The best children’s books for Children’s Book Week 2020
From September 30 through October 11, it’s Children’s Book Week again! Children will be working with books at school and this year’s theme, “And Then?” So we are going back in history this year. But of course you can also pay attention to Children’s Book Week at home. For example by buying a nice book. Because with the purchase of Dutch children’s books of at least € 12.50 you get the book week gift by Arend van Dam. And we make it easy for you in this blog, because if you see a nice children’s book here, you can buy it directly from your lazy chair at Paagman.
The best picture books
Mylo Freeman created the 2020 children’s picture book of the year. You can buy this book for €7.25. But there are also a lot of other fun picture books that your son or daughter will enjoy for hours.
Alphabet – Charlotte Dematons
Charlotte Dematons has wonderful picture books to her credit, such as Holland and The Yellow Balloon. The nice thing about her picture books is that there is no letter in them. They are all look-books. And that is very good for children’s imagination. In Alphabet there are beautiful pictures in which children can discover all kinds of things. But parents also enjoy looking into this gem. In addition, with the free matching app you can get much more out of the book. Highly recommended for Children’s Book Week.
Together Here – Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is the creator of the popular “Chalk” picture books. Many a child – and parent – has laughed at the stories of the wax crayons who were not very happy. For his newborn son, however, he created a very different kind of picture book. With Together Here he wants to explain that the world we live in can be a confusing place, that it is actually very simple: if you are kind you will get everything done. This beautiful picture book with a special message is a must-have for all young parents with young children. Also a perfect gift for the maternity package.
The Lion in the Mouse – Rachel Bright
In the sweet picture book The Lion inside the Mouse, a little mouse goes in search of courage. After all, he wants to be as brave as the roaring lion, so he goes to visit to be apprenticed. But then it turns out that the lion isn’t always brave either.
Idje wil niet naar de Kapper – Michael Middelkoop
Idje has a huge head of hair, which is handy because you can hide anything in it. Dirty vegetables for example, but also toys. Idje also finds his hair handy because he can make all kinds of shapes out of it. But then his mother is fed up and wants to take him to the hairdresser. Idje and his magical afro think up all kinds of ways to get out of the hairdresser’s visit. But will he succeed? Read that in Idje wil niet naar de Kapper.
The best children’s books for older children
There are two types of children: those who love to read and devour books and those who cannot be made to read at all. Children’s Book Week provides fun themes around books. Associated with those themes are assignments, performances, etc. This makes reading interesting. Even for children who do not like books. We have found fun books for both!
The Gorgels True story – Jochem Myjer
The funniest comedian in the Netherlands already has a number of books to his name and his latest book: De Gorgels Waargebeurd. This book is completely in the theme of children’s book week. It is a fill-in book that your child can write together with the family. This way a family tree is created and it is not only fun but also very educational! So go in search of your own history with the Gorgles!
Superpowers for your Head – Wouter de Jong
Wouter de Jong was missing a book in which children get some kind of instruction manual for their own heads. So he wrote one himself! With Superpowers for your Head, your child will take on fun challenges, do interesting experiments and read great stories. In short: Mindgym for your head! Kids get 15 skills here the make them happy.
Ministry of Solutions – Sanne Rooseboom
Sanne Rooseboom has now written 4 volumes in this series. In the book The Ministry of Solutions, 11-year-old Nina catches sight of a letter that her father (a mailman) has brought. It is addressed to The Ministry of Solutions and her father has no idea where to take this letter. Nina and her friends secretly open the letter and read that it is from 9-year-old Ruben. He is being bullied. They decide to go help Ruben and find out that The Ministry of Solutions really exists!
The Magic Pharmacy – Anna Ruhe
Lucie has moved into an old villa where it smells strange. But delicious! When she discovers a key that doesn’t fit anywhere, she decides to investigate with her little brother and neighbor boy Mats. They find a secret room that turns out to be a magic pharmacy! More volumes of The Magic Pharmacy have since been published. For fans of Harry Potter really a must-read!
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