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Max Velthuijs

    May 22, 1923 – January 25, 2005

    Max Velthuijs was a Dutch painter, illustrator, and writer, renowned for his beloved children's books, particularly the Frog series. His work is celebrated for its elegant simplicity and profound wisdom, adeptly capturing complex emotions and life situations in a way accessible to young readers. Velthuijs's distinctive style, characterized by gentle humor and kindness, delivers universal messages about humanity and hope. He masterfully illustrated narratives that resonated deeply, earning him international acclaim for his contributions to children's literature.

    Max Velthuijs
    Frog in Love
    Frog and the Birdsong
    Frog Is A Hero (English-Gujarati)
    The Little Boy and the Big Fish
    Frog is Frog
    Frog is Frightened
    • 2023

      Een prachtige bundeling van acht complete verhalen van meesterverteller en tekenaar Max Velthuijs, bekend als ‘de vader van Kikker’. Met onder andere de klassieker Kikker is verliefd, Kikker in de kou, Olifant en de tijdmachineen andere bekende verhalen uit Velthuijs’ oeuvre.Deze luxe, rijk geïllustreerde en verzorgde editie is voorzien van een leeslint en blauw op snee. Alle verhalen zijn voorzien van een inleiding met een inkijkje in het leven van Velthuijs, verbonden met het verhaal. Een biografisch nawoord doet recht aan de bijzondere ontdekkingstocht van Max Velthuijs. Een feest om te lezen en om cadeau te krijgen!Inhoud: De jongen en de vlieger * De koning en de windmolens * De jager en de haas * Klein-Mannetje helpt een vriend * Kikker is verliefd * De trouwe dienaar * Olifant en de tijdmachine * Kikker in de kou

      Is het leven niet prachtig!
    • 2018

      Kikker en Varkentje

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Kikker en Varkentje plukken appels. Wat zullen ze daarna gaan doen? Spelen... of... pannenkoeken bakken!

      Kikker en Varkentje
    • 2018

      The Little Boy and the Big Fish

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Every child who goes fishing dreams of catching the biggest, most beautiful fish in the world . . . The hero of this tender, glowingly illustrated story catches a fish so large and splendid that he takes it home and puts it in the bathtub so we can keep it forever. He picks flowers from the fields to make his fish feel at home. He reads it stories about animal friends. But the fish is sad—and because the boy likes his fish so much and wants it to be happy, he learns a real lesson about love. Max Velthuijs, one of Holland's foremost graphic artists, has created lovely, bright colored pictures that are at once realistic and full childlike fantasy. The Little Boy and the Big Fish is a memorable book, jolly, sad, and wise, with the honest emotion that children will recognize as their own. Praise for Max Velthuijs’s The Kind-Hearted Monster “With enduring themes of acceptance and kindness, these stories will charm a new generation.”—School Library Journal

      The Little Boy and the Big Fish
    • 2016

      Kikker wil gaan zwemmen, maar er staat geen water in de rivier. Bij Eend hangen de bloemen slap en de moestuin van Varkentje staat er treurig bij. Hoe zou dat komen? Ze gaan Rat om raad vragen. Die zit gewoon te vissen. Met zijn boot varen ze stroomafwaarts, en dan ontdekken ze wat er aan de hand is!

      Kikker en het water
    • 2015

      The Kind-Hearted Monster

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative features a kind-hearted monster who navigates the complexities of friendship and acceptance. Set against a backdrop of fantastical elements, the story explores themes of compassion and understanding, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond appearances. The translation includes two tales, showcasing the monster's adventures and interactions with various characters, ultimately highlighting the power of love and kindness in overcoming prejudice and fear.

      The Kind-Hearted Monster
    • 2014

      Frog in Winter

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Frog is taken by surprise when winter comes. The animals band together to equip Frog for enjoying winter, and later they share in his rejoicing when spring arrives.'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian

      Frog in Winter
    • 2014

      Frog is not content to be just a plain green frog, he wants to do the things his friends can do. But all his attempts are doomed to failure, and Frog is disconsolate, until Hare points out that his friends love him just the way he is.'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian

      Frog is Frog