7 YEARS AND UP
A preview some of the kids' books in German you can expect.
Your child will be starting to read by themselves or enjoy you reading chapter books. Some bilingual children still prefer picture books. Humor, adventure and friendship stories are popular, as is non-fiction. Your child will have favorite topics, though animals and space often are among them.
7 YEARS AND UP
Flo, the pupil of the magician Basil Humbuck, is aghast when he finds out Humbuck wants to destroy the Magical Fountain. But then he realizes - he can make his own choices. Will he stop Humbuck with the help of friends? Lots of great illustrations and big print make this magical book perfect for the beginning reader.
Flo has a wiggly tooth. He also has an older brother that keeps making fun of him because he is not the most courageous type. Then one night he wakes up and there is a strange girl next to him, demanding his wiggly tooth... Great readaloud chapter book that is more funny then spooky.
Learn all about lions, tigers and other wild cats with this book. Written in short sentences, it includes info graphics and lots of photoagraps - perfect for beginning readers starting to read on their own or bilingual German readers.
This is a series with 3 kids solving mysteries that encourages readers to solve along while reading. Somebody broke into the museum - and mysteriously no picture or art is missing, instead there is a double of one painting! When Carlo, Semra und Ben look closely they find differences...
This is a fun, joyful comic that depicts a refreshingly diverse and modern family and has a strong femal protagonist. It is also the perfect book for the beginning reader: big letters, short words, not too much text.
Der kleine Drache Kokusnuss has been a favorite with kids for 20 years. It provides adventure without being too scary or susenseful and some humor as well as learning about new topics. This is about Ancient Egypt for instance.
Four friends get to keep a robot, if they manage to fix it... German beginning reader book with short sentences, illustrations and an engangig story.
Can a ground squirrel and a wolf be friends? A warm-hearted, funny as well as suspenseful German kids' book about an unusual friendship, helping each other despite prejudices. As a read-aloud- or for slightly older kids to read themselves.
Hilarious and silly comic novel book series about pigeons fighting crime.
A hugely popular kids' book series for all starting to read by themselves, that are into magical stories and unicorns.
An award-winning German non-fiction book that explains the many aspects that are too money in an age-adequate way.
A funny German comic book story about a little bat. Great illustrations and a dynamic story telling makes this great for all that don't beginning reader books but are beginning to read.. Part 1 of a series.
A hilariously funny chapter novel told from the perspective of a misunderstood, but not too friendly cat.
Swiss children's book classic about a little witch that does not quite master witch craft yet... her every day struggles resonate with kids. Big print and not too much text.
Physics - or rather lots of answers to everyday questions - packed with facts, but told in a entertaining fun manner and colorfully illustrated make this a great kids' nonfiction book.
A German kids' book series about smart kids and tiny female elves that take on nature and environmental topics - with lots of illustrations.
Sammy has a ton of mishaps on a daily basis - which he all attributes to the Murksler, tiny almost invisible monsters. But then he receives a letter fromt then... Great book to get your kid start reading. (or read aloud to the not too confident German bilingual)
Christine Noestlinger is the grande dame of Austrian children's book literature and Franz a classic many boys identify with: he is small and curly, often mistaken to a girl and has to outwit the big boys. He also has to learn to stand up to his bossy friend next door.
Fast paced fantasy full of action and illustrations on every page - a sure hit with the newly independent or reluctant bilingual reader. A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small . . .
Lagercrantz tells a beautiful realistic fiction story: about big feelings, happiness and friendship. Dunne counts the moments she was happy in life. But when her best friend moves away, she is sad. Lots happens in her life, but how can you replace a best friend? 7 volumes.
Yuki is a Ninja with special power. After his training he is awaiting his first quest: Chase a dragon away. Big print, lots of illustrations and a CD to listen and alternately ad aloud - for the newly independent reader.