Time flies: 65 years ago the Berlin wall was erected. The best amazing German kids" books on the topic to read to and with your children and discuss.

We all long to be part of a group, have a friend with whom we can laugh, but also vent or cry - who helps us out and we can support. And so do kids. Though not really forming friendships yet, even babies are drawn to others, - and starting at age 3 toddlers will play together. They will form bounds, but also have to navigate conflict and sometimes exclusion. As they grow older, they learn to share toys, then interests, feeling and secrets. There are a ton of kids' books on

You probably have heard about the many benefits of reading to your child, if possibly daily. Language acquisition, mental growth, knowledge of the world and a strong bond between you and your child are some of them. But you may wonder, maybe it is better to read in English, since that is the prevalent language in the US and will give your child a leg up in school? After all in Germany too schools and society often stress that kids should speak German at home, not their home

Every year on November 11th in Germany (or at least in the Catholic parts of the country) kids celebrate St. Martin. with a Lanternenlauf or Lantern Walk: Celebrating community. the kids and parents walk with self crafted lanterns, singing songs and meeting at a bonfire. It all ends with some hot drink and cookie or special treat. Oftentimes there is some retelling of this story of St. Martin, with reenacting.. You may wonder: who was he? St. Martin is celebrated for his kin

Don't all or almost all kids want a pet? And lots of them a dog. Maybe reading about dogs first helps. Dogs are cute, they are our loyal...

Challenging all kids reading in German! Can you complete the attached Summer-Reading-Challenge? You will receive a KinderBooks Reading...

There is a lot to be excited about when starting daycare or preschool - making new friends, readaloud and playtime... But it is a hard...

There are some great picture books, non-fiction books and chapter books in German about how to handle fear and worries. Our favorites.

Dragons are an evergreen. They come in so many different versions: fierce, powerful dragons that we humans have to fight. Friendly or...

Our children grow up in a world immersed in technology. Little ones get a tablet to keep them quiet with videos or play educational games...