Children's Books in Dutch / Flemish
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Dutch Stories
Sinterklaas Songs
Dutch Activity Books
Dutch Comics & Magazines
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• Van Sinterklaas en Pieterbaas
Van Belkum, the Netherlands, 1926, 3rd edition
The first popular Dutch book to name Sinterklaas helper; songs with classic illustrations on board pages -
Klaasje Sinterklaasje
Clavis Uiteverij Hasselt - Amsterdam, 2010
Sweet little story—Little Klaas dresses up as Sinterklaas and goes out to be Sint. Klaas falls, Sinterklaas invites him to help until he's tired and falls asleep. -
• Lieve Sinterklaas
Clavis Uiteverij Hasselt - Amsterdam, 2006
A little girl visits Saint-Nicolas in a store, who tells her he'll bring a gift, speculoos, and chocolate. On the Eve of Saint-Nicolas she wears new pyjamas and the next morning finds a doll and stroller, clementines and a chocolate Saint-Nicolas. The story ends with the girl holding the doll with chocolate on her face. Also available in French as Bonjour, Saint-Nicolas! in French. -
De Mijter van Jules
Zwijsen-Infoboek, Antwerp, 2003
Jules makes a new miter for Sinerklaas; he puts a letter and the miter with his shoe. Will Sinterklaas use the miter? Short board book for young children. -
• De Kleren van Sinterklaas
Lemniscaat b.v., Rotterdam, 2009
Story of little girl Anouk who finds a suitcase with Sinterklaas clothes in her house; no one believes Sinterklaas is staying there until the mystery is solved -
Sint en de Cadeautjesdief
Blue in Green BV
Douwe Egberts, 2010
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The leprechaun children don't receive gifts! What is to be done? Stealing presents from Sinterklaas' gift store? There must be a better solution. -
• Bobbi Viert Sinterklaas
Kluitman Alkmaar B.V. Netherlands, 2005
Sweet little book showing Bobbi bear's Sinterklaas celebration -
Kom Maar Binnen Sinterklaas!
Hemma, Chevron, Belgium, 2005
Pop-up Sinterklaas story with four double-page pop-up scenes -
Kom Maar Binnen Sinterklaas!
Hemma, Chevron, Belgium, ca 2000
Pop-up book with four double-page pop-up Sinterklaas scenes -
Kom maar binnen Sinterklaas!
Hemma, Chevron, Belgium, ca 2008
Pop-up Sinterklaas story with four double-page pop-up scenes -
• Dikkie Dik viert Sinterklaas
Gottmer Uitgevers Groep, Haarlem, Netherlands, 2009
Four sweet stories with popular Dikkie Dik and friends at Sinterklaas season -
Sinterklaas komt aan: Pop-up boek
2010
Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
Small pop-up book with four scenes -
Het Sinterklaas Feest Pop-up Boek
2012
Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
Pop-up book with four scenes -
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• Nijntje zet Haar Schoen
Mercis Publishing bv., 2013
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Delightful little board book; Nijntje (Miffy) getting ready for Sinterklaas -
Het Sinterklaasboek voor peuters en kleuters
The House of Books, Vianen, the Netherlands, 2001
Nicely illustrated book for young children, showing the whole Sinterklaas experience -
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December: Wintermaand
Mulder & Zoon, Amsterdam,, undated
Lovely pictures and verse in Dutch -
Lust Sinterklaas speculaas?
Clavis Uiteverij Hasselt - Amsterdam, 2007
Small book with an interview with Sinterklaas and an illustrated recipe for speculaas -
Sinterklaasje, kom maar binnen!
Uitgeverij Van Holkema & Warendorf, Houten, the Netherlands, 2003
Seven nicely illustrated stories -
St. Nicolaas — droom
circa 1950
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De Groeten van de Goede Sint
Blue in Green BV, Amsterdam, 2006
Nicely illustrated story about the competition between Santa and Sinterklaas—with Santa as the bad guy. -
Paulus de Hulpsinterklaas
Hema, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1987
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Sinterklaas en Zwarte Veer
Zwijsen thuis, the Netherlands, 2000
Story told with Rebus pictures -
O, Kom er eens Kijken . . .
Teleac/NOT, Hilversum, Netherlands, 2002
Nicely illustrated story of a badger getting ready for St. Nicholas -
Sinterklaasje kom maar binnen . . .
