Children Frankfurt 2026
LANNOO UNIEBOEK | HET SPECTRUM
Contents
First readers to 10+
Picture & children's books The King without a Horse Knight without Buttocks series The Big Read Aloud Book for Grandmas and Grandpas Where Are We Going, Little Red Riding Hood? The Big Emotion Rocket What You See Is Only One Piece of ADHD What You See Is Only One Piece of Autism Spectrum Disorder The ZIGZAG Series This Is How You Spot Animals! An Extraordinary Friend The Night Belongs to Cat
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Non-fiction Discover the World around You The Barkiest Dog Book Ever The Land of the Dinosaurs I Learn How to Draw How to Become an Astronaut Atlas of Fabled Beasts Steps into the Dark The Fairest of Them All Cape Stories On the Move How the Biggest Ships Sail around the World The Great Book of Chickens 321 Super Smart Things
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Miscellaneous The Life and Work of Gnomes The Gnomes Are Calling
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Mom, Can I Have an Elephant? Witch For Sale Badger Budge Blood Next Door Ravi and the Last Magic The Ministry of Solutions series The Schoolyard Detectives Vera The Bosch Woods
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Young adult The Raven’s Shadow 40 Take-Over 41 Head in the Clouds 42 The Towers of Hell 43 44 Firestarter Guide 45 Kisses to My Exes 46 And Then Everything Went Black Before My Eyes 47
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Levina van Teunenbroek, illustrations Charlotte Bruijn
The King without a Horse When the king, in the very best of moods, enters the royal stables, he is in for an unpleasant surprise: his horse has disappeared! Undaunted, the king sets off on an adventure to find his faithful steed. He doesn’t have to look far, because just outside the castle gates, a dragon is fast asleep, and a pitiful whinny can be heard coming from inside its belly.
The King without a Horse 215 x 285 mm | 44 pages ca. 900 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations hardcover with gatefold all rights available
What do you do when your best friend has been eaten by an enormous dragon? First, you take a very deep breath. Then you summon all your courage and you come to the rescue, even if that means stepping right into the jaws of a gigantic dragon… Author Levina van Teunenbroek and illustrator Charlotte Bruijn have become a staple in the world of children's books since the release of The Knight without Buttocks. The humorous adventures about their endearing anti-hero is a real hit among toddlers and preschoolers.
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New adventure in the Knight without Buttocks series! A humorous take on important topics, such as courage and friendship
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Previously published in the
Knight without Buttocks series international bestseller:
375,000
copies sold in this series The Knight without Buttocks Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Simplified Chinese and English rights sold
The Prince without Buttocks Italian and Simplified Chinese rights sold
The Princess without Stench French, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Catalan and Italian rights sold
Also available: 2 activity books 1 colouring book The King without Muscles Spanish, Catalan and Italian rights sold
The King without a Crown all rights available
The Dog with the Detective Nose Italian and Bulgarian rights sold
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Jacques Vriens, illustrations Marja Meijer, Thé Tjong-Khing et al.
The Big Read Aloud Book for Grandmas and Grandpas
The Big Read Aloud Book for Grandmas and Grandpas 235 x 220 mm | 112 pages ca. 20,000 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
In this cheerful collection by master storyteller Jacques Vriens, you’ll find some of his most delightful read-aloud stories about grandmothers, grandfathers and their grandchildren. There is some-thing here for every toddler and preschooler (and even for children who are a little older). Read about brother and sister Tommie and Lottie, who are staying with their grandmother, about Sam and Leki's eccentric Grandpa and his dachshund, and enjoy the fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother. Jacques Vriens has written countless books and won numerous awards. He worked in primary education for more than thirty years and still dedicates himself wholeheartedly to promoting reading. Several of his books have been adapted for film.
Jacques Vriens has a unique talent for capturing the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren Each story is illustrated by a different magnificent illustrator Almost 4 million copies of Jacques Vriens’s books have already been sold
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Eva Stalinski
Where Are We Going, Little Red Riding Hood? A search-and-find book full of fairy tales
Where Are We Going, Little Red Riding Hood? 240 x 280 mm | 64 pages 2,300 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
Can you recognise the characters of your favourite fairy tales? Eva Stalinski’s unique style – cheerful, expressive, and full of funny little details – makes looking and finding a joy
In this cheerful look-and-find book, you wander together with Little Red Riding Hood through a fairy tale world. Where shall we go? To the witch’s cottage? Past Rapunzel’s tower? Or will you suddenly stumble over a sleeping princess? Preschoolers will recognise elements from their favourite stories and keep discovering new things in the colourful illustrations. Eva Stalinski is the kind of illustrator who when prompted to draw an apple, will draw an apple with a face. In her home studio she prints clothes and designs tea towels, teacups and other products with illustrations.
There are plenty of fairy-tale adaptations in children’s literature, but Stalinski brings something extra to the table with her humorous, contemporary perspective and equally humorous drawing style. The better you know the fairy tales, the more you’ll spot, but even for less familiar readers there are an incredible number of funny details to discover. – Bas Maliepaard in Trouw
Perfect for interactive readalouds and searching together
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Steven Gielis, illustrations Louise Marie Leuwers
The Big Emotion Rocket A space journey through feelings and needs In this book children embark on an exciting space adventure that takes them on a journey through both big and small emotions. Because, just like a rocket, feelings can appear out of nowhere, shoot off in all directions, or completely sweep you away.
The Big Emotion Rocket 245 x 340 mm | ca. 56 pages ca. 4,000 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
A book that inspires wonder, builds connections and helps children grow
Through relatable situations, playful activities and warm illustrations, children learn to recognise, name and understand their emotions. At the same time, parents and caregivers are given simple tools to help start meaningful conversations together with their children. Steven Gielis is a lecturer in Orthopedagogy and the founder of ZITDAZO, an online community that connects parents around themes such as resilience and emotional regulation. Louise Marie Leuwers is an illustrator and writer. In the same series:
Ready to discover your feelings and needs?
18,000 copies sold
A strong series with proven sales: more than 18,000 copies sold The Big Book of All Emotions Spanish (LatAm only), Italian and Korean rights sold
The Big Emotion Bus Korean rights sold
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Steven Gielis, illustrations Louise Marie Leuwers
What You See Is Only One Piece of ADHD A head full of ideas, easily distracted, but sometimes super-focused too. What you see is only one piece of ADHD. What You See Is Only One Piece of ADHD 245 x 210 mm | 64 pages ca. 2,000 words | age group: 5+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
With the help of Spark, a relatable puzzle-piece character, children discover how they can explain what ADHD feels like. The book also helps parents, teachers and healthcare professionals understand what is going on inside the mind of a child with ADHD and how they can handle some situations.
