Career
Andreus" debut work, the poetry book "Muziek voor Kijkdieren", came out in 1951. His work is seen as part of the Dutch/Belgian literary movement known as "De Vijftigers", a group of young poets started in the late 40s and connected to the COBRA movement, which also included Lucebert and Hugo Claus. Besides poetry, Andreus also wrote a large number of children"s books, the best known series of which revolves around the character "Meester Pompelmoes".
Andreus stories for children are full of fantastical themes, playful, and written in a lyrical, rhythmical style.
He also wrote a number of radio dramas, chansons, television scripts and commercials, novels, and a novella.