Klein-Mannetje vindt het geluk

by Max Velthuijs

Dutch

27 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Max Velthuijs was a celebrated Dutch illustrator, painter, and author best known for his beloved Frog picture book series. Although he began illustrating children’s books relatively late in life, his work quickly gained international acclaim. His first major success came with A is een aapje in 1964, and he achieved global recognition with Frog in Love, published in 1989 by Andersen Press after it was initially rejected in Europe. The Frog series, which eventually included over twenty titles, became known for its gentle, heartfelt storytelling and philosophical depth, earning Velthuijs comparisons to modern-day fables.
Throughout his career, Velthuijs collaborated with prominent publishers and saw his books translated and performed in various media, including theater. In 2004, he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for writing—one of the highest honors in children’s literature—for his enduring contribution to the field. In his acceptance speech, Velthuijs humbly reflected on the emotional complexity of his characters, acknowledging the mystery of creative inspiration. He passed away in his hometown of The Hague in 2005.

Reviews

[Rana Heshmati · Rating 4 out of 5]

عنوان ترجمه فارسی: آقا کوچولو خوش‌بختی را پیدا می‌کند

یه روز آقا کوچولو یه شبدر چهارپر پیدا می‌کنه، و بعد هر اتفاقی که براش میوفته رو خوش‌شانسی تلقی می‌کنه. حتی اتفاق‌های بدش رو. مثلا میوفته تو چاله آب و گلی میشه و با خودش می‌گه اگه شبدر چهارپرم رو نداشتم الان اینجا غرق شده بودم. چقدر خوش‌شانسم. :)

[BOEKEN MAN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oprecht ontroerende

[HFP · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the message from this narrative is really clear for the children, we should not believe only just because the "kavertje vier" - like the people believe - brings a luck. We can see that the Klein-Mannetje always has a bad luck in the story. But what we can see in this story that the Klein-Mannetje has a different view from what happen to him, he is always gratitude of what happen to him because of several reasons;he is not dying by the durian that falls from the tree, not sinking in the river, and not getting more wounds from his falling.

[Belinda Vlasbaard · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 sterren - Nederlandse hardcover

Naar dependance Groen Licht. Nederlands voor anderstaligen.

[Rayn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Het glas is halfvol! Ook gered van de kringloop afvalstapel :-)

[Susan Brooijmans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dit verhaal is eigenlijk een spoedcursus positivisme!