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Picture & Children's books Nellie and Cesar - I’m happy! Nellie and Cesar - I count to ten! The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World The Book of Colours Art with Cake The Hunter and his Dog Circus Night Finn’s Birthday Party The Girl with the Little Bones Lilly & Max in the World of Grandma Tree Tree My Rock

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Empowering Stories The 10 Keys to Happiness – Friendship Everybody's got Talent Between You and Me DoBeDo

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First Readers to 9+ Fox and Hare Fox and Hare: the Land of the Nile Dog in Wolf's House The Soap Knight sees a Ghost The Kitchen Prince of Mocano Mrs Winter’s Hearth Fire

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Gift Books & Non-Fiction Magical Creatures Rivers Timeline: the activity book Timeline The Big Book of Birds The Marvellous Book of Insects The Coolest Friends Book in the World Island Ahoy! The Carrots of Orange 321 Super Smart Things Professor Smallbrain Stories from the Old Testament I Want To Be King Shadowology

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10+ & Young Adult Hex & Co.

Picture & Children's books

Nellie and Cesar - I’m happy! Bette Westera, illustrations Ingrid Godon Crisp and colourful illustrations Relatable themes for toddlers and preschoolers The result of a unique collaboration of appraised talents Ingrid Godon and Bette Westera Nellie and Cesar are bored. Suddenly, there’s someone at the door. They put on their raincoats and go for a walk together. Go to the forest with Nellie and Cesar and share familiar feelings with them, such as anger, fear, joy, disappointment, surprise, etc.

Bette Westera has written many children’s books, among which picture books, poetry books and non-fiction books. She’s also sought after as a picture book translator, especially when rhyme is involved. She has won several awards, such as the Gouden Griffel. Ingrid Godon is a world-renowned illustrator. Her books have been translated into many languages and she has won several awards, such as the Boekenpauw.

210 x 280 mm | ca. 32 pages | full colour illustrations hardcover | all rights available

Nellie and Cesar - I count to ten! Bette Westera, illustrations Ingrid Godon It’s time for a party! It’s Nellie’s birthday. Can you tell how many presents she got? Can you count how many balloons Cesar has inflated? And how many pieces of cake are there?

245 x 270 mm | ca. 16 pages | full colour illustrations boardbook | all rights available

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The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World Tom Schamp A colourful large-format book Explore together with your child for hours on end and make new discoveries each time you flip through Full of humour and intricate illustrations

A cheerful and colourful encyclopaedia by award-winning illustrator Tom Schamp. Discover the world and learn new words in a playful way. Tom Schamp takes you to the city, the garden, a shop, a construction site, a concert, the classroom, the airport and many other places. The book is brimming with narrative and wondrous pictures.

An exceptionally colourful parallel universe in which crocodiles dine with Marcel Broodthaers’ Pot of Mussels on the table, an underground station is called Velvet Underground and there are supermarkets where you can buy Andy Warhol’s iconic soup cans.

270 x 330 mm | 64 pages | ca. 5,700 words full colour illustrations | hardcove | age group: 3+ French, German, English, Spanish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian rights sold

– Leading Belgian newspaper De Standaard on Tom Schamp’s latest book

English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, French, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Japanese rights sold.

Tom Schamp illustrates books, magazines, posters, stamps, calendars and CD covers amongst other things. He is highly successful both in Belgium and abroad.

Italian, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Japanese rights sold.

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Picture & Children’s books

The Book of Colours Tom Schamp A large look-and-find book filled with humour A surprising book, written with exceptional imagination By acclaimed talent Tom Schamp

Otto and his friend Cameleon will take you on a mad journey in the world of colours. There are new discoveries for you to make with every page you turn.

There is never a dull moment when you’re reading and looking through this book, because of the wordplays and unique imagery. Although, reading might be the wrong word. And it’s more than just looking, as well. What you do is roam, ramble and run across associative paths only Schamp could come up with. His wit and humour make sure this book will never bore you.

270 x 330 mm | 32 pages | full colour | hardcover all rights available

– Dutch newspaper NRC on the Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World

French, German, English, Spanish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, S wedish, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian rights sold

Tom Schamp illustrates books, magazines, posters, stamps, calendars and CD covers amongst other things. He is highly successful both in Belgium and abroad.

English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, French, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Japanese rights sold.

Italian, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Japanese rights sold.

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Art with Cake Thé Tjong-Khing An original introduction to art: with references to famous painters such as Van Gogh, Mondriaan, Hopper, Gauguin, Picasso, Dalí and many more Thé Tjong-Khing captures the attention with pictures only Already more than 325,000 copies of the cake books series have been sold so far Mrs Dog’s painting has been stolen. The animals start chasing the thief. Will they catch him? Yet again, Thé Tjong-Khing created an exciting and colourful quest. The amazing illustrations lead you through landscapes with references to some of the world’s most famous paintings. If you look well, you will discover numerous details.

Thé’s qualities: a good eye for detail, a precise drawing pen and a warm sense of humour.

240 x 285 mm | 32 pages | full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 3+ | Korean, Polish, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and English (for Spain only) rights sold

– The jury of the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ award on Where is the cake?

