van Doesburg Creative Works

10/02/2025

What a picture!! Lysan being read up on the mountains under the warm sun. And look at the gorgeous backdrop and all those hues of pink/purple.

When I first spoke with Juna from , I immediately felt her warmth and passion for making reading accessible to all. Read. Learn. Explore. So when she sent me this picture with the children of Darchula, Sudurpaschim, my heart melted. I never imagined that our stories would reach so far. Thank you, Juna, for sharing our stories and thank you for letting us play a small role in your mission ❤️

20/01/2025

Happy Monday! Happy Smiles! 😁

Thank you .explorers.academy for planting seeds of kindness. Children learn kindness through acts of kindness.

Kindness begins with understanding, and books open the door to empathy. When we read and share stories, we connect with different perspectives, nurture compassion, and inspire kindness in one another. 📚✨

02/01/2025

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

We’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting news! After a year of hard work and now with the final rounds of edits underway, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newest book, “Mijok’s Trip” written by Niranjan Kunwar and beautifully illustrated by Alina Chhantel. Mark your calendars—it’s arriving this February!

Follow Mijok on an unforgettable journey from Kathmandu to Phidim, where she uncovers the beauty of Nepal, faces unexpected challenges, and finds her inner strength. A heartwarming tale of adventure, family, and self-discovery, “Mijok’s Trip” celebrates heritage and the ties that bind us.

Here’s to new beginnings, bold adventures, and the stories that bring us closer together. Wishing you all a fantastic start to 2025!

08/12/2024

Open up the 🔗 to find out what magic 🪄 ⭐ we have wrapped up ready for the festivities ahead! 🎄 🎁

With the festive season approaching, we want you to experience the magic of our Xmas Book Bundle! ALL THREE of our cherished books are available at an unbeatable one-time-only bundle deal! Dive into NAMASTE, illustrated by Karuna Giri, and join us on an exciting journey through mountains, musical in...

06/12/2024

With the festive season approaching, we want you to experience the magic of our Xmas Book Bundle!🎄🎁 ALL THREE of our cherished books are available at an unbeatable one-time-only bundle deal!

Dive into “NAMASTE,” illustrated by Karuna Giri, and join us on an exciting journey through mountains, musical instruments, animals, patterns, & more. 🙏🏽🇳🇵

Discover the wonder of the Himalayas ⛰️ with “ARE YOU A SNOW LEOPARD?” by Sandra Shiwani van Doesburg, illustrated by Kanchan Burathoki. Follow Hiuko, a snow leopard, on her quest for friendship.

Share in LYSAN’s journey as her self-doubt—“I wish I did not have to look like me. Is this why everyone looks at me differently?”—transforms with a new Kindergarten friend. Also written by Sandra Shiwani van Doesburg and illustrated by Kanchan Burathoki.

Here at van Doesburg Creative Works, we are excited to share stories that focus on experiential learning. These stories are perfect for your family to read this holiday season! 🥰 🤗

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12/11/2024

Meet Ooney! Our beloved Yak loves munching on grass.

We got feedback: "I just listened to your reading of the book with my seven-year-old son, and we both loved it. He was particularly amused by how the yak held onto his grass snack until the very end :-).”

How cool is that! Especially when your readers pick up on your specific character nuances 😊

Ooney means woolly, and as we head into winter mode, Ooney sends you all warm winter vibes. ❄️🤗

24/10/2024

This week we celebrate International Snow Leopard Day (October 23)! We celebrate these majestic and rare creatures, while also raising awareness about the importance of protecting endangered animals. Teaching kids about conservation starts with sparking their curiosity!

Through our Children’s Book and the QueRy Van, we aim to inspire young minds to explore the big world around them and understand how they can help preserve it. Together, we can empower the next generation to protect wildlife and our planet.

Let’s nurture their curiosity and show them how their actions, big or small, can make a difference! ❤️ 🌎 🙏🏽

02/10/2024

**Spoiler Alert** 🚨 In this page of *Lysan*, our brave heroine takes a moment for self-reflection. Turns out, those stares from the other kids aren’t because she’s different in a bad way—it’s because they’re curious, maybe even a little anxious, to learn more about her. Sometimes, the things that make us unique are the very things that draw people in. 💫✨ And by the way we all feel different, its how we deal with this feeling that matters. Did you feel different growing up?



