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LEARN DUTCH WITH JIP & JANNEKE
Every Dutch child grows up with the adventures of Jip and Janneke. Written by Annie M.G. Schmidt and beautifully illustrated by Fiep Westendorp, these short stories have become one of the most beloved children's book series in the Netherlands.
For Dutch language learners, Jip & Janneke is much more than a children's book. The stories are written in simple, everyday Dutch, making them ideal for beginners who want to start reading real Dutch books without feeling overwhelmed.
In fact, the Dutch expression "Jip-en-Janneketaal" is often used to describe language that is clear, simple and easy to understand. That makes these books one of the best places to begin your Dutch reading journey.
Why Dutch Learners Love Jip & Janneke
✓ Short stories that can be read in a few minutes
✓ Simple sentence structures and basic verbs
✓ Everyday Dutch vocabulary and conversation
✓ Repetition of common words and phrases
✓ Easy to reread multiple times
✓ A fun introduction to Dutch culture, childhood and children’s games
is Jip & Janneke Right For You?
✓ You are A1 level
✓ You are learning Dutch as an English speaker
✓ You find novels too difficult
✓ You want to build reading confidence
✓ You enjoy short stories
You may want a more advanced book if:
✗ You are already comfortable reading Dutch novels
✗ You have reached B1 level or above
JIP & JANNEKE
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke
Reading Level: A1 Beginner
Editions: Hardback, E-book
Suitable for:
Complete beginners
Students completing their first Dutch course
Learners building reading confidence
English speakers learning Dutch
JIP & JANNEKE - DOOR NEDERLAND
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke - Through the Netherlands
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback
Jip & Janneke explore Dutch life and the Netherlands. From rolling down a dyke, to going to Artis, picking Dutch flowers and exploring the Dutch beach
ZOMER MET JIP & JANNEKE
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Summer with Jip & Janneke
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback, E-book
Summer has arrived and Jip & Janneke are loving it! From eating ice creams, to splashing each other water and of course going to the beach!
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WINTER MET JIP & JANNEKE
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Winter with Jip & Janneke
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback, E-book
Winter is full with fun adventures. From meeting hedgehogs in the garden, to building a snow man and much more!
JIP & JANNEKE - een heel jaar feest
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke - A full year of party
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Paperback, E-book
For Jip & Janneke the whole year is fun. Each season brings new things to try and do. Follow Jip & Janneke as they explore the four seasons of the year
JIP & JANNEKE - Allemaal dieren
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke - All sorts of animals
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Paperback, E-book
Jip & Janneke are crazy about animals, not just their pets Takkie and Siepie but also the hedgehog in their garden and the many other animals that they meet during their adventures
JIP & JANNEKE - SINTERKLAAS KOMT
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke - Sinterklaas arrives!
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback
Sinterklaas is a magical celebration and time in the Netherlands. Explore the typical Sinterklaas traditions with Jip & Janneke
RELATED BOOKS
pluk van de petteflet
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Pluk of the Petteflet
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback, E-book
After Jip & Janneke, Pluk is probably Annie MG Schmidt’s second most popular book. There is a room available in the Petteflet. When Pluk hears that, he quickly drives there in his red crane truck and goes to live in the tower room, all the way at the top. Finally, he has a house. And he immediately gains a lot of new friends
MINOES
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Minoes
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
Editions: Hardback, Softback, E-book, Audiobook
Minoes used to be a cat and can still talk to them. From them, she hears something's wrong at a large chemical factory. Minoes tells the shy journalist Tibbe, who finally has a major scoop.
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