The best picture books published in Holland
Lemniscaat is a highly esteemed publishing house located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The list represents the broad traditions of European picture books and incorporates the best contemporary art, design, and story.
"Each month the Parents’ Choice® website features several articles that help guide families in making their family activities more fun, interactive, and thought provoking for their children. This month, I Feel A Foot! was featured in the Lions & Tigers & Whales, Oh My! article. The full article is located here on the Parents' Choice website."
The March 1, 2009 issue of School Library Journal features a review of Ingrid and Dieter Schubert's Ophelia:
“[T]he watercolor illustrations are well executed and match the tone of the story.”
Lovey and Dovey receives a starred review 
Kirkus Reviews awards Lovey and Dovey with a starred review in the January 1, 2009 issue:
"A winsome prison fable from the Netherlands. ... [C]hildren will respond to its daffy logic and celebrate along with the lovers."
Reviewer Quinby Frank writes a review of The Child Cruncher in the December 2008 issue of Library Media Connection:
“The child cruncher never has a chance with the feisty young heroine in this delightful picture book filled with kid-friendly humor. ... Readers will chuckle... Recommended.”
A starred review for I Feel a Foot!
Kirkus Reviews awards I Feel a Foot! with a starred review in the August 1, 2008 issue:
"Rinck's narrative is crisp and direct, and economical enough to be tackled by beginning readers, and van der Linden's illustrations are superb. ... A winner."
School Library Journal reviews The Child Cruncher in its August 2008 issue:
"This protagonist exhibits self-confidence similar to Charlotte, who is featured in Stein’s Mine! (2007), and the bubbling child cruncher is as nonthreatening as the monsters along the path in Stein’s Brave Ben (2006, both Lemniscaat). The dynamic illustrations are consistent with van Hout’s work in those titles. ... The style serves to reinforce the action in the story while allowing for plenty of details for careful readers to discover. The result is a far-fetched adventure that will have children cheering for their heroine."
ForeWord Magazine, in its July/August 2008 issue, features a review of Sparrows:
"Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands…is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children."
