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Selma Noort & Sandra Klaassen (illustrations) Each book has 24 stories about the two toddlers Bart and Esra. They are eachothers neighbours in the same apartment. Bart lives there with his mam and dad. Esra with anne and baba. These are the Turkish words for mam and dad. Bart and Esra are close friends. Short stories about daily life, warm and funny. The two books are very attractive for toddlers, because of the full colour illustrations by Sandra Klaassen.
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'Catch me, if you can! is a nice book with short stories to read to toddlers. About pure, unexpected thoughts of toddlers. If the second book is as promising as the first book, I shall be glad to hear of it. Come along with another book full of real original stories!' About the author Selma Noort (b. 1960) worked as a nursery school teacher and travelled round the country with her puppet theatre. In 2003 she celebrated her 25 anniversary as a writer of children's books. She was twice the winner of the Silver Slate Pencil. Her books are unconventional. She is a sensitive observer and she is known for her recognisable stories. Her books have been translated in Germany and Denmark. About the illustrator Sandra Klaassen (b. 1959) wanted to be an illustrator ever since she was a child. She works with several publishers and her work has been awarded many times. In 1997 her illustrations were included in the exhibition at the Bologna Book Fair. In 2003 Sandra Klaassen moved to Scotland. The first book she illustrated there was Catch me, if you can!
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Jan Stroeve & Froukje Stroeve (illustrations)
In 2002 Jan Stroeve wrote this promising first appearance. It is a story about a rich and annoyed elephant, named uncle Bob, who wants to be immortal by writing a book. His problem is, that he has never had any adventure to write about. Elephant at sea 
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'It is a snappy story with a lot of humour. It is very suitable for children 6 years and over.' About the author Jan Stroeve (b. 1957) studied at the Academy for Theatre and Dance in Utrecht. He worked as a dancer, choreographer and directed drama productions. Now - among other things - he teaches dance and theatre at the Conservatory in Rotterdam. He created musicals and theatre for children. Elephant at sea is his debute as a writer. About the illustrator Froukje Stroeve, Jan's sister, (b. 1952) studied at the Art Academy in Groningen. She made wall paintings and worked for an art gallery in Hilversum. For several years she has been illustrating children's books. One of her books belongs to the 10 best picture books of 2004.
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