English, German, French, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew, Korean, Japanese,Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Catalan, Simplified Chinese, South African, Taiwanese, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian and Russian rights sold

Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and best-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ prize and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

English, Japanese, German, French, Hebrew, Danish, Korean, South African, Spanish (Latin America), SimplifiedChinese, Polish and Italian rights sold

Korean, German, South African, French, English, Danish and Simplified Chinese rights sold

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Picture & Children’s books

The Hunter and his Dog A journey through the wondrous world of Brueghel Sassafras De Bruyn Sassafras De Bruyn gives her own unique interpretation of Bruegel’s paintings A dynamic and inventive picture book about art A beautiful tribute to a great master

A hunter and his dog are standing on an empty page, they have lost their painting. They go on an adventurous quest through landscapes and settings we recognize from Bruegel’s paintings. On their journey they meet several of Brueghel’s characters and travel through different types of sceneries: calm and tranquil or busy and crowded. Through cracks in the paintings and torn canvases they move from one painting to the next. Their journey ends with the illustrator’s interpretation of ‘Hunters in the snow’.

210 x 280 mm | 32 pages | full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

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Picture & Children’s books

Circus Night Mattias De Leeuw A wordless story which will appeal to both young and old Colourful illustrations by the outstanding Mattias De Leeuw Imposingly published in large format

A little girl experiences the night of her life at the circus. She gets to meet the clowns, acrobats, jugglers, magicians and animal trainers. Join her and step into the wondrous circus world.

The book contains breath-taking illustrations, such as the giant clown bringing the girl to the circus at night. And wait till you see the high-angle view of the circus tent's ridge: a stunning perspective with countless equilibrists and acrobats performing und the starry sky.

370 x 220 pages | 48 pages | full colour illustrations hardcover | age group: 3+ | Russian, Simplified Chinese and German rights sold

– Belgium's leading newspaper De Standaard on Circus Night

French, Simplified Chinese and Korean rights sold

Russian, Polish and Simplified Chinese rights sold

Matthias De Leeuw studied Illustrative Design at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He illustrates for several magazines and is the author / illustrator of several well-received books. His first book De Steltenloper / The Stilt-Walker received a ‘Boekenpluim’.

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Picture & Children’s books

Finn’s Birthday Party A search-and-find maze book Peter Goes Graphically refined illustrations by the illustrator of ‘Timeline’ Filled to the brim with humour and references to well-known fairy tales Large hidden-object images with more than a hundred things to find

The gnomes have escaped. Pursue them together with Finn and his dog Sep. A journey through a breath-taking world full of fairy tale characters and strange beings. Can you discover on each spread the little soldiers, gnomes, Mr and Mrs Platypus and a present? Be ready for a huge party at the end!

An inexhaustible source of new discoveries and exciting trips trough Goes’ gorgeous fantasy world.

240 x 320 mm | 32 pages | 616 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ French, German, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Catalan rights sold

– Pluizer on Finn’s Birthday Party

Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Taiwanese, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French, Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Swedish, Czech, Ukrainian, Azerbaijan, Romanian, Danish and South African rights sold

Peter Goes studied Film Animation in Ghent, after which he started working as a stage manager. Six years ago, he picked up his pencils again and since that moment, not a day has gone by in which he hasn’t drawn something. He works as an independent illustrator for different production and communication companies.

Simplified Chinese, English, Spanish and French rights sold

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Picture & Children’s books

The Girl with the Little Bones Sebastiaan Van Doninck Illustrator Sebastiaan Van Doninck knows like no other how to create a mysterious atmosphere Based on a Chilean folk tale Magical, large illustrations

A girl is picking berries in the woods. She meets a demon who curses her, turning her into a skeleton. To undo the curse, she has to go looking for the skeleton of a boy. But 13 crows have scattered his bones throughout the Andes. Will she manage to gather the bones and break the curse? In a hut with long legs, at the foot of a mountain of secrets, next to a cloud forest that branches out all around, there lives a girl with her grandmother. Together they often pick berries in the woods, because the girl and her grandmother like how sweet they are. Today the girl goes off all alone to pick some berries. Someone is spying on her. 'What are you doing near my berry bush?' an angry voice suddenly shouts. The girl jumps up frightened. Next to her is a nasty woman with a strange head and creepy hands. The woman's face is red with anger. She has branches growing from her head, arms and legs. The branches grab hold of the girl...

240 x 320 mm | ca. 32 pages | ca. 1,100 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ all rights available

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Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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Picture & Children’s books

Lilly & Max in the World of Grandma Kathleen Aerts, illustrations Jeroen Ceulebrouck About friendship and dealing with dementia With beautiful, fairylike illustrations A beautiful, intense book, with both loving and funny passages

Sometimes it goes a bit dark in Grandma’s head. Then she loses herself in her own world, completely forgetting Lilly and her brother Max. But then something magical happens and they end up in grandma’s head, where they discover how to find her back again.

A heart-warming story about the love of two children for their forgetful grandmother. It’s deeply moving. The book is written in such an honest and open way. It really touches your heart.

