Catharina Valckx

Finding a pretty green sock should be a wonderful surprise. For Lisette the bird, it is the perfect new accessory. But when some neighborhood bullies start teasing her that socks only belong in pairs, her joyful discovery suddenly turns into a problem. What good is just one sock by itself? Determined to prove them wrong, Lisette sets out on a mission to find the missing match. You can join her as she searches everywhere, only to realize that the perfect solution might not be finding another sock at all. With the help of her wise friend Bert, Lisette learns to look at her situation from a completely new angle. This charming and funny story shows you how to find joy in the unexpected and proves that the best things in life, just like good friends, do not always have to follow the rules.

Zanzibar the crow makes an excellent mushroom omelet and takes great pride in his sleek feathers. He feels quite good about his life until a bespectacled lizard named Achille LeBlab knocks on his door. Achille is a special correspondent searching for a truly remarkable person to write an article about, and he makes it clear that he thinks Zanzibar is just an ordinary bird. That comment sparks a big change. Zanzibar decides it is never too late to become exceptional. To prove the lizard wrong and show the world his true potential, he comes up with a plan to achieve an extraordinary feat. All he has to do is lift a dromedary camel. Now he just needs to find one! You will cheer for this determined crow in this funny and warmhearted chapter book. Follow Zanzibar as he sets out to perform a heroic deed and discovers exactly what it takes to move mountains. It is a brilliant reminder that you can accomplish incredible things when you finally start believing in yourself.

Meet Bruno, an easygoing cat who wears a checkered cap and takes life exactly as it comes. For Bruno, every single day holds the promise of something interesting, and he is always ready to see where the wind blows him. When the rain pours down and ruins his outdoor plans, he simply invites his friends over for a cozy indoor breakfast. When a friendly fish asks him to jump into the river, he dives right in without a second thought. And when a neighborhood canary suddenly forgets how to chirp, Bruno is the first one there to help him find his voice again. You will step into a wonderfully quirky neighborhood in this collection of six linked stories. Follow Bruno and his delightful friends as they share everyday adventures full of humor, kindness, and surprise. It is a gentle and silly celebration of friendship that will show you how the smallest, most ordinary moments can quickly turn into a truly perfect day.

Being ten years old is fun, but being ten years old for an entire century is exhausting. Edith was born a long time ago during an era of fairies and magic. As a baby, she was given two incredible gifts. She can bring any everyday object to life, and she will stay a child forever. Now, as she celebrates her hundredth birthday, she realizes that eternal childhood has a major downside. Ready for a real future, Edith decides it is finally time to grow up. You will join her on a thrilling journey to track down the exact fairy who cast the original spell. She is not traveling alone, though. With her faithful, wisecracking dog and a grumpy talking lemon by her side, Edith heads out into the unknown. This fully illustrated chapter book brings you right into a whimsical adventure filled with camping, river boating, and just the right amount of danger. Get ready to discover the true meaning of growing up in this magical quest.

Lisette the bird and her good friend Bobbi the lizard have always been perfectly honest. But today, they are curious. They have never told a lie before, and they think it might be a fun experiment to try just once. Hoping for a little excitement, they tell their friend Popof that they are taking a grand trip to the mountains. The only problem is that Popof decides he wants to come along! Suddenly, their little fib becomes a big challenge. Since there are no mountains nearby, Lisette and Bobbi will have to use their imaginations to build one from scratch. You will love tagging along with these hilarious animal friends as a simple made up story turns into an unexpected day of creative play. It is a wonderful and funny adventure that explores the gentle difference between telling a tall tale and sharing a brilliant imagination with the people you care about.