We’re so glad you’re holding our brand-new Clavis catalog!
Making books and sharing them with you is our passion. We feel honored to be able to make a difference in children’s lives all over the world, offering them little treasures to learn from and to enjoy.
The treasure chest you’re reading now is filled with beautiful new gems: from heartwarming toddler books and fun picture books to bloodcurdling novels!
Enjoy! And let’s keep making children’s dreams come true . . . together!
Administrative support Sophie.Luts@clavisbooks.com
Contents
Clavis Music p. 4
Clavis Toddler p. 14
Picture Books p. 56
Seasons p. 56
Friends p. 66
Together p. 81
So Many Emotions p. 99
Imagination p. 113
Nature p. 123
Nonfiction p. 127
Novels p. 151
Early Readers p. 152
Middle Grade p. 156
Young Adult p. 171
Musi c to Your Ears
Get ready for our sound books! You can read books. You can feel books. You can smell books. And you can hear books.
By bestselling authors
Guido Van Genechten, Ruth Wielockx, Anita Bijsterbosch, and An Leysen
BRAND-NEW sound
books!
The Jungle | Night Animals
• New sound books by bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten!
• Babies and toddlers love these books!
• Author is known for his Little Mouse, Ricky and Little White Fish series
• 6 sounds per book, 53 seconds long
By Guido Van Genechten | Sound books, board books | 150 x 150 mm | 12 months and up | 6 spreads + cover | Animals
More
Musical Instruments | More Musical Instruments From All Over the World | Dance
Tunes
• By bestselling author-illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch
• Author is known for her interactive toddler books
• 6 sounds per book, 70 seconds long
• Perfectly tailored for babies: round corners, big buttons and cardboard pages
By Anita Bijsterbosch
Hi, Bulldozer and Other Vehicles | Hi, Fire Truck and Other Vehicles
• Babies and toddlers love these books!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Ruth Wielockx
• Author is known for her Luke & Lottie and Bobby series
• 6 sounds per book, 68 seconds long
• By bestselling author-illustrator Ruth Wielockx
• Author is known for her Luke and Lottie & Bobby series
• With 6 sounds!
• Perfectly tailored for babies: round corners, big buttons and cardboard pages
By Ruth Wielockx
Clavis Toddler
Every child loves to read. Even babies and toddlers can enjoy warm stories and beautiful images, but books need to suit their needs and fit in their small hands. That’s why our toddlers books are tailored to little ones, with familiar themes, rich language, fun characters, and firm pages.
Little
By Guido Van Genechten | Plastic bath book | 140 x 140 mm | For babies | Bathtime
White Fish Bath Book
Little White Fish Toys
• High-quality, soft ball
• Soft and sweet cuddly blanket, to play or sleep with
• Ideal for small babies
• Rich colors to attract baby’s attention
By Guido Van Genechten | Sensory ball + cuddly blanket
For babies | Baby toys
By Guido Van Genechten | Hardcover book + 3 bibs | 250 x 260 mm | For babies | 24 pages | Eating, baby gifts
ittle White Fish Magnet Books
Store everything in the box after playing
• Perfect gift for fans of Little White Fish
By Guido Van Genechten | Magnet books | 180x180mm | 3 years and up
More Little White Fish
Cuddly Toy
Memory Game
Sticker Set
Duo Puzzle Puzzle
Duo Puzzle
Toy Balls
White Fish Little
17 titles available and more to come!
Little White Fish
Little White Fish Has Many Friends
Little White Fish Hears Water Music
Little White Fish Is Born
Little White Fish and His Daddy
Little White Fish and the Strange Thing
Little White Fish and His Playmates
Little White Fish Knows a Lot
Little White Fish and the Beautiful Sea
Guido Van Genechten
Birthday and Friends | Wild Animals
• New and familiar situations, in a recognizable language and drawing style
• By bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
• Author is known for her Katie and Kevin series
• International success series, translated into 33 languages
Liesbet Slegers
Getting Dressed With Lily And Milo
• Choosing clothes, dressing and undressing
• By bestselling author-illustrator Pauline Oud
• Series published in 12 languages!
• Restyling of a popular title!
By Pauline Oud
100 Kisses Before Bathtime
• Changes color under water!
• Based on international bestseller 100 Kisses Before Bedtime
• Make bath time more fun!
• Cute animal characters
By Mack van Gageldonk
Bath book
140 x 140 mm
100 Kisses Before Bedtime Board Book
• New edition of a worldwide bestseller!
• By fan-favorite Mack
• Clear and colorful illustrations
• Perfectly tailored for babies: round edges and cardboard pages
My Potty Board Book
• By bestselling author-illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch
• Clear, colorful illustrations and full of humor!
• A fun and playful approach to potty training!
By Anita Bijsterbosch
My Potty Calendar
• Cheerful calendar with a story and pee and poo stickers
• With a potty diploma as extra incentive
• Based on the book My Potty
By Anita Bijsterbosch
Milan’s First Day at School
• Restyling of the most popular title in our local market: no less than 17 reprints!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Kathleen Amant
• With new, even more accessible illustrations
• Reassuring story about going to school for the first time
• Story in an inclusive, multicultural environment
Kathleen Amant
My First Day of School Calendar
• Fun and inspiring countdown calendar
• Get ready for the first school day with games and activities
By Kathleen Amant
• Combine with Milan’s First Day of School for a child-friendly preparation
Anna Wants Ice Cream
• Nr. 1 bestselling series in our local market!
• Feel-good story about a summer’s day at the seaside
• Simple and accessible
• Deals with emotions toddler can relate to
My Holiday Calendar | Poster With Stickers
• Coloring poster with stickers
• Holiday calendar full of stories, games and stickers
• With Anna, by bestselling author-illustrator Kathleen Amant
My Mom Loves . . . Traveling!
• Mommy in the spotlight!
• About a mom sharing her passion, told through the eyes of a child
• With playful and richly colored illustrations
• Full of humor, for both children and adults
• Perfectly tailored for toddlers: round corners and cardboard pages
Katie Celebrates Dad
• Series published in 19 languages!