240 x 320 mm | 48 pages | ca. 5,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ all rights available

– Readers about Lilly & Max in the World of Grandma

Kathleen Aerts is a singer and was one of the faces of the popular Belgian band K3. Her first book Forever My Mother, an honest and touching testimony about her mother’s struggle with early onset dementia, was sold almost 15,000 times. Jeroen Ceulebrouck studied at the Kask School of Arts and now works as a professional animator and illustrator. This is his first children's book.

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Picture & Children’s books

Tree Tree About strangers and friends Dimitri Leue, illustrations Sabien Clement About migration, power, powerlessness, fear and friendship A moving story with a topical subject With sparkling illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sabien Clement

A tree stands watch over a desolate plain. It’s where the squirrels of the Kingdom of Oak live. It is their whole world and there is nothing beyond it. Or so they think. Until one day, a bird comes along with a brach from another tree in its beak. That discovery turns their whole world upside-down. Does that mean there's another tree? And, what if there are other squirrels as well? Tree Tree is a story about the power of friendship, migration and fluffy tails.

240 x 320 mm | 48 pages | 6,100 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 6+ all rights available

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Dimitri Leue works as an actor and director for TV, radio and theatre. He is also the author of various theatre scripts and children’s books. Sabien Clement studied illustration and graphic design in Antwerp. Her work has been awarded the ‘Boekenpauw’ and a ‘Gouden Uil’.

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Picture & Children’s books

My Rock Elvis Peeters, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck A compelling, layered story by renowned author Elvis Peeters Gorgeously and colourfully illustrated A philosophical picture book for young and old

This is my rock. There are hundreds of rocks here; but I picked this one. It’s a good rock, close to the ocean, close to the land. On a hilltop. There are hundreds of rocks here, but I’ll always find my way back to this one. Bird has a rock. It’s her rock. But what happens if Lizard decided it is also his rock?

This book is a unique opportunity for children to learn to appreciate language and art, even if they might not be able to understand everything right away.

240 x 320 mm | 32 pages | 1,150 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ all rights available

– Leading Belgian newspaper De Standaard on Rennen

Elvis Peeters published his first story book in 1992. Since then he has joined forces with Nicole Van Bael to write numerous novels, theatre plays, radio plays, children’s books, etc. One of his novels, Dinsdag, was nominated for the AKO and Libris literary awards. In 2009 he also won the Zilveren Griffel award.

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Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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Empowering Stories

The 10 Keys to Happiness – Friendship Leo Bormans, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck Heart-warming stories about friendship by Leo Bormans to read to your children Richly illustrated by top talent Sebastiaan Van Doninck More than 60,000 copies of the ‘Happiness for Children’ titles have already been sold

The 10 Keys to Happiness – Friendship is a read‑aloud book about one's sense of safety and the power of true friendship. How exactly do you do that, making friends? Who helps you if something’s up? What does working together mean? Ten new stories to read together with your child, grandchild or in class. Be surprised at the fascinating birds, enjoy the colourful illustrations and let the creative tasks and tips guide you.

270 x 330 mm | 64 pages | 11,275 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ French and German rights sold

Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international bestsellers The World Book of Happiness, The World Book of Love and The World Book of Hope. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!) and 20 wegen naar geluk (20 roads to happiness).

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Sebastiaan Van Doninck studied Illustration at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He has already illustrated several children’s books and regularly works for magazines, such as Weekend Knack.

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Empowering Stories

Everybody's got Talent Luk Dewulf & Brunhilde Borms, illustrations Emma Thyssen For children and their parents, teachers, tutors and coaches Commit to the things you are good at and increase your resilience and happiness By renowned educationalist and talent coach Luk Dewulf

During a spectacular talent show, one classroom is voted the most talented. However, it’s not the classroom you would expect… Let this colourful book guide you and discover your talents. Are you a busy bee, never short on good ideas or always ready to push your limits? Committing to your talents is important, because doing what you are good at is not only energizing, but also improves your self-image and increases your resilience and confidence.

Luk Dewulf provides an interesting take on the importance of the talents of children and youngsters. He shows how important it is for their future and happiness to develop those talents.

210 x 260 mm | ca. 80 pages | ca. 8,200 words full colour illustrations | paperback | age group: 7+ all rights available

– On the presentation ‘Happier children? Help them find their talents!’ Trained educationalist Luk Dewulf looks for ways to find and develop the strengths of people and organisations. He is well-versed in positive psychology and talent development and is a highly sought-after public speaker both in Belgium and abroad. Brunhilde Borms is a daredevil. She has the courage to change jobs, get on a stage and put all her ideas in a book. She has already written several other books, such as The Coolest Friends Book in the World and Island Ahoy! Emma Thyssen is an independent illustrator and a freelance designer of posters and books. She made the illustrations for, amongst others, the Sheep series and various lifestyle titles.

