Toon Tellegen: Kitov vrt

Whale has a fountain but is missing one thing—a garden to surround it. So, he writes to a grasshopper, who arrives with a whole set of gardening tools and begins to create a beautiful garden on the whale’s back, bringing joy to all the animals. Well, almost all of them.

The Whale’s Garden is a captivating picture book celebrated for its elegantly simple language, meaningful messages, and humorous text. The well-defined characters and the touching conclusion invite further discussion. The cheerful illustrations are rich with playful details, and the illustrator skillfully balances full-page and smaller images, making the garden come to life with vibrant colors. This enchanting book has been honored with the Dutch Silver Griffel Award for children’s literature.