Boek 'Maddie in de tuin'

My three-year-old asks for this one every night now, and I've noticed her actually saying "I feel like Maddie" when she's upset, which shows how well the story lands. The expressive illustrations really help her follow the emotional journey without needing me to explain every page.

The way the illustrations capture Maddie’s little emotions is spot-on—my daughter points to the grumpy face and says “like me” every time. It’s become our gentle go-to for talking through big feelings before bed.

The illustrations are so expressive that my daughter pauses on each page just to study Maddie’s face, and the story’s pacing makes the emotional lessons land without feeling preachy. It’s become our go-to wind-down book before nap.