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Children
Frankfurt 2018
Picture & children's books Nellie and Cesar I Collect Grandpas Zoo My House Is in the Zoo The Most Beautiful Book of All Colours The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World The Hunter and his Dog
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Empowering stories I Sting Happiness for Children – Celebrating Everybody's got Talent A Book Full of Feelings
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First readers to 9+ The 2nd Fox and Hare Activity Book The Loneliest Whale in the World The Kitchen Prince of Mocano How to Make a Friend? Mrs Winter’s Hearth Fire
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Gift books & Non-fiction Airplanes Rivers Timeline Magical Creatures 321 Super Smart Things about Animals Professor Smallbrain In My Head The Carrots of Orange Exceptional Explorers Ugh! 101 Filthy Facts Boooring! Island Ahoy! How to Draw Comics Shadowology The Book of Life Wonder Weekend
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10+ & Young adult Everything Will Be Fine, Always
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Picture & children's books
Nellie and Cesar 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
The Four Seasons
Picture books 210 x 280 mm 32 pages full colour illustrations hardcover age group: 2+ all rights available
In The Four Seasons, Nellie and Cesar go for a walk in the four seasons. Join them for a picnic in summer and for sleighing in winter.
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.
The Pool is Cool
Board books 245 x 270 mm 16 pages full colour illustrations board book age group: 2+ all rights available
In The Pool is Cool, toddlers get to know Nellie and Cesar’s new friends, and they learn to understand concepts like ‘you and me’, ‘mine and ours’, 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.
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Bestsellers Thé’s qualities: a good eye for detail, a precise drawing pen and a warm sense of humour. – The jury of the ‘Zilveren Penseel’ award on Where is the cake?
Art with Cake Korean, Polish, German, Simplified C hinese, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and English (for Spain only) rights sold
Where is the Cake? English, German, French, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew, Korean, Japanese,Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Catalan, S implified Chinese, Afrikaans, Taiwanese, Italian, Turkish, Hungarian and Russian rights sold
Picnic with Cake English, Japanese, German, French, Hebrew, Danish, Korean, Afrikaans, Spanish (Latin America), SimplifiedChinese, Polish and Italian rights sold
Birthday with Cake Korean, German, Afrikaans, French, English, Danish and Simplified Chinese rights sold
Picture & children's books
I Collect Grandpas Tom Wouters, illustrations Julie Vangeel With colourful, imaginative illustrations A book to read to your (grand)children and enjoy together A wonderful gift for young and old alike
All my friends have a grandpa. Some even have two. But not me, I only have my grandma. She lives in a huge house, together with other grandpas and grandmas. I really wanted a grandpa of my own, so I started collecting them. My entire collection lives in this house. Grandpa Basil once worked as an animal tamer in a circus. Grandpa Leopold grows vegetables, but never eats lettuce or tomatoes. And have you met my grandpa Abdel?
240 x 320 mm | 32 pages | 833 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ all rights available
Tom Wouters works as a communications assistant and writes stories and poems for young and old with his cat curled up in his lap. He sometimes also writes about comics and literature. When he's not behind his desk, he spends most of his time reading or looking for rare words nobody has ever heard of. More than anything else, he loves to stare at the clouds for hours in search of extinct species. Julie Vangeel studied Graphic Design in Antwerp and has been working as an illustrator and graphic designer since 2013. She combines handmade illustrations with digital techniques and creates playful, expressive illustrations that are full of surprising details.
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Picture & children's books
Zoo A search-and-find book Geert Vervaeke Nothing is what it seems in this surprising picture book Masterful compositions: hours of guaranteed look-and-find fun A unique gift for young and old
The tail of a tiger is the head of a snake. In the tiger’s mouth there’s a hidden sloth. Can you find the dolphins that are swimming in the squirrel’s fur?
This Flemish illustrator applies the power of simplicity and repetition. By leaving out colour, she creates narrative illustrations that invite you to have a very close look at every page.
240 x 320 mm | 48 pages | wordless full colour illustrations | hardcover | Korean rights sold
– The Penseeljury on Geert Vervaeke’s work
Geert Vervaeke studied Graphics in Antwerp and now works as a teacher. In 1992, she received the ‘Boekenpauw’ for her black-andwhite illustrations. Later, she was also awarded a ‘Boekenpluim’ and a ‘Zilveren Penseel’.