• Daddy in the spotlight!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
• Katie devotes an entire day to her beloved daddy
• Fun between father and child
By Liesbet Slegers | Hardcover
210 x 220 mm
Daddy
Kevin’s Big Book About Rituals | Kevin’s Big Book About The Body | Kevin’s Big Book About Emotions
• Kevin’s most successful concept books in a new jacket!
• Books that combine nonfiction and storytelling
• By bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
• Clear focus on the topic in question
• Interactive books that invite the toddler to participate
Liesbet Slegers
Kevin’s Big Game About Rituals
• Discover the rituals of each day
• Playful and educational
• With Kevin, by bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
• Perfect to play at day care, in the classroom, or at home
Liesbet Slegers
Kiki, Dinner’s Ready!
• Kiki’s titles have been published in 15 languages!
• Encourages healthy eating habits. Perfect for picky eaters!
• Simple and engaging language
• Promotes social interaction
• Colorful and playful illustrations
By Esther Van Den Berg | Hardcover | 210 x 220 mm | 30 months and up | 32 pages | Healthy eating habits
Babble Babies
• Guido Van Genechten’s titles have been published in 44 languages!
• Adorable, universal illustrations that bring every babble baby to life!
• Learning to speak through animal characters
• Invites toddlers to talk along
By Guido Van Genechten | Board book | 210 x 220 mm | 2 years and up
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The Big Sleep Book
• Restyling of an international bestseller: original edition published in 18 languages!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten
• New, attractive illustrations
• Playful approach of the bedtime theme
In short
Animals sleep in all sorts of positions. Everyone has to sleep, just like you!
By Guido Van Genechten
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Ian Goes Potty
26 titles available and more to come!
• Completely restyled!
By Pauline Oud | Hardcover | 250 x 260 mm
Emma in Summer | Emma at the Carnival
• Recognizable stories of everyday life
• Cheerful and colorful illustrations
• Part of the Furry Friends series
• 13 titles about Emma available and more to come!
By Federico Van Lunter
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• New concept book in the international success series concept books published in 10 languages so far!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Federico Van Lunter
• Playful and educational
By Federico Van Lunter
Hardcover
Furry Friends. Dinosaur Coloring Poster
The first series that grows along with your child. From baby to toddler, there’s a Furry Friend for everyone!
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1O LANGUAGES
Concept books for children ages 3 years and up
Picture books for children ages 3 years and up
Books with round corners for children ages 24 months and up
Board books for children ages 12 months and up
Little Mouse Coloring Poster And Stickers
read his books in 32 languages!
Bring the poster to life by coloring and using the stickers
With Little Mouse, by bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten
Perfect to stimulate potty training at day care, in the classroom, or at home
By Guido Van Genechten | Coloring poster | 500 x 700 mm
3 years and up | Potty training
Little Mouse
15 years of helping toddlers with big and small steps!
Peek-a-Poo What’s in Your Diaper?
Can I See Your Pacifiers?
Peek-a-Poo What’s in Your Potty?
Happy Birthday, Little Mouse!
Series already translated into 32 languages!
Soon also available in France!
Duo Jigsaw Puzzle Little Mouse. Whose Potty Is That?
With these games, plushies, and calendars, Little Mouse helps kids around the world!
Mouse has even more to offer! Contact Clavis Rights Agency for more information, samples, schedules, and prices!
Little Mouse Jigsaw Puzzle. 4 in 1 Puzzle Set
Little Mouse Reward Stickers
Little Mouse Plushie
Little Mouse Plushie
Little Mouse
Seasons
With sunglasses or winter gloves on . . .
Between the falling leaves or the singing birds . . .
We read all year long!
Carnival Everywhere
• Restyling of a classic by Liesbet Slegers!
• Fresh, contemporary illustrations that bring a modern twist to every page
• The ideal introduction to carnival
Also completely renewed:
When it’s carnival, you can be someone else for a while. Dress up and come along! In short
Peep, It’s Easter!
Summer With Bobby
• Round corners and cardboard pages
• Six board books and six sound books about Bobby available!
• With great music via the Clavis GO app!
By Ruth Wielockx
Luke and Lottie. It’s Spring! & It’s Easter!
• Luke and Lottie series has been published in 10 languages so far!
• Two stories about Luke and Lottie in one big book
• By bestselling author-illustrator Ruth Wielockx
Ruth Wielockx
Luke and Lottie Coloring Posters
and
Perfect to use at day care, in the classroom, or at home
By Ruth Wielockx | Coloring posters | 500 x 700 mm | 3 years and up | Dinosaurs, carnival
Luke and Lottie’s book on carnival
Pippa and the Strange Egg
By
• First title in the series was sold out online after only 1 day!
• Learn about different birds and their eggs
• Playful and educational story about nature
• Written by popular pre-school teacher Sara
In short
When Pippa arrives at Owl’s tree, something strange is going on: in Owl’s nest lies a very special egg. Owl didn’t lay one himself. Where could the strange egg have come from?
By the same author:
Pippa and the Missing Hedgehog
Juf Sara & Barbara Bongini | Hardcover
Winter Cub
• Warm story about a cub finding its way
• Beautiful, hand-painted illustrations
• Original Christmas gift
In short
Too small to go and hunt with the other wolves, Winter Cub embarks on his own, very special adventure, enabling him to help . . . Santa Claus!
Nessie. The Hidden Water Creature
By Ilse De Keyzer & Dana Martens
Hardcover
Friends
Friends laugh and play together. They share their books and toys, and invent the silliest games. Dull days become fun with a friend around. Together you are never alone!
Little
Witch Mimi and Gnome William at School & Little Witch Mimi Wants to Win
• Two stories in one book!
• By bestselling author-illustrator Kathleen Amant
• Recognizable stories for children who like a bit of mischief
Little Witch Mimi Friendship Book
Dit ben ik!
Ricky Friendship Book
Guido
Ricky Coloring Poster
• Read Ricky’s books in 35 languages!
• Coloring poster about working in the garden, with stickers
• By bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten
• Perfect to use at day care, in the classroom, or at home
By Guido Van Genechten
Coloring poster
Crocodile Tears
• Did you know crocodiles . . . eat berries?
• Sometimes, what you need is not what you thought you needed?
