Books with author Edward van de Vendel

A heartwarming story about family and belonging When a big white dog turns up unexpectedly in their front yard, Kix and Emilia immediately want to adopt him. They name the dog Sam, and even though their parents say they can't take him in, it isn't long before Sam becomes a part of the family. But when Sam's original owner comes looking for him, Kix realizes that deciding where Sam belongs is anything but simple. Emotional and gripping, this book will be an instant favorite with any reader who has a soft spot for animals.

2018 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People Honor BookThe compelling sequel to A Dog Like Sam Sam, the mysterious dog Kix met last summer, is now a part of the family. But Sam has been acting strange lately, and even Kix can't ignore the fact that his beloved dog is getting old. Still, Kix isn't worried—until the day Sam disappears and doesn't return. As winter sets in, Kix becomes desperate to find Sam, so desperate that he decides to turn to an old enemy for help. Will they be able to rescue Sam before it's too late? Edward van de Vendel once again delivers a deeply affecting story that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

What do you do when you find a seven-leaf clover? Well, you give it to your best friend, of course.Sometimes, though, best friends forget to be thoughtful in return.As Sparklehart runs with Buck through open fields and clover patches, he learns that every so often, gifts are for you and no one else.This loud and quirky picture book features the funky artwork of acclaimed illustrator Martijn van der Linden and the storytale text of Edward van de Vendel, whose writing is both ubiquitous and revered in Holland. Green text makes vibrant the black-and-white, pen-and-ink illustrations of the two deer who star in For You and No One Else.

What do you do when you find a seven-leaf clover? Well, you give it to your best friend, of course.Sometimes, though, best friends forget to be thoughtful in return.As Sparklehart runs with Buck through open fields and clover patches, he learns that every so often, gifts are for you and no one else.This loud and quirky picture book features the funky artwork of acclaimed illustrator Martijn van der Linden and the storytale text of Edward van de Vendel, whose writing is both ubiquitous and revered in Holland. Green text makes vibrant the black-and-white, pen-and-ink illustrations of the two deer who star in For You and No One Else.

Good parents everywhere know the tension of wanting our kids to be curious, to have rich experiences and friends...but to be perfectly safe while doing it. Little Fox knows all about it! His father warns him of the danger everywhere. But Little Fox still frolics with butterflies, scavenges for food, and searches for new friends. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he's seen and the scary things he's heard. And when Little Fox wakes up, he's perhaps a little wiser, but still every bit as curious and full of life.