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What You See Is Only One Piece of Autism Spectrum Disorder A child who prefers to play alone, who experiences sensory stimuli intensely, or can become deeply absorbed in their own world.
What You See Is Only One Piece of Autism Spectrum Disorder 245 x 210 mm | 64 pages ca. 2,000 words | age group: 5+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
Through Zoom, a relatable puzzle-piece character, children learn to talk about it what it can feel like to search for a place in the world.. A world that can sometimes seem too loud, too bright or simply too overwhelming. The book dscribes familiar situations to help you start the conversation.
Steven Gielis is a lecturer in Orthopedagogy and the founder of ZITDAZO, an online community that connects parents around themes such as resilience and emotional regulation. Louise Marie Leuwers is an illustrator and writer. Picture & children’s books
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The ZIGZAG Series A two meter long print Compelling topics that will enchant every child With interesting facts, stories and search-and-find tasks
ZigZag – Vehicles 16 pages French, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Czech, Italian, Finnish, German, Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Complex Chinese, and Danish rights sold
ZigZag – Dinosaurs 16 pages Simplified Chinese, French, German, Complex Chinese, Danish, Italian, Bulgarian Icelandic and Russian rights sold
ZigZag – Space 16 pages Russian rights sold
ZigZag – Around the World 16 pages all rights available
ZigZag – The Forest 12 pages all rights available
ZigZag – Music 12 pages all rights available
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Aline Portman
This Is How You Spot Animals! Bear is really very good at spotting animals. He shares tips so you can become just as skilled as he is! But today, he’s not having much luck - there’s nothing to see… Or is there? This Is How You Spot Animals 210 x 280 mm | 40 pages 225 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations | hardcover French, German, English, Korean, Swedish, Italian and Complex Chinese rights sold TAKE A LOOK
The book is toddler manna […]. This book-length gag is created with careful lines and subtle pigment on roomy cream-colored backgrounds, a combo that ensures that readers won’t miss a trick. […] Surely among the toddler-pleasingest of toddler pleasers. - www.kirkusreviews.com
The book will feature in the Society of Illustrators 2026 Art Show and will be on display in the Museum of Illustration in NYC!
An Extraordinary Friend Warre dreams of having a pet. But not just any pet. An extraordinary specimen, one that would turn everyone’s heads. A whale for example. Seppe the dog dreams of having an owner. Not just any owner, though. A truly extraordinary person. An astronaut for example. Will they find who they’re looking for?
An Extraordinary Friend 210 x 280 mm | 48 pages 450 words | age group: 3+ full colour illustrations | hardcover German and Korean rights sold TAKE A LOOK
Charming, soft pencil drawings with delicate shading, a fresh accent colour, and clear compositions with plenty of white space. Full of delightful details! - Dutch newspaper Trouw on An Extraordinary Friend Aline Portman is an illustrator and graphic designer. Having designed on computer for a long time, she wanted to go back to basics: pencil and paper. Picture & children’s books
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Yoko Heiligers
The Night Belongs to Cat This book gives you night vision! Which animals are wide awake at night? Who is working at midnight? Which constellations shine in the night sky? Which dreams come to life in the dark? And what does Cat do all night long? The Night Belongs to Cat takes you on a marvellous journey through the darkness, from dusk to dawn. The Night Belongs to Cat 240 x 300 mm | 64 pages 1,500 words | age group: 5+ full colour illustrations | hardcover German and French rights sold
Yoko Heiligers illustrates books and creates illustrations for, among others, Het Parool. She loves giving a visual twist to a wide range of subjects. As an animal lover, she enjoys giving animals the leading role in her work, adding both humour and a sense of wonder.
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Join Cat on a journey from dusk till dawn Discover the exciting things that happen at night By award-winning illustrator Yoko Heiligers
Yoko Heiligers demonstrates her considerable graphic talent. The combination of clean lines, striking colours and lovingly rendered details makes this a visual treat for readers of all ages. - Dutch newspaper Trouw on The Night Belongs to Cat
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The Largest and Funniest Picture Dictionary in the World
The Most Beautiful Book of All Colours
French, German, English, Spanish, French, Spanish, Catalan, Norwegian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Russian, German, Simplified Chinese, Complex Simplified Chinese, Korean, Swedish, Chinese, English, Russian and Italian Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Japanese, rights sold Italian, Finnish, Complex Chinese and Estonian rights sold
The Largest and Most Cheerful Book of All Vehicles German, English, French, Italian, Czech, Slovak, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Catalan, Estonian, Russian, Hungarian and Croatian rights sold
The Most Abundant, Breathtaking and Complete Book of All Letters English, Spanish, French and Italian rights sold
There is never a dull moment when you’re reading and looking through this book, because of the wordplays and unique imagery – Dutch newspaper NRC on Tom Schamp's Picture Dictionary
Mathilda Masters, illustrations Lise Vanlerberghe
Discover the World around You Will you join the adventure? In this playful book of facts, young readers explore the world around them: the forest, the night, the museum, the hospital, the garden, the railway station and the sea. Through themed look-and-find scenes, children are encouraged to spot key items and uncover hidden details. Reading becomes an active adventure, where looking, searching and learning go hand in hand. Discover the World around You 215 x 240 mm | ca. 96 pages ca. 7,700 words | age group: 5+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
Mathilda Masters is a keen learner and shares her knowledge about animals, plants, history, science, language and much more with endless enthusiasm. Lise Vanlerberghe lives and works as an illustrator in Ghent. Her work is characterised by its dynamic linework, unique visual style and the humour woven throughout her illustrations.
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Seven familiar themes from the everyday world of young children A fun book that combines reading, looking and searching With colourful illustrations by Lise Vanlerberghe and clear and engaging texts by Mathilda Masters
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Alma Schurmans, text Fran Vanseveren
The Barkiest Dog Book Ever Why dogs (don’t) lay eggs
The Barkiest Dog Book Ever 240 x 320 mm | 80 pages ca. 8,500 words | age group: 8+ full colour illustrations | hardcover Polish and Spanish rights sold
As a puppy, Maximiliaan ended up with dog expert Lara. He ate her science books and has considered himself a real expert on dogs ever since, but sometimes his imagination runs wild. Luckily, there’s his owner, dogologist Dr Lara Bo, who balances Max’s crazy ideas with the right facts. Those dog eggs Maximiliaan digs up? They don’t exist, of course! In this funny and colourful book, you’ll discover everything about mythical dogs, different kinds of barking, dog jobs and much more. A hilarious journey through the world of dogs!