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Empowering Stories

Between You and Me An interactive diary for children and parents Janneke van Bockel A unique diary for parents and children to fill out together Brimming with fun writing activities, mini quizzes and a lot of free space to give full rein to your creativity Playfully designed

This interactive diary allows children to write down their stories whenever they want. They can write about things that bother them or make them happy, big and small fights they had, their doubts, or just because writing is fun, just like in a regular diary. However, this book also leaves room for the parents to respond to what their children have written down. They can leave each other questions in it. For instance: do you know which concert was the first your mother ever went to? Or who her favourite colleague at work is? Did your dad ever have a crush on someone in school? Did he ever imagine having a different job? And are there things he's not very good at? This book gives you the means to really engage in conversation with your children in a creative and interactive way. It also contains a practical guidebook so you can start writing right of the bat.

170 x 210 mm | 160 pages | 3,900 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | all rights available

Janneke van Bockel is a parenting coach and mother to two daughters. Her earlier publications, Refrigerator Mom and Explanatory Mom were very well received.

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Empowering Stories

DoBeDo A story about the power within Griet Dupont & Peter Verhelst, imagery Gerhard Richter & Olafur Eliasson Based on the concepts of child psychiatrist Griet Dupont On mental growth and exploring the power within With masterful imagery by internationally renowned artists Gerhard Richter and Olafur Eliasson

Dobedo has reached that fateful age where children decide what they will do next, who they will become. In pursuit of his dream to see the clouds, he starts his climb. At first, he hesitates, scared and unsure what to do. But as he climbs further and further up the tree, he discovers that he has what it takes to reach the top. He encounters many obstacles, but with courage, confidence and the help of his two guides, he keeps going. Step by step, he forges his own path and discovers the true meaning of his quest. Metaphors from ancient tales are effortlessly combined with modern day insights on the development of children.

240 x 320 mm | ca. 64 pages | ca. 13,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback | age group: 6+ all rights available Child psychiatrist Griet Dupont’s vehement passion for art and her professional life are intertwined in her new Dobedo Academy project, which revolves around the mental development of children. Children use their own creativity in numerous art forms in an attempt to discover the potential and diversity within. Peter Verhelst writes poetry, novels, theatre plays for adults and has been awarded with the Gouden Uil, the Vlaamse Cultuurprijs and the Herman de Coninckprijs, to name a few. His first children’s book, yielded him a Gouden Uil voor Jeugdliteratuur, Gouden Griffel, Boekenwelp and the Woutertje Pieterse award. Gerhard Richter dwells among the most influential modern-day artists and has often been called an innovator of post-war painting. Olafur Eliasson is a contemporary artist whose work is highly sought after by museums and private collectors, such as the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. He lives and works in Berlin.

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First Readers to 9+

Fox and Hare Sylvia Vanden Heede, illustrations Thé Tjong-Khing The stories of Fox and Hare have been widely praised by both young readers and adults for their originality, vivid language and humorous content. The playful combination of the text with the illustrations by master Thé Tjong-Khing make this first readers series a joy for every child. The Fox and Hare series have sold over 320,000 copies so far and several titles have been translated into among others Danish, Polish, Japanese and Chinese.

20 years of Fox and Hare

The Fox and Hare series contains: • 8 board books, also available in 2 picture books • 10 first reader stories of ca. 128 pages. • 3 compilation books, containing three first reader stories • 11 stories of 32 pages in the Learn how to read series • 1 activity book

The Big Book of Fox and Hare

Owl is a cook

The Second Big Book of Fox and Hare

The club of us

The Third Big Book of Fox and Hare

Little holes

Fox and Hare are unrivalled in their genre. Literature for the ages. – Gouden Uil Children’s Literature Award

Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 40 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. The first book in the Fox and Hare series, published in 1998, has received no fewer than 7 prizes, including the ‘Boekenleeuw’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’. Her books Fox and Hare and the thief of Eek and A date in the forest were awarded the ‘Zilveren Griffel’. In 2010, Wolf and Dog received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize. Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and best-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ awards. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

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First Readers to 9+

Fox and Hare: the Land of the Nile Sylvia Vanden Heede, illustrations Thé Tjong-Khing A book to read to your children, in which they can discover letters and words themselves The colourful illustrations take you back to Ancient Egypt An entertaining story, completed with fun facts about the Nile, temples, Gods and so much more

Seal sells absolutely everything. ‘A trip to Ancient Egypt, that too?’, Hare asks. Because she would love to go there. Fox as well. He wants to see a mummy! ‘Of course’, Seal laughs. ‘Follow me. I’ll be your guide.’ Seal takes Fox and Hare with him. In a boat. On the Nile. They see a temple and a pyramid. They sit in a claw chair. They even go to visit a Pharaoh! But where is the mummy?

240 x 320 mm | 48 pages | 4,835 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 6+ all rights available

Thé Tjong-Khing is one of the Netherlands’ most talented and best-known illustrators. The Dictionary of Fox and Hare received the prestigious ‘Gouden Penseel’. Where is the cake?, the first book in the successful Cake series, received the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ and the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ awards. In 2010 he was awarded the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize for his entire oeuvre.