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Picture & children's books
My House Is in the Zoo Sylvia Vanden Heede, illustrations Pieter Gaudesaboos Experience a great day at the zoo The daily activities and habits are recognisable for toddlers With a large-format animal poster
What a day… A giraffe wakes you up in the morning. Two bears are preparing breakfast. You slide down from an elephant’s trunk. You brush your teeth together with a crocodile. And the zebra’s fur is so soft…
240 x 320 mm | 32 pages | 619 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ Simplified Chinese and Italian rights sold
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.
French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Turkish and Afrikaans rights sold
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.
Russian, Italian and Simplified Chinese rights sold
Italian, French, Simplified Chinese and Hindi rights sold
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Picture & children's books
The Most Beautiful Book of All 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 Calm Leon take you on a mad journey through the world of colours, from pink flamingos and yellow sunflowers to red fire trucks. 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 | ca. 5,800 words full colour illustrations hardcover | age group: 3+ all rights available
– Dutch newspaper NRC on the Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World
English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, French, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Korean, German, 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, Japanese and Ukrainian rights sold.
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Picture & children's books
The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World Tom Schamp Explore together with your child for hours on end and make new discoveries each time you flip through Full of humour and intricate illustrations Already translated into 16 languages
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’s 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 | hardcover | age group: 3+ French, German, English, Spanish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Japanese, Italian and Finish rights sold
– Leading Belgian newspaper De Standaard on The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World
Simplified Chinese, Catalan, Spanish and Ukrainian 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.
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Picture & children's books
The Hunter and his Dog A journey through the wondrous world of Bruegel 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 Bruegel’s characters and travel through different types of sceneries: from calm and tranquil to 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 | wordless full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 3+ 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.
German rights sold
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In the picture
Circus Night 320 x 290 mm | 48 pages Russian, Simplified Chinese, German and Italian rights sold
The Big Book of Trains 330 x 250 mm | 48 pages Russian, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Italian rights sold
The Girl with the Little Bones 320 x 290 mm | 48 pages French rights sold
My Rock 320 x 290 mm | 48 pages all rights available
Wake Up Walter 330 x 260 mm | 40 pages French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Turkish and Afrikaans rights sold
Sammy and the Skyscraper Sandwich 340 x 260 mm | 16 pages Italian, Afrikaans, English and Simplified Chinese rights sold
Island Ahoy! 170 x 240 mm | 96 pages Russian, Italian and Simplified Chinese rights sold
What's In the Chest? 310 x 160 mm | 32 pages Italian, French, Simplified Chinese and Hindi rights sold
Magnus Can't Sleep 260 x 220 mm | 32 pages all rights available
Where Did my Poop Go? 260 x 220 mm | 32 pages Korean rights sold
Magnus Is Ill 260 x 220 mm | 32 pages all rights available
Magnus and his Super Cat 260 x 220 mm | 32 pages all rights available
Empowering stories
I Sting Kim Crabeels, illustrations Julie Van Hove A disarming read-aloud book about hypersensitivity The latest part in the ‘Superanimals’ series about personal development A well-written story full of humour
For Hedgehog, things get too loud and busy sometimes. He really isn’t into parties. He then has his spines up and accidentally makes all the balloons pop. His friends Bear and Deer try to cheer him up. But how do you deal with so many different stimuli?
190 x 300 mm | 32 pages | 270 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 4+ all rights available
Kim Crabeels always wanted to become a writer when she was a child. And a vet, a lawyer or even a cook on a pirate ship. Eventually, she became a mother of three and started teaching Dutch. Books were never far away, although she hardly had the time to read any. When she started to read to her own children, Kim decided to start writing children’s books herself as well.
Korean, Simplified Chinese and Italian rights sold
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Julie Van Hove is an illustrator from Antwerp. She is passionate about nature and animals in particular, which shows in her expressive drawings. Zimbabwe, where she has spent a large part of her youth, is an important source of inspiration to her.
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From the same author
Happiness for Children
Happiness for Children - Friendship
270 x 330 mm | 64 pages German, Korean, French and Simplified Chinese rights sold
270 x 330 mm | 64 pages French and German rights sold
Empowering stories
Happiness for Children – Celebrating Leo Bormans, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck Heart-warming stories by Leo Bormans, perfect to read at home or in class Richly illustrated by top talent Sebastiaan Van Doninck The Happiness for Children series has already sold over 65,000 copies worldwide
Ten new stories based on insights from The World Book of Hope to read together with your child, grandchild or in class. Be amazed by the fascinating birds, enjoy the colourful illustrations and let the creative tasks and tips guide you.