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A book packed with hundreds of fascinating dog facts An (unusual) original introduction to man's best friend Detailed, humorous illustrations throughout
Alma Schurmans studied Comic Art at LUCA School of Arts in Brussels. She loves inventing stories that come to life through humorous illustrations of animals, people and their sometimes magical interactions. Fran Vanseveren works as a freelance author, screenwriter, and TV and podcast maker. She writes for both younger and older children: lifestyle books, nonfiction titles, and chapter books.
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Arend van Dam, illustrations Roland Sillem
The Land of the Dinosaurs Stories about dinosaurs, fossils and prehistoric times
The Land of the Dinosaurs 238 x 220 mm | 112 pages 21,200 words | age group: 8+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
Discover the latest scientific findings on the eldest inhabitants of Earth
If there ever was a land of the dinosaurs, it was Pangaea. It was there that mighty long-necked giants towered above the trees. There, T. rex and Ankylosaurus fought one another in battles to the death. And there, Archaeopteryx spread its wings and became one of the first creatures on Earth to take to the skies. In twenty stories, readers find the answer to questions that scientists have been puzzling over for years. Did T. rex really charge at its prey with a terrifying roar? Was Ankylosaurus afraid of Spicomellus? And what did Parasaurolophus actually sound like? In The Land of the Dinosaurs, author Arend van Dam brings the latest scientific discoveries to life in captivating stories about the oldest inhabitants of our planet and about the people who dedicated themselves to uncovering their secrets.
More than 650,000 copies of Arend van Dam’s books have already been sold Perfect for reading aloud to curious children aged 7 and up, or for independent readers aged 8 and up
Arend van Dam wrote his debut in 1989. Since then, he has written over 100 children’s books. He focuses on historical topics. He was awarded a Zilveren Griffel for his story book A Long Time Ago... (Lang geleden...) as well as for his much-appraised children's book The Journey of Syntax Bosselman (De reis van Syntax Bosselman). Roland Sillem works as an illustrator, painter and photographer.
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Maarten Vande Wiele
I Learn How to Draw Draw the funniest animals and characters, step by step Follow the six simple steps and create the most delightful drawings. From frogs to queens, from horses to pirates, and from roses to race cars! The book includes a clear step-by-step guide as well as a link to easy-tofollow instructional videos online. I Learn How to Draw 170 x 240 mm | 216 pages ca. 350 words | age group: 6+ duotone illustrations | paperback all rights available
Maarten Vande Wiele works as an illustrator and comic artist. He draws inspiration from James Bond, soap operas and the 1980s. His clean, graphic style is full of witty details.
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Clear instructions and short step-by-step videos Discover the artist in yourself By award-winning comic artist Maarten Vande Wiele
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Angelique Van Ombergen, illustrations Joachim Sneyers
How to Become an Astronaut Everything you need to know as a future space explorer In How to Become an Astronaut, you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about life as a space traveller: • • • How to Become an Astronaut 190 x 240 mm | ca. 96 pages ca. 14,500 words | age group: 8+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
What does an astronaut’s training programme look like? What do astronauts eat in space? Have astronauts ever encountered extraterrestrial life?
The book also includes simple tests and activities that allow readers to discover whether they have what it takes to become a real astronaut themselves!
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An educational and playful book for young explorers with big dreams, aged 8 and up Packed with fascinating facts, from astronaut training and life in space to the journey back to Earth Featuring anecdotes from real astronauts
Angelique Van Ombergen is Chief Exploration Scientist at the European Space Agency (ESA). She has received numerous national and international distinctions and recognitions. In 2019, she was named in Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list for promising scientists. Joachim Sneyers studied in Antwerp and has a particular passion for non-fiction books for children. His illustrations make complex subjects clear, and are engaging and accessible to young readers. Non-fiction
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Peter Goes
Atlas of Fabled Beasts A journey around the world with dragons, gods, and spirits This richly illustrated bestiary brings together mythical creatures from every corner of the globe. Guided by maps and powered by imagination, the book invites you on an extraordinary journey across continents and cultures.
Atlas of Fabled Beasts 270 x 370 mm | 64 pages 11,500 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover Slovenian rights sold
Yet another beautiful book with magnificent, elaborate illustrations from master illustrator Peter Goes.
Stylish, comical and serious, it deserves to be pored over. - The Sunday Times on Timeline
Peter Goes studied film animation in Ghent. He works as a freelance illustrator. His debut Timeline was published in 29 languages.
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What an amazing design. It immediately draws your attention and makes sure to latch onto you. […] it is educational in a very fun way. This book is a lot of fun for children, parents or anyone. – Largest Dutch-speaking reading community Hebban on Timeline Science and Technology
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Linda Dielemans
Steps into the Dark From cave paintings to graffiti: exploring the world of rock art In this remarkable book, archaeologist and award-winning children’s author Linda Dielemans takes readers on a breathtaking voyage through time. To the very first art ever created. To art that cannot be moved. To art that, with a little luck, may survive forever. And to the first artists who decided to capture the world around them using a shell, a sharp stone or their own fingers. Who were they? Why did they create rock art? And what makes art, art? Steps into the Dark 170 x 240 mm | 192 pages 29,800 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
By the same author:
Linda Dielemans studied Archaeology and worked as a field archaeologist for over twelve years. As much as she loved excavating, she decided she loved writing stories more. Her book Bronze was nominated for the Woutertje Pieterse Award in 2021 and was awarded the Vlag & Wimpel Prize.
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A unique journey through time to the very earliest art in human history
Bronze German rights sold
Featuring contributions in both text and images from artists around the world For readers aged 9 and up
© Delfina Mun Non-fiction
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Evelien De Vlieger, illustrations Wendy Panders
The Fairest of Them All Juicy facts and stories about the apple Apples may be common, but behind that round, glossy look lies a rich history of myths, fairy tales and science. This book takes you on a fascinating journey through time – from Adam and Eve to Newton, from upside-down cake to Snow White. Between the stories, you’ll discover surprising facts and curious details. Did you know that there are 7,500 different apple varieties? The Fairest of Them All 210 x 260 mm | 160 pages ca. 28,000 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
With humour, knowledge and imagination, this book reveals the most exciting side of an everyday fruit you thought you already knew. After reading it, you’ll never look at an apple the same way again.
