How to help your child in learning a foreign language? Of course, to read him books. At the request mos.ru head of the Department of children’s books and children’s programs all-Russia state library for foreign literature M. I. Rudomino and the translator and literary critic Olga Maeots chose nine books in English, French and German languages, which is perfect for reading to children with different levels of training.
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Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar
Approximate age: three years
“Very hungry caterpillar” is a great book for toddlers with colorful pictures. American author Eric Carle wrote it in 1969, and today this short story is considered a classic of children’s literature. The plot is built around the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. As recognized by the author, the concept of this work came to him when he was punching holes in the paper using the hole punch, which is why the design of the book used real holes. To consider holes, as if eaten by the hungry caterpillar in a cardboard pages, — additional fun for baby.
Drew Daywalt The Day The Crayons Quit
Approximate age: three to seven years
the Perfect book drew Davolt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, tells the story of a boy Duncan, who quarreled and ran colored pencils. The boy tries to reconcile all back into the box. In addition to the rather fascinating story, this small piece will help to learn colors, not just standard like red, blue and black, but also more complex, such as beige. The book is written with good humor, and all the characters have interesting personalities. It is no coincidence that drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers has received numerous awards and prizes for his work, which The New York Times called an absolute bestseller.
Chris Grabenstein
Approximate age: eight to 12 years
a Kind of detective for teenagers — what you need for the duration of the restrictions. This book is a mystery built in such a way that the main character and his friends to escape from the library, solving a variety of puzzles and solving numerous puzzles. At the end of the book — extra puzzles from the author. You need to consider that the language and grammar are quite complex, so the book will do, rather, those children who long ago studying English confidently owns it.
Jeanne Ashbé
Approximate age: two years
a Tiny book for little ones with a large set of basic verbs and nouns. Writer Jeanne ažbe grew up in a large family so was always surrounded by children. No wonder she decided to write for an audience of children.
ažbe has created a series of books for kids Lou et Mouf about baby Lu and a cat named Muf. The series has won numerous awards in Europe, Asia and the United States, the books have been translated into dozens of languages. I suggest to start with the book Vite! Vite! — her name translates literally as “Faster! Faster!”. The book talks about how everything in the morning in a hurry, and the child wants to play a little. Little reader will appreciate!
Susie Morgenstern L Autographe
Approximate age: six to eight years
the Story is about a girl who in response to a request from the teacher to bring the most valuable for students of the subject shows autograph Rostropovich. Classmates laugh at her, they are not interested in the genius of the musician. And then the teacher asks them who they really admire. So begins an amazing dialogue.
the Book is full of subtle French humour, is designed for children who already may like to read for yourself. Despite the fact that Susie Morgenstern was born in new Jersey, she for many years lived in nice, and today is considered one of the main French children’s writers.
Antoine de SaintExupéry
Approximate age: 10 to 13 years
a True classic of the genre. Suitable not only teenagers, but also parents. This allegorical tale can be read even for those who are very confident speak French. Not surprisingly, a touching story about the Little Prince and his love for Rosa continues to be one of the most sold books around the world so far, although first published in 1943. By the way, this is a great reason to know how the original sound many sayings from this book, such as “We are responsible for those who tamed”.
Markus Osterwalder
Approximate age: two years
the Legendary hero of a series of books Bobo Siebenschlafer — beloved friend of German children is not the first decade. He likes children, because they are similar: small, never tiring from the mischief smiley. The book is suitable for very young readers, who will be able to laugh at this easy to understand history of everyday life.
Marcus Osterwalder worked for many years in the German weekly newspaper ZEITmagazin, and later moved to Paris. There he became art Director in the publishing of children’s books L’école des loisirs, whose name translates into Russian as “School holiday”.
Elizabeth
Approximate age: four to six years
the Main GE��Oh this story is a little frightened rabbit, who is afraid of dogs, ghosts and the big boys. But he overcomes his fear to confront the Fox. This is a great book about courage, a classic confrontation between good and evil with a happy ending.
the Language of Elizabeth Shaw alive. The text uses varied, but understandable vocabulary, the story itself is not too long. Plus the story is accompanied by colorful pictures.
Andreas
Approximate age: from 10 years
the Main character, a boy named Rico must keep a diary of their holidays. It is given to him difficult, because he is constantly distracted. And not because he’s some lazy or just not assembled, but because of serious problems with concentration. One day, Rico meets a boy Oscar who is afraid to leave the house without wearing a hat. Children find in each other a kindred spirit, and then Oscar suddenly ceases to go out. Rico is angry exactly to the moment until turning on the TV: it turns out Oscar was kidnapped. And then the real adventure begins.
the Author Andreas Steinhofel generally loves not the usual characters, in a sense, outsiders. This book for Teens with a fascinating plot and wonderful illustrations by Peter Wissowa was awarded the German youth literature prize and the prize of the Erich kästner in literature.