Lysan written by and illustrated by

02/09/2024

Starting school can be an emotional journey for children. Our QueRy sheets, inspired by beloved characters from our children’s book "LYSAN",are here to help. Use them as a guide to talk through their feelings, understand their experiences, and make this transition a little smoother. Let’s explore emotions together—one question at a time. 🌟📚

Free download on our website - link in bio or DM for the direct link. 🔗 ❤️

QueRy sheets created by Suneha Shrestha .doodle.studio

LYSAN written by and illustrated by .

20/08/2024

The first day of school starts with a range of emotions for both the kids and parents, and even for the teachers, to be honest.

Lysan has been anxious all summer about starting school, and she starts the first day with angst and trepidation.

Why is she feeling this way? Will she overcome her fears? Has she sought help? Does she learn something about herself?

Lysan written by and illustrated by

Edited by and Book layout

14/08/2024

”This reminds me again why I decided to write and publish children‘s books“, she mused. The challenges of scaling in a saturated market can have disheartening moments. And so when you interact with children who share the joy and warmth from reading your books - you spark your own joy and persevere.

27/05/2024

On May 29th, we celebrated Mt. Everest Day with our Nepali 🇳🇵 community in Bern 🇨🇭on the theme of Mountain and People. , founder and author, had the pleasure to present our three books and talk about the importance of sharing stories from other parts of the world and, more importantly, emphasising the importance for children to learn how to coexist and thrive with nature and animals sustainably.

The event was organised and hosted by His Excellency Mr Ram Prasad Subedi, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, WTO & other International Organisations & Ambassador of Nepal to Switzerland. We hope his children and family will enjoy our 📚.

It was an absolute honour to have met Susmita Maskey Niraula . From conquering the Seven Summits to transforming personal adversities into strengths, Susmita Maskey exemplifies resilience and inspiration. As the first Nepali woman to achieve this mountaineering feat, she breaks barriers and sets new heights for women worldwide. Her story of overcoming childhood trauma and advocating for the safety of children and women is a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication. Learn more about Susmita’s incredible journey and achievements on her [official website](https://susmitamaskey.com/about).

It was a fantastic day, feeling close to home and connecting with inspirational people who have made huge differences in their fields. Thank you, as always, to for being a true advocate and supporter of our Nepali community here in Switzerland.

10/04/2024

“Why do the clouds look like an octopus?”
“Why does the crocodile have such a long mouth?”
“What kind of music do they make?”
“How does the Rhino feed its baby?”

Namaste is a board book for 0-3 years. With high-contrast illustrations, we stimulate the development of a newborn. As you can see from the questions above, it's a great conversation starter for toddlers. Curious minds have the most insightful questions.

Illustrated by Karuna Giri. .gr

22/03/2024

Happy Friday, little bookworms! 📚✨ Let’s kick off the weekend with a magical journey between the pages! 🌟 Explore new worlds, meet fascinating characters, and embark on thrilling adventures within the pages of your favorite books! 🚀 Let your imagination soar and make this Friday one for the books! 🎉 “

05/03/2024

We invite you to sign up your children for our one of a kind sensory book launch. This collaboration together with Dori from .artlab will will immerse your children with arts & crafts inspired by the worlds within our books.

Go to our website and get your ticket 🎟️. Or send us a message and we will provide you the direct link.

24/02/2024

Advertising at its finest. Extremely happy to see our books on the pages of the SBVV - Swiss Book Trade and Publishing Association Switzerland here we come!

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15/02/2024

What an honour to have these two inspirational women support our upcoming book launch in Switzerland. The support from our community is monumental as we set our path to success. Thank you, Mana and Subha Aunty, and I look forward to what’s to come! And not to mention big thanks for being our first customers! ❤️

06/02/2024

Ready to be shipped 🚛from 🇱🇻 to 🇨🇭… and then we hit the bookstores! This year, we do it differently! Learn by doing and persevering to achieve our definition of success - Igniting curiosity, self-awareness and confidence in children through experiential storytelling.