Books with author Eline Van Lindenhuizen

Welcome to Animal Square where all the animals live and play together. Kitty, Mouse, Monkey, Giraffe, Rabbit, and Dog are six very best friends. They each live in their own little home and do lots of things together. Animal Square is a place full of friendship, happiness, and caring. Come join in the fun! Giraffe wants to play on the seesaw. But you can’t play on a seesaw by yourself. Luckily, he sees Mouse. But Mouse is too little to play on the seesaw with Giraffe, and so are Dog and Monkey. Is there really no one with whom Giraffe can play on the seesaw? A satisfying first story about being cooperation and teamwork. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s social skills.

Welcome to Animal Square where all the animals live and play together. Kitty, Mouse, Monkey, Giraffe, Rabbit, and Dog are six very best friends. They each live in their own little home and do lots of things together. Animal Square is a place full of friendship, happiness, and caring. Come join in the fun! Kitty’s worried. Fish isn’t swimming anymore. Dog and Kitty try to make fish swim, but nothing works. Giraffe knows what’s going on: Fish has died. Together, the friends bury Fish. Kitty is so sad. She doesn’t want to forget about Fish. What can she do to remember? A gentle first story about loss, grief and hope. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers WeeklyDear Santa… That’s how Tess starts her letter. You don’t have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandma’s help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then it’s finally Christmas Eve… Will Santa bring a real gnome?A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up.Guided Reading Level K

"A sweet story about single-minded holiday wishes." - Publishers WeeklyDear Santa… That’s how Tess starts her letter. You don’t have to bring me any toys this year. The only thing I want is a real gnome. Full of anticipation, Tess looks forward to the day her new friend arrives: a friend she can take everywhere, and with whom she can share everything. With Grandpa and Grandma’s help, she gets everything ready. Grandpa builds little pieces of furniture, Grandma sews a little blanket, and Tess prepares a welcome meal. And then it’s finally Christmas Eve… Will Santa bring a real gnome?A heartwarming picture book with wonderfully funny illustrations, for children ages 4 and up.Guided Reading Level K

"van Lindenhuizen’s charming, naïve-style illustrations add great appeal." - Kirkus Reviews Florence wants a dog. It doesn’t matter what kind of dog. Just any dog. To take care of, and to pet. To run with, and to play with. If she gets a dog, she will NEVER whine again and she’ll always be good. That’s what she promised Mom. One day there’s a little dog in Florence’s garden. He came out of nowhere. “Mocha” it says on his collar. Mocha and Florence become the best of friends. But then Mocha’s owner is suddenly at the door. And he is a very nice man. What will Florence do now? An endearing picture book about loving animals and loving people. For pet lovers ages 4 and up.

A valuable resource for children who struggle with hearing problems, as well as those who do not, this is a story about Laurie, a special young girl with a problem that makes her different from a lot of the kids around her: she cannot hear. Sometimes she doesn’t understand what other people are saying, and playing at the playground often leads to fights with the other kids. Luckily, Laurie’s dog Laika never makes her feel sad for being different. Then one day, Laurie goes to the ear doctor, and the hearing aid he gives her helps her to hear the world around her.

What do you do with your arms and legs? Where is your nose? What are your eyes, ears, and mouth used for? The answers to these and other bodyrelated questions are covered in this book for young learners. Exploring all the major body parts—from bones and muscles to hair and organs—and teaching children how to express emotions, this picture book uses short verses and tasks paired with a miniquiz to help children gain a better understanding of their growing body.

Welcome to Animal Square where all the animals live and play together. Kitty, Mouse, Monkey, Giraffe, Rabbit, and Dog are six very best friends. They each live in their own little home and do lots of things together. Animal Square is a place full of friendship, happiness, and caring. Come join in the fun! Mouse is afraid often. She won’t sit on the swing, because she’s afraid she might fall. Climbing and playing soccer scares Mouse too. Luckily Giraffe knows what to do. He gives Mouse a daredevil-pebble, which makes Mouse very brave. She swings very high and plays soccer. She’s brave enough to swim! But then Mouse notices she lost her daredevil-pebble. Now what? A cheerful story about being brave. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s social skills.

Welcome to Animal Square where all the animals live and play together. Kitty, Mouse, Monkey, Giraffe, Rabbit, and Dog are six very best friends. They each live in their own little home and do lots of things together. Animal Square is a place full of friendship, happiness, and caring. Come join in the fun! Rabbit is hungry. She goes looking for her friends at the animal square, surely they must have something sweet for her. Dog is eating a yummy apple, but he’d rather not share it with Rabbit. Mouse and Monkey also want to eat all alone. Will nobody share their foods and drinks with Rabbit? A cheerful story about sharing. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s social skills.

"A sweet little story perfect for early readers." - Catherine Krug, Library Thing Sir Tim wants a pet. Not just any pet. Tim wants a dragon. “All knights have dragons,” Tim says decisively. “I’m a knight so I need a dragon!” Tim and Mom go to the pet shop together. But the pet shop doesn’t sell dragons. Or do they? A funny book about an enthusiastic boy with a big imagination. For animal lovers and knights ages 4 and up.

A story of jealousy when you are a child and don't really know what jealousy even is. This helps children understand that hurt in their tummy when they feel they are being left behind."Best for the youngest audiences, this is an adequate treatment of the theme for those whose shelves lack it.” - Kirkus ReviewsSir Tim and Sara go to the park together. Sara spends time playing with her friend Max. How does that make Tim feel?A sweet and recognizable story about being a little jealous. For friends and knights ages 4 years and up.