The reading corner

Notes on raising little readers between English and German, written from our kitchen table in Zurich.

The Best German-English Bilingual Books for Children Ages 4 to 8

Which German-English picture books actually get read again, and how to spot them in the shop.

How to Raise a Bilingual English-German Child

What has genuinely helped in our English and German household, from one parent to another.

10 German Words Every Young Child Can Learn This Week

Ten first German words, with pronunciation help and the moments that make them stick.

Why Rhyme Matters in Bilingual Picture Books

Why rhyme is the engine of bilingual reading, and why translation so often kills it.

Stories that grew up bilingual

Every one of our five bilingual picture books began as a real story told by someone we love, written as English verses and German poems that each rhyme on their own. And if you would like something to do together this afternoon, our free Words and Wonder activity pack has matching games, counting and family words in both languages.