• About diversity, honesty, open-mindedness, vegetarianism and prejudices
• Interactive: full of repetition and rhyme
• A modern version of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’
In short
Crocodile is hungry, but he is not so fast anymore. All the animals escape! What if he would just pretend to cry, so the others come closer?
honesty, diversity
The Big Five US bestseller with Kirkus Review! Winner of the international contest ‘Inclusive works’
By the same duo:
Bella Makatini & Judi Abbot
Hardcover
My Drawing Friend
• Discover the magic of everlasting friendship
• Meaningful theme: sharing your passions
• Creative and inspiring
• With sweet animal characters
In short
Mika and Fluff are drawing friends. They send each other their most beautiful works by wind. But one day, no more drawings come from Fluff. Mika goes to investigate.
Hedgehog to the Party
• Recognizable story about being nervous before a party
• Underlines the importance of friendship
• Colorful, rich illustrations with lovable animal characters
• Talent discovered at the Clavis Dream Academy!
By
Daniëlle Bouwman & Chris Van Brussel | Hardcover | 290 x 210 mm | 4 years and up | 32 pages | Insecurities
Pilot Pete
• Restyling of a bestseller: original edition published in 12 languages!
• A must-read for children who love airplanes
• By bestselling author-illustrator Ruth Wielockx
• New illustrations with animals instead of humans
In short
Pilote Pete has a large collection of airplanes. He uses them to help his friends.
Also by Ruth Wielockx:
The Little Lying Bug
• Fresh, vivid illustrations
• Children will love that the bug always says the opposite of what he means
• Incredibly entertaining!
In short
The Little Bug annoys his friends because he always lies. But one day, his lying saves them!
By Ella van Houten & Jessica van den Berg
Hardcover
Hiccup!
• Japanese talent from Germany
• About friendship and overcoming inconveniences
• Lovely illustrations
In short
Squirrel’s friends use all their imagination to help him get rid of his – HICCUP! – hiccup.
The Red Hat
By the same author
By Maya Onodera
Hardcover
210 x 290 mm
years
pages
Humor
Together
Books bring people together. Reading teaches us that we’re all different and all the same. With each reader, the world becomes a little more beautiful.
Big And Small in the Land Of Blue and Red
• Interactive story
• Imaginative, playful and educational
• New concept series that makes you think
• With many fun games!
In short
While drawing, Small wonders: ‘Can you think of a new color?’ ‘I know someone who does,’ Big says. Will you go with Small and Big to the land of blue and red?
By
Small and Big in the Land of Big and Small
Small and Big in the Land of Angry and Happy
Marja Baeten, Lucas Arnoldussen & Annemiek Borsboom
Hardcover
The Rainb ow Gang Celebrates
An interactive book full of playful games and questions
Stimulates your child to move, play and count
With diverse characters
Clear and colorful illustrations
In short
The Rainbow Gang celebrates! It’s Hamster’s birthday. The animals want to surprise him, and you can help! Will you play, move and count with them?
The Rainbow Gang at the Circus
Lotje (Lizelot Versteeg)
Billy Goat at the Top
Esther van den Berg’s titles already published in
Text and images are full of subtle humor
Fun to read aloud: dialogues between stubborn
In short
Billy Goat has conquered the most beautiful spot at the top of the rock! He can lounge, eat, and daydream there, without being disturbed. But maybe he needs his friends sometimes?
Finding Fifee
• The author is a young teenager
• Story told by a . . . dog!
• A picture book with numerous pictures on every page
• For dog and bird lovers
In short
When little dog Pepper goes out for a walk with her owner, she encounters a wounded bird. Pepper is fascinated and wants to take care of the bird.
By Maxim Pelletier & Davilyn Lynch
Hardcover
210 x 290 mm
Loving animals
Ravi and the Red Panda
• About the wishes of children and the dreams of animals
• Adventurous and surprising
• Meaningful themes: love for animals, taking responsibility
• Perfect gift for animal lovers
• This title is also a fun search book!
• Talent discovered at the Clavis Dream Academy!
In short
According to Auntie Dina, a red panda is not a pet. But when Ravi discovers an injured panda at the edge of the forest, he wants to look after him and keep him at home.
By Isabelle D’hont & Santhya Shenbagam Radhakrishnan
Finnegan Fox and the Pine Tree Library
• About books, libraries and the importance of reading
• Underlines the importance of places to come together as a community
• Perfect gift for book lovers
• Colorful and playful illustrations
• Animal characters
In short
Finnegan Fox has many books. His friends borrow from his collection, but after a while his books are scattered all over the forest. Finnegan goes in search of all his books.
By Mallory Johnson & Francesca Cuomo
Pumpkin Fox. A Hospital Visit
• A good heart can accomplish miracles
• About the power of friendship
• Let’s pay more attention to our dear ones
In short
Pumpkin Fox feels useless when her grandma has to go to the hospital, but with help from her friends she is able to surprise her with a great gift.
Pumpkin Fox. One Big Family
By Martine van Nieuwenhuyzen | Hardcover | 250 x 260 mm
4 years and up | 32 pages | Caring
Umwana
• Based on a true story
• Meaningful themes: coping with loneliness, discovering your talents
• Clear and colorful illustrations
• By fan-favorite Mack
In short
A baby elephant has been born. Her name is Umwana. Dad and mum are a little startled. Because . . . there is something about Umwana.
Goodbye, Grandpa
By Mack van Gageldonk
Little Tractor and the Spotted Cow
• A series that tackles subjects in a warm way suitable for children
• Gorgeous illustrations
• Original: the main character is a sensitive and very empathic tractor
In short
A spotted cow is excluded by cows without spots. Little Tractor shows them that all cows are equal and there is no reason for discrimination.
By Natalie Quintart & Philippe Goossens
Hardcover
Little Tractor
Little Tractor Wants to Fly
Little Tractor and the Christmas Tree
Little Tractor Is Sick
Little Tractor in Fall
Little Tractor Loses a Friend
Little Tractor and Oscar
Little Tractor Lies a Little
Little Tractor in Winter
Little Tractor Learns to Share
Little Tractor Is Jealous
Little Tractor Is Brave
Little Tractor and the Baby Deer
Monster Manners. Lying Is Fun
• About the fun of lying and the value of telling the truth
• Playful and full of humor, for both children and adults
• Colorful characters, cheerful illustrations
• Recognizable situations
short
Roki the monster loves to lie. But maybe it is just as much fun to tell the truth?
