Canada and The Netherlands: A World War II Story by Julia Sinke

This book celebrates the friendship between Canada and the Netherlands, a friendship that began in World War 2. It tells the story of a Dutch princess who was born in Canada during the war, and it tells of the special gift sent to Canada each year from the Netherlands. It honours the Canadian soldiers who fought bravely and who brought hope and food to the Dutch people. Children in both countries will be inspired by this true tale of courage, self-sacrifice and undying gratitude. The book is written in both Dutch and English to commemorate this unique friendship.

Julianna (Julia) Sinke and her husband, Gerrit live in Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada. They have four children. She is an Educational Assistant who loves kids and is passionate about Language Arts. She enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with her family. Though she was born in Canada, both her father and her mother were born in the Netherlands during the decade following the Second World War. She has travelled to the Netherlands several times, and has been privileged to visit many war memorials while there.

Abigayle Rozendaal is the author’s daughter. She is married to Jonathan and they live in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Abigayle is a hair stylist and enjoys drawing and painting. She has been to the Netherlands on three occasions and has visited the Canadian War Cemetery in Bergen-Op-Zoom.