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Max Velthuijs


Born
in The Hague, Netherlands
May 22, 1923

Died
January 25, 2005

Genre
Children's Books


Max Velthuijs was a celebrated Dutch illustrator, painter, and author best known for his beloved Frog picture book series. Although he began illustrating children’s books relatively late in life, his work quickly gained international acclaim. His first major success came with A is een aapje in 1964, and he achieved global recognition with Frog in Love, published in 1989 by Andersen Press after it was initially rejected in Europe. The Frog series, which eventually included over twenty titles, became known for its gentle, heartfelt storytelling and philosophical depth, earning Velthuijs comparisons to modern-day fables.
Throughout his career, Velthuijs collaborated with prominent publishers and saw his books translated and performed in various ...more

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Average rating: 3.94 · 3,380 ratings · 562 reviews · 163 distinct works • Similar authors
Frog in Love
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4.16 avg rating — 466 ratings — published 1989 — 48 editions
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Frog Is Frog
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4.23 avg rating — 352 ratings — published 1996 — 46 editions
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Frog and the Stranger
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4.15 avg rating — 263 ratings — published 1993 — 48 editions
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Frog in Winter (Frog series)
3.80 avg rating — 276 ratings — published 1992 — 33 editions
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Frog is a Hero
3.68 avg rating — 242 ratings — published 1995 — 42 editions
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Frog and the Birdsong
3.98 avg rating — 212 ratings — published 1991 — 37 editions
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Frog Is Frightened
3.89 avg rating — 166 ratings — published 1994 — 31 editions
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Kikker en een heel bijzonde...
3.82 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 2000 — 28 editions
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Frog Finds a Friend
4.02 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 2001 — 18 editions
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Frog and the Wide World
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3.91 avg rating — 77 ratings — published 1998 — 28 editions
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Series by Max Velthuijs

Frog in Love Frog and the Birdsong Frog in Winter Frog and the Stranger Frog Is Frightened Frog is a Hero Frog Is Frog
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3.88 avg rating — 68 ratings

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