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First Readers to 9+

Dog in Wolf's House Sylvia Vanden Heede, illustrations Marije Tolman A wonderfully scary story in the successful Wolf & Dog series With imaginative illustrations by award-winning illustrator Marije Tolman Highly suitable for first readers

Wolf wants to go to the seaside. ‘You have to watch my house, Dog’, he says. Dog doesn’t want to. ‘You have to! Or I’ll bite Pup!’, Wolf threatens. And Dog does what Wolf wants. It’s scary in Wolf’s house. Something is creaking, something is squeaking. Something is scratching at the window. Something is knocking on the door… Could that be Cat? Let’s hope that turns out well

165 x 225 mm | 48 pages | 3,136 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 6+ all rights available

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Marije Tolman is an internationally renowned illustrator, who also received the ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize. In addition, she was awarded the ‘Gouden Penseel’ award for De Boomhut.

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First Readers to 9+

The Soap Knight sees a Ghost Kristien In-'t-Ven, illustrations Mattias De Leeuw A hilarious book about knights, princesses and ghosts Written in simple words with short sentences, but full of suspense and fantasy With illustrations by award-winning talent Mattias De Leeuw

At King Felix the One and Only's annual bingo party, the Soap Knight wins the first prize. A pair of socks? A bottle of wine? A bag of candy? No, it's a country. It's called Hong Sponge. The Soap Knight is very happy. He is to be the king of the Spongeans, a dream come true! Positively enthusiastic, he travels to the Castle of Hong Sponge with his squire, Alphonse. There's just one tiny problem. It's haunted.

A marvellous story! Riveting and hilarious, perfectly tailored for first readers. Mattias De Leeuw's exquisite pen-and-pencil drawings yet again attest to his talent.

150 x 220 mm | ca. 108 pages | ca. 9,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 7+ | all rights available

– Pluizer on The Soap Knight and the Witch from Far and Wide

Kristien In-‘t-Ven studied Sociology and Philosophy. She worked as a freelance journalist for several media and writes books for little and big children (which includes herself).

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Mattias De Leeuw studied Illustrative Design at the Sint-Lucas College in Antwerp. He illustrates for several magazines and is the author/illustrator of several well-received books. His Big Book of Trains and Circus Night have been translated into several languages.

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The Kitchen Prince of Mocano A journey to the Far North Mathilda Masters, illustrations Georgien Overwater Another suspenseful and humorous story in the Kitchen Prince series With numerous illustrations, perfect for the less eager readers Almost 20,000 copies of the Mocano titles have already been sold When Kokkie receives a postcard with nothing more than ‘Fåther is løst’ on it, all hell breaks loose. Kokkie is determined to travel to the Frøzen Nørth, to track down her lost father. Max and Trixie join her on this dangerous trip. A highly suspenseful and screamingly funny story full of Vikings, moose and smørrebrød.

140 x 210 mm | ca. 304 pages | 26,226 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ all rights available

Mathilda Masters is an explorer. She is now professionally discovering new continents and countries. That is not easy, as most countries have already been discovered. When Mathilda is not exploring, she is writing about her adventures. And should those adventures not be exciting enough, she simply makes them up.

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Georgien Overwater has illustrated numerous books for both Dutch and foreign publishers. In addition, she has made illustrations and cartoons for television, including Sesame Street.

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Mrs Winter’s Hearth Fire Carl Norac & Michael De Cock, illustrations Gerda Dendooven Scintillating poetry and slightly tongue-in-cheek Stunning illustrations by Gerda Dendooven, winner of the Woutertje Pieterse award in 2017 A unique collection of stories for all ages

Carl Norac and Gerda Dendooven give winter a face and a voice and make it shine like never before. Shiver and melt at the same time with this sparkling book about the coldest of the four seasons. Sometimes, it is said that winter is sad. What a mistake! Winter can have loads of fun. Just take a stroll along a frozen pond some time. You'll often hear it crack. That only happens when winter is having too much fun. It cracks with laughter. It's laughing so hard that it breaks. What's it laughing about, you ask? Because of our frozen noses? Because of our clumsy slipping? Because our scarves are so long that they touch the ground? No, I don't think so. Winter has to work for three months each year, like a seasonal worker. Yet, who pays him? Nobody does. Every year, he just packs his bags and leaves. And still, he comes back every time, alive and kicking, and he's not even cold.

195 x 260 mm | 96 pages | 5,235 words full colour illustrations | paperback age group: 10+ | all rights available French translation available

Carl Norac was born in Belgium, but lives in Paris nowadays. He has written many successful picture books and novels. His work has been translated into over fifteen languages. Michael De Cock is a writer, translator, editor, director and actor. Since 2006 he also fulfils the role of director of the Flemish theatre company ‘t Arsenaal. In addition, he is also the artistic director for the Royal Flemish Theatre in Brussel. He has published 20 books so far and won the Boekenleeuw award in 2015. Gerda Dendooven is an illustrator and teaches at the Sint Lucas college in Ghent. She is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and has won several awards, including the Boekenpauw, the Gouden Uil and the Woutertje Pieterse award.

