Children's book Author

Jef Aerts

Biography

Jef Aerts is a Belgian author of children’s books, novels and poetry. He has been praised as a master storyteller and his books have won numerous prestigious literary prizes. Jef worked with renowned illustrator Marit Törnqvist on the picture book Bigger Than a Dream and his books have been translated all over the world. Jef has three children and lives in a small farm with lots of animals.

The latest

Jef's most recent book

The Blue Wings
Sale price
$1799
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · October 9, 2018

The Blue Wings

By Jef Aerts · With Laura Watkinson

Two brothers' bond is tested when they try to save an injured crane.

224 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 233 ratings
Hardcover
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Most Popular Jef Aerts Books

Bigger Than a Dream
Sale price
$1799

Bigger Than a Dream

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

A boy meets his sister, who died before he was born, on a dreamlike journey.

The Blue Wings
Sale price
$1799

The Blue Wings

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Two brothers' bond is tested when they try to save an injured crane.

At a glance

Book Stats

3

Authored

0

Illustrated

3

Collaborators

Picture books

2

Chapter books

1

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Jef Aerts Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

The Blue Wings
Sale price
$1799

The Blue Wings

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Two brothers' bond is tested when they try to save an injured crane.

Bigger Than a Dream
Sale price
$1799

Bigger Than a Dream

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

A boy meets his sister, who died before he was born, on a dreamlike journey.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jef Aerts's books.

01

David Colmer

Translator / 1 shared book

DC

02

Laura Watkinson

Translator / 1 shared book

LW

03

Sanne te Loo

Illustrator / 1 shared book

SL