Max Velthuijs
Max Velthuijs was a Dutch painter, illustrator and writer, one of the most famous children's illustrators in the Netherlands. In 2004 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his "lasting contribution to children's literature".
Books
Frog and the Stranger
Author: Max Velthuijs
Publisher: Anderson Press
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 6+
When a rat comes to live at the edge of their wood, the animals decide they don't like having a stranger in their midst
Frog in Love
Author: Max Velthuijs
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-7
Reading age: 5+
Frog is not well. His heart is beating too fast and he feels hot and cold. A trip to the doctor reveals that he is in love. But who is he in love with?
Frog is Frog
Author: Max Velthuijs
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 2+
A little frog gazes happily at his reflection, musing on his luck being so beautifully green and such a good swimmer. But then he sees what his friends can do and gets worried...