France, Friesland, Germany, Italy, Swe-

Taiwan, U.S.A.

Italy, Sweden, U.S.A.

den, Taiwan, U.S.A.

THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE Beaver is lonely and bored on his raft so invites his friends to climb aboard. There's always room for one more — until there isn't and Butterfly's landing sinks the raft.

Rights sold to China, France, Friesland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Taiwan, U.S.A.

"An appealing, decidedly inquisitive cast of woodland animals peeks out from the Schuberts' double page illustrations, and the bumbling Bear and Hedgehog appear particularly endearing . . . cheery images and tone." – Publishers Weekly.

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MORE BY THE SCHUBERTS

HAMMER SOUP Kate prides

ANGEL George has just put on

ABRACADABRA Macrobius

his pajamas when he hears a strange noise outside. Peering through his window into the dark night, he spies something plummeting through the tree branches.

It is an angel! She broke her wing and lost her message when she fell. George helps her to be best of his ability, and receives a very special gift in return.

the Magician's mixed-up magic is making mayhem in the forest.

Imagine a bear with a pig's snout or a toad with butterfly wings.

When the magician waves his wand, shouting "Abacadabra!," strange things happen.

herself on her tidy house but is not a friendly neighbor. When Bruce builds his home next door, his constant hammering infuriates her. When winter arrives, Kate is warm and well-fed in her home while hungry Bruce shivers in his shack. Only when Bruce makes his unusual "Hammer Soup" does an unexpected friendship blossom.

Rights sold to France, U.S.A.

Rights sold to France, Italy, Slovenia, Spain (Basque), U.S.A.

Rights sold to Germany, Korea

CROCODILE’S BIRTHDAY

THE MONSTER PROBLEM

In this wordless picture book, Crocodile finds nicely wrapped presents in the forest and learns that his friends have thrown him a big surprise party.

A friendly, furry monster whisks Peggy up into the sky forest, where the council of monsters is waiting. They have a problem which only a small girl as brave a Peggy can solve.

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PIGGY’S BIRTHDAY DREAM Shy Piggy blushes when she sees herself in the mirror and runs away when the other animals come to play. She does not dare invite them to her birthday party so she sits alone singing "Happy Birthday to Me" and goes to bed. When she falls asleep, she has a strange and wonderful dream.

Rights sold to Friesland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, U.S.A.

BYE BYE Do endless goodbyes at kindergarten sound familiar? How about one more hug or one more kiss? This cozy picture book explores the trauma of separation anxiety with good humor and hope.

Rights sold to China, Italy, Taiwan, U.S.A.

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Jung-Hee Spetter

JUST A MINUTE In this true-to-life picture book, a little piggy invents all kinds of mischief to get her mother's attention.

"Weightless, slightly askew quality of the illustrations make this tale a disarming mess of fun."

– Publishers Weekly

JUNG-HEE SPET TER (1969) born in South—Korea and came to The Netherlands as a nine-year old.

She studied at the Academy of Art in Kampen.

Rights sold to China, France, Italy, Korea, Mexico, U.S.A.

LILY AND TROOPER ALL YEAR ROUND All four seasons for preschoolers and early readers featuring the adventures of a little girl and her puppy.

"The artwork is transporting . . . It is not simply a visually compelling, exuberant world, but one that readers will revere for its glorious unctuousness."

– Kirkus Reviews "The vibrant artwork reveals objects and figures outlined in black in front of swirling, flowing backgrounds of thickly applied paint."

– School Library Journal Rights sold to Italy, Korea, U.S.A.

TEN LITTLE WITCHES In this rhyming picture book, ten little witches magically disappear one by one. The last little witch calls her mother who brings all the witches back with a wave of her wand.

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Nynke Talsma www.nynketalsma.nl

BABY BROTHER Mia writes to her grandmother all about her cat and — as an afterthought — her new baby brother. This sweet, funny picture book playfully compares a cat expecting kittens to the stages of pregnancy of a mother so that the whole family can understand and celebrate the coming birth.

NYNKE MARE TALSMA (1975) graduated from the Academy of Arts in Kampen. She has illustrated children's books and educational publications for several publishers in many countries.

"Mia's positive, self-assured attitude toward the exciting family event will be an encouraging example to new older siblings. Succinct and creatively simple."

– Kirkus Reviews "A clever, sweet book to recommend to families with a new sibling on the way."

– School Library Journal "Spare, focused illustrations depict the parallel story lines despite Mia's singular focus on her cat."

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Marije Tolman & Ronald Tolman

THE ISLAND The Island is the most beautiful picture book since The Tree House. Marije and Ronald conquered the world with their fairy tale like pictures of The Tree House. The golden father — daughter team that won the world’s most important awards for

The Tree House, again creates a world without words of its own, with a polar bear’s dreamy road trip along awe inspiring islands and colourful animals.

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MARIJE TOLMAN (1976) majored in graphic and typographic design at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. She studied illustration and design at the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. Now she lives and works full-time in The Hague as a children's book illustrator. The daughter of an acclaimed artist, Marije has an eye for color, beauty, and subtlety, knowing how to paint delicate detail without losing overall perspective.

