A big part of our site here is to introduce you to a variety of children’s books, so you can explore themes that you would like to read in your own minority language homeschool. You can be assured that we read every single book here in our home. Since we generally read in Portuguese, German, and English, you will find the reviews based on one language specifically. This is for example interesting if translations change character names, or if we share pictures of the books, or if we mention publisher information. While we try to always link back to all three languages, sometimes not all books are localised in all languages.
“Where to Hide a Star” - Oliver Jeffers
"Where to Hide a Star" is a whimsical and heartfelt addition to the beloved Boy series, marking twenty years since the debut of "How to Catch a Star."
“If I had a Polar Bear” - Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow
"If I Had a Polar Bear" is a delightful addition to the "If I Had A..." series, offering a whimsical bedtime tale that sparks young imaginations.
“Mole’s Quiet Place” - Jane Chapman
"Mole’s Quiet Place" by Jane Chapman is a tender and beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively explores the needs of introverted children.
“The Bridges” - Tom Percival
"The Bridges" by Tom Percival is a visually enchanting and emotionally resonant picture book that celebrates the transformative power of reading.
“The Grand Hotel of Feelings” - Lidia Branković
"The Grand Hotel of Feelings" by Lidia Branković is a whimsical and insightful picture book that transforms the complex world of emotions into an imaginative hotel where every feeling is a guest.
“Sweep” - Louise Greig, Júlia Sardà
"Sweep" by Louise Greig, illustrated by Júlia Sardà, is a visually striking picture book that uses autumn as a metaphor to explore the overwhelming nature of emotions.
“The Invisible String” - Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
"The Invisible String" is a heartwarming picture book that tackles separation anxiety with a gentle, imaginative metaphor.
“One Small Spark” - Ruth Spiro, Victoria Tentler-Krylov
This book is a vibrant and inspiring picture book that introduces young readers to the Jewish concept of tikkun olam—repairing the world.
“Peep Inside a Tree”- Usborne
"Peep Inside a Tree" by Anna Milbourne, published by Usborne, is a delightful board book that introduces young readers to the wonders of trees.
“Who has a pet hedgehog?” - Jan Heng, Tan Su En
A delightful and informative children's book that offers a charming glimpse into the world of hedgehog ownership.
“Sea: A World Beneath the Waves” - Britta Teckentrup
A visually stunning and educational children's book that dives into the wonders of the ocean.
“Look inside the World of Bees” - Usborne
"Look Inside the World of Bees" by Usborne, authored by Emily Bone, is a delightful and educational flap book tailored for young children.
“This Beautiful Day” - Richard Jackson, Suzy Lee
"This Beautiful Day" by Richard Jackson, with illustrations by Suzy Lee, is a vibrant celebration of finding joy in any weather.
“Vampenguin” - Lucy Ruth Cummins
"Vampenguin" by Lucy Ruth Cummins is a delightfully witty picture book that follows the Dracula family on a zoo outing.
“Iguais, mas nem tanto” - Elizabete da Cruz, Gabriela Gil
The book displays on every double page a pair of Portuguese words that are exactly the same, but mean very different things in context.
“What Do You Do With a Chance?” - Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom
It explores the abstract concept of opportunity—personified as a golden, butterfly-like "chance"—and the courage it takes to seize it.
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” - Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom
This story explores the nature of problems—how they loom large in our minds, how they demand attention, and, ultimately, how they can become opportunities for growth.
“What do you do with an idea?” - Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom
This story follows a young child who encounters a small, fragile idea—depicted as a golden, egg-like figure with a crown—and grapples with what to do with it.
“Why do we cry?” - Fran Pintadera, Ana Sender
This picture book delicately unravels the emotional and physiological layers of tears through a heartfelt conversation between a young boy named Mario and his mother.
“My Body” - Pierre Winters, Eline Van Lindenhuizen
"My Body" is a picture book that helps young readers understand and appreciate their bodies.