You probably wonder about life from time to time. Like: why do I have a name? Why are people sometimes unfriendly? Do my parents really love me? Do I have to do something to be good enough? Why do we call the Earth our mother? Why am I alive? And where's my grandfather now that he's gone? One truth does not exist! The answers in this book are open and come from the heart. They invite you to think and feel for yourself, finding your own answers from within.

Learn how to connect with your body, your heart, and nature to find endless wisdom and support. There's more to life than meets the eye!

Author Ilse Krabben lives in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She also spends time in France, in the southern countryside where she grew up. Although she started as a theater director and performer, Ilse was drawn to writing too. At first, she wrote columns and later began creating poetry and theater pieces. Additionally, Ilse teaches theater to children. She wants to help children reflect upon what they need, dream about, and feel in this world. Giving children a sense of dignity and safety is Ilse's greatest aspiration.

Illustrator Hedie Meischke enjoyed living a quiet life on a farm in the Eastern Netherlands with her husband and sweet dog. She drew every single day, even after being diagnosed with ALS. Sadly, in 2023, Hedie passed away from the effects of this debilitating illness. Yet her colorful drawings live on, showing people the enormous beauty of life.