The shared experience between parent and infant, that Be kind offers in the theater, is in a way similar to the experience of reading a book together.

Knowing the importance of reading to young children, it was clear from the start that Emilie wanted to develop an accompanying book to the performance.

She asked Rianne van Duin, who designed the set, to also create a pop up book based on “Be kind”.

The beautifully illustrated book permits to rediscover the main scenes of the performance in an original way and to continue the circus theater experience at home. An occasion to bond, a moment to put some simple words on what babies have seen at the theater and extend their memory of it.

It was also a nice opportunity to portray contemporary circus in a children’s book.

The book was entirely produced in the Netherlands and is available for purchase after the performance.