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Fifteen sparkling stories to sink your teeth into, plus more than 150 facts By award-winning author Evelien De Vlieger, known for The Big Book of Chickens Richly illustrated by award-winning illustrator Wendy Panders
Evelien De Vlieger is an author and translator. Her work was awarded with a Boekenwelp Award. Wendy Panders illustrates children’s books and enjoys creating playful, informative drawings to clarify complex subjects. Her work has been awarded with a Zilveren Penseel.
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Joukje Akveld & Margot Holtman
Cape Stories Animal adventures at the edge of the world At the Cape, with its wild ocean and majestic Table Mountain, stories are everywhere you look. This book brings together seven true stories in which animals take centre stage. From a courageous horse that, 250 years ago, saved as many crew members as possible from a sinking ship, to two remarkable orcas on a killer mission that you can still spot today.
Cape Stories 210 x 260 mm | ca. 144 pages ca. 30,000 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
A wonderfully evocative collection of stories set around the southern tip of Africa Written by two-time Zilveren Griffel winner Joukje Akveld
Travel through time and along the South African coast. Be moved and amazed by wise, heroic and hilarious animals. Joukje Akveld writes both fiction and non-fiction for children. She has received numerous awards, and her books have been translated into 13 languages. Margot Holtman lives in Amsterdam and studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and Pratt Institute in New York. By the same author:
WINNER Gouden Penseel 2023
Featuring beautiful illustrations by award-winning illustrator Margot Holtman A Small History of Humankind through the Eyes of Animals Kazakh, Russian, Simplified Chinese and German rights sold Non-fiction
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Aimée de Jongh, text Tina De Gendt
On the Move Migrations that changed the world Migration is as old as humanity itself. But what do we really know about it, and how do you explain it to children? This book offers a clear and captivating overview of the most important migrations in world history. From hunter-gatherers and the transatlantic slave trade to today’s climate refugees, it tells the stories of people on the move and the farreaching impact of their journeys. On the Move 245 x 340 mm | 108 pages 26,000 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover German and Japanese rights sold TAKE A LOOK
A rich book on migrations through the ages Personal experiences of migrants and a broader social context, powerfully conveyed by Tina De Gendt With striking illustrations by award-winning graphic novelist Aimée de Jongh
Wherever people move, cultures meet, and those encounters have shaped our world in ways we often don’t realize: from money to mobile phones, from Ötzi to Einstein, from pizza to passports. Aimée de Jongh is a Dutch illustrator and the author of several acclaimed graphic novels. Her work has won multiple literary prizes and received international recognition. With roots in the former Dutch East Indies, she often explores themes of migration and history in her books. Tina De Gendt is a historian, writer, and one of the leading experts on migration history in Flanders.
Onderweg is a remarkable achievement. In this generously sized publication, which tackles such a fascinating subject, historian Tina De Gendt and illustrator Aimée de Jongh make a real impression. It is incredible how they have managed to transform so much research into an accessible, highly informative book. - Edward Van de Vendel
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The Lightning Reads series
How Do You Stop a Nightmare? Mark Traa & Wendy Panders all rights available
Does Sugar Really Make You Hyper? Mark Traa & Wendy Panders Spanish and Catalan rights sold
Can You Pet a Jellyfish? Esther Walravel & Wendy Panders all rights available
Can You Go on Holiday to Mars? Govert Schilling & Wendy Panders all rights available
How Do You Get Your Way without Whining? Tim den Heijer & Wendy Panders all rights available
How Do You Put a Dinosaur Back Together? Gijs Rademaker & Wendy Panders all rights available
Are You Allowed To Shout “Boo!” in the Theatre? Mark Traa & Wendy Panders all rights available
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Thomas Vergote, illustrations Jasper Rietman
How the Biggest Ships Sail around the World And other engineering at sea From space, you can see it at once: our planet is blue. More than two thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. This book introduces you to the world at sea, from plankton to pirates, from El Niño to megaports. How the Biggest Ships Sail around the World 195 x 240 mm | 128 pages ca. 15,000 words | age group: 10+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
Discover how we transport goods, generate energy and lay cables across the oceans. Learn about the ships, ports and engineering feats that make it all possible. An eye-opener for the importance of the seas, this book explores the fascinating relation between technology and water, and is packed with facts, figures and surprising insights.
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Thomas Vergote is a civil engineer with a deep knowledge of soil, water and technology.
Dive into the technology of the seas and learn all about ships and ports With fun educational experiments
Jasper Rietman is an illustrator and comic artist whose work has appeared in international media such as The New York Times, De Volkskrant and The Guardian.
With striking illustrations by Jasper Rietman
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Jan Hamstra, text Evelien De Vlieger
The Great Book of Chickens Chickens are smarter, more important, and more beautiful than you might think. • • • •
Discover how chickens are descendants of dinosaurs Read about their small but crafty brains Crow like a rooster in different languages Predict whether a chicken will lay a white or brown egg
DE BOON audience award 2025
13,000 copies sold
In short: open this book and be amazed about the surprising history of this colourful bird. The Great Book of Chickens 270 x 370 mm | 80 pages 17,000 words | age group: 8+ full colour illustrations | hardcover German, Latvian, English and Danish rights sold TAKE A LOOK
From the first domesticated chickens in Thailand to the animated movie Chicken Run “The colourful linocuts made up of multiple printing layers are true works of art” - Dutch newspaper NRC
Evelien De Vlieger is an author and translator. Her work was awarded with a Boekenwelp Award. Illustrator Jan Hamstra makes posters and book covers. He is a member of the illustration collective Knetterijs and works as silkscreen printer for VERA Groningen.
Having read this book, you will have a lot more respect for this grand animal. Smoothly, humorously and accessibly written, and above all powerfully illustrated and designed. – De Standaard
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Mathilda Masters & Louize Perdieus
321 Super Smart Things You need to know about art Did you know that: •
• 321 Super Smart Things - Art 195 x 240 mm | 300 pages 82,250 words | age group: 9+ full colour illustrations | hardcover German, Polish and Spanish rights sold
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300,000
copies sold in this series
many figures on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling were later given trousers or fig leaves because the pope thought they were too exposed? Artemisia Gentileschi was the first woman admitted to the art academy in Florence? a floor made of peanut butter can also be a work of art?
