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Max Velthuijs

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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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Cold Weather

Brrr... it's cold outside. Could there be a better time to read Frog in Winter by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen.

26 days ago

Cold Weather

Brrr... it's cold outside. Could there be a better time to read Frog in Winter by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen Digital.

26 days ago

Hug a Bear Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Frog Finds a Friend by Max Velthuijs.

1 month ago

Hug a Bear Day

Frog Finds a Friend is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

National Mentoring Day

You should read Frog Finds a Friend by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

National Mentoring Day

You should read Frog Finds a Friend by Max Velthuijs. Published by Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Frog in Love by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital

1 month ago

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