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"Tulips
in those days were as precious as gold
" Hana's father
trades in tulips, but it's Hana who enjoys the garden, filled with
aromatic rosemary bushes, simple daisies, and sparkling fireflies.
And when all is lost, Hana paints the rarest of the rare tulips.
Exquisite illustrations, filled with color and wonder. (Picture
book)
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Breezy,
comical adventures of 10 year old Melanie or "The Private Diary
of My Almost Bummer Summer with Cecily, Matt the Brat, and Vincent
van Go Go Go." (Chapter book)
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"Twelve
flowers that are light on light." Vincent van Gogh's own words,
paired with his paintings, are a magical combination. Poetic phrases
focus on colors in each picture butter yellow chairs, a pink
sky, the lady's clothes are black, black, black and make
the paintings really come alive. A fabulous book for all ages, kids
and adults alike. (Picture book)
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Wonderful
exploration of Rembrandt's luminous paintings, with fascinating
details, like a transparent lace veil or Ganymede peeing. Includes
his historical paintings, monumental works like The Night Watch,
and all Rembrandt's self-portraits, from a young person to an old
man. (Picture book)
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When a dike
breaks, Katja the cat saves a baby, tossed about in her cradle in
the swirling flood. Illustrations so real and warm, you can almost
hear the wind pushing the great arms of the windmill. Based on a
true story, the Kinderdijk is named to celebrate the baby that survived
the flood in 1421. (Picture book)
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High
adventure in the Dutch golden age sailing ships to the
West Indies, rare cargoes of tulips, silks, and coffee, family
fortunes won and lost. Teenagers Adam Windjammer and Jade van
Helsen, heirs of great trading and banking companies, are evenly
matched in their determination to save their family business.
Exciting historical novels that vividly bring to life 17th century
Holland. (Chapter book)
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Super retelling of the classic winter adventure, set in the 19th century, Hans Brinker and his sister Gretel race for the grand prize on ice the silver skates. (Picture book)
For the complete version of the story, including a dramatic skating trip on the frozen canals: Hans
Brinker or the Silver Skates
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In
a small town in North Holland, storks that bring good luck no
longer roost on the rooftops. A determined little girl and her
five classmates involve the whole town, young and old, in their
search for a wheel to put on the schoolhouse roof. An old favorite,
heart-warming tale. (Chapter book)
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Naughty
young Jan plays hooky for the day, but discovers a small leak in
the dike. While the rest of the town sleeps, Jan spends the night
with his hand in the dike to prevent a flood. Luminous illustrations,
like old Dutch master paintings. (Picture book)
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Neat
and tidy Kate, who always weeds her garden, is just the opposite
of her messy neighbor, an easy-going giant named Bruce, in this
charming story from Dutch author-illustrators Ingrid and Dieter
Schubert. Irresistible whimsical illustrations, especially the animals. (Picture book)
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It's 1941, the
Germans control of the Netherlands, and the canals are frozen. Ten
year old Piet dreams of skating in the great Dutch race, the Elfstedentocht,
but he has a bigger challenge, guiding a Dutch girl and boy to Brugge,
across the Belgian border. An exciting story, with wonderful local
color. (Picture book)
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After
World War II, "Sugar is not found in Holland these days,
so anything sweet is precious." Based on true events, in
a tiny Dutch town, Katje receives a box from America with soap,
socks and chocolate. Soon, more boxes arrive with food and warm
clothes for the townspeople. In spring, the town sends a surprise
to America tulips. An endearing story, with heart-warming
illustrations. (Chapter book)
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Anna
loves tulips, and her father gives her eight tulips for her birthday.
The tulips are so precious, she trades seven tulips for a table
and bed, a painting, a puppy and cow, two lambs, and six chairs,
but she won't trade the last for gold, diamonds or a big house.
(Easy reader)
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Delightful
mixed bag of stuff about the Netherlands a Dutchman invented the telescope, wooden shoes were worn because
the land is so soggy, doughnuts (without holes) are a traditional
Dutch treat.
(Picture book)
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(More children's
books on other Netherlands pages) |