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Magical Creatures About dragons, unicorns, gryphons and much more Floortje Zwigtman, illustrations Ludwig Volbeda A wonderful book on magical creatures throughout the world Enchanting texts by award-winning author, Floortje Zwigtman Extraordinary illustrations by Ludwig Volbeda, winner of the Fiep Westendorp Stimuleringsprijs Magical Creatures is a hilarious and comprehensive overview of magical creatures from all kinds of cultures and myths, as well as many original creatures Floortje Zwigtman made up. They are categorised according to their cultural and geographical origin. From the Japanese yokai and the Chinese dragons to the North Poleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sadist Mahaha and the Scandinavian trolls. Floortje Zwigtman masterfully describes the creatures in this beautifully illustrated book. A must-read for anyone brave enough to research these dangerous mythical creatures!

270 x 370 mm | 96 pages | 21,500 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

Floortje Zwigtman wrote, among other things, Wolf Pack and the well-known A Green Flower trilogy. She has won many literary awards, among which the Gouden Uil, which she has won twice, and the Gouden Zoen. Ludwig Volbeda is a budding illustrator who lives and works in Amsterdam. He has won the Fiep Westendorp Stimuleringsprijs award.

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Rivers Peter Goes The highly anticipated sequel to international bestseller Timeline A breath-taking journey along the world’s most important rivers A beautiful picture book, filled to the brim with fascinating trivia about nature, culture and history

From the Nile to the Andes, from the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, and from the Donau to the Thames. All aboard for this imposing journey around the world! What is the river Indus’ role in Buddhism and Hinduism? Did you know that a hippo walks across the bottom of the river, instead of actually swimming? What’s the biggest lake in the world? Which river have people been searching for centuries, trying to find the legendary Mokole Mbembe? How did submarine Boaty McBoatface get its name?

Timeline is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and informative youth books we have discovered this year.

270 x 370 mm | ca. 80 pages | ca. 15,000 words full colour | hardcover | all rights available

– Dutch leading news agency NRC on Timeline

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Timeline: the activity book Peter Goes The activity book for the international best-seller ‘Timeline’ In a playful way, children discover interesting facts about history The pages are easily detachable, allowing you to decorate your room with your own masterpieces

Complete a cave by making rock-drawings. Give the Huns clothes and military equipment. Byzantium was a crowded metropole: find the 10 differences. Make a monogram of your own name. Escape from a medieval maze and make sure that the rats don’t catch you. Use the code to read a secret message by a Cold War spy. Decorate the Berlin Wall with your own graffiti.

Timeline is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and informative youth books we have discovered this year.

– Dutch leading news agency NRC on Timeline

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Timeline Peter Goes An attractively illustrated history of the world A captivating read for children and adults alike Already translated into 20 languages

A marvellous trip through the world’s history. This large picture book shows page by page the history of mankind: from dinosaurs to Vikings, Romans to Egyptians, knights to artists, castles to skyscrapers. All are included in this magnificent overview that will bring hours of fun to its readers.

By combining chunks of text with info graphics and delightful cartooning, Goes creates a rich, accessible treasure trove of facts and figures. Hugely informative, hugely entertaining. – The Financial Times

Peter Goes’s stunning ‘Timeline: A Visual History of Our World’, with its ribbons of pitch black winding through subtly-coloured, deeply involving pages, perfectly lives up to Gecko Press’s avowed championing of work ‘rich in language and illustration.

270 x 370 mm | 80 pages | ca. 15,000 words full colour illustrations | age group: 8+ | Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Taiwanese, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French, Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Swedish, Czech, Ukrainian, Azerbaijan, Romanian, Danish and South African rights sold

– The Guardian on the English edition of Timeline

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The Big Book of Birds Bibi Dumon Tak With sparkling texts by top author Bibi Dumon Tak Illustrated with numerous large and lifelike illustrations A unique gift book for every lover of nature, birds and books

Get to know everything about the great spotted woodpecker, the nightingale, the woodcock and the wren… Become a true ornithologist! Bibi Dumon Tak is a master at finding that perfect balance of entertainment and learning. Let her guide you through the wonderful world of some of the most interesting birds. The stories are always factual, but never boring, as she effortlessly combines knowledge with loving descriptions, witty remarks abd original quips. Learn, laugh and be amazed by this masterfully written and gorgeously illustrated book.

Bibi Dumon Tak has an exquisite writing style: nonchalant but apt, cheerful, loving, cuddly and very funny. She turns every sentence into a little party.

270 x 370 mm | 78 pages | 21,600 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ Simplified Chinese and German rights sold

– Gouden Griffel jury on Bibi Dumon Tak

Bibi Dumon Tak studied Dutch Linguistics and Literature at Utrecht University. She has been awarded with the ‘Zilveren Griffel’ prize several times, and received the ‘Gouden Griffel’ for best children’s book of the year in 2012.

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The Marvellous Book of Insects Bart Rossel, illustrations Medy Oberendorff Everything about the glow-worm, the Argentine ant, the emerald wasp and so much more With detailed and lively illustrations Non-fiction has never been this exciting!

Discover why the glow-worm glows, how the Bombardier beetle got his name and how the caterpillar can disguise itself. Learn more about the ants alarm, the atrocities of the emerald wasp and the mathematical cicadas. Insects are without a doubt the strongest, most useful, irritating and successful animals on this planet. Learn all about them in this wondrous book.

