Books by Penny Vela

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A book about bullying, its effect on self-esteem and finding support. For children, teenagers and the adults beside them.

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On relationship patterns, boundaries and the difference between being chosen and making your own choice in love.

Maak van de shit een hit

A family compass for memories, life lessons and setbacks. Reflect on what has shaped you and what you want to pass on.

Sem en de Bleker

Sem and Noor step through a painting into a world whose colours are being stolen. A magical story about friendship and finding courage.

Read aloud from age 5 · independent reading ages 6–10

Snabbeltje & Snabbeltje in het Snabbelparadijs

Two children follow a red thread into a city made of treats. Everything seems free, but someone is keeping count. An illustrated tale of temptation and choices.

For readers who enjoy eerie fairy tales

Niblet & Niblet in Nibbleland

The English edition of Snabbeltje & Snabbeltje: an illustrated dark fairy tale about temptation and the hidden cost of things that seem free.

For readers who enjoy eerie fairy tales

Schatten van de Schaduw

A stone from Vietnam leads Elena towards a secret her mother kept. Julian knows more, but trusting him grows complicated as their attraction deepens.

Je bent niet gek, je hebt endometriose

Penny Vela writes about life with endometriosis and adenomyosis: pain, fatigue, care and daily life. Includes 78 low-carb, histamine-aware recipes. Dutch edition.

You’re Not Crazy, You Have Endometriosis

A personal book about living with endometriosis, pain, care and everyday life. Includes 78 low-carb, histamine-aware recipes.

No estás loca, tienes endometriosis

The Spanish edition on endometriosis, pain, misunderstanding and everyday life, with 78 low-carb, histamine-aware recipes.