Kiki en Ik

A beautiful book by Leo Timmers.

Timeless stories of friendship, companionship, and growth.

Kiki en ik,  the story is told from the perspective of a horse, recounting her encounter and friendship with the little girl.

The girl and the horse are best friends.
They were in the sky, on the beach, and on the cliffs. Trust each other and enjoy a fun-filled adventure.

Until one day, Kiki grew up.

The girl's attention shifted to her new friend. Will Kiki's friendship with Pony change?

Created by Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers, a beautiful picture book completed in over two years.During the creative process, he constantly looked back at his childhood. Also, rethinking being a father of two daughters.

The book skilfully utilizes changes in light. Create different lighting and shadow atmospheres as the scene changes:

The storm that chased after Kiki and the horse galloped on. Sunset over the mountains. And the lighthouse shrouded in mist...

Each double-page spread reflects the author's dedication and effort. Showing something different from the past - an unprecedented personal style.

The book presents feelings that we have all experienced—

Those beautiful encounters
Those inevitable partings,
And the joy of reuniting.

Reviews

"This is truly a beautiful picture book, with dreamlike illustrations and a captivating story. Even adults enjoyed reading it immensely! "

"I've read it to my 3- and 5-year-old children several times at home, and they're gradually able to understand what happened and how the characters feel. At the same time, they've started to notice the details in the illustrations, making each reading more enjoyable. "

Author

Leo Timmers

Born on February 12, 1970, in Genk, Belgium, he currently lives in Brussels with his wife and two daughters.

His works have been translated into 39 languages, with global sales exceeding 1.2 million copies. He has been invited to participate in numerous international literary festivals and has given lectures and workshops around the world. He has also been nominated for the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award.