Children’s book of Filipino artist appears first in Dutch

Emailed for posting by Gerard Arp
The Netherlands
October 4, 2018
 


It is not often that a children's book by a Filipino writer and illustrator is published in the Netherlands. That the book Druppy in de wereld vol kleuren is first published in the Netherlands, by a new publisher, is certainly unique. The Dutch landscape has also inspired the author, during his trip through Europe. The striking figure of the lost little main character, in the distinct style of the illustrations of the author Sander Cruz, make it a special book.

“Who are you, orange creature?”, asked Betsy the butterfly. Druppy, a small, lost figure, does not know who or where he is when he is found by Betsy. Together they decide to go searching for his family. Thus begins the adventurous journey of Druppy, during which he is accompanied by the helpful butterfly and a mysterious and dynamic frog. With dangerous moments and encounters. Gradually Druppy discovers the wonderful world of colors, animals, emotions, friendship ... and himself. Being a special creature with many friends - unique, but not alone.

Druppy in de wereld vol kleuren is a picture book for young children to read and to discover with the parents. The book is supplemented with plates in which they can search for animals and colors.

Travel offers inspiration

The idea for the character and the main themes of Druppy in de wereld vol kleuren - discovering the beauty of colors and nature - was born during a trip of the author through Europe. Sander Cruz received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He lives and works as a graphic designer, illustrator and multimedia artist in Taguig City in the Philippines, with his wife and daughter, cats and dog. Druppy in the world of colors is his first book, but there are plenty of ideas for next adventures.

A translation, titled Dewy in the World of Colors is available as an ebook.

Druppy animated movie for the Dutch ‘Kinderboekenweek’ (YouTube)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHVrRo7PXGU

Especially for the Children’s Book Week in Holland (3-14 Ocotober), Sander Cruz - author of Druppy in de wereld vol kleuren - made an animated movie about the origins of Druppy.

Info Book:

‘Druppy in de wereld vol kleuren’

Auteur en illustrator: Sander Cruz

Gebonden, hardback; 32 pagina’s.

Uitgeverij Arpenco

ISBN 9789082827101  -  € 13,50

More info of author Sander Cruz

www.arpenco.nl/sander-cruz/