QUERIDO CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Children’s book

Henry Lloyd Juniper, the Singing Unicorn

Non-fiction

Bas Haring

Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Scary

Young Adult

Marita de Sterck Firm Hand

What happens when a character from a fairy tale ends up in the modern world?

Not only can Juniper the unicorn talk, he’s also learned to sing! He really likes the sound of his own voice. Sadly, the other inhabitants of Mazewood aren’t as keen on his songs. When Juniper realises this, he decides to leave for a place where he will be appreciated. Via a mysterious maze, he unexpectedly ends up in our world, where he soon gets noticed. Before he knows it, he’s world famous! Juniper loves all the attention. But fame comes at a price…

Henry Lloyd (the pseudonym of Daan Remmerts de Vries, winner of the Theo Thijssen Prize) has written a sparkling, captivating story about an irresistible unicorn and what it means to be famous.

• a riveting and funny story

• about the price of fame and the way humans view animals

• by the winner of the 2021 Theo Thijssen Prize

Published February 2023

Hardback | 13.5 x 21.5 cm | 304 pages

Will computers ever be smarter than humans?

Artificial intelligence makes our lives a lot easier. But what do those clever computers have in store for us? Will algorithms decide our lives in the future? How would it feel if devices became smarter than humans one day? And are those machines truly intelligent?

Bas Haring has a PhD in artificial intelligence and is a professor in the public understanding of science. In this book, he explains in clear language what exactly artificial intelligence is, and he encourages readers to think about the opportunities – and the threats –of computers that are capable of doing more and more.

• for everyone who wants to know more about smart computers, algorithms and robots

• suitable for readers of around 11 and up

• Haring’s debut won the Gouden Uil for children’s literature and the Eureka Prize for popular scientific literature

Published October 2022

Hardback | 15 x 19 cm | 224 pages

A beautiful portrait of a young woman and her terrified dog

Mira, a journalist in her early twenties, adopts Turbo, a hunting dog who is struggling with extreme anxiety issues. She wants to track down the brutal hunter who abused her dog. When she gets to write about animals for a newspaper, she takes the opportunity to interview hunters as well. Then she comes face to face with an infamous hunter who flouts rules and regulations – and she summons up the courage to face her own wounds.

• by award-winning author Marita de Sterck

• about strength, vulnerability and the love for animals

‘The unique combination of very distinctive themes with authentic language and style gives Marita de Sterck an exceptional place within the literary landscape.’ – tzum.info

Published October 2022

Paperback | 13.5 x 21.5 cm | 144 pag.