My latest book "Searching for Home" - one little sprite's quest for a home full of friends, was published by Beaming Books in the US on the 30th of January 2024 and in the UK on the 2nd of April 2024. It is available from Beaming Books, Amazon US, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon UK and all good bookshops.
Listed in the top 10 of Imagination Soup's Best Picture Books of January 2024! And Forword Review's book of the day on January 30th!
Nice things people said about "Searching for Home":
The Picture Book Buzz: The timeless message and whimsical art of Searching for Home make this the perfect gift book for folktale enthusiasts and fairy tale lovers. Young readers will resonate with Noa's hunt for true friendship. [...] It is a gorgeous and humorously touching picture book.
Horn Book Review Weaving humor with sincerity, Bourgonje crafts a winsome and heartfelt story that feels like home.
Story Snugg: Searching for Home is a beautifully illustrated, gentle story about friendship. [...] Chantal Bourgonje’s whimsical illustrations are beautiful and perfect for this heartwarming story.
The Joys of Parenting: For me, the true highlight of this book lies in its irresistibly adorable characters and absolutely enchanting illustrations. Kudos to Chantal Bourgonje.
Goodreads: Such a sweet story of finding friends when you least expect to. The ending is perfect. The characters are adorable, and the art has my heart.