Happiness to suit children, in a magical large-format book. Every story is followed by questions, tips, did-you-knows and tasks that will lead you and your child to more happiness.
270 x 330 mm | ca. 64 pages | 12,860 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 5+ all rights available
– Hebban.nl, the Low Countries' largest readers community.
Leo Bormans travels the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He is a writer and inspirer, and is also the editor of the international bestseller The World Book of Happiness. For the young audience he has written three read-aloud books in the series Happiness for Children and the game The 10 Keys to Happiness.
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Sebastiaan Van Doninck is a successful illustrator of children’s books and magazines, with already numerous picture books to his name. His work has been rewarded with a ‘Boekenpluim’ and a ‘Vlag en Wimpel’.
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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 | 80 pages | 5,330 words full colour illustrations | paperback | age group: 7+ Korean rights sold
– 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
A Book Full of Feelings and a goldfish Marjan Gerarts, illustrations Deborah van der Schaaf Original activities and useful tips for each emotion Written by child psychologist Marjan Gerarts, riddled with colourful illustrations Learning how to deal with emotions is important for a child’s well-being
Imagine this: you’re living in a house, with five feelings: Sadness, Anger, Jealousy, Fear and Joy. They walk around, play with each other or sleep on the windowsill. Every once in a while they need attention. Then they want you to look at them and listen to them. How do you feel today? Get to work: • • • •
Talk about your worst nightmare / dearest wish / best party / worst moment of homesickness. Take lipstick or an eyeliner pencil and write positive words on your body. Start a pillow fight. …
210 x 260 mm | 48 pages | 6,277 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ all rights available
Marjan Gerarts has been a trauma psychologist since 2007. As a mother of one, she loves to work with kids and young adults. Deborah van der Schaaf studied Illustration and Graphic Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. She illustrates for publishing houses as well as for several of The Netherlands’ leading news outlets, such as De Volkskrant and Het Parool.
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Fox and Hare series
Fox and Hare are unrivalled in their genre. Literature for the ages. – Gouden Uil Children’s Literature Award
The Big Book of Fox and Hare
The Second Big Book of Fox and Hare
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 and illustrations by master Thé Tjong-Khing makes this first readers series a joy for every child. The series has sold over 320,000 copies so far and several titles have been translated into a.o. Russian, Polish, Japanese and Chinese.
The Third Big Book of Fox and Hare
The Fox and Hare series contains: • 8 board books, also available in 2 compilation picture books • 10 first reader stories of ca. 128 pages. • 3 compilation books, containing three first reader stories • 12 stories of 32 pages in the Learn how to read series • 2 activity books
First readers to 9+
The 2nd Fox and Hare Activity Book Sylvia Vanden Heede, illustrations Thé Tjong-Khing The perfect activity book after a few months of reading lessons Hours of writing and drawing fun With colourful illustrations by Thé Tjong-Khing
20 years of Fox and Hare
Join Fox and Hare in this educational activity book. This is the second activity book of the popular duo, specifically aimed at children with a few months of reading experience. In a playful way, young children gain new skills and are stimulated to learn how to read and write. The reading and writing games are alternated with creative drawing tasks.
225 x 305 mm | 72 pages | 525 words full colour illustrations | paperback | age group: 6+ all rights available
Sylvia Vanden Heede writes for children that have only just learned how to read as well as for older children and teenagers. Her work has been awarded several prizes, including the ‘Zilveren Griffel’ and the ‘Gouden Uil Prijs van de Jonge Lezer’.
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Thé Tjong-Khing has received several awards for his illustrations, such as the ‘Woutertje Pieterse’ prize, a ‘Zilveren Penseel’ and the ‘Max Velthuijs’ prize.
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First readers to 9+
The Loneliest Whale in the World Kim Crabeels, illustrations Sebastiaan Van Doninck A moving story about friendship and the power of imagination To read aloud together with your child Gorgeously illustrated by award-winning talent Sebastiaan Van Doninck
Lilja lives in a lighthouse. She is the guardian of the Northern Light. Her dad is often away from home, doing research at sea. After each of his sea trips, he gives her a seashell. She already has quite a collection of them. One day her dad tells her about a whale who always swims by himself. Other whales cannot hear him. When her dad is on another trip, a song sounds from one of the shells. Could it be the lonely whale? Could he be singing for Lilja?