270 x 370 mm | 96 pages | 16,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ Simplified Chinese, Polish and German rights sold French translation available

Bart Rossel is an inventor, scientist, entrepreneur and father of three untameable daughters. To raise them properly, he tells them strong but truthful stories. About inventions, science, people and nature. Because deep inside, he finds the real world much more fascinating than whichever made-up reality. Medy Oberendorff studied at the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design and obtained a Master’s degree in Scientific Illustration. With an amazing amount of patience and in a unique way, she zooms in on the plants and animals we see around us every day, but which we inadvertently walk right past.

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The Coolest Friends Book in the World Brunhilde Borms, illustrations by Eva Mouton Beautifully illustrated by Eva Mouton The colourful lay-out appeals to anyone aged 9 years or older The perfect gift for every friend

Do you think that traditional friends books, in which children gather information about their friends, are a thing of the past? Is Facebook all you need? Not at all! In this original friends book, Brunhilde Borms gathered about thirty questions and tasks. Forget the traditional questions, such as “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” and “How tall are you?”. This book is different: write a poem about your pet, make a collage with the wrappers of your favourite candy or cookies or write down what made you burst into laughter recently. Turn this book into a real gem together with your friends and make it a gift to treasure your whole life!

170 x 240 mm | 80 pages | 2,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ all rights available

Brunhilde Borms is a daredevil. She has the courage to change jobs, get on a stage and put all her ideas in a book. She has already written several other books, such as The Coolest Friends Book in the World and Island Ahoy! Eva Mouton studied Graphics and Illustration at the Sint-Lucas Institute in Ghent. She creates graphic columns for dSWeekblad and regularly performs at events.

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Island Ahoy! Brunhilde Borms, illustrations Pieter Gaudesaboos A unique activity book Full of surprising activities that stir the imagination Includes a colourful poster with figures and items to cut out yourself and use on your island

How cool would it be if you could invent your own island? This is your chance! Funny activities will help you on the way: • Design a flag for your island • Make the perfect outfit for the inhabitants • Invent a few national holidays, like ‘Play Videogames Day’ or ‘Pyjama Day’ • Colour the pets of the families • Choose which special vehicles will drive around on your island The book includes a large cut-out poster with many designs, so you can create the perfect island. Let your imagination run wild and design a country that has everything you could ever need. And when you're done, cut out the royal crown and appoint a king to lead your island. The possibilities are virtually endless!

170 x 240 mm | 96 pages | ca. 6,300 words full colour illustrations | hardcover with elastic band age group: 6+ | all rights available

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Pieter Gaudesaboos is an illustrator, designer and author. He is best known for his original and intriguing style and has been awarded the ‘Boekenwelp’ and the ‘Boekenpluim’ multiple times. In 2008 he received the ‘Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs’ for Linus.

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The Carrots of Orange Marc Ter Horst, illustrations by Wendy Panders A perfect blend of history, culture, geography, fauna and flora By children’s book author and authority on the Netherlands, Marc Ter Horst Playfully and humorously illustrated by Wendy Panders

A whimsical book, filled to the brim with wayward trivia about the Netherlands. The Netherlands are famous for their dams, painters, queens and kings and more. However, you won’t find that kind of conventional information in this book. Instead, let the author teach you about the lesser-known things that make the Netherlands the country they are today. A very funny and wildly fascinating overview of the country of Orange and a must-read for anyone who wants to have fun learning about this interesting country.

He knows how to remain crystal clear and engaging while using concise terms to explain his concepts.

150 x 220 mm | ca. 108 pages | ca. 9,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 7+ all rights available

– Gouden Griffel jury on Marc Ter Horst

Marc Ter Horst writes informative children’s literature on the earth, its nature and history. Marc Ter Horst’s books were translated in several countries and he received international acclaim for his work.

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Wendy Panders is an illustrator and graphic designer and works for magazines and newspapers. However, children’s book illustrations are her greatest passion, whether they are storybooks or informative books on the earth and its countries, wildlife, etc.

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321 Super Smart Things You should know before turning 13 Mathilda Masters, illustrations Louize Perdieus The ultimate pillow book for every little Einstein The first part of a new series with surprising facts about history, geography, science and much more Full of funny illustrations The encyclopaedia was to the twentieth century, what this book is to the twenty-first: easily manageable chunks of knowledge accompanied by fun facts. The book consists of twelve elegantly designed chapters that teach you everything you need to know before your thirteenth birthday. Impress your friends and family with your knowledge about sports, science, plants and insects, famous people and space. And if that's not enough you can always start a monologue on important historical events, interesting places throughout the world, the human body or exotic meals. This well-structured collection of facts and trivia will leave you hungry for more and guarantees a fun learning experience.

