Our Little Dutch Cousin

Two Dutch twins, Pieter and Wilhelmina, count the days until their American cousin Theodore arrives for a visit. Through their eager eyes, young readers step into the sunlit world of early 1900s Holland, where windmills turn on the horizon and canal boats drift past cobblestone streets. The children share their favorite traditions, including the excitement of a wedding celebration where candies rain down from the bridal carriage and the twins scramble to gather the sweet spoils. McManus, who wrote and illustrated the book, fills these pages with the warm particulars of Dutch daily life, the cozy dynamics of family, and the particular joy of showing a visitor the places you love. The "Little Cousin" series introduced American children to their peers across the globe, and this installment captures both the specific beauty of Dutch culture and the timeless childhood pleasure of cousinly adventures.