The youngest captain

Pim is the youngest in his family, but he’s determined to be captain of the boat. While the grown-ups doubt him, Pim is busy fighting “ice people” with hot pancake cannonballs and steering the table upside-down like a ship. Imagination makes him taller than his years, until the day comes when he really takes the helm.

Friso Henstra’s illustrations are bold and a little folk-like, with shapes that feel carved and colors straight from the sea. They give the story both humor and weight, making Pim’s journey from play to reality a small but memorable adventure.