By Clavis & Katrijn Jacobs
Hardcover
Rainbow Panda. In Balance
• Learn to embrace flexibility in a world full of change
• Meaningful themes: personal growth and being kind to yourself
• Little Panda as a recognizable character searching for inner peace
• Playful illustrations
In short
Little Panda likes structure. When a surprise disrupts Little Panda’s routine, he learns to control his emotions by imagining calm yoga poses.
By Lisa Muchnik & Emilie Timmermans
Hardcover
The Color of Words
• We speak in colors
• Meaningful theme: the power of self-reflection
• Encourages children to color their world by being kind
• Creative letter art and meaningful use of colors
In short
Camila sees how people’s words can give color or turn everything grey. She tries to gather the kind, colorful words around her, but the dark, mean and sad words also come in.
Mesrina’s Journey
• Where there’s a will, there’s a way
• A philosophical story about a girl who longs to travel
• Meaningful theme: dreams come true when you’re determined to follow them
• Attractive drawings, easy-to-understand language
In short
Mesrina’s days are always yellow. She is having a good time. Yet she dreams herself away every night. Far away from home . . .
By Bas Snijders & Ellen Lambrichts |
Hardcover
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So Many Emotions
How are you feeling today? Children face many different situations and so many unknown emotions. Books help children recognize and name their feelings and discuss them in an easy, safe, and playful manner. Angry, happy, or sad? It’s okay to feel this way.
Trybear Goes Camping
• Sweet and soft illustrations
• Series that helps children get to know new situations
In short
Your first time camping can be very exciting. What do you need to bring? What does a campsite look like? Luckily, Trybear is on your side.
By Clavis & Eline van Lindenhuizen | Hardcover | 250 x 260 mm
Camping, holiday
Little Dino and the Angry Volcano
• Second title about Little Dino, whose first adventure was a big hit in the US!
• A recognizable story about emotions and the feeling of not being seen
• Clear focus on the theme
In short
A tiny volcano is sad and angry because no one sees him and he’s trampled upon. Little Dino helps him to be recognized.
Little Dino US bestseller!
Also about Little Dino:
By Diane Put & Rik De Wulf | Hardcover
250 x 260
Doll Trouble
• A doll in the lead role
• A heartwarming story of courage and empathy
• Meaningful themes: unconditional love, staying true to your own values
• Very recognizable for children who are attached to their doll or other toy
• Sweet illustrations with soft colors
In short
Emma takes her beloved doll Mia everywhere she goes. One day something happens that makes Mia no longer looks perfect, and Emma gets teased . . .
By
Kim A. Larson & Natasa Vertelj | Hardcover | 250 x 260 mm
Dolls
Bella Button
• Highly original illustrations
• Opening up your world
• Collecting can be a real passion
In short
Bella Button is very, very neat and tidy but one day something happens that confronts her with chaos. How will she cope?
The Wall of Mr. Mo Selected for the White Raven list of recommendations!
By the same duo:
By Ellen DeLange & Connie Snoek
Hardcover
210 x 290 mm
Humor
Not So Scary
• Promising new Italian illustrator
• Even scary things can turn out to be great fun
• Helps you to cope with changes in life
Lilly and Leo move from their city apartment to a house in the country – will they ever get used to their new surroundings?
By Assaia Ieradi
Hardcover
pages
Death, What’s That?
• With short, clear and recognizable stories and informative texts
• Interactive: questions, games and crafting tips
• Answers to all children’s questions about death
• In cooperation with a mourning expert and psychologist
short
Emily’s dear Granny has died and Jasper’s silly hamster is dead. What does that mean? And how do things go on?
By
Sofie Jans & Eline van Lindenhuizen | Hardcover
Not On Purpose
• About tantrums with magical consequences
• People turn into animals
• Meaningful theme: making amends by expressing your love
• Full of humor and crazy situations
In short
Floris has a special talent: when he’s angry, he accidentally turns people into animals! One day he is angry with his parents and sister . . . What should he do with them now?
By Veerle Willems & Wouter Pasmans
Hardcover
250 x 260 mm
pages
Humor, animals
The Shell Girl
By
• Becoming self-confident
• Learning how to cope with fear
• From acclaimed Dutch-Canadian master storyteller
• Beautiful, sensitive illustrations
In short
A little girl hiding in a shell eventually finds the courage to go out in the big world, experiencing a life of discovery and adventure.
Ellen DeLange & Martina Heiduczek
Hardcover
Healthy Minds. The Steps We Take
• In the Healthy Minds series, author and therapist Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children.
• Meaningful themes: keeping faith, taking small steps
• A real support for those who need to boost their selfconfidence
• 8 titles available so far
• With a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences
In short
Every day we take hundreds of steps, but the most important step of all is the next step forward, no matter how small.
Beelieve
The Boring Book
By Adam Ciccio & Barbara Bongini
Hardcover
Lisa’s Journey
In My Dreams
• New title by renowned Greek illustrator Effie Lada!
• Extraordinary, dream-like illustrations
• A strong main character, willing to help her fellow citizens
• A call to put aside your phone and enjoy the amazing real world
In short
When Lisa realizes it is difficult for people in modern society to keep dreaming, she starts a long and colorful journey to find a solution.
Also by Effie Lada:
By Effie Lada
Spot or Not
• A warm story about insecurity and self-confidence
• Meaningful themes: acceptance, forgiveness, motherly love
• With beautiful, detailed drawings that evoke a Beatrix Potter feel
In short
Ollie has a hat that he has on all the time. But one day the hat blows away, and Ollie accidentally reveals his biggest secret of all.
By Julia De la Puente & Alex Swanson
Hardcover
Imagination
Fly on the back of a dragon, visit a faraway planet, save a clumsy prince from a tower, or travel through time. Everything is possible in your imagination . . . and in a book!
