Kabouters in het Bosch

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valkenstein, Kees, 1862-1952

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kabouters in het Bosch" by Kees Valkenstein is a children's storybook likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the adventures of two kabouters (gnomes), Kobold and Gnoom, who live in a forest and interact with the human world and various animals. The narrative highlights the kabouters' challenges in a changing environment where the encroachment of humans and their activities pose threats to their natural habitat. The story unfolds primarily around the themes of compassion, friendship, and the balance between nature and humanity. In their adventures, Kobold and Gnoom confront the harsh realities of their world, such as a cruel woodsman, and strive to protect innocent creatures like a wounded rabbit. The kabouters also engage in a mission on Sinterklaasavond, where they aim to bring joy to a young girl named Boschwachterskind. Their efforts culminate in a charming gift, demonstrating the importance of kindness and caring within their community. Through whimsical storytelling and engaging illustrations, Valkenstein crafts a tale that instills values of empathy and environmental stewardship in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Het sprookje van de twee Kabouters

De Avonturen van Kobold en Gnoom op Sinterklaasavond

Koning Droom

De Kabouters en de City-bag

Schipper Troll.

Credits:

Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen

Notes:

Illustrated by the author.

Reading ease score: 94.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2014-07-12