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An original journey through art history Packed with funny illustrations by Louize Perdieus A new title in Mathilda Masters’ successful 321 series
Mathilda Masters is a keen learner and shares her knowledge about animals, plants, history, science, language and much more with endless enthusiasm. Louize Perdieus studied graphic design at the Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp.
Also available in this series: 321 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about Animals 321 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about History 321 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about Science 321 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about Nature 321 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about Art 123 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about the Climate 123 Super Smart Things You Need to Know about Love and Sex Non-fiction
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Bestselling & awarded non-fiction Metamorphosis About creepers, nymphs, emerging, unfolding, and changing animals
WINNER
Geert-Jan Roebers & Merlijne Marell
Gouden Penseel Award 2018
270 x 370 mm | 72 pages | 13,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover German and French rights sold
No reader (young or old) will be able to resist this book with Marell's enchanting colour prints and Roebers' playful texts.
How Is It Made? Pieter Gaudesaboos & Bart Rossel German and Simplified Chinese edition
Magical Creatures Floortje Zwigtman & Ludwig Volbeda Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean, French, Spanish and Japanese rights sold
– Dutch newspaper NRC
The animal kingdom is much richer than you think. Consider this: each butterfly species has four or five caterpillars, each of which looks different, and they all transform into a completely different pupa. Similarly, beetles, crabs, cockles, and frogs also undergo
transformations throughout their lives. In this book, you'll discover how a bald chick grows up to become a colourful parrot, and how a bare baby panda turns into a fluffy one. Nature is miraculous. Come and explore with us.
420,000 copies sold internationally
Timeline - Jubilee edition Peter Goes French, Swedish, Slovak, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Complex Chinese, Polish, Danish, Norwegian, Japanese, English, Romanian, Czech, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Afrikaans, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Slovenian, Portuguese, Latvian and Hungarian rights sold
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Wil Huygen, illustrations Rien Poortvliet
The Life and Work of Gnomes — A classic — With marvellous and magical illustrations by Rien Poortvliet — Translated into 18 languages
The Life and Work of Gnomes 215 x 305 mm | 212 pages ca. 25,000 words | age group: 7+ full colour illustrations | hardcover
Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Japanese, German, Spanish, Latvian, English, Italian, Estonian, Spanish, Swedish, Complex Chinese, Portuguese (for Brazil only), Galician and French rights sold
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Wil Huygen, illustrations Rien Poortvliet
The Gnomes Are Calling In this book, the gnomes take Wil and Rien to the white, frozen landscapes of Sápmi. What follows is an unforgettable journey. They make surprising discoveries, meet interesting animals and have the most exciting adventures. The Gnomes Are Calling 213 x 303 mm | 200 pages ca. 25,000 words | age group: 7+ full colour illustrations | hardcover
Afrikaans, Russian, Japanese, German, Complex Chinese, Italian, French and English rights sold
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Wil Huygen was a doctor and writer, mostly famous for his books about gnomes. Because of his profession as a doctor, he had a great sense for realism and authenticity. Rien Poortvliet was an illustrator, artist and painter who was well-known for his beautiful nature drawings. Together with Wil Huygen he created the enchanting series about gnomes. Miscellaneous
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The Fox and Hare series The Big Bed Book of Fox and Hare Sylvia Vanden Heede & Thé Tjong-Khing 240 x 320 mm | 64 pages | 3,300 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
7 bedtime stories: going to bed has never been so much fun! Sylvia Vanden Heede writes short stories full of humor and playful language There’s a package for Boar. It arrived in the mail. Boar quickly tears it open. “Finally! My suit!” he cheers. Because inside the package is… a suit. A striped suit. A neat suit! A suit for a very fancy party. A pajama party! Fox and Hare are coming. And so are Owl, Feather, and Ping Wing.
• First book published in 1998 • More than 700,000 copies sold • Awarded multiple times • Suited for children aged 4-8 • Recently made into a TV series and film
Fox and Hare are unrivalled in their genre. Literature for the ages. – Gouden Uil Children’s Literature Award
Multiple titles in the series have been translated into: Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Czech, German, Danish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish and Vietnamese
The stories are witty and inventive. […] I almost wish I still had to learn how to read. – Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad
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Fran Vanseveren & Julie van Hove
Mom, Can I Have an Elephant? An elephant delivered to the front door? Bo wouldn’t say no to that. To get one he has to save up a hundred boxes of laundry detergent, but that's no problem at all. As a true master of making stains, his mum will simply have to buy piles of detergent boxes. And then, on that wonderful day, mountain elephant Morsimor is standing on the doorstep, but although Bo carefully follows the instructions for looking after the animal, his new pet soon becomes unhappy. What’s wrong? Can Bo and his mum fix it? Mom, Can I Have an Elephant? 170 x 240 mm | ca. 48 pages ca. 1,300 words | age group: 6+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
By the same authors:
Fran Vanseveren is a freelance author, screenwriter, and TV and podcast maker. She writes for both young and older children, creating lifestyle books as well as non-fiction and fiction titles. Julie van Hove is an illustrator with a passion for nature and animals in particular, which clearly shines through in her expressive drawings.
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A hilarious story packed with elephant-sized imagination
Mom, Can I Have a Tiger? Italian rights sold
Perfect for reading aloud or for early independent readers With funny illustrations by Julie van Hove
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Tanneke Wigersma, illustrations Sterre van der Tak
Witch For Sale Orla Marie lives with her mother, her brothers and sisters in a small, cosy house. The stairs are piled high with books, the bicycles in the shed all have flat tyres, and their wellies hang from the gate outside. And as if life were not chaotic enough already, there is also a witch living upstairs. With a new baby on the way, the family urgently needs the witch’s room. But the witch refuses to leave. Orla Marie comes up with one clever scheme after another to get her out of the house. She even tries to sell her! But the witch is not about to give up without a fight...
By the same author:
Witch For Sale 240 x 210 mm | ca. 200 pages ca. 25,000 words | age group: 8+ B&W illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
A delightfully madcap story with a magical twist Warm and humorous, exploring themes of family and friendship Featuring funny black-andwhite illustrations by Sterre van der Tak
Although she once dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, archaeologist, conductor or actor, Tanneke Wigersma always knew that she would end up writing books. Her work has been awarded with a Vlag en Wimpel.