170 x 230 mm | 80 pages | 4,165 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ Russian rights sold
Kim Crabeels always wanted to become a writer when she was a child. And a vet, a lawyer or even a cook on a pirate ship. Eventually, she became a mother of three and started teaching Dutch. Books were never far away, although she hardly had the time to read any. When she started to read to her own children, Kim decided to start writing children’s books herself as well.
French rights sold
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German, Korean, French and Simplified Chinese rights sold
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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First readers to 9+
The Kitchen Prince of Mocano The big escape Mathilda Masters, illustrations Georgien Overwater Join Max, Trixie and Kokkie on their fourth adventure! Includes numerous illustrations, perfect for young readers More than 20,000 copies of the Mocano titles have already been sold Kokkie, the cook, breaks her leg and has to go to the hospital. The whole prison is in turmoil, because she will have to be replaced. The new chef, Bambino, turns out to be quite the opposite of Kokkie. He is unfriendly, dislikes kids, and especially Max. And there a woman named Gronda Gribel steps in. She takes Max to the Institution, the most depressing orphanage in the world. But Max doesn't give up that easily. He comes up with a plan. A big escape plan.
140 x 210 mm | 296 pages | 27,000 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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First readers to 9+
How to Make a Friend? Evelien De Vlieger, illustrations Wendy Panders A funny story about a boy who literally wants to make a friend A new edition of a resourceful book designed like a scrapbook Written by award-winning author Evelien De Vlieger
Felix has to go to a summer camp where he won’t know anyone. Worried about not having any friends there, he expresses his concern to his mum, who tells him that he will make a friend. Felix is intrigued: how can he make a friend? 6 days before the camp, he starts a notebook. He draws body parts for a new buddy, thinks of the characteristics that a friend should have, and he even tries to invent a recipe. Eventually, when he comes back home, he has discovered that making a friend is actually a piece of cake!
170 x 230 mm | 80 pages | 5,700 words full colour illustrations | integral binding age group: 9+ | Korean, French and Hungarian rights sold
Evelien De Vlieger writes books for young and older children: picture books, informative books and novels. She has been awarded a ‘Boekenwelp’ for Joe and the Pigeon.
Korean, French and Hungarian rights sold
Hungarian rights sold
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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First readers to 9+
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+ | French rights sold
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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Recently sold
The Big Book of Birds 280 x 380 mm | 78 pages Simplified Chinese, German and Italian rights sold
The Marvellous Book of Insects 280 x 380 mm | 80 pages Simplified Chinese, Polish, German and Russian rights sold
Bible 290 x 380 mm | 80 pages German rights sold
The Soap Knight 160 x 230 mm | 128 pages Italian rights sold
The Soap Knight and the Witch from Far and Wide 160 x 230 mm | 130 pages all rights available
The Soap Knight Sees a Ghost 160 x 230 mm | 138 pages all rights available
Wolf and Dog 135 x 185 mm | 96 pages Afrikaans, Korean, Russian, English and Italian rights sold
The Smart Book of Wolf and Dog 165 x 225 mm | 124 pages English rights sold
Dog in the House of Wolf 290 x 320 mm | 48 pages all rights available
Gift books & Non-fiction
Airplanes Jan Van Der Veken A graphic masterpiece by an internationally renowned talent An unforgettable journey through time and space Brimming with interesting facts and trivia
This book will tell you everything you have always wanted to know about flying and airplanes. Learn more about the forces that act on an airplane in flight and find out how aircrafts take off, descend and turn. Discover the different parts of an airplane, how the weather can affect flight operations and how pilots manage to communicate with each other and always find their way. Read more about famous airplanes that have had a significant impact on the history of aviation, from the very first prototypes to the most advanced jet fighters.
230 x 280 mm | 80 pages | full colour illustrations hardcover | all rights available
Jan Van Der Veken studied graphic design and typography at the Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in Ghent. He runs his own design studio, Fabrica grafica, and creates custom-made retro-futuristic illustrations that float between past and future. His work has been on display at several national and international exhibitions and was published in The New Yorker.