RONALD TOLMAN (1948) is a sculptor, painter and a graphic artist. Ronald Tolman plays with ancient topics and current developments. His sculptures and the visualizations on his paintings, etchings, drawings and ceramics move between wistful perceptions and sparkling impulsiveness.

l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Marije Tolman & Ronald Tolman

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• Nominated for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2011

• Bologna Ragazzi Award 2010,

• Awarded Troisdorfer Bilderbuchpreis 2011

• Golden Paint Brush 2010

• Nominated for the USBBY United States

• Nominated for the Golden Owl 2010

International outstanding book list 2011

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THE TREE HOUSE Of this book, the Bologna Ragazzi Award Jury wrote: "The Tree House is a wise, clear, even poetic, example of how an established topos of the collective imagination may be revisited with a fresh eye to reveal a continued relevance to modern times. Marije Tolman and Ronald Tolman return to the "house in the trees". Their house, however, is rich with subtle cultural references ranging from symbolist painting to the most refined 20th century graphic art. The book's message is not declaimed, but is conveyed quietly. It pleads for an enlightened ecological stance in which an intense awareness that we are part of nature does not forego our need for elegance and intellectual enquiry."

Rights sold to Argentina, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Qatar, U.S.A.

ART EDITION THE TREE HOUSE This popular picture book is now available as an album of beautiful posters which can be removed and framed.

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Marije Tolman www.marijetolman.nl

JUMPING PENGUINS & LAUGHING HYENA’S Little known yet fascinating facts about animals brought to life by the artist behind The Tree House and The Island.

If a camel gets angry, he will throw up green gastric juice over you.

A sloth moves so slowly that green algae grows in his fur.

Even a blind chameleon takes the color of its surroundings.

Bologna Ragazzi Award winner Marije Tolman illustrates in her distinctive style curious, funny, bizarre, unbelievable, disgusting and weird facts about fifty different animals. The animal facts are straightforward nonfiction, Marije Tolman's illustrations are pure fantasy, creating a combination that is sure to engage readers.

After reading and watching Jumping Penguins & Laughing Hyena’s a visit to the zoo will never be the same.

Rights sold to U.S.A.

RED CHALK Sara is forever trading her toys, never satisfied with what she has. Somehow, her friends seem to have much more fun with her old toys than she ever did. She eventually learns that imagination is more important than the perfect toy and sharing with friends is the best way to have fun.

"The familiar premise is handsomely extended in the ink-lined, colorwashed drawings, which show, in scenes of Sara's friends using their creative powers to make Sara's outlandish claims come true, a world of imagination that's inseparable from reality . . ."

– Booklist

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MISS C. MOUSE FINDS A PERFECT HOME We all long for a place to call our own where we can be comfortable and happy.

Miss C. Mouse relishes the job of making her house a home, buying furnishings and knick-knacks to fill every available space. The outrageously kitschy details are combined with witty, rhyming text that make it a keepsake for children and adults alike.

Also in the Miss C. Mouse series: Miss C. Mouse Goes to Marbella del Mar, Miss C. Mouse Goes to the Hospital, Miss C. Mouse Is Having Babies Rights sold to South Africa

CUTE Most of us know the temptation to pretend to be something we are not. This cute rabbit really wants a completely different role but learns in the end that it is important to be true to oneself. Short, crisp text is brought to life with painterly illustrations in this book that is not only cute but also clever.

Rights sold to Brazil, China, France, Friesland, Germany, Italy, Korea, South Africa, U.S.A.

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Leendert Jan Vis FOR YOU! This small, charming picture book stars two giraffes, one of them recounting to the other how it was before love struck. Witty bon mots — "I want to run barefoot in the sand with you" and "How about we go right to happily ever after?" — are punctuated with the author's trademark fanciful images. An ideal gift book for lovers and lovers-on-theverge.

Rights sold to Brazil, Germany, Italy, U.S.A.

SIMON SHEEP When Simon Sheep finds a bicycle, he soon discovers what fun it is to ride. However, the other sheep frown on his new pastime and want him to stop — sheep do not ride bikes! Simon Sheep rides away to find adventure and discovers it when he makes friends with a wolf. Leendert Jan Vis's expressive cartoonlike illustrations are sure to garner giggles.

LEENDERT JAN VIS (1955) is celebrated for his humorous animal characters which he designs for postcards, notepads, and mugs who occasionally make appearances in playful picture books.

Rights sold to Italy

AT THE FARM

A CHICKEN DOES . . .

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l e m n i s c a a t p i c t u r e b o o k s Leendert Jan Vis

A CHICKEN COUNTS Rights sold to Spain

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Dorine de Vos

MISS V. STITCHTITE AND THE SEVEN SCOUNDRELS An entertaining and comical story

DORINE DE VOS a successful interior designer (of, for example, Villa Augustus in Dordrecht and the Café Schlemmer in The Hague) has turned her formidable talents to illustrating a picture book and has produced wonderfully quirky drawings to complement Mathilde Stein's texts.

by Mathilde Stein that gallops along as rhythmically as the horses of her scoundrels, seven badly behaved robbers, who are off to rob a stagecoach. But they have not bargained for their next victim, Miss V. Stitchtite, expert in good manners, intolerant of rudeness. Determined to teach the scoundrels their manners, she succeeds in turning them into tidy, well behaved young men. The story has a surprising ending.

Rights sold to Brazil

PERNILLA Poor Pernilla! There she sits, high in her tower, guarded by a dragon and with boring embroidery as her sole distraction. "Be patient and wait until you’re saved, so you can get married.” Thus commanded her father the king. That's the way a decent princess should live.

There are a lot of knights who would like to save Pernilla, but she has other plans . . .

A fairy tale turned upside down. .

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