Books About Netherlands · 36 titles considered

The Best Netherlands Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about netherlands? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Wheel on the School
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954

The Wheel on the School

By Meindert DeJong, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Can a group of children bring storks back to their village?

Newbery Medal (1955)
298 pages· 66,608 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Diary of a Young Girl

By Anne Frank, Susan Massotty (Translator)

A young girl hides from Nazis, documenting her life in a secret attic, revealing courage and humanity's frailty.

400 pages· 100,270 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,296,143 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

All in a Drop

A self-taught scientist unveils a hidden world, challenging beliefs with a homemade microscope.

96 pages· 6,855 words· Est. 58 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Boxes for Katje

A mysterious box from America sparks a life-changing exchange in post-war Holland.

40 pages· 1,585 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,545 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

The Tree in the Courtyard

By Jeff Gottesfeld, Peter McCarty (Illustrator)

A tree witnesses a girl's life during war, her absence, and the legacy of peace she leaves behind.

40 pages· 795 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 838 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Holland

Discover the quirky charm and rich history of Holland through vibrant illustrations.

56 pages
4.6/5 Goodreads · 285 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Who Was Anne Frank?

A young Jewish girl and her family are forced into hiding during World War II

112 pages· 7,252 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,017 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Martin & Anne

Two lives, one year: hope and dreams defy prejudice and violence.

32 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 284 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

I am Anne Frank

A young girl hides from Nazis, documenting her hopes and fears.

40 pages· 1,660 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 495 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Anne Frank's Diary (Graphic Novel)

A young girl's diary reveals resilience amidst unimaginable horror.

151 pages· 15,955 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 21,539 ratings
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Netherlands Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about netherlands for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Anne Frank

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A young girl hides during war, her diary revealing hope amidst darkness.

Vincent Van Gogh

Ages 6–8 · 2024

Discover how a quiet child became a legendary artist despite life's challenges.

A Picture Book of Anne Frank

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A young girl's diary reveals hope and fear while hiding from the Nazis.

Vincent Can't Sleep

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Vincent's sleepless nights under starry skies inspire his iconic art.

The Greatest Skating Race

Ages 9–12 · 2004

A young skater must guide children to safety across frozen canals during wartime, evading soldiers and danger.

Hans Brinker

Ages 5–+ · 2007

A family faces hardship, a race for silver skates, and a mystery of missing riches.

The Boy Who Held Back the Sea

Ages 3–5 · 1987

A boy discovers a leak in the dike, threatening his village's survival. Can he save them in time?

Vincent van Gogh

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Discover the tumultuous life and genius of Vincent van Gogh.

Anne Frank

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A young girl hides from persecution, documenting her life in a secret room.

The Great Tulip Trade

Ages 5–8 · 2005

In 1600s Holland, Anna's tulips are worth more than gold. What will she do?

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Netherlands Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about netherlands for developing and independent readers.

The Winged Watchman

Ages 10–13 · 1962

In occupied Holland, a family risks everything to aid the resistance.

Anne Frank and the Children of the Holocaust

Ages 10–+ · 2006

Discover Anne Frank's life amid the Holocaust's horrors.

Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A botanist vanishes in Holland, linked to a black tulip mystery.

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Code Name Kingfisher

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A girl uncovers her grandmother's secret past in the Dutch Resistance, revealing hidden family ties and wartime bravery.

Hana in the Time of the Tulips

Ages 6–11 · 2004

A girl must save her father from greed and despair during Holland's tulip fever.

Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates

Ages 8–12 · 1865

A brother and sister race for silver skates and seek a cure for their father.

The Upstairs Room

Ages 8–12 · 1972

A young girl hides from danger in WWII Holland, clinging to hope.

When the Soldiers Were Gone

Ages 8–12 · 1999

A boy discovers his family isn't his own after the war.

Nine Open Arms

Ages 9–+ · 2004

A family moves to a haunted house, seeking refuge or facing tragedy.

Anne Frank: Hidden Hope

Ages 10–12 · 2009

Discover Anne Frank's hidden world and enduring hope amidst war's shadows.

Vincent van Gogh

Ages 5–9 · 2021

Discover the world through Van Gogh's eyes and create your own art.

Bicycle to Treachery

Ages 5–8 · 1985

A duck-tective stumbles upon a smuggling ring in Holland.

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