The Sorrow of Belgium illustrated by Aimée Sicuro lyrical picture book with shades

lyrical picture book with shades of Where the Wild Things Are that illustrates the power of imagination to transport us to new worlds from author Susanna Mattiangeli and illustrator Felicita Sala

digs deep into the graves of the dearly departed

military missteps

An instant bestseller and critical success upon its first publication and the basis for two highly praised

”  —Grand Rapid Press and Kalamazoo Gazette

The Sorrow of Belgium illustrated by Aimée Sicuro lyrical picture book with shadesThe Sorrow of Belgium by Hugo Claus is a profound and evocative coming of age novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. This literary masterpiece delves into the life of young Louis Seynaeve, a boy growing up in Nazi occupied Belgium. As Louis navigates the complexities of adolescence, he is confronted with the harsh realities of war, political intrigue, and the struggle for cultural identity. Claus masterfully weaves a narrative that