Rainb ow Poo
By
doo-lightful read for curious kids: learn how different foods turn poop into many colors! Funny, colorful illustrations
Did you know that whale poo is red? And when bears eat lots of berries, their turds turn purple-blue? Together with the dung beetles you’ll find out what colors piles of poo can be.
Sarah Brusell & Jessica van den Berg
Hardcover
• A funny story about discovering new things
• Meaningful theme: a challenge or limitation doesn’t have to hold you back
• Simple language, colorful illustrations
• Perfect gift for children who need encouragement to start wearing glasses
In short
The mole family never comes out. Since they can hardly see anything, it is far too dangerous! Yet one day, one little mole decides to explore the world.
By Shideh Sekhavati
Where Is Dachshund Dax on the Plane?
• Exciting and surprising search book
• Peek inside a real airplane’s hidden details
• Very detailed illustrations
• Perfect for small detectives
By
In short
Max boards the plane, but his dachshund Dax is too quick for him! Max has to search for his doggie in the different compartments of the plane. Can you help him find Dax?
Where Is Dachshund Dax? In the Train
By the same author:
Delano van der Geest
Hardcover
• Large, beautiful, dreamy illustrations
• You will discover new things upon re-reading!
• With extraordinary artwork
• Talent discovered at the Clavis Dream Academy!
In short
Do you know that feeling when you can’t find something even though you know it’s there?
Try looking for it with your eyes closed and your heart open.
By Bart Pincé & Ian
De Haes
Hardcover
Story Gems. Alice in Wonderland
• New Story Gem: series published in 5 languages so far!
• A beautifully illustrated classic in a nice and large format
• Perfect gift for fairy tale lovers
In short
When Alice runs after a talking white rabbit, and without thinking, dives down a rabbit hole, her magical adventure begins.
By Sara Ugolotti | Hardcover
235 x 325 mm
The Knights Buy a Round Table
By
• About six ordinary knights who became the knights of the round table
• Playful and full of humor
In short
Six brave knights move into Camelot castle, but discover they have no table to discuss their knightly business. Together, they decide to buy a table but cannot agree on the design.
by the same illustrator:
Delano van der Geest | Hardcover | 210 x 290 mm
Brian Brainteaser’s Brillians Inventions
Nature
A beautiful autumn day, the chirping of a bird, the scent of a field of flowers or the absolute silence on a mountain peak. Reading and experiencing nature is the very best there is!
Lissy’s Garden
• With this book in your hands, you hear the bees humming
• If you really want something, you can make it happen
• A delightful story about the love between a child and her grandparents
• Taking care of a garden is all about sustainability
By
Ellen DeLange & Ilaria Zanellato | Hardcover
The Sugarboat
• About the migration of the endangered monarch butterfly
• For young nature lovers – and their parents
• Poetic text
• Light-hearted illustrations and design
• Incl. a nonfiction page about the butterflies
By Mary Mercier & Belle
In short
When Sophie and her Dad set sailing, they see a beautiful cloud in the distance. Butterflies! Sophie had never thought they would see them during their travel . . .
Hardcover
Nonfiction
To all little (and bigger) readers out there, the world is an open book. Some adventurers get on a ship and others dive into a story. Our non-fiction titles enlarge our world because reading in itself is a voyage of discovery.
Day and Night. Two Books in One
• Clever two-way format: flip the book for day or night
• Accessible nonfiction explaining day and night in a fun way
• Eye-catching artwork on every page
• Packed with fascinating facts
In short
Day and night belong together, but are so different. How do light and darkness influence our lives?
South Pole and North Pole. Two Books in One
By Reina Ollivier, Karel Claes & Elisa Stolwijk
Hardcover
The Cheesemaker and the Farmer and What They Do
• Series published in 17 languages!
• Clear, concise explanations that cover all the basics
• Fun games and puzzles to reinforce learning
• By bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
• Playful and educational
In short
The farmer’s always busy on the farm. The cows give fresh milk every day. Some of it goes to the cheesemaker. He needs milk to make the tastiest cheese cubes and slices.
Chefs and Backers and What They Do Cyclists and Soccer Players and What They Do
By Liesbet Slegers
Hardcover
Zookeepers and What They Do
A series that focuses on one single occupation
By bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers
Clear, step-by-step information in image and
Children get a good idea of what a zookeeper actually does
Zookeepers take care of the animals in a zoo. They feed them, calm them, keep an eye on them and keep their lodgings clean.
By Liesbet Slegers
Animals and Their Toilet Rituals
• First title in a new series
• Full of dirty facts about animal poop
• Original, humorous take on nonfiction
• Animals from all around the world, structured per biotope
In short
Did you know that . . . cow farts can heat a house? That a sloth is so lazy that he only goes to the toilet once a week? That pandas sometimes do a handstand while peeing?
By Ine De Volder & Evie Mariek Meij
Hardcover
Poop
humor
World of Wonder. Going to School in the World
• Series published in 10 languages!
• Informative book about schools around the world
• Stunning photos and playful illustrations
• 19 titles available so far
World of Wonder:
Stars and Planets
By Mack van Gageldonk | Hardcover | 250 x 260 mm
80 pages
World of Wonder. The Wild West
book with exciting stories about the
photos and playful illustrations
Many fun facts
By fan-favorite Mack
World of Wonder:
By Mack van Gageldonk
Hardcover
Luna The Dog. Adventure in Rome
• Exciting historical story with a dog in the lead
• With informative pages
• Perfect gift for animal and/or history lovers
• Third title in the Animals Through Time series
In short
Luna lives in a big house in ancient Rome. She’s sleeping in the courtyard garden when she suddenly picks up a scent . . . FIRE!
More in this series:
Wulfie the Wolf Cub. A Prehistoric Adventure
By Timo Epping & Veronica Nahmias | Hardcover | 210 x 290 mm
Ancient Rome
In-Between-Time
• The journey is often more fascinating than the destination
• About perceiving time and dealing with change
• Recognizable situation: being in-between, on your way
• Artful illustrations
In short
A girl is on a boat. She’s no longer in the country where she lived, but not yet in the country she’s going to. She’s in the in-between-time.
By Lies Lambert & Heike Sofia Villavicencio Rammeloo | Hardcover
Want to Know. The Farm
• Want to Know series published in 18 languages!
