de jongen

The English book that teaches you Dutch!

Sold in more than 30 stores across Canada, the US and the Netherlands

De jongen

Based on the true story of Bert van Donkersgoed.
This book is a fun family friendly way to introduce children to the dutch language, all while learning about what it was like to grow up in the Netherlands during the war.

Learn Dutch

Not only that but you get to learn Dutch!
Each page is peppered with fun Dutch words so you can learn as you read. There's over 75 of them!

Find us in these stores!

ONTARIO

  • Acton - Holland Shop: 71 Mill Street East Acton, ON,

  • Barrie - Continental Specialties & Imports: 126 Dunlop St. W, Barrie, ON.

  • Brantford - The Windmill: Mount Pleasant, ON.

  • Burlington - The Dutch Shop: 3019 New St., Roseland Plaza, Burlington, ON.

  • Dundas - The Dutch Mill: 533 Millgrove Side Rd, Dundas, ON.

  • Grimsby - The Dutch Shop: 52 Main St. West, Grimsby, ON.

  • Guelph - Dutch Toko: 666 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON.

  • Hamilton - Dutch Toko: 760 Upper James St., Hamilton, ON.

  • London - Mike’s Meat Market: 1866 Dundas St, London, ON.

  • Listowel - Books & Basic's: 233 Main St E, Listowel, ON N4W 2B8

  • North York/Toronto - Holland Shop: 2542 Weston Rd, North York, ON.

  • Palmerston - Oranje Grove: 125 Main Street, Palmerston, ON.

  • Peterborough - Maggie's Meat Market: 1837 Lansdowne st. W, unit #13, Peterborough, ON.

  • St. Catherines - Ramaker's Imports: 579 Ontario St., St. Catherines, ON.

  • Strathroy - Deli & Dutch Shop: 31A Front Street W, Strathroy, ON.

  • Wingham - Annettes Treasures Galore: 206 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON.

ALBERTA

  • Calgary - The Dutch Store: 3815 16 St. SE, Calgary, AB.

  • Canmore - Red Gables Deli: 707 Spring Creek Drive #713, Canmore, AB.

  • Coaldale - Coaldale Bakery: 1903 20 Ave, Coaldale, AB.

  • Coalhurst - Crystal Springs Cheese: 102008 Range Road 222, Coalhurst, AB.

  • Edmonton - Dutch Delicious: 13232 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB.

  • Edmonton - Ben's Meat & Deli: 15726 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB.

  • Fort Macleod - Country Creek Market: 2215 2 Ave, Fort Macleod, AB.

  • Grande Prairie - Dutch Roots: 10011 102 Street, Grand Prairie, AB.

  • Gull Lake - Wooden Shoe: 40 Lakeview Avenue, Gull Lake, AB.

  • Lethbridge - Wooden Shoe European store: 210 3 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB.

  • Medicine Hat - Oh My Fruit Creations & Dutch Store: 421 3 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB.

  • Okotoks - Dit 'n Dat: 37 Elizabeth St., Okotoks, AB.

  • Ponoka - Makkinga Market: 5016 51 Ave Unit B. Ponoka, AB.

MANITOBA

  • Brandon - Kuipers Bakery: 1411 1st street, Brandon, Manitoba

BRITISH COLUMBIA

  • Chilliwack - Holland Shopping Centre: 8983 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC.

  • New Westminster- Holland Shopping Centre: 141 E. Colombia street. New Westminster BC.

  • Victoria - the Wooden Shoe Deli: 2576 Quadra St, Victoria, BC.

UNITED STATES

  • Hudsonville, MI - Reformed Book Outlet: 3472 Harvey St., Hudsonville, MI

THE NETHERLANDS

  • Nijkerk - Den Hertog boekhandel: Frieswijkstraat 6 3862 BL Nijkerk

  • Putten - Het Boekpunt: Dorpsstraat 51, Putten

  • Amsterdam - the Look Up: Prins Hendrikkade 51, 1012 AC Amsterdam

CAN'T FIND A STORE CLOSE TO YOU?

  • Send us a message using the contact form below and we will be happy to send you a copy in the mail!

Printable colouring pages

Print the colouring pages and send us your best picture with you holding it. We will post it here on our website!

Pannekoeken recipe

Make pannekoeken like de jongen did!For the batter you'll need
2 eieren
2 kopjes melk
½ tsp salt
2 kopjes all-purpose flour
Butter, voor in de panCrack 2 eieren in a bowl, add flour, salt and melk (from de koe).
Mix and stir until you get a nice smooth batter, use a whisk or mixer.
Put some butter in de pan, use a soup spoon to thinly cover the bottom of the pan with batter.
Turn after a few minutes or when you see the pancake is beautifully brown.Yummy ideas for toppings available at your local Dutch store:
- Kaas (lovely Dutch cheese)
- De Friesche vlag stroop (amazing Dutch syrup)
- De Zeeuwse boerin stroop (amazing Dutch syrup)
- Appelstroop (apple butter)
- Spek (bacon)
And ask any Dutch person you know for more ideas!Enjoy!!

Contact us

To let us know how you enjoyed this book,
or if you would like to order directly from us.

Or email us at: dekinderenbooks@gmail.com

Laura van Iwaarden

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