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.
“Robert and the World's Best Cake” - Anne-Kathrin Behl
Robert wants to organise a cake party. First he wants to make invitation cards - after all, that's part of a proper party. And Dad and Mopsi the dog should definitely be there. But just as Robert has finished writing all the cards, a gust of wind blows them all off the balcony.
“This Moose belongs to me” - Oliver Jeffers
Where did the moose suddenly come from? Wilfred christens the moose Marcel and adopts him as a pet, complete with rules of behaviour and outings together. Until one day a terrible realisation hits Wilfred.
“Ludwig and the Rhinoceros” - Noemi Schneider, Golden Cosmos
Ludwig talks to a rhinoceros in his room. The father goes in search of the rhinoceros and is disappointed every time. Just as the moon seems to be there even when you can't see it, the rhinoceros is right where the father isn't looking.
“Little Cloud's Big Dream” - Ixtzel Arreola, Martina Liebig
The adventurous journey of the little cloud Re, who desperately wanted to grow as big as the clouds above the sea.
“Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup” - Hans de Beer
From the Little Polar Bear Lars series. This time he meets a cub in distress. Can he help him find his way back to his mum?