Teleac/NOT, Hilversum, Netherlands, 2000
Follows Sinterklaas and Piets as they arrive and visit the palace, a small house trailer, hospital, seniors, and more -
Musti Dag Sinterklaas
Standaard, Belgium, 2000
Musti meets Sinterklaas -
Sinterklaasverhalen
Uitgeversmaatschappij Holland, Haarlem, the Netherlands, 1996
Anthology of Sinterklaas stories, songs, and poems -
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Sinterklaas de Kindervriend
Hema, De Ballon, Belgium, 1995
Nicely illustrated softcover booklet with four Sinterklaas stories -
Sinterklaas is Weer in't Land
De Ballon, Belgium, 1988
One of the stories from Sinterklaas de Kindervriend -
Balotje en Sinterklaas
Uitgeverij Leopold, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2008
Balotje in this sweet story dresses as Sinterklaas as she waits; Sinterklaas leaves for Spain before she can thank him, so a whole year passes before she sees him again -
Sinterklaas
Kimio, Netherlands, 1986
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Sinterklaasje Pieterbaasje
Kimio, the Netherlands, 2001
Cute little book of two children dressing up as Sint and Piet -
Sinterklaas shape book
The Netherlands, 1927
Tall (15 1/4-inches) shape book with Sinterklaas songs -
Nooit meer Sinterklaas!
Leesleeuw, Uitgeverij Leopold, 2006
Netherlands/Belgium
Sinterklaas is on a long summer vacation; when he learns about things being modernized, he goes on strike -
Sinterklaas is in het land!
De kerstman brengt pakjes!
ImageBooks Publishers BV with Hema, Netherlands, 2002
Long, fold-out board book, the reverse is "De Kerstman brengt pakjes!" -
Dansen op het dak
Lemniscaat b.v., Rotterdam, 1998
Collection of stories with bright illustrations -
Lolo speelt Sinterklaas
Zwijsen Algemeen BV, Tilburg, Netherlands, 2000
Small board book about Lolo for young children -
Groot Sinterklaasboek
Het Goede Boek, Huizen, Netherlands, ca 1990s
Sinterklaas and Christmas stories; book reverses to "Groot Kerstboek" -
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KASPER kan niet slapen (Casper can't sleep)
Blue in Green BV, Amsterdam, 2004
This lovely limited edition book was a premium given by DE (Douwe Egberts) coffee & tea brand with the purchase of four packages of tea. -
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• Sinterklaas-Kapoentje
Kluitman, the Netherlands, 1990
Board book with lovely illustrations -
De Baard van Sinterklaas
Leesleeuw, Uitgeverij Leopold, 2006
Netherlands/Belgium
Sinterklaas' beard is too long; Piets cut it, but they cut it all off; what will happen? -
• Schoenen voor Sinterklaas
Uitgeverij Zwijsen, 2007
Young Said has only been in the Netherlands a few months and doesn't yet know about Sinterklaas. Sweet story. -
Bobbi: Sinterklaas kijk- en zoekboek
Kluitman Alkmaar BV, 2021
Alkmaar, the Netherlands
Large format search & find board book
Preschool
Attractive book for young children with Monica Maas's popular Bobbi bear. There are things to find on each page and all the Piets are bears. -
Een brief voor Sinterklaas
Deltas, Belgium, 1989
Short board book, nicely illustrated; story of boy being nicer to sister -
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• Sinterklaasje, kom maar binnen met je Piet
Ploegsma, 2014
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Traditional Sinterklaas songs updated for the 21st century; removing archaic language, negative concepts, and subservient descriptions of Pieten. -
Het Verhaal van Sinterklaas
Van Buren Kinderboeken, Netherlands, 2000
Nicely illustrated story of Sinterklaas activities; lots of Piets -
• Kabouter Sinterklaasboek
Kampen, Netherlands, 2001
Board book with Rien Poorvliet's detailed illustrations -
Het Leven en de Wonderen van Mgr St Niklaas
Uitgeverij Averbode N.V., 1935
Averbode, Belgium
Ages 10 - 13
Small booklet from the Vlaamsche Filomkens series, a cross between a children's book and a magazine. -
• Een Sint Nicolaas Verhaal: of Het Woestste Diertje in het Woud
Patrick Reinhart, 2010
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Sweet story shows St. Nicholas showing how generosity and helping others changes heartsPurchase from amazon.com
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Daar Komt Sinterklaas!
Deltas, Belgium, 1990
Board book with windows peeking from page to page -
Sint Nicolaas en zinjn Knecht
Chantecleer, Netherlands, undated
Reproduction of the illustrations by P. J. van Geldorp from the 1880 edition (Vlieger); songs with music -
Sint Nikolaas en zijn Knecht
Stadsmuseum IJsselstein, Netherlands, 2002 (original G. Theod. Bom, Amsterdam, circa 1850)
Small replica edition; Schenkman's book first established Nicholas with a Moorish helper and shaped Dutch customs for St. Nicholas—arriving in ship from Spain, helper, visiting schools and homes, carrying off bad children -
Sinterklaas Avond
G.N., Netherlands, circa 1955
Shape book with stories and songs -
JIP en JANNEKE Sinterklaas komt!
