Wie Dronk Er Nou Kabouter? (Who Drank the Gnome Now?) is a popular Dutch children’s book written by Pauline Oud. The book tells the story of a mischievous gnome who causes chaos in the forest by drinking all the animals’ drinks.
The story begins with the animals of the forest preparing for a big party. They have gathered all their favorite drinks – from lemonade to milk to tea – in order to celebrate. However, when they return to the table, they discover that all the drinks have been mysteriously drank!
The animals are baffled and start accusing each other of drinking all the drinks. It is only when they spot the mischievous gnome, with a big belly full of liquid, that they realize who the real culprit is. The gnome sheepishly admits to drinking all the drinks and apologizes for causing such chaos.
The animals forgive the gnome and decide to make the best of the situation by having a dance party instead. They all laugh and dance together, happy to have resolved the mystery of who drank all the drinks.
The book is filled with colorful illustrations and a playful rhyming text, making it an engaging read for young children. It teaches an important lesson about honesty and taking responsibility for one’s actions.
Wie Dronk Er Nou Kabouter? is a beloved children’s book in the Netherlands, and has been praised for its charming story and delightful characters. It is a fun and entertaining read that is sure to captivate young readers and spark their imaginations.