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Belgium

Materials from Belgium

Willy And Max: A Holocaust Story

In Belgium during World War II, Willy becomes friends with Max and his Jewish family, and although they become separated, they remain related by a bond of friendship and a special painting.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Ghosts and spirits, Self confidence
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

You and Me

A mother goose and her child may travel far and wide, but they will always be fine just as long as they are together.

Published: 2006,
Tags: bonding, goose, Mother and child, story in rhyme
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture BookBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

When Batistine Made Bread

Six-year-old Batistine makes her own breakfast by milking the cow and baking bread from scratch.

Published: 1985,
Tags: baking, Cooking, food
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

My Daddy Is a Giant

A little boy’s father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father’s hair.

Published: 2005,
Tags: father, Love, Perspective
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Manneken Pis

This book tells the story of the legendary Belgian boy who showed the world just how silly it is to fight.

Published: 2002,
Tags: fight, silliness, War
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

What’s Inside?

Children can peek inside various objects, such as teddy bears and television sets, before discovering what’s inside their mother’s tummy.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Rulers and leaders, Social conditions
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6)Belgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionBelgium, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2)

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