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.
“Jared's Cool-Out Space” - Jane Nelsen
Tom comes home very upset about something and lets his aggression show by kicking the dining table. His mother tries to channel his aggression into a peaceful outlet and suggests that he first take a breath and calm down. They try to find a gentle way for Tom to relieve his anger.
“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.
“Lift the Flap Picture Atlas” - Usborne
This is a superb atlas for children to explore the world and to get an understanding what the earth is. Each page contains a continent with informative and cute illustrations and plenty of flaps to open and learn even more.
“A Pig is moving in!” - Claudia Fries
In the house of the hen, the fox and the rabbit there is an empty flat. One day, a pig moves into the house. The fox, rabbit and hen are shocked to see the pig, as they all think the pig is messy and dirty.
“Bunny’s most fabulous vacation ever!” - Brian Fitzgerald
Bunny is enjoying her vacation in total solitude in the most remote beautiful nature spot, when an unexpected neighbour shows up. Can bunny overcome her initial resentment and prejudice? Or will her vacation be ruined?
“Stuck” - Oliver Jeffers
Felipe (Floyd) is on a journey to get his kite out of the tree. Join Felipe as he tries to solve one small problem after another to unravel his world.
“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 Doctor and the Fearless Beast” - Sophie Gilmore
Little Doctor takes care of all the crocodiles that visit her. She treats them all and makes sure they all get better. Until one day, she’s getting visited by the biggest crocodile of them all. The crocodile lady seems fine but little doctor does not give up until the real cause of her struggle is revealed.
“The Bear’s Winter House” - John Yeoman, Quentin Blake
The bear is building a nice winter house for himself to keep the cold wind out this time around. The hen, the hedgehog, the pig, and the squirrel are curious to observe until they are faced with true winter outside of the bear’s house. They are deciding to ask the bear for shelter…
“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.