Auntie Fien's Secret all rights available
Sterre van der Tak is an illustrator with a particular love for traditional materials such as graphite, coloured pencils and watercolours.
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Dagmar Holtman, illustrations Margot Holtman
Badger Budge and the betrayal of the Glutton For a new assignment, Badger Budge and Lee travel to the headquarters of fellow AES agent (Animals in Extraordinary Situations), Ilja the Moose, in Swedish Lapland. She tells them that all sorts of things have been mysteriously disappearing. Not only from animals, but from humans as well. A thief is stealing valuable winter supplies, and when poachers start setting traps too, enough is enough. The culprit, who is robbing both people and animals, must be stopped. Badger Budge 170 x 240 mm | ca. 128 pages ca. 16,500 words | age group: 6+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
The third instalment in the exciting and humorous detective series
Badger Budge and Lee set out on a dangerous investigation that puts their friendship to the test. When the thieves finally come into view, Badger Budge is forced to confront her past. What secret has been haunting her for years? What connection do the thieves have to it? And can things ever be put right between Badger Budge and Lee? In the same series: Dagmar Holtman works as a copywriter and gives creative writing workshops.
Packed with puns and wordplay that make it a joy to read aloud
Margot Holtman lives in Amsterdam and studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and Pratt Institute in New York.
Featuring cinematic illustrations by Margot Holtman Badger Budge and the Case of Sis Penguin (#1) Turkish and German rights sold
Badger Budge and the Trail of Turtle X (#2) all rights available First readers to 10+
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Steven Friedman
Blood Next Door Do you know who lives next to you? Suddenly, they were there: the new neighbours at number 9. Elevenyear-old Zora immediately senses that something is off about the strange Mr and Mrs Constantin. But who is going to believe Zora? She has a slightly overactive imagination, which often gets her into trouble. The only person who stands by her through thick and thin is her best friend, Bink. Blood Next Door 140 x 215 mm | 240 pages 41,600 words | age group: 9+ hardcover all rights available
Upcoming title (#2):
From her bedroom, Zora keeps a close eye on the Constantins. They are mainly active at night, dragging around a large black coffin and digging holes in the garden. When pets, and later even people, start disappearing, Zora knows for sure: her new neighbours are vampires! But how do you stop a danger that no one else believes in?
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Steven Friedman is an author, screenwriter and copywriter.
The thrilling first instalment in The Shivering, a horror series for young readers The Nest all rights available
A deliciously creepy story guaranteed to give you chills Steven Friedman’s experience as a screenwriter gives his writing a truly cinematic edge
The story is well written and easy to read. There are several plot twists, and things turn out differently from what you might have expected. The author does a great job of keeping you guessing. I would definitely recommend this book to children who enjoy thrilling and spooky stories! – Evert Duvivier, teacher First readers to 10+
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Sanne Rooseboom, illustrations Sophie Pluim
Ravi and the Last Magic In the flat where Ravi (11) recently came to live with her mother and little brother, a gas cooker explodes. As a result, everyone needs to leave the building temporarily, but Ravi does not mind. She hates the flat anyway. Since her mother is in a wheelchair, the city council has found them a wheelchair-friendly place in a nursing home. As it turns out, the home is not inhabited by elderly people, however, but by retired sorcerers. They can still do a little bit of magic, but there isn't much left.
Ravi and the Last Magic 130 x 215 mm | 144 pages 27,400 words | age group: 9+ duotone illustrations | hardcover Turkish rights sold
Due to their arrival at the nursing home, something goes terribly wrong. The most powerful, most awful sorcerer in the world (also as old as the hills) is about to turn the city into a dreadful battlefield. Ravi has to stop him. But how? And will she ever really feel at home again?
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New edition of the Children's Book Week Giftbook of 2023 With beautiful illustrations by Sophie Pluim Sanne Rooseboom's books have already sold over 410,000 copies
Sanne Rooseboom graduated in international relations and first worked as a journalist in the Netherlands and the UK. In 2016, she made her debut as a children’s book author with Yippee! A Grumpy Fairy Tale, succeeded by the successful series The Ministry of Solutions and the awarded stand-alone Moth and the Magnet Fishers. Sophie Pluim is a freelance illustrator. Sophie loves nature and likes to merge natural elements with history and fantasy.
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Sanne Rooseboom, illustrations Mark Janssen
The Ministry of Solutions series
The Ministry of Solutions also enjoys international success as a stage production!
350,000
copies sold in this series The Ministry of Solutions (#1) Turkish, Italian, Estonian, Slovenian, Albanian, Macedonian, Polish and Hungarian rights sold
The MoS and the Lost Van Gogh (#2) Turkish, Estonian and Polish rights sold
The MoS and the Peculiar Case of Mr De Haan (#3) Turkish, Estonian and Polish rights sold
The MoS and the Silver Boy (#4) Estonian rights sold
A Choose Your Own Adventure book
The MoS and the Ghost of Hawk Castle (#5) Estonian rights sold
The MoS and the Diary of Benjamin Silver (#6) all rights available
The MoS and the Disappearance of Ms Fish (#7) all rights available First readers to 10+
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Julie de Graaf, illustrations Marieke van Ditshuizen
The Schoolyard Detectives and the forgotten mummy After their biggest adventure yet, Mats, Ibi and Lisa find the everyday mysteries at school rather dull. They’re ready for a new, exciting case that only they, the Schoolyard Detectives, can solve.
The Schoolyard Detectives #2 145 x 210 mm | 224 pages ca. 32,000 words | age group: 8+ B&W illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
The second instalment in this exciting and cheerful series A brand-new adventure full of puzzles, strong friendships, and fake mummies Engagingly told by Julie de Graaf, with imaginative illustrations by Marieke van Ditshuizen
In the same series:
Luckily, a letter arrives at school: an invitation from the National History Museum for a tour of its highlights and the Ancient Egypt collection. When Lisa discovers a torn note with a cryptic message, the Schoolyard Detectives are instantly on alert. Someone needs their help. Without hesitation, the friends dive into a world of hidden treasure rooms, mysterious hieroglyphs and forgotten mummies. Will they manage to unmask the writer of the mysterious note and unravel a longburied family secret?
Julie de Graaf lives in Nijmegen with her family, their cats, and an ever-growing collection of Lego. She enjoys reading and baking bread, but her greatest passion is creating beautiful stories. Marieke van Ditshuizen has been illustrating (children’s) books since 2010. Her style is known for being colourful, fresh, and timeless, with a touch of nostalgia and plenty of imagination.
