Children’s Books
Bente Pompen is a children's book illustrator and author with a deep passion for nature and wildlife.
Her work has been translated into nine languages and is loved by little readers around the world.
Penguin Pip’s Ice-Cold Seek-and-Find Book
Little penguin Pip introduces you to her frisky family! On each page, you’ll discover more about the emperor penguins. Dive into their world of ice and snow and learn how Pip’s family keep themselves warm, why they can’t fly, and so much more. Bundle up and Pip will show you everything!
A frisky, informative seek-and-find book filled with fun facts about a happy penguin family. For curious children ages 5 years and up.
Penguin Pip is published and translated into 8 languages.
More books to come in the Frisky Families series.
Willow in the Sea
Do you already know Willow the Nature Hero? Willow sets off into the wide world to discover all the beauty nature has to offer. Are you coming along on an adventure? Today we’re heading to the beach and diving deep into the sea!
For toddlers aged 24 months and up, with the world around the child as its central theme.
Written by Yasmine Versteele & illustrated by Bente Pompen
Published in Dutch and Danish.
Willow in the Vegetable Garden
Willow sets off into the wide world to discover all the beauty nature has to offer. Are you coming along? Today we’re exploring the vegetable garden. There are so many vegetables, plants, and animals!
Written by Yasmine Versteele & illustrated by Bente Pompen
Published in Dutch and Danish.
Willow and Jane Bring Little Ava Home
In collaboration with Dr. Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute Belgium.
Written by Yasmine Versteele & illustrated by Bente Pompen
Will be released July 2025.
Willow and Warre build a Nest
Warre is playing outside, but something feels off. No buzzing, chirping, or humming... nothing! Where are the birds? And the bees and butterflies? Willow has an idea: all the animals are busy getting ready for autumn and winter. Join Willow and Warre as they discover how they do it.
Written by Yasmine Versteele & illustrated by Bente Pompen
Published in Dutch and Luxembourgish.
Willow and Warre let everything run wild
Warre is happily relaxing in his little garden—until a huge racket disturbs his peace… Together with the nature spirit Willow, he flees into the wild. There, he discovers all sorts of animals and plants, and learns that nature is best left to follow its own course.
An educational adventure for nature heroes from 5 to 109 years old. You can follow more of Warre and Willow’s journey in the Ketnet movie Warre and the Three Willows! Featuring 80 different plant and animal species!
Written by Yasmine Versteele & illustrated by Bente Pompen
Published in Dutch and Luxembourgish.