The Dutch Twins

audiobook

The Dutch Twins

by Lucy Fitch Perkins

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

THE DUTCH TWINS - KIT AND KAT

0:54
2

I. THE DAY THEY WENT FISHING

10:22
3

II. MARKET DAY WITH FATHER

14:01
4

III. MOTHER'S DAY

14:39
5

IV. ONE SUNDAY

19:03
6

V. THE DAY THEY DROVE THE MILK CART

10:42
7

VI. THE DAY THEY GOT THEIR SKATES

36:46
8

SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS

3:12

Description

Kit and Kat are inseparable twins living on a breezy Dutch farm, where the world is framed by canals, fields of cabbages, and the ever‑watchful dyke that keeps the sea at bay. Their mother, Vrouw Vedder, fills their days with warm routines—wooden shoes, fresh bread, and the promise of new adventures once they’re tall enough to earn their proper names. Through gentle narration the story captures the rhythm of rural life, the chirping of birds, and the simple pleasures of childhood curiosity.

One bright morning the twins set off with their grandfather for a fishing trip, clutching a basket of worms and a lunch wrapped in a yellow basket. As they climb the towering dyke, the expansive sky and distant ships spark questions about far‑off lands like America, England, and China. The tale delights listeners with vivid Dutch scenery, the thrill of a first outing, and the tender bond between generations, inviting young ears to imagine their own small wonders beyond the familiar horizon.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (105K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Lynn Hill. Dedicated to Luana Rodriquez. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2003-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lucy Fitch Perkins

Lucy Fitch Perkins

1865–1937

Best known for the beloved "Twins" books, this American writer and illustrator brought children into many different places and eras through lively stories and her own artwork. She began as an artist, and that visual eye helped make her books especially vivid and welcoming.

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