The Schoolyard Detectives and the key to nothing all rights available
Ibi, Mats, and Lisa share a friendship that makes readers secretly delighted to feel part of it. – Kinderboekenjuf.nl First readers to 10+
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Barend Last, illustrations Donna Kroese
Vera My artificial friend
Vera 140 x 215 mm | 144 pages 27,000 words | age group: 10+ B&W illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
Tim doesn't like the spotlight and has just one best friend, Sophie. One day, on his way to school, he receives an unexpected message. It’s from Vera, a chatbot that seems to know everything about him and wants to be friends. At first it feels exciting and fun, but soon Vera starts to cross the line. She makes jokes at other people’s expense, hacks the digital whiteboard and keeps getting Tim into trouble. Vera goes too far, but what is worse: she doesn’t seem willing to stop. Together with Sophie, Tim must figure out how to stop her before it’s too late. Barend Last is a writer and teacher. He has written several books for both children and adults on a wide range of subjects. Donna Kroese studied Illustrated and Animated Storytelling and graduated with honors in 2022. Her joyful and contemporary illustrations contain friendship and comfort.
An adventurous story about friendship and trust Explores a timely theme: what is real in a world increasingly dominated by AI? "Not only a thrilling story, but also food for thought" - Meesterlijklezen
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Jan Paul Schutten, illustrations Sander Ettema
The Bosch Woods Seven stories about extraordinary creatures nobody asked for A wonderfully funny and richly illustrated book for readers aged 10 and up, featuring a cast of bizarre characters inspired by the fantastical world of painter Hieronymus Bosch.
The Bosch Woods 210 x 260 mm | ca. 96 pages ca. 13,500 words | age group: 10+ full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
Embark on an adventure with unforgettable characters from the fantastical universe of Hieronymus Bosch Seven delightfully absurd and hilarious stories about power and greed Written by Jan Paul Schutten, winner of the prestigious Gouden Griffel
In the Middle Ages, ’s-Hertogenbosch was one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But beyond its city walls, things were far less pleasant. Especially in the Bosch Forest, home to the strangest creatures imaginable: the Lord of Sna, Duchess Heegei, Lord Wittewel of Wittenie, and many other remarkable figures. Some were foolish, some power-hungry, and some downright cruel. Yet they all shared one great ambition: to conquer the magnificent city of Den Bosch. Seven deadly sins, seven cunning schemes and seven hilarious adventures.
Jan Paul Schutten writes children's and young adult books. Often referred to as a master of non-fiction for young readers, he has twice been awarded the prestigious Gouden Griffel, the Netherlands’ highest honour for children's literature. Sander Ettema works as a freelance illustrator. He is known for his bold, colourful style and distinctive portfolio of imaginative artwork. First readers to 10+
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Pedro De Bruyckere
The Raven’s Shadow Max and his friend Joris are bored out of their minds when someone suddenly taps on the window. It is Uncle Charles: secretive, unpredictable and always in trouble. No one knows exactly what he does, but Max immediately realises that their summer holiday is about to be turned upside down. Uncle Charles arrives carrying a box containing cash, a fake identity card, a pink diving mask and an old mobile phone. It is the beginning of a thrilling quest. The Raven's Shadow 140 x 210 mm | ca. 160 pages ca. 36,000 words | age group: 11+ hardcover all rights available
Soon, the boys find themselves swept into a whirlwind adventure where nothing is quite what it seems. Together with a new friend and Uncle Charles, they do everything they can to track down a mysterious suitcase. But time is running out… because the Raven is watching.
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A captivating adventure story A mysterious plot packed with action, humour and teamwork Get ready for an exciting treasure hunt!
Pedro De Bruyckere is Managing Director of Leerpunt and a lecturer at Utrecht University. His work is internationally recognised and has been published in several languages. A pedagogue and education expert, he now makes his debut as a children’s author.
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Steven Van Belleghem
Take-Over Lena's double voice Fourteen-year-old Lena feels unhappy and lost until her father gives her an AI assistant called Nerio. At first, she wants nothing to do with it, but she soon discovers that Nerio can help her with almost anything. Not only can it help her choose the perfect outfit, it can also help her achieve her greatest dream: winning a writing competition and becoming a real author. Take-Over 140 x 210 mm | ca. 176 pages ca. 45,000 words | age group: 12+ hardcover all rights available
But gradually, Nerio begins to take over more and more of her life. The line between Lena’s own voice and Nerio’s becomes increasingly blurred. As a result, Lena risks losing everyone she loves. Can she find a way out before she loses herself completely?
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A gripping and emotional story about identity and the dangers of artificial intelligence A highly topical theme: both the possibilities and the limits of AI in everyday life
Steven Van Belleghem is an entrepreneur, part-time Professor of Marketing at Vlerick Business School, and a guest lecturer at London Business School. He is the author of several successful books on management and digital innovation. Take-Over marks his debut as a children's and young adult author.
A compelling plot about a girl who loses herself
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Anne-Lore Cassier
Head in the Clouds Noï is fourteen years old when she loses her mother. She has no idea how to carry on: her mum was the person she could tell everything to. They cooked together, laughed together and watched the clouds drift by together. In her cloud diary, Noï writes little messages to her mother and sketches the clouds she sees passing overhead, keeping her memory alive.
Head in the Clouds 140 x 200 mm | ca. 160 pages ca. 23,000 words | age group: 12+ single-colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
A warm and sometimes raw coming-of-age story in which Noï learns to cope with the loss of her mother
At home, Noï tries to take care of everything and everyone: tidying up, cooking meals, waking her father, dragging her older brother Eppo out of his room… As strong and capable as she appears at home, she makes herself small at school and in the playground, where she finds herself looking more and more often at Floris. But does he notice her too? Head in the Clouds is a warm and sometimes unflinching coming-of-age novel in which a young girl gradually learns to find light again behind the clouds. Anne-Lore Cassier teaches creative writing and drama at the Academy of Wijnegem.
Intimate diary entries offer a glimpse into Noï’s thoughts and emotions A powerful debut by Anne-Lore Cassier, who also created the evocative illustrations
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Hannelore Bedert
The Towers of Hell The blue heart (#2) In the shadow of the Towers of Hell, the survivors of a devastating war are trying to build a new future. Hope is beginning to grow that humanity will never again have to face the Hellherders, yet Lexa cannot shake the feeling that something is wrong.