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Rivers Peter Goes The highly anticipated sequel to the international bestseller Timeline A breathtaking journey along the world’s most important rivers A beautiful picture book, filled to the brim with fascinating trivia about nature, culture and biology
From the Nile to the Andes, from the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, and from the Donau to the Thames. All aboard for this magnificent 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 | 80 pages | ca. 17,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, English, Spanish, German and Turkish rights sold
– Dutch leading news agency NRC on Timeline
Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Taiwanese, German, English, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French, Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Swedish, Czech, Ukrainian, Azerbaijan, Romanian, Danish , Afrikaans, Slovak, Greek and Bulgarian 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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Timeline Peter Goes An attractively illustrated history of the world A captivating read for children and adults alike Already translated into 23 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, Afrikaans, Slovak, Greek and Bulgarian rights sold
– The Guardian on the English edition of Timeline
Simplified Chinese, English, Spanish and French 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.
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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 Zilveren Penseel award 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 Pole’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+ Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, French and Spanish rights sold
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, the Gouden Zoen and the Zilveren Penseel. Ludwig Volbeda is a budding illustrator who lives and works in Amsterdam. He has won the Zilveren Penseel award.
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Laughing and getting smarter at the same time: what a book! – Pluizer on 321 Super Smart Things you should know before turning 13
The explanations are comprehensive, accessible, and written with a lot of humour. – Educational expert on 321 Super Smart Things you should know before turning 13
321 Super Smart Things you should know before turning 13 250 x 200 mm | 288 pages Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Latvian, Italian and Spanish rights sold
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321 Super Smart Things about Animals Mathilda Masters, illustrations Louize Perdieus Full of surprising facts and funny drawings The sequel of ‘321 Super Smart Things you should know before turning 13’ Of ‘321 Super Smart Things You should know before turning 13’ more than 12,000 copies have already been sold
The encyclopaedia was to the twentieth century, what this book is to the twenty-first: easily manageable chunks of knowledge accompanied by fun facts, all of them related to animals. Did you know that: • Otter moms hold their babies’ hands when they are asleep? • The most dangerous animal in the world is a mosquito? • Some types of squirrels know how to hover? • Elephants are afraid of bees? • White sharks have about three thousand teeth? This well-structured collection of animal facts and trivia will leave you hungry for more and guarantees a fun learning experience.
200 x 250 mm | 288 pages | ca. 80,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps age group: 9+ | all rights available
Mathilda Masters is an explorer. She has made her passion her profession and is now professionally discovering new continents and countries. That is not an easy thing to do, as most countries have already been discovered. When Mathilda is not exploring, she is writing about her adventures. And when those adventures are not adventurous enough, she simply makes them up. Louize Perdieus studied graphic and illustration design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. As a freelance illustrator, she makes both children’s books and drawings on demand. Her illustrations are layered and spiced with humour, and are loved and appreciated by people of all ages.
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Professor Smallbrain Terrific trivia and fascinating facts about the Ancient Greek Sarah Devos, illustrations Heleen Brulot Find out everything there is to know about the Ancient Greek and their way of life Filled to the brim with facts, did-you-knows and humorous illustrations Written in an accessible way and attractive to less eager readers
Join Professor Smallbrain and his rabbit on their visit to the Ancient Greek and discover everything about their beliefs, architecture, daily life and famous battles. Who was King Minos? Have you ever heard about the Trojan Horse? Did you know that the Titan Cronus ate his own children? Why did Greek boys take a slave with them to school? Who were Pythagoras and Archimedes? Learn all about this and much more in this fourth title of the successful Professor Smallbrain series!
The text is clear, the sentences easy and understandable and the illustrations are not only informative but also very funny.
140 x 210 mm | 156 pages | 14,500 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ all rights available
– Leestafel.info
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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In My Head The wondrous world of the brain Angelique Van Ombergen, illustrations Louize Perdieus Written by an awarded researcher The author is able to explain the most difficult aspects in an accessible language The humorous and clear illustrations contribute to a pleasant read
Did you know that your brain: • • •
Allows you to read this text? Generates enough energy to make a lamp burn? Processes more data than all smartphones in the world, every single day?
From falling in love to dreaming, your brain is responsible for all of it! Read more about it in this wonderful book.
195 x 240 mm | 144 pages | 27,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ Russian and Simplified Chinese rights sold
Angelique Van Ombergen obtained a PhD in Medical Science at the University of Antwerp. She researched how the brains of astronauts and people with balance disorders adapt themselves, for which she received numerous international awards. She also blogs about science and gives lectures and workshops.
Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Latvian, Italian and Spanish rights sold
Louize Perdieus studied graphic and illustration design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. As a freelance illustrator, she makes both children’s books and drawings on demand. Her illustrations are layered and spiced with humour, and are loved and appreciated by people of all ages.
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The Carrots of Orange Marc Ter Horst, illustrations 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 it is 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 | 80 pages | 15,200 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. His The Carrots of Orange has recently been awarded a ‘Vlag en Wimpel’ prize.
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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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Exceptional Explorers From Columbus to Armstrong Paul de Moor, illustrations Mattias De Leeuw With illustrations by the award-winning Mattias De Leeuw Paul de Moor’s visual writing style takes you on a quest A gem of a gift book for both kids and adults
Did you know that Alexander the Great thought that the earth was flat? That seamen used to think that sea cows were mermaids? And that explorer Jean Baret was actually Jeanne Baret – a women who dressed herself as a man? This book tells the remarkable story of the greatest explorers in history, amongst which Alexander the Great, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Charles Darwin, Yuri Gagarin, JacquesYves Cousteau and Neil Armstrong. Be amazed at the suspenseful stories about journeys from hell and extreme hardship.
210 x 260 mm | 144 pages | 37,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | age group: 9+ all rights available
Paul de Moor writes travel reports and literary children’s books. He has already received several awards, amongst which a ‘Boekenpauw’.
Russian, Simplified Chinese, German and Italian rights sold
Russian, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Italian rights sold
Matthias De Leeuw has recently won the ‘Gulden Palet’ award for his book Circus Night, and was also awarded a ‘Boekenpluim’ for his debut The Stilt-Walker. In addition to being an exquisite illustrator, Mattias is also a true storyteller.
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Ugh! 101 Filthy Facts Mathilda Masters, illustrations Madeleine van der Raad Amaze your friends with these gross did-you-knows Everything about earwax, little bugs, nasty traditions and repulsive routines With funny black-and-white illustrations
Eww, Gross, Yuck! Did you know that every day you swallow about a cup of snot? That Sun King Louis XIV of France received visitors while sitting on the toilet? Have you ever heard that earwax is the perfect solution for dry lips, and that over 1,500 spiders live in every house? Find out in this book!
170 x 240 mm | 144 pages | 25,150 words B&W illustrations | hardcover | age group: 8+ Spanish, Italian, Czech and Danish rights sold
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. Madeleine van der Raad wanted to become a veterinarian but her passion for drawing was stronger, so she went to the art academy to become an illustrator. She studied in Maastricht and Groningen and has already illustrated numerous school and children’s books.
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Boooring! 101 super boring facts Mathilda Masters, illustrations Madeleine van der Raad Impress your friends with the most surprising facts about all that is boring Everything about sleeping, going to school, peculiar museums and dull theme parks With funny, black-and-white drawings Yawn! Lame! Pfff! No need to read this book if you already knew… • • •
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that pole sitting is an actual sport. -> Boring! that somebody once wrote a 1000-year-long musical composition. -> Booring! that 1 in 5 people doesn’t use the bathroom before taking a swim and prefers to pee in the pool instead. -> Boooring! that there’s a city in America called ‘Boring’. -> Booooring! that dogs, cats and even common parakeets know how to yawn. -> Boooooring!
160 x 160 mm | ca. 320 pages | ca. 25,500 words B&W illustrations | paperback with flaps 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. Madeleine van der Raad wanted to become a veterinarian but her passion for drawing was stronger, so she went to the art academy to become an illustrator. She studied in Maastricht and Groningen and has already illustrated numerous school and children’s books.
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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 | 6,300 words full colour illustrations | hardcover with elastic band age group: 6+ | Russian, Italian and Simplified Chinese rights sold
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.
French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Turkish and Afrikaans rights sold
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.
French rights sold
Italian, French, Simplified Chinese and Hindi rights sold
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How to Draw Comics Steven de Rie With clear, step-by-step instructions A famous comic book artist shares his secrets Drawing comics is a piece of cake
Learn everything you need to know about drawing: • • • • •
faces (eyes, mouths, ears and hats); bodies (both big and slender, men and women); settings; speech bubbles, fonts and sounds; and so much more!
Learn how to write exciting scenarios with a surprising plot twist.