• Thoroughly illustrated with realistic images
• A variety of information: machines, animals, food chain . . .
• Incl. a quiz and instructions to grow vegetables
Does every farm have animals? What’s a plow? And why does a farmer use manure or fertilizer? Read all about different kind of farms and farming facts.
By Sanne Ramakers, Liesbeth Rosendaal & Pieter De Decker
Hardcover
Want to Know. Traffic
• Detailed illustrations in comics-style
• A variety of information: building roads, public transport, energy . . .
• Incl. a quiz, a cartoon and a large fold-out to look and search!
Did your grandparents drive an electric car or with a horse and cart? Where do traffic regulations come from? And did you know the Romans invented road signs?
By Sanne Ramakers, Merel de Vink & Thomas van Oostrum
Hardcover
Birds in the Forest
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• Let’s learn to recognize bird songs
• Inspires children to explore and connect with the outdoors.
• Guided by the author’s motto: “The more you know about nature, the more fun it becomes!”
In short
An original sound- and search book that helps children to become little explorers.
Erik van Bemmel | Hardcover
Brave Hearts. How Creativity Can Help
You Get Back on Your Feet
• About art at school: fun, connecting and healing
• First half picture book, second half nonfiction
• Lots of contributions by experts
• Also for teachers, parents . . .
In short
Heart patient Dean images he is a pirate: tubes in his nose seem like an octopus! When the rest of the class joins him on his adventures, something special happens.
By Emy Geyskens, Rob Geukens & Anna Sikkes
Hardcover
Stimulating tasks with beautiful examples, made by
With interesting facts about Picasso, Yayoi Kusama,
This book shows children how easy it is to make works of art following in the footsteps of the
By Juf Marit (Miss Marit)
Hardcover
250 x 260 mm
Animals in the Forest
With vivid, colorful illustrations and beautiful
Very pleased to meet you: badger, deer, squirrel,
Eight animals from nearby are presented in funny stories and spreads full of information.
Animals in the City
series:
By Marja Baeten, Lucas Arnoldussen & Evi Radoes
The Unseen. Inside the Eye
• A real eye opener!
• With beautiful and very original illustrations
• Can you find the hidden animals in the pictures?
• First title in a new series
In short
An informative book about how all kinds of animals see and how their sight is adapted to the surrounding world.
By Soledad Cook-Ordoñez | Hardcover | 210 x 290 mm | 7 years and up
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When Grandpa Was Little
• Unique concept of two-books-in-one
• Thoroughly illustrated and written with humor
• ‘There wasn’t any Fortnite or internet / Children slept with five in one bed.’
• Incl. a timeline with photos of Grandpa: from polaroids to Snapchat filters!
• Author translated in Chinese, Russian, Estonian, Italian, Turkish, Romanian . . .
In short
Did you know . . . your grandparents were children once, too? Life was a bit different back then. As they grew up, the world around them changed and they changed as well.
By Nathalie Depoorter & Jettie Scholten
Hardcover
The Combination Lock Problem
By Bill Wise & Davilyn Lynch
• A hilarious comic that shows how much fun math can be
• Introducing the Fibonacci numbers list
• Playful and educational
• With summaries and examples
In short
The animals have been instructed to take the farmer’s money to the bank. The farmer wrote down his code on a note, but . . . Goat got hungry and ate it!
The Pigpen Problem. How to Calculate Area and Perimeter The Clock Problem. How to Tell Time
Hardcover
How Can My Eyes See? Everything You Want to Know About Your Body
• Travel through your body with see-through pages that reveal hidden details
• Answers to real children’s questions
• With fun facts, a quiz and games
• Extensive glossary
• Bright illustrations
In short
Have you always wondered how eyes can see? Why some children prefer making music while you love sports? Would you like to know how your heart beats? And why your friends might have a different skin color than you do? You’ll find all those answers—and many more—in this fascinating book!
By Gerda Meijler & Amanda Gautier
Hardcover
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The Blue Laboratory
• Science history: the spreading of nuclear knowledge after World War II
• Narrated as an exciting story, accessible for children
• Important message: shared knowledge makes great progress
• By Maria Rentetzi, acclaimed professor of science, technology and gender studies
• Brilliant illustrations
In short
Two American mobile laboratories spread nuclear knowledge around the world. A challenging journey during the years of the Cold War.
Maria Rentetzi & Pieter De Decker
Hardcover
Want to Know Plus. Journeys of Discovery
• Series sold to Russia and China!
• A combination of fiction and nonfiction
• Numerous illustrations
• The story of known and lesser known explorers
In short
People have always wanted to explore unknown territory. This book tells the story from the 15th to the 20th century.
By Folkert Oldersma & Conz
Hardcover
Novels
Learning to read is important for your development, but it’s also just plain fun. Our publications for beginning readers focus on reading pleasure. Reading is fun, and so is learning to read!
Early Readers
This section is all about stories for beginning readers, with a focus on reading pleasure.
Read Together With Felix and Fien. Candy In Your Tummy
By Ingrid Vandekerckhove & Hiky Helmantel
• Interactive book for early readers
• An experienced reader reads the text in black, the early reader the text in color
• Three accessible, funny stories in one book
• Full of vivid illustrations
In short
Felix is a boy full of tomfoolery, but his sister Fien is not so daring. Three exhilarating stories about not taking the school bus, fooling around with a doll and staying home alone.
| Hardcover
An Animal Under the Bed Poopy Whoopee!
In the same series:
Julie and Her Doggies 3. The King of Babarushka
By Lorena Veldhuijzen & Deborah Dehaerne
• With short and easy to read chapters
• Thoroughly illustrated
• Can also be read separately
• About crazy people and cute animals
• Childlike imagination
• Playful and full of humor, for both children and adults (fun to read aloud!)
• It’s okay to be different!
In short
Julie is a playful and quirky girl who goes on the craziest adventures with her doggies. This time, the king comes to visit, and her parents want to give everything and everyone a makeover. But Julie stays true to herself and her dreams.