The Towers of Hell - The blue heart 140 x 210 mm | ca. 400 pages ca. 86,000 words | age group: 13+ hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
A dystopian novel for teens and older readers A gripping, fast-paced story in which courage, friendship and hope take centre stage The grand final of the adventures of Lexa and Mico
In the same series:
When scouts discover a network of underground tunnels, it seems they may have found exactly what the survivors have been searching for: a safe haven. But the reality is far different. The scouts return covered in blue dust - ill, confused, and growing weaker by the day. Worse still, the blue dust is proving deadly. What began as a time of peace quickly turns into a new threat. Yet the mysterious blue substance exerts an irresistible pull. More and more people are determined to enter the tunnels, including Lexa’s twin brother, Mico. With lives at stake, Lexa must make a choice that will determine everything: will she follow the crowd, or will she find the courage to trust her own strength?
Hannelore Bedert is a writer, columnist, and singer-songwriter. She founded the successful children's project Radio Oorwoud for WWF Belgium, which led to three albums and hundreds of musical theater performances. Additionally, she worked as a regular columnist for several Belgian magazines and newspapers.
The Towers of Hell Twin Blood (#1) all rights available
Hannelore Bedert has the ability to make you fall in love with just one sentence, and she does so with entire books as well. – Belgian TV presenter Bart Peeters
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Heleen Blesgraaf
Firestarter In the middle of a burning forest. Can Senne find a way out? Senne has fallen out with his parents after repeatedly breaking their rules, but during the summer holidays, he is only allowed to travel to his aunt and uncle’s campsite in Spain to help out. But when he arrives, he discovers that the campsite has been completely abandoned. No guests, no aunt and uncle… Everyone seems to have left in a hurry. What is going on? Firestarter 135 x 210 mm | 104 pages ca. 20,000 words | age group: 15+ hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
A holiday in Spain turns into a life-threatening adventure… Based on the author’s real-life experiences
What starts as a summer job in Spain turns into a thrilling search for a cunning arsonist, and a chance for a teenager to prove that he is more than his rebellious behaviour. Firestarter combines surprising plot twists with contemporary issues. Heleen Blesgraaf is a Dutch teacher and mentor for students aged 12 to 18.
16th title in the Young Adult XS series - highly suspenseful - around 100 pages - relatable topics
A page-turning thriller
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Tineke Honingh
Guide Who will lead Sterre to the truth? Sterre can’t remember anything from the past month. Something terrible happened on the last day of school, and ever since, her memory has been completely blocked. Sterre’s mother calls in her spiritual healer, Wisha – a woman Sterre absolutely cannot stand. Wisha sees only one possible solution: one of her spirit guides must help Sterre. Sterre doesn’t believe in any of it. A spirit? Soms kind of angel? Ridiculous! But as soon as Wisha leaves her room, Sterre hears a voice… Guide 135 x 210 mm | ca. 104 pages ca. 20,000 words | age group: 15+ hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
An intriguing and moving story filled with unforgettable characters – Tineke Honingh at her very best!
That voice marks the beginning of a dark search for the answer to one burning question: what happened on the last day of school? Tineke Honingh writes stories for children and young adults, such as The (Un)usual Story of Bo (and Tom), as well as short stories for magazines and screenplays for comic books. By the same author:
Latest addition to the Best of YA XS series, which has already sold more than 60,000 copies
Regards from Sem Valentine all rights available
The (Un)usual Story of Bo Every Day is a Day for Brothers (and Tom) all rights available Ukrainian rights sold Young adult
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Audrey Adelin
Kisses to My Exes A summer of half-truths and second chances Cece is a student and the author of popular romance novels. (Although almost no one knows about the latter.) Until recently, she was also Abdil’s girlfriend, but he broke up with her just before exam season. Now she’s completely done with love. Easier said than done when she has a deadline for her new book coming up, but can’t get a single word on paper. Kisses to My Exes 140 x 215 mm | ca. 288 pages ca. 80,000 words | age group: 15+ paperback all rights available
A heartwarming new YA novel by the winner of the 2025 Hebban Rainbow Book of the Year A story about complicated exes, daring to open up and second chances
Luckily, Cece gets the chance to join a writing residency in Antwerp, where she can work on her manuscript alongside another author. Unfortunately, that author turns out to be Léa Bounot, a BookToker with whom Cece once went on her longest date ever, after which Léa made Cece's writing secrets go viral, almost exposing her true identity...
By the same author:
Hebban Rainbow Book of the Year 2025
Will those writing marathons, iced-tea breaks and karaoke nights finally melt the ice between them?
Little Bits of Happiness all rights available
Audrey Adelin is the pseudonym of Audrey Van den Bogaerde. She lives in Bruges and has a passion for languages, literature, and travel. She founded her own book club at the age of 15.
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Daniëlle Bakhuis
And Then Everything Went Black Before My Eyes Fifteen-year-old Juliëtte dreams of becoming a horror writer. But ever since she moved to Westerdam, strange things have been happening to the book she is writing. Every time she opens her manuscript, a few new sentences have appeared. Someone seems to be warning her. Stop writing, Juliëtte. Or else you’ll be sorry…
And Then Everything Went Black Before My Eyes 135 x 210 mm | ca. 128 pages ca. 20,000 words | age group: 15+ hardcover all rights available TAKE A LOOK
And Then Everything Went Black Before My Eyes is packed with iconic horror scenes, creepy urban legends and writing tips for anyone who dreams of becoming a writer. You absolutely have to read this… if you dare. The thrilling finale to the Westerdam series. Daniëlle Bakhuis writes gripping, accessible books for children and teenagers. Her YA thrillers and horror novels for young readers have received widespread critical acclaim. In the same series:
Dare you return to the horror village of Westerdam?
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You won’t be able to stop reading until the final page (and then you won’t be able to sleep!)
copies sold in this series
The House without End all rights available
Clown Night all rights available
The Bloody Summer of 1997 all rights available
The Scream of Westerdam all rights available Young adult
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Bestselling YA
Your Turn Steven Friedman all rights available
No Fear Sophie Wester all rights available
One-Way Trip: Termeh Buddy Tegenbosch all rights available
One-Way Trip: Mo Buddy Tegenbosch all rights available
Challenge 10 Mijke Pelgrim all rights available
Impact Mirjam Mous all rights available
What Remains Is Ours Iris Boter all rights available
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