170 x 240 mm | 288 pages | 71,537 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps age group: 9+ | Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese and German rights sold

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Professor Smallbrain Terrific trivia and fascinating facts about the Egyptians Sarah Devos, illustrations Heleen Brulot Everything you want to know about Ancient Egypt Facts, trivia and humour Written in an accessible way and accompanied by many hilarious illustrations

Join Professor Smallbrain and his clever rabbit on their journey to Ancient Egypt and discover everything about its religion, architecture, historic battles and daily life. Why was the river Nile so important in the life of the Egyptians? And why did wealthy Egyptians sometimes melt a small wax cone on top of their heads? Did you know that pyramids only served as burial sites for a pharaoh and nobody actually lived in them? Can you guess how long those pyramids look to build? This book has poured all the answers into 13 short chapters, all beautifully illustrated. And should you ever lose track of time during your travels, you can find your way back to the right period with the handy timeline that's included at the start of the book. Let Professor Smallbrain take you on a frivolous journey to Egypt from its very beginning to its ultimate fall. Learn, laugh and play as you get to know the most important historical periods of the fascinating Ancient Egyptian civilisation and its rich culture. 140 x 210 mm | 156 pages | 14,500 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ all rights available

Sarah Devos is a freelance author, but also likes to cook, get up early in the morning, loaf around, go to the market and draw. She also loves the smell of fresh cut grass, dark chocolate, old jazz records, her boyfriend and her two daughters.

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Heleen Brulot studied to become an illustrator at the Royal Academy of The Hague. She lived in Africa with her family for ten years. Today Heleen lives and works in the Netherlands.

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Stories from the Old Testament Sassafras De Bruyn, Sylvia Vanden Heede & Bénédicte Lemmelijn Magnificent illustrations by budding talent Sassafras De Bruyn Filled to the brim with little known facts A unique gift book for young and old

Wonderful, large-scale illustrations of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Mozes, Jonah Job and many other iconic scenes from the Old Testament. This book gathers the most inspiring stories from the Old Testament. From the creation of the earth and stars and the fall of Adam and Eve, to the old kings of Babylon. Perfectly tailored to the needs of young readers, this marvellously illustrated book is filled to the brim with interesting facts and trivia about the classic stories. Rediscover these old tales in this riveting and educational new format. A perfect fit for anyone who wants to know more about the famous biblical characters and their legendary stories.

270 x 370 mm | 80 pages | ca. 14,000 words hardcover | full colour illustrations | age group: 8+ all rights available

Sassafras De Bruyn has always known she wanted to draw every single day of her life. That passion led her to the Sint-Lucas School of Arts in Antwerp, where she graduated as an Illustrative Designer in 2013. She has since worked as an illustrator and graphic designer for the Children’s and Youth Theatre Kopergietery in Ghent. In addition, she makes illustrations for various projects, including several of her own. Sylvia Vanden Heede has written over 40 books for children and young adults which have all been enthusiastically received. Professor Bénédicte Lemmelijn teaches at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of Louvain.

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I Want To Be King The Story of Macbeth Siska Goeminne, illustrations Judith Vanistendael A new interpretation of the famous story Macbeth by William Shakespeare With monumental illustrations by Judith Vanistendael A classic story rewritten

When three witches give young Macbeth the prophecy that one day, he will become King of Scotland, he gets consumed by ambition. Spurred into action by his wife, he does everything to achieve his goal and everyone in his way pays for it with their life. A highly suspenseful story about greed, perverted enjoyment of power and remorse.

240 x 320 mm | 64 pages | 3,250 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 10+ all rights available

Siska Goeminne studied Germanic languages and Art & Culture policy. For a few years, she worked at the Applied Linguistics department of the Catholic University of Leuven and as an editor in a publishing house, but she is now a full‑time writer of children’s books. Her books have been nominated for the Boekenleeuw and the Gouden Uil Jeugdliteratuurprijs. Judith Vanistendael is a Brussels-based strip cartoonist and illustrator. Her work has been praised both in Belgium and internationally. Her comic strips were nominated for the prestigious Grand Prix Angoulême.

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Shadowology The art of Vincent Bal Vincent Bal The shadows of everyday objects invoke new images Vincent Bal has more than 120,000 followers on Instagram A magnificent picture book that pays tribute to imagination

In Vincent Balâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world, a teacup turns into an elephant, a wine glass into a prisoner and a fork into a stave.

Vincent Bal has proven himself as a film maker with, among others, Minoes & Nono and Het Zigzagkind.

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10+ & Young Adult

Hex & Co. Esther van Lieshout, illustrations Marieke Nelissen Part one of a surprising new series A captivating and humorous story With ravishing illustrations by Marieke Nelissen

An enigmatic sign, a secret organisation, a number of mysterious kidnappings, and… the Darkness of the Night. One day, Kat wakes up with an enigmatic sign on her arm. Suddenly, everything changes: the postman is a centaur and there is an Elf walking around in the supermarket. Kat finds out that she’s a Hex: someone who’s able to see mythical creatures. She gets recruited by the BOF, a secret government organisation that keeps the existence of mythical creatures a secret. When three Elves mysteriously get kidnapped, the BOF starts an investigation. But the more leads they pursue, the bigger the mystery becomes.

140 x 210 mm | 288 pages | 79,358 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 10+ all rights available

Esther van Lieshout studied photography and film at the Academy of Arts and has always dreamt of becoming a director. Meanwhile, she writes children’s books and directs films in her mind. As a child, Marieke Nelissen always loved to draw rainbows and strange, fantastic animals. Now she’s a fulltime graphical designer and illustrator of children’s books.

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