Julie and Her Doggies. Poo Soup
Julie and Her Doggies
In the same series:
Lisa and the Escaping Letters
• Full of imaginative adventures
• Lively and playful black and white illustrations
• Original concept: what if letters had an own life and personality?
In short
When Lisa discovers a book in the school attic, it turns out the letters are alive. When a few letters escape and chaos ensues, Lisa joins Peter in the search for the author of the book. Will they be able to catch the letters again?
by the same author:
By Dieuwertje Mastenbroek & Wouter Pasman
Hardcover
Middle Grade
Children develop, and so do the books that they read. Our middle- grade books focus on fun adventures and stories about friends, emotions, being a child, and all other things children can relate to and fall in love with. Perfect for kids that want to start their reading journey or for those who are already on it.
Billie and Bobbie Want a Like
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• Hilarious and contemporary
• About YouTube, vlogging, and the quest for likes
• Brimful of comic-like illustrations
• An easy read thanks to the many illustrations and light text
In short
Best friends Billie and Bobbie want to become famous YouTubers! They eagerly start uploading videos to their very own channel, but getting a like isn’t as easy as it seems . . .
Jeroen van Berckum & Zoë Claessens | Hardcover | 195 x 254 mm | 8 years and up
The Meanies Bestseller in the Dutch-speaking market! by the same author:
A Trip to Sirap
• Step inside the dreamy world of Sirap: fountains of sand, Louise Catorze . . .
• A magical story about being independent
• With echo’s of Ghibli’s Spirited Away
• Amazing illustrations and creative writing!
In short
Elona doesn’t feel like going to Paris with her parents. But when she arrives in Sirap all by herself – with its Awful Tower, the ballerina Gezi and other colorful figures – she wonders if the trip is actually so bad . . .
By Vanessa Gerrits & Emilie Timmermans | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 8 years and up | 48 pages, 9,621 words | Dreams, adventure
Monster Hunter. 10 Gruesome Tales
The Findeleer-series
By the same illustrator
Night Raven Girl
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• Warm, vulnerable story
• About coping with changes as a highly sensitive person
• With imaginative characters and settings
• Black and white illustrations
• Perfect for children who share the love for words and books
In short
Rosalie sees words that are not said. When she sees dark words around mum, she decides to write beautiful stories for her. But first Rosalie must travel to the islands of Love and Beauty. She has many adventures. But then she has to go to the Isle of Sadness . . .
Gitta Van Lommel & Lauren Pletinckx
The Soccer Heroes 3. Feint
• Restyling of the third title in the successful series The Soccer Heroes!
• By bestselling author Gerard van Gemert
• With new illustrations
• Soccer and suspense meet In short
Stijn and Storm have a chance to be part of the youth selection for the European Championship soccer in Barcelona. But just before their team travels to Spain, team mate Thomas gets involved with doping smuggling . . .
Dangerous Play Battle for the Cup
More heroic soccer:
What the Leaves Tell Us
• About friendship and the enchantment of nature
• Meaningful theme: connecting with your surroundings and everything that lives
• Chapters follow the seasons
• Black and white illustrations
• Includes recipes and facts about nature
In short
Sam enjoys a special friendship with Sanna, an old woman who lives in a cottage in the nearby forest. Sam loves their conversations and everything Sanna knows about nature and the world. But is it really such a coincidence that Sanna suddenly appears in Sam’s life?
By Stéphanie van Bolderen & Gert-Jan Oosting | Hardcover
by the same illustrator:
The Future Is Ours
The Mekels. Super Good-Looking and World Famous
By Frederick Deloddere & Maarten
• Appeals to a wide audience
• Unforgettable characters
• Kids outsmart the villains!
• Sharp satire of celebrity culture
• With hilarious illustrations
• Can be read separately from book 1
In short
A hilarious satire about the infamous Mekels, who become global superstars through a bizarre beauty transformation and a stolen hit. As they bask in fame, they’re caught in a web of deceit, greed, and pursuit by criminals and a clever young detective. Packed with absurd humor.
The Man Who Fought the Wind and Other Heroic Stories from All Over the World
By Erik Jan Tillema & Jettie Scholten
• Anthology of culturally diverse stories
• Full of humor
• Thorougly illustrated in black and white
In short
Heroes. They come in different shapes and sizes. This book contains sixteen well-known and unknown stories about heroes and heroines from around the world. From Baba Deep Singh to Kukulkan, from King Gesar to Anansi the spider . . .
Hardcover
The Life of Buddha. Philosophy with Children
• Accessible introduction to Buddha’s life and philosophy
• Inspiring and educational
• With philosophical questions after each chapter
• Beautiful illustrations in color
In short
Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha, was a prince who lived a long time ago. Because his life of luxury didn’t make him happy, he left the palace and went in search of wisdom. This is how he became one of the most famous philosophers ever.
By Erik Jan Tillema & Margriet van der Berg
Hardcover
Rosa’s Journey
• This story a road trip full of remarkable characters
• Original mixture of reality and fantasy
• With vivid illustrations
In short
Rosa, an adopted child, finds out that her biological mother may not have died in a car crash, as she has always been told. She decides to start a journey to find out who she really is. A story full of remarkable encounters.
By Mark de Groot & Helen van Vliet
Hardcover
Felinia and the Curse of Zorana
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• Fantasy for 10 year olds
• A story full of suspense and surprises
• Sequel of Felinia and the Missing Children
In short
Felinia, the daughter of the king of the island Yukonias, wants to liberate her country from the dictator who has recently risen to power. In order to do that, she and her friend Sven need to run a race against time to undo the curse of Zorana.
Felinia and the Missing Children
First title in the series:
Gerard van Gemert & Esther Rosier
The Star of Phileine Gusjes
By Margreet Schouwenaar
• A sensitive story, very well written
• Deals with coping with loss and sorrow
• Great illustrations
In short
Phileine’s father has died in accident. She has recently moved with her mother to a new neighborhood, where they have to adapt. Phileine is comforted by the idea that her father is now a star in the sky that she can talk to at night.
& Yuhan Lin | Hardcover
Gavin Gross
• If you are underprivileged, it doesn’t mean you can’t reach for the stars
• A gripping story that makes you laugh and makes you cry
• About friendship, family, and prejudice
In short
Gavin is ashamed of his house, clothing, smell, roots . . . When he and his best friend are challenged to steal from the so-called witch, Gavin has to come out of his comfort zone, and eventually his life starts changing for the good.
