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Clavis Rights Agency Who are we and what do we do? We are the ones responsible for making your favorite books travel all over the world as we represent Clavis BV (Belgium), Clavis Publishing (New York), and third-party publishers internationally. We have a long and trusted reputation in 72 countries so far and are known for numerous rights sales of our children’s books. The motto of Clavis Publishing is “We make children’s dreams come true!” and it is our goal to extend that motto to include all children all over the globe.

Lise Merken is our adventurous sinologist. She lived in China for a year after college graduation and joined the Clavis family to help expand Clavis into the East Asian subcontinent. Now, she utilizes her diverse set of skills to manage markets all over the world.

Lise.Merken@clavisbooks.com

Jana Versée is our young polyglot. Whether you speak Dutch, English, French, Arabic, Greek, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or German, Jana can help you out as she speaks all ten languages! She is also an avid reader, so she is really at home at Clavis Rights Agency.

Jana.Versee@clavisbooks.com

Jing Wang is our fashionable globe-trotter. She was born and raised in China, pursued higher education in Switzerland, has been living in Belgium for 8 years, and travels abroad every chance she gets. With her diverse background in multiple geographies, she is the perfect fit for Clavis Rights Agency.

Jing.Wang@clavisbooks.com

Nele Mathé is our cultured go-getter. She is fluent in Dutch, Spanish, and English and is proficient in French and German.

Her childhood dream was to work at a publishing house, so this child’s dream has come true because of Clavis!

Nele.Mathe@clavisbooks.com On maternity leave until April 2024

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Little White Fish Is Born

By Guido Van Genechten Themes: birth, happiness, emotions • Part of a series

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Klein Wit Visje

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Twee boeken in één

Een uniek boek over de Zuidpool en de Noordpool dat je langs twee kanten kunt lezen.

Voor kleine wetenschappers vanaf 5 jaar.

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Klein wit visje is geboren

Het meest zuidelijke deel van de wereld en het meest noordelijke: hoe erg lijken ze op elkaar? Op beide plekken is het heel koud, maar er zijn ook grote verschillen. Ga mee op reis en ontdek de bijzondere leefgebieden van de pinguïns en de ijsberen.

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Hapy Birthday, Little Mouse!

By Guido Van Genechten Themes: birthday, presents, celebrating • Part of a series

Li Rongbin & Juliana Motzko

Guido Van Genechten

Een lief en warm prentenboek over de allereerste dag van Klein wit visje.

Voor visjes van alle kleuren vanaf 2,5 jaar.

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The South Pole and the North Pole. Two Books into One

By Li Rongbin and Juliana Motzko Themes: South Pole, North Pole, nature • Start of a series

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Een ondeugende babyaap nestelt zich nog wat dichter tegen mama, terwijl een speelse babybeer het niet kan weerstaan om mama te plagen. Volg mee hoe deze babydieren stapje voor stapje groter worden. En ontdek hoeveel ze, net zoals wij, van hun mama houden.

Een prachtig geïllustreerd prentenboek met dierenweetjes en warme, herkenbare situaties.

Voor nieuwsgierige ontdekkingsreizigers vanaf 5 jaar die wild zijn van mama.

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Knotsgekke families! Het ijskoude zoekboek van pinguin Pip

nformatief zoekboek ke pinguïnfamilie. peurneuzen vanaf 4 jaar.

In de Grote Oceaan is er eentje bij gekomen.

Mama en papa zijn heel blij met de geboorte van Klein wit visje. Iedereen moet het horen.

Alle vriendjes maken elk op hun manier kennis met Klein wit visje.

Bente Pompen

oor aan zijn knotsgekke familie! meer over de keizerspinguïns. hun wereld van ijs en sneeuw hoe ze zichzelf warm houden, n vliegen, en zo veel meer. aan, dan laat Pip je alles zien!

Some of our newest titles

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Frisky Families! Penguin Pip’s Ice-Cold Seek-and-Find Book

By Bente Pompen Themes: penguins, animals, seek-and-find book • Start of a series

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Wild about Mom

By Jessie Jans Themes: babies, mothers, animals, love

Ruby Goes Camping

By Esther van den Berg Themes: camping, friendship, nature

Best-selling toddler and picture books Peek-a-Poo

Mouse is extremely curious.

He likes to look into everything, even into his friends’ diapers.

