St. Nicholas Books in Dutch
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Out-of-print books may be found in libraries or the used book market.
• = some of our favorites
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Legends van Sint Nicolaas
Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 1997
Legends from a Russian hagiographic icon illustrated with black and white classic images -
• Het Sinterklaas Boek
Waanders Uitgevers, Zwolle, with Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht, 2009
Delightful little book about Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas and Dutch customs, an illustration on each page, nearly all in color -
Het Verhaal van Zwarte Piet: Geschiedenis en betekenis
Tijdschrift Immaterieel Erfgoed, 2014
History and some interpretation of the traditional Zwarte Piet, though recognizes at the end that change may come; only time will tell. Complete text available online. -
Sinterklaas-recepten
Margriet
Verenigde Nederlandse Uitgeverijen
Haarlem, the Netherlands
Small booklet with traditional recipes and more for Sinterklaas, including all meal courses -
Handboek voor Hulpsinterklazen
Uitgeverij Lannoo nv, Tielt, the Netherlands, 2008
Book for Sinterklaases: information about St. Nicholas, the festival, costume, makeup and hints for sints -
Sint in de Stad
Sint-Nicolaas Genootschap Vlaanderen, Belgium, 2000
Sint Nicolaas in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, and the tenth anniversary of the society -
• Van Nicolaas tot Speelgoedbaas: de Geschieadenis van de Goedheiligman
Sint Nicolaas Intocht, Amsterdam, 1998
Small well-illustrated book of Nicholas in Amsterdam, churches & museums -
Liefu Sinterklaas: Letters to Sinterklaas
Stichting Kinderboerderij, Nuenen, the Netherlands, undated
Children's drawings illustrate letters sent to Sinterklaas -
Van Nicolaas van Myra tot Sinterklaas: De kracht van een verhaal
Uitgeverij Davisfonds, Leuven, Belgium Y Acco, Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 1989
Comprehensive history of Nicholas in history, folklore and the modern development into Sinterklaas and Santa Claus -
Make-up voor Professional en Hobby
Grimas, Haarlem, the Netherlands, undted
Booklet with make-up instructions, photos -
Sint Nicolaas Zwarte Piet Kerstman: hun kostuums en schmink
Uitgeverij Maja, Almere, the Netherlands, 1984
Patterns to be enlarged and instructions; also directions for make-up, etc. -
Zijn de oliebollen klaar? Conférences, liedjes en andere teksten over Sinterklaas, Kerst, Oud en Nieuw
Novella Uitgeverij b.v., Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 1990
Anthology of songs and verses for Sinterklaas, Christmas and New Year -
Catharijne: Magazine van Museum Catharijnneconvent Utrecht
Utrecht, the Netherlands, 2009.3
Information and illustrations about the exhibit, "Sint-Nicolaas op bezoek" -
Sint Nicolaasgenootschap Nederland: 1993 - 2003
Sint Nicolaasgenootschap Nederland, 2003
History and activities of the society with comprehensive information about Saint Nicholas and Nicholas churches in the Netherlands -
Op bezoek bij Sinterklaas
Uitgeverij Kok, 2003
Sumptuously illustrated large-format coffee-table book, produced in cooperation with Sint Nicolaasgenootschap Vlaanderen in Sint Niklaas, Belgium -
3de Sinterklaastoet
Jos D'Hondt, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, 1958
Program for Sinterklaas Parade; many advertisements with Sint illustrations and verses -
Zou de Goede Sint Wel Komen . . . Sinterklaasgedichten uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog
Uitgeverij Balans, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2009
Songs, poems and photos show how Sinterklaas was used to keep Dutch morale up during World War II -
Het Gouden Boek van Sinterklaas
Uitgeverij Rubinstein bv, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2005
Large format book commemorates 50 years of official arrivals with information and many photos -
Leven en Legenden van Sinterklaas in Vlaanderen
1977
Exhibition catalog -
Sint Nicolaas van A tot Z
1997
Everything about Sint Nicolaas, many pictures -
SINT: Het 5 Decembergevoel voor groote mensen
Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 2009
Large format, beautifully illustrated magazine covers many aspects of Sinterklaas: an interview with the saint, recipes, songs, related site visits and more; a complimentary CD is included. The annual publication began in 2000. -
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Rijm Het-zelf-gids
Hema B.V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1991, 1992
100 Sinterklaas poems, 2500 rhyming words -
Succes Surprises Gids
Hema B.V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 1991, 1992
Tips for making easy Sinterklaas surprises (concealed gifts) -
Rijm het zelf gids
Hema, 2000
Rhyming book to help folks write Sinterklaas rhymes -
Sint-Nicolaasliederen: De muzikale geschiedenis van het Sint-Nicolaasfeest
Kemper Conseil Publishing, Leidschendam, 2009
The musical history of the feast of Saint Nicholas, including early church songs, legends and later children's Sinterklaas songs; includes a CD with 12 of the songs -
Sinterklaas Rijmpjesboek
Centripress B.V., Naarden, the Netherlands, 2001
150 rhymes for Sinterklaas surprises -
• Heilige Nicolaas, bruggenbouwer tussen Oost en West: 1700 jarr devotie, legenden en volksgebruiken
Leon Van Dorp Uitgeverj, 2020
Heerlen, the Netherlands
Excellent history of St. Nicholas, carefully showing what is accurate historically along with legends and folk customs. -
Sint Niklaas de Nicolaaskerk
Lannoo, 1987
Large, well-illustrated volume with the history and treasures of the church -
Sinterklaas Lexicon: Sinerklaas van A tot Z
Becht
Comprehensive guide to everything about Sinterklaas, illustrated -
Sinter Claes
drukkerij Peco, Amsterdam, undated
Small book of Nicholas in Amsterdam, churches & museums
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
Related Books
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