By Nadja van Sever & Irene de Kroon
The Red Balloon
by the same author:
Mister Dan’s Secret
Champion in Your Head
• The author, Kars Zoons, is a judoka and sports psychologist
• A book that combines storytelling and coaching
• How to improve in sport and in life by strengthening your mind
• About mental resilience
• With numerous instructions and assignments
In short
Esmee wants to be a judo champion. Her judo trainer and her aunt, who also has the black belt, coach her. It’s not only about being technically good and physically strong, but also about being strong in your head.
By Kars Zoon & Michaël Olbrechts
Hardcover
Mind coaching
The Last Tear
• A poetry picture book based on the First Nations
• About losing your those you love and finding strength in nature
In short
On an archipelago along the Canadian coast lives the girl Moon. For years, her people have lived in harmony with nature, but when Moon loses her parents in a fire, she follows Raven’s advice and sets out to make contact with her ancestors.
By An Van Daele & Brigit Hoogenberk | Hardcover
Young Adult
A book isn’t just a book. It’s an adventure, a world of experience. And reading isn’t just reading. It’s feeling tension, falling in love, laughing, and crying. Clavis Young Adult is meant for readers who know that.
The Möbius Chronicles. The In-Between Time
By
• Thrilling time loop mystery
• Rich fantasy world
• Adventure book that blends mystery, action, fantasy and emotion
In short
Yara and Mex embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth about Möbius, all while being pursued by a dangerous sorcerer with a sinister plan.
Paula Isphording | Hardcover
The first part:
The Möbius Chronicles. The Red Desert
Island Secrets 8. Torn
• Popular detective series by bestseller author Gerard van Gemert
• Acclaimed thriller series
• Full of suspense
• Intricate plot: full of twists that keep the reader guessing
• Eighth title in the series
In short
Tristan’s classmate Lisa was severely injured during a class trip to a zoo. And Lisa’s boyfriend, who’s also Tristan’s brother, recently died while swimming in the sea. It turns out that these two events were no accidents. Tristan starts a dangerous investigation.
By Gerard van Gemert | Hardcover
words | Thriller
Made of Red Clay
• Coping with uncertainties about your roots and connecting to them
• Written in letters
• Partly based on the author’s own experiences
In short
Ravi’s mother explains her skin color by saying she’s made of red clay. Unfortunately her mother dies before she can give more answers. Ravi grows up and leaves the past to rest. Until the Black Lives Matter movement reignites questions about her origins and identity.
By Shelly Roso
I’ll Find You
• Thrilling from beginning to end
• Based on thorough historical research
• Characters that endear you, most of all the courageous Marrie
• Even though Marrie takes on a sheer impossible task, there is still room in her life for things proper to her age, like falling in love
In short
In the so-called Golden Age, the economy and arts in the Netherlands are thriving. But in the countryside, life is hard. The farm where Marrie lives is looted by soldiers of the Holy Roman Empire. When her pregnant sister is kidnapped, Marrie decides to find her and bring her back home.
By Ria Lazoe | Hardcover
145 x 210 mm | 15 years and up
Free
• A well-written, poignant story
• How can young people deal with disease and loss?
In short
Emily and her girlfriend Ducky live together in a house in Amsterdam. After a tumultuous time, their relationship is stable at last. But then, Emily is diagnosed with cancer. How will they move on?
by the same author:
By Marcel Vaarmeijer
Hardcover
Ghostly Fire
• Set in the countryside of mysterious Japan
• Very good build-up of tension
• As a hikikomori, Hayate lives an isolated life, with only online friends
• About bullying and where it can lead to
• Sequel to Blossom Fall, but can be read separately
In short
Hayate doesn’t leave his room in a Japanese mountain village. He keeps a huge secret. Throughhisetchings,hegivescluestohis youngersisterHana.Everythingseemstopointat thetraditionalObonfestival,twoyearsago,when therewasadevastatingfireatanoldfarm . . .
by the same author:
By Mischa van Broekhoven | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 15 years and up | 208 pages, 45,914 words | Thriller
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Ten. The Yearling
• New bestselling series!
• Dystopian meets dark academia
• Beautiful sprayed edges
• A cinematic story about staying true to yourself
• Names, emotions and dreams are forbidden. Ideas and secrets are punished.
In short
When Ten hears from his parents that he actually has no name, but a number, he is sent to the place behind the wall: Campus 008. Through his ruthless teachers and harsh mentor Six, he learns what things are really like in Endless.
By Lorena Veldhuijzen | Hardcover
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The Shadow Chronicles. Elmwo od
• For fearless readers with strong stomachs
• About the psychological effects of trauma
• Thrilling from beginning to end
• For fans of Supernatural, Stranger Things, and Inception!
In short
After witnessing the traumatizing death of his mother, Jelmer prefers to lose himself in his favorite books to avoid dealing with the pain. But then, his aunt sends him to summer camp Elmwood. Soon, he discovers that his fellow campers are hiding a dark secret. Evil awakens . . .
Villa Vita Nova
By Jeroen van Berckum | Hardcover | 145 x 210 mm | 15 years and up | 416 pages, 90,613 words | Psychological thriller
by the same author:
The Last Five
By Ingrid Vandekerckhove
Soul of My Soul
• A captivating blend of romance and historical intrigue
• A heroine gifted with time-travel powers
• The past and present seamlessly intertwined
In short
Lou takes her friend Helena to the French coastal village Trouville-sur-Mer to be away from home after Helena has been assaulted. But Lou is also desperate to see Otto back, her lover who lived in the 19th century . . .
by the same author:
Dilemma
• Full of unexpected twists
• Includes a glossary of philosophy terms
• YA themes: overchoice, virtual reality, and the pressure of choosing a future
• Thought-provoking: how far would you go?
In short
Dilemma is a gripping philosophical thriller where 17-year-old Mick competes in a high-stakes philosophy contest. As he and his fellow competitors face moral dilemmas and unsettling challenges, their perception of reality and free will is put to the test.