Querido's Uitgeverij b.v., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2006
Popular silhouette children Jip and Janneke wait for Sinterklaas -
De heerlijkste 5 december in vijfhonderd-vierenzeventig jaar
Querido's Uitgeverij b.v., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1960, 1968, 2004
Sint and Piet have an adventure and nearly drown; in a turn-around they receive gifts before resuming their regular roles -
De Kinder Rijmenbundel: 150 Sinterklaas- en Kerstrijmen
Roosendaal, the Netherlands, undated
150 Sinterklaas rhymes for children 6 – 13 years of age -
Sinterklaasje
Uitgeverij Clavis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2003
Colorful picture book -
Dag Sint! Dag Piet!
Kimio, the Netherlands, 2002
Simple story about the feest for very young children -
• Sinterklaas en Pierewiet
Mercis Publishing — Kimio, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2010
Sweet little lift-the-flap book; Sinterklaas brings a very young Piet along for his first time to be his helper. Each page has a flap with a surprise, some humorous. -
Het boek van Sinterklaas
Cantecleer / De Bilt
Stories with songs in the back -
De Sint en het Cybercomplot
Concept BV, Netherlands, 1999
Comprehensive story, comic book style -
Het Grote Boek voor Sinterklaas
Het Grote Boek voor Kerstmis
Van Holkema & Warendorf, Houten, the Netherlands, 1993, 2002
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Het Sinterklaasboek
Van Reemst, Netherlands, 1982
Stories and songs illustrated by Rien Poortvliet; book reverses to "Het Kerstboek" -
Sinterklaas is Ziek
Douwe Egberts, 2012
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Sinterklaas is sick, so Piet needs to get a gift. Piet has trouble. Appealing collage illustrations. -
Vertelsels
Kinkhoren, 1945
Brussels, Belgium
Contains four tales, including "Sint Nikolaas en de Drie Kinderen" illustrated by Felix Timmermans daughter, Tonet Timmermans -
10 Sinterklaas Verhalen
Ridderhof, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 1977
Ten Sinterklaas stories -
Nik en Laura Helpen Sinterklaas
Uitgeverij Kluitman, Alkmaar, the Netherlands, 2005
Young readers' story -
Het Grote Sinterklaasboek en het grote Kerstboek
Deltas, Harderwijk, Netherlands, undated
Color illustsrations on each page -
Roet in het Eten
Callenbach, Kampen, Netherlands, 2009
Black and white illustrations -
Sinterklaas Blÿft een zomer over . . .
N.V.Em. Querido's Uitgeversmij, 1948
Story illustrated with black and white silhouette pictures -
• Rikki helpt Sinerklaas
Clavis Uiteverij Hasselt - Amsterdam, 2009
Sinterklaas horse is sick. Popular bunny character Rikki gives carrots to the horse and he gets better! -
Sinterklaas Shape Book
Mulder & Zoon, Amsterdam, Netherlands, circa 1950
Large format (6 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches), watercolor illustrations, six illustrated Sinterklaas songs -
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Sint Nicolaas Boek
Uitgave Mulder & Zoon, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, ca 1950s
Illustrated poems and songs -
de Echte Sinterklaas vertelt
Piccolo, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1998
Short stories and traditional songs with black and white illustrations -
Sinterklaas en de Dubbelganger
Unox
Blue in Green Publishing, 2014
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
When Sinterklaas arrives for the big Arrival, he is too late. An imposter, who looks just like him, has already arrived and has started the procession. What will happen? How will they find out who is the true Sint? Piets are varying shades and do not have racially stereotyped features. -
Sinterklaas: een boek vol verhalen, spelletjes en lekkernijen
ImageBooks, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2002
Illustrated stories, songs, and recipes -
Mijn Sinterklaasfeest!
ImageBooks, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2002
Small book with some craft ideas and places for children to put pictures and other info about their own celebrations -
Nog é'én nachtje slapen . . .
Van Holkema & Warendorf, Houten, the Netherlands, 2001
Book of holidays, good section for Sinterklaas -
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Schimmel is Ziek
Blue in Green Publishing, the Netherlands, 2006
Cute story of Sinterklaas looking for another horse when his is sick -
Basic Books about St. Nicholas
Picture Books for Younger Children (and all ages)
Picture Books for Older Children
Books for Older Children
Saints Books for Adults
Saints Books for Children
Activity Books and Other Resources
Christmas Books with St. Nicholas
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