
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IN THE LAND OF WINDMILLS AND WOODEN SHOES
HOLLAND
THE DUTCH PEOPLE
THE WINDMILLS
JAN AND KATRINA
THE WOODEN SHOES
THE DUTCH FATHER
THE DUTCH MOTHER
THE BLUE DISHES
Step into a breezy Dutch village where windmills turn ceaselessly and the clatter of wooden shoes fills the air. Jan and Katrina, two lively children, live in a bright blue house beside a towering brown windmill, their days framed by canals, willow‑shaded waters, and bustling market squares. The story paints the landscape with vivid detail, from the gleaming red‑tiled roofs to the stork’s nest perched on the chimney, inviting listeners to picture the world of Holland.
Their adventures blend simple chores—tending geese, gathering flour, and helping at the mill—with playful songs that echo the rhythm of “klip, klop” on their wooden clogs. Along the way, young listeners are encouraged to imagine the sounds of turning sails, the scent of fresh‑ground corn, and the pride of a community that keeps its land dry with mighty dikes. The narrative’s gentle humor and lively illustrations make it a perfect introduction to Dutch culture for curious ears.
Language
en
Duration
~41 minutes (39K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by F E H, MWS, LCantoni for music file. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2019-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1941
Best remembered for a charming 1919 children's book set in Holland, this Michigan writer brought faraway places and everyday life into clear, friendly stories for young readers.
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