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The Netherlands

Charlie’s Magical Carnival
13 Feb 2018

Charlie’s Magical Carnival

by Zoe | posted in: Marit Törnqvist | 2

There’s a street party happening in town and Charlie wants to join in. Whilst his mum searches for Charlie’s balloon and party hat, Charlie’s imagination sets flight as he daydreams out loud about all the the spectacular and crazy sights … Continued

Baking/cooking, Bicycles, Books in translation, Hats, Parties, The Netherlands
Storm Horse and reading with emotional investment
31 Aug 2015

Storm Horse and reading with emotional investment

by Zoe | posted in: Nick Garlick | 7

A finely woven novel exploring grief, hope and friendship, Storm Horse by Nick Garlick moved me to tears, even though I started reading it with a great sense of wariness, my inner cynic poised to be proved right with the … Continued

Beaches, Bullying, Death, Friendship, Horses, Islands, Loss, Oceans, The Netherlands
Miffy and A Dutch wordless book about bikes
3 Jul 2015

Miffy and A Dutch wordless book about bikes

by Zoe | posted in: Charlotte Dematons | 11

Tomorrow sees the start of the world’s greatest cycling event, Le Tour de France. This year it’s actually starting in the Dutch city of Utrecht, the hometown of Dick Bruna creator of Miffy (or Nijntje, to give her her original … Continued

Bicycles, The Netherlands, Wordless books

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