195 x 253 mm | ca. 160 pages full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps age group: 7+ | all rights available
Steven de Rie was born in Amsterdam, but soon moved to Belgium, where he studied Applied Arts. He now works as a comic book artist and organises workshops on a regular basis.
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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 Bal’s world, a teacup turns into an elephant, a wine glass into a prisoner and a fork into a stave.
170 x 210 mm | 160 pages | 1,250 words full colour illustrations | hardcover | Korean and German rights sold | English translation available
Vincent Bal has proven himself as a film maker with, among others, Minoes & Nono and Het Zigzagkind.
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Gift books & Non-fiction
The Book of Life Stories about pregnancy and birth Kathleen Vereecken, illustrations Charlotte Peys The perfect gift for new and soon-to-be parents Compelling stories and interesting facts Beautifully illustrated by Sassafras De Bruyn A book full of exciting stories and facts about conception, pregnancy, birth, naming your baby and so much more. •
Did you know that children who dreamt of having a baby brother or sister used to hunt for frogs? A tasty treat to attract storks.
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Did you know that more than half of pregnant women in Tanzania regularly eat a handful of soil, and – if they are starving – even plates, bowls and pots made out of clay?
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And did you know that some men in South India go and lie down on the same bed where their wife just gave birth and then start to moan and scream as a way of imitating the delivery?
A book by Floortje Zwigtman, two-time winner of the Gouden Uil, and top illustrator Sassafras De Bruyn, filled to the brim with beautiful stories, interesting facts and wonderful illustrations. 230 x 280 mm | 180 pages full colour illustrations | hardcover 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, the Gouden Zoen and the Zilveren Penseel. 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.
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Gift books & Non-fiction
Wonder Weekend 101 things to do together Sarah Devos, illustrations Julie Vangeel 101 awesome indoor and outdoor activities that guarantee loads of fun all year long An inspiring book with colourful illustrations For dads with superpowers, adventurous mums, cool daughters and sons who are bursting with energy Transform your street into an ice skating rink during the Below-Zero-Weekend. Exchange secret messages in Morse code during the No-Reception-Weekend, or go for a ‘Mime-rable’ Weekend and enjoy a game of sounds bingo. This book provides you with a whole range of surprising indoor and outdoor activities that are all about amazement and wonder. Get right to it and spend some precious quality time with the entire family.
195 x 240 mm | 176 pages | ca. 29,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps all rights available
Sarah Devos works as a freelance writer, but also loves cooking, getting up early, doing nothing, going to the market, drawing, the smell of freshly mown grass, dark chocolate, old jazz records, her boyfriend and her two daughters. Julie Vangeel studied Graphic Design in Antwerp and has been working as an illustrator and graphic designer since 2013. She combines handmade illustrations with digital techniques and creates playful, expressive illustrations that are full of surprising details.
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10+ & Young adult
Everything Will Be Fine, Always Kathleen Vereecken, illustrations Charlotte Peys A captivating story of a young girl during WW I The long-awaited new YA novel by the award-winning Kathleen Vereecken With intricate illustrations by budding talent Charlotte Peys
The sky was grey that day. But as night fell, the horizon turned orange. Clara jumped up with wide-open eyes and pointed to the sky. ‘How beautiful!’ ‘How is that possible?’ I asked. I sat on my knees in the chair, backwards, and stuck my head through the curtains. ‘There's no sunlight.’ No answer. I looked back. Oscar was standing there with his hands in his pockets. A thin piece of cigarette stuck to his lower lip. He didn’t say anything. My mother covered her mouth with her hand. My father frowned deeply and put Clara on his lap. ‘It’s not the sun’, Rosa said. ‘It’s war.’ Everything Will Be Fine, Always is the moving story of a girl who grows up during WW I and sees her family fall apart.
140 x 210 mm | 248 pages | 21,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover age group: 10+ | all rights available
We applaud the novel’s psychological strength and its philosophical and literary layers, which never endanger the plot. – Jury report ‘Boekenleeuw’ on Kathleen Vereecken's novel I Think it was Love
German, Italian and French rights sold
Kathleen Vereecken worked as a freelance journalist for De Standaard and is now a full-time author and scriptwriter. In 2010, she won the ‘Boekenleeuw’ for I Think it was Love.
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Korean, German, Latvian and Complex Chinese rights sold
Charlotte Peys is a budding illustrations talent. Her work has already been on display in numerous expos both in Belgium and abroad.
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