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About Max Velthuijs

Max Velthuijs was born in The Hague in 1923, and died in 2005, aged 81. He is now considered to be one of Holland's most important creators of children's books, alongside Dick Bruna. He won several awards, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal 2004. He worked as an illustrator of posters, adverts and films after the war and only started working on children's books in the 1980s. He lived in The Hague with his son.

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April Events

Are you going on an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend? Why not read Frog and a Very Special Day by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital

20 days ago

April Events

Are you going on an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend? Why not read Frog and a Very Special Day by Max Velthuijs from Andersen

20 days ago

World Rat Day

Love rats? Why not try Frog and the Stranger by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

World Rat Day

Love rats? Why not try Frog and the Stranger by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

World Party Day

It's World Party Day! Celebrate and party with Frog and a Very Special Day by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

World Party Day

It's World Party Day! Celebrate and party with Frog and a Very Special Day by Max Velthuijs from Andersen.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

Frog in Love... A book that will get anyone reading! By Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

Frog and the Birdsong... A book that will get anyone reading! By Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

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