Rabbit, Goat, Doggy, Cow, Horse, and Piggy all get investigated.

Then his friends also want to know what’s in Mouse’s diaper, of course.

They’re in for a big surprise.

What’s in Your Diaper?

about the big curiosity of a little mouse who shows that learning how to use a potty is great fun.

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A Hundred Kisses before Bedtime

By Mack van Gageldonk Themes: love, kisses, friendship • Published in 19 languages!

• Part of a series

Peek-a-Poo. What’s in Your Diaper?

By Guido Van Genechten Themes: diaper, animals, humor • Over 1.8 million copies sold worldwide and published in 32 languages!

• Part of a series

Little White Fish

By Guido Van Genechten Themes: friendship, emotions, sea life • Published in 29 languages!

• Part of a series

Little Book of Kindness

By Francesca Pirrone Themes: love, gratitude, friendship • Published in 15 languages!

• Part of a series

Good Night, Sleep Tight

By Esther van den Berg Themes: insects, bedtime routine, hotel • Published in 17 languages!

Welcome Home, Beaver!

By Magnus Weightman Themes: animals, home, exploring • Published in 30 languages!

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Best-selling novels

Rip and Rash. Gardener Nettle

By Rik Peters & Federico Van Lunter Themes: horror, humor • Published in 4 languages!

• Part of a series

Lúcia Flores and the Mysterious Gift Factory

By Chinouk Thijssen Themes: humor, adventure, magic • Bestseller in our local market!

• Part of a series

LAURA DIANE

TUSSEN TWEE VUREN

Een rauwe dystopische roman waarin de magie van Disney een duister kantje krijgt …

Voor young adults.

LAURA DIANE

In het jaar 2038, nadat orkaan Andrea het zuiden van Florida heeft verwoest, wordt de achttienjarige Ayla met duizenden anderen opgevangen in een van de parken van Walt Disney World: het Magic Kingdom.

Wonen in een attractiepark, het klinkt als een sprookje. Tot er voedselschaarste dreigt en de raad van bestuur liegt over de ware oorzaak. Ayla is vastberaden de waarheid te achterhalen.

Truth or Dance 1. Truth or Dance

By Chinouk Thijssen Themes: ballet, friendship, blackmail • Part of a trilogy • Young Adult

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Kief the Goal Thief. Penalty Trophy

By Gerard van Gemert & Mark Janssen Themes: soccer, friendship, excitement • Bestseller in our local market!

• Part of a series

The Big Book of Good Manners

By Nathalie Depoorter & Marianne van der Walle Themes: rituals, humor • Published in 7 languages!

Magic Kingdom. Between Two Fires

By Laura Diane Themes: young adult, dystopian, Disney World • Part of a new trilogy • Young Adult

Best-selling non-fiction

Super Animals. The Best Mommies and Daddies

By Reina Ollivier, Karel Claes & Steffie Padmos Themes: animals, biology, educational • Published in 15 languages!

• Part of a series

Climate Mates. Leftover Party

By Judith Koppens, Andy Engel & Nynke Mare Talsma Themes: climate, food waste • Published in 7 languages!

• Part of a climate-friendly series

Wow! The Wonderous Underwater World. Secrets of the Deep Sea

By Mack van Gageldonk Themes: nature, ocean, animals • Published in 8 languages!

• Part of a series

Nurses and What They Do

By Liesbet Slegers Themes: professions, toddler, educational • Published in 18 languages!

• Part of a series

Want to Know. Stars and Planets

By Pierre Winters & Margot Senden Themes: science, space, planets • Published in 21 languages!

• Part of a series

Butterflies in Your Belly. Yes and No Feelings

By Pauline Oud Themes: body, sex education • Published in 18 languages!

• Part of a series

Clavis Publishing has been one of the leading publishing groups of children’s and juvenile books in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the US for over 40 years now. We have a long and trusted reputation with publishers in 72 countries and are known for our high-quality co-editions; rights for books, film, and television; personalized publications, and B2B specials. Our motto at Clavis Publishing is “We make children’s dreams come true!” We believe that our books stimulate the imagination and dreams of future generations. If children can realize their dreams, they will build a better world and a better future. We’re convinced that the world of tomorrow will resemble the dreams of today’s children.

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Contact us for more info on: foreignrights@clavisbooks.com www.clavis-publishing.com