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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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Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading Frog in Love by Max Velthuijs from Andersen.

17 days ago

Valentine's Day

This month is all about the heart so why not start it off with Frog in Love by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital.

17 days ago

Valentine's Day

This month is all about the heart so why not start it off with Frog is Frog by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital.

17 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Frog in Love by Max Velthuijs from Andersen

21 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs from Andersen

21 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Frog in Love by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital

21 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Frog and the Birdsong by Max Velthuijs from Andersen Digital

21 days ago

January Events

A fun book for the weekend is what everyone needs! Frog in Winter by Max Velthuijs from Andersen

23 days ago

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