Royal Delft Carolien 28 page Children’s Book 2003.


One of the more unusual items produced in the 350th Jubilee Year at the factory was this small, 28-page children’s book entitled Carolien het koetje uit Delft (Carolien the little cow from Delft). The story is printed with both English and Dutch on each page. Written by “Bertram” fifty years ago and now just reprinted with lovely illustrations, it would make an ideal gift for any family with young children, whether or not they are Delft collectors. More than just the story of the famous Porceleyne Fles cows (sometimes mistaken on eBay for bulls!), it has a subtle moral about accepting differences in oneself and others.