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.
“The Leaf Thief” - Alice Hemming, Nicola Slater
Squirrel can’t believe that one of its leaves is missing from the tree and it is accusing everyone in the forest of stealing the leaves.
“Mein Elefant will nicht ins Bett” - Cee Neudert, Susanne Göhlich
When it is time for Anna to go to bed, this is not initially met with acceptance. The beloved elephant at Anna's side still has many needs, which Anna takes as a reason why she can't go to bed before then. And dad takes the time to work through her wishes.
“Meesha Makes Friends” - Tom Percival
Fiona finds it very difficult to make friends. She doesn't know how and where to start to make a connection with others. Even though she perceives the world in all sensory facets and can combine them, she often finds it difficult to understand other people. Until she finds her own way of being herself and living out her personality.
“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.
“Opa Bär und Kleiner Bär suchen die Wildnis” - Cecilia Heikkilä
Little Bear finds a postcard on Grandad's fridge and wonders what and where the wilderness is. Grandpa Bear decides to show Little Bear the wilderness, and so they prepare for the big adventure and set off with map in hand to find the wilderness.
“Saving Mr Hoot” - Helen Stephens
Ben discovers an owl in the tree in front of his house and makes friends with ‘Mr Shoo’, as he christens him. The two call to each other and seem to have a special relationship: The owl steals Ben's biscuit once and his glove another time while Ben waves to the owl. However, nobody else can see or hear the owl again, so nobody believes Ben that it actually exists.
“Kalle und Elsa” - Jenny Westin Verona, Jesús Verona
Kalle and Elsa spend the day together at Kalle's house. Eventually they decide to run away. The garden is transformed into a jungle of adventures, wild animals and a confrontation with fear, boundaries and reconciliation.
“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.
“All Through the Night” - Polly Faber, Harriet Hobday
A non-fiction storybook to learn about the professions that keep the world running at night.
“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.
“Linas Leuchtturm” - Jonathan Stock, Nini Alaska
Lina lives in harmony with the seagulls on her little island and uses her lighthouse to ensure that all the seagulls can find their way safely to her and find shelter and security there. On a stormy night, all the animals of the ocean come to Lina's aid to ensure that the lighthouse's light is not extinguished.
“Agnes’s Place” - Marit Larsen, Jenny Løvlie
Agnes knows her home through and through, but this changes when a new girl moves into the house. Agnes' experiences the change in her world and perception until the two girls finally become friends.
“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?
“Glitzertage” - Annika Klee, Stella Eich
Tayo's day begins with the realisation that it is a glitter day - a day when you can dare anything, do anything. Everything seems to work out with the glitter by his side.
“Tilly” - Jane Godwin, Anna Walker
Tilly finds a hiding place for her favourite belongings in the family's full house. Until one day she realises that renovation work has prevented access to her treasures.
“The Most Magnificent Thing” - Ashley Spires
“The Most Magnificent Thing” by Ashley Spires is about a creative and curious girl who is determined to create something extraordinary and unique.
“The Secret Mountain” - Kaja Kajfež
An informative and hands-on hidden object book about the mountains of this world.