{"title":"Loes Botman Art Postcards","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the gentle charm of \u003cstrong data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eLoes Botman’s \u003c\/strong\u003enature and Waldorf-inspired art postcards. Created with soft pastels, her illustrations celebrate the quiet beauty of animals and the natural world. Each card invites storytelling, imaginative play, or thoughtful correspondence, making them perfect for nature tables, seasonal displays, or heartfelt notes. A treasured addition for collectors, educators, and families who cherish tender, evocative artwork, these postcards capture the warmth and wonder of everyday nature. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hello-bugs-what-do-you-do-board-book","title":"Hello Bugs, What Do You Do? by Loes Botman","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Board Book Introducing Insects Through Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eHello Bugs, What Do You Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces young children to the small but fascinating world of insects through simple language and close observation. Each page invites children to meet a familiar insect and notice how it moves, works, or lives—whether a butterfly drifting through the air, a bee gathering nectar, or a ladybug resting on a leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"704\"\u003eCreated by Dutch artist \u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLoes Botman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this board book pairs gentle, factual text with luminous illustrations rich in color and detail. The artwork encourages careful looking, while the calm, repetitive structure supports early vocabulary development without overstimulation. Children are invited to linger, point, and return to favorite pages again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003ePart of the beloved \u003cem data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e series, this sturdy board book is especially\u003cimg\u003e well suited for shared reading and quiet exploration. Its realistic imagery and respectful portrayal of insects make it a lasting choice for families who value nature-centered learning from the earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Ladybug Companion to This Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003eDiscover more of Loes Botman’s luminous artwork with her Ladybug art postcards, a beautiful companion for nature tables and seasonal displays. 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Each spread invites children to meet an animal in its natural environment—from animals in the meadow and forest to those living on the farm or near water—encouraging curiosity about the world and how living beings belong within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"833\"\u003eCreated by Dutch artist \u003cstrong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLoes Botman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this board book pairs simple, factual text with luminous, softly detailed illustrations. The artwork rewards careful observation, while the language supports early vocabulary and concept development without overstimulation. 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Its calm pacing and realistic imagery make it a lasting choice for families who value nature-centered storytelling and thoughtful illustration in the earliest years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1581\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eHello Animals, Where Do You Live?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loes Botman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32923096318016,"sku":"1782506896","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/hello-animals-where-do-you-live-loes-botman.webp?v=1767434902"},{"product_id":"hello-animals-how-do-you-sleep-board-book","title":"Hello Animals, How Do You Sleep? by Loes Botman","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eA Board Book Exploring How Animals Rest and Sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eHello Animals, How Do You Sleep? invites young children to observe how different animals rest at the end of the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eThrough simple text and richly detailed illustrations, children meet familiar animals—including a squirrel, fox, bear, and rabbit—and see the different ways they settle down to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eLoes Botman’s warm, realistic artwork encourages close looking, while the clear, uncomplicated language makes this an easy and reassuring book to share at bedtime. Each page offers a calm moment of recognition, helping toddlers connect animals’ rhythms with their own experience of winding down and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003ePart of the beloved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/hello-animals-board-book-set\" title=\"Hello Animal Book Set by Loes Botman\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e gift book set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this sturdy board book is well suited for shared reading and quiet evenings, offering a gentle way to close the day through observation and familiarity rather than stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hello Animals, How Do You Sleep?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loes Botman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32923117158464,"sku":"1782505512","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/a-board-book-how-do-you-sleep.webp?v=1766664094"},{"product_id":"hello-birds-what-do-you-say-board-book","title":"Hello Birds, What Do You Say? by Loes Botman","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eA Board Book Introducing Birds and Their Sounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eHello Birds, What Do You Say? introduces young children to familiar birds through sound, observation, and richly detailed illustration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eEach page invites toddlers to notice a different bird—such as a robin, blue tit, swan, pigeon, or duck—and listen for the distinctive sound it makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eThe simple, rhythmic text encourages children to join in, making this book especially engaging for shared reading. Loes Botman’s luminous illustrations provide realistic detail without visual clutter, helping children recognize birds they may encounter in gardens, parks, and the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003ePart of the \u003cem data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e series, this sturdy board book supports early language development through repetition and participation, while also fostering curiosity about the natural world. It is well suited for reading aloud, quiet exploration, and returning to favorite pages again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hello Birds, What Do You Say?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loes Botman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32923120861248,"sku":"1782504885","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/a-board-book-about-birds.webp?v=1766662302"},{"product_id":"hello-animals-what-makes-you-special-board-book","title":"Hello Animals, What Makes You Special? by Loes Botman","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eA Board Book Exploring Animals and Their Unique Qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eHello Animals, What Makes You Special? invites young children to observe animals closely and notice what makes each one distinct.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"633\"\u003eThrough clear, simple language and richly detailed illustrations, children meet animals in their natural environments and learn about what they do, how they move, and where they live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eLoes Botman’s signature pastel artwork rewards careful looking. Each page encourages children to pause, point, and return again and again, building early vocabulary through accurate naming and visual connection rather than abstraction. The text remains simple and factual, making the book especially well suited for toddlers encountering animals beyond the familiar few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003ePart of the much-loved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/hello-animals-board-book-set\" title=\"Loes Botman Animal Board Book Set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e book set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this sturdy board book supports shared reading and quiet exploration, offering a thoughtful introduction to the natural world through art and observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hello Animals, What Makes You Special?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loes Botman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floris Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2321\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2360\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9\" × 6.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32923121254464,"sku":"1782506888","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/toddler-board-book-hello-animals-woodland.webp?v=1766660675"},{"product_id":"hello-baby-animals-who-are-you-board-book","title":"Hello Baby Animals, Who Are You? by Loes Botman","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eA Board Book Introducing Baby Animals Through Observation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eHello Baby Animals, Who Are You? introduces young children to baby animals through clear naming, close looking, and richly detailed illustrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eFrom a wobbly foal learning to stand, to muddy piglets splashing in the pen, to a curious kid leaping in the meadow, each page invites children to meet familiar animals and notice their unique qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"896\"\u003eCreated by Dutch artist Loes Botman, this board book pairs simple, factual text with luminous artwork that rewards careful observation. The language supports early vocabulary development while the illustrations encourage children to linger, point, and return to favorite pages again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003ePart of the beloved \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/hello-animals-board-book-set\" title=\"Loes Botman Toddler Book Set\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1226\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eHello Animals\u003c\/em\u003e book set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sturdy board book is well suited for shared reading and quiet exploration. 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