Discover a whole wealth of extraordinary stories and letters in this new collection of animal tales from Toon Tellegen. These enchanting stories of friendship, memory, dancing and cake conjure up a world of imagination where anything can happen.
Twelve interconnected stories explore anger in all its shapes and sizes.
A whale and a seagull dance silently on a moon-drenched beach. A grasshopper pays a fortune for a speck of dust. A squirrel and an ant discover a mysterious feast, with an invisible host, in the depths of a forest. In his philosophical animal tales, Toon Tellegen creates surreal stories and charming characters that will capture the imaginations of readers everywhere. Perfectly complemented by Jessica Ahlberg’s delicate illustrations, this collection of short stories is intelligent, moving and funny. ‘Two twinkling gems….delicate, idiosyncratic…thoughtful and unusual… a delight for anyone lucky enough to read them’ - Booksellers Choice by Lindsey Stainer of Blackwells
Discover a collection of extraordinary letters in this magical new volume of short stories by award-winning Dutch author. Find a world where the creatures of the earth can send a letter to the sun (and get an answer); where you can actually write a letter to a letter; and where just writing something down can make it true!
A shy hedgehog grapples with social anxiety as he prepares to host a party for his friends, fearing everything from low attendance to chaos. His whimsical journey highlights relatable themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and the complexities of social interactions. With charming illustrations and a blend of humor and philosophy, this international bestseller resonates with anyone who has felt like a 'hedgehog' in social situations. It's a heartfelt exploration of friendship and the courage to connect, making it a thoughtful gift for those who relate.
Toon Tellegen's acclaimed sequence of poems depicts the dynamics of a family held hostage by the mood-swings and histrionics of a father, a figure both comic and terrifying, grotesque and pathetic.
In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals--from squirrel to scarab beetle--spend their days as friends do, with birthday parties, writing letters, visiting, dancing, or sometimes all alone. Each day brings emotions that are always worth exploring, although not always easy, and each story reveals new layers through the expressive, touching and funny illustrations of Marc Boutavant. This wry and nuanced illustrated storybook gently shows that anger, in all its shapes and sizes, is a natural, necessary and often misunderstood emotion.
Bestelling Dutch children's author Toon Tellegen matches 33 imaginative prose-poems prompted by the statement "I wish" with luminous, old-fashioned portraits by Ingrid Godon in this beautiful, unique volume perfect for thoughtful young readers. I Wish pairs writing with a gallery of portraits inspired by old-fashioned photographs - faces staring out at us with the serious, veiled expressions of a bygone time. Scattered among the paintings are young children, men and women, and babies, speaking through Toon Tellegen's yearning language. Like dozens of confessions poured from the page, the writing presents a glittering kaleidoscope of wishes, from imagined feats of heroism to reciprocated human love.
These enchanting stories of friendship, memory, dancing and cake conjure up a world of imagination where anything can happen.