In Japanese, from 3yo.
Hogechan is a blue stuffed bear. He is dirty as he is constantly dragged around by Yu. One day, Yu’s family go out but do not take Hogechan as he is too filthy. When the family is out, a very angry Hogechan goes on a rampage to vent his frustration of having being left behind.
HoDiscover the secret life of toys with this humorous book ‘Hogechan‘.
In Dutch, from 1yo.
The lion explain why he is the king. He can roar loud but the gorilla roars louder. He is big but the elephant is bigger. He has sharp teeth but so does the crocodile. The real reason why is the king it is because his super power is that when he tells stories everyone listens.
De koning van de jungle explores the theme of self confidence and finding one’s unique strength.
In Italian, from 1yo.
This is a gorgeous board book with colourful illustrations. It is perfect to engage children and learn the colours in Italian. You can make a game out of it and ask the children to find the objects for each colour. Show the children the tabs and let them choose the colours they want to read about.
Start learning clours in Italian with la rubrica dei colori.
In Spanish, from 4yo.
This book follows several children who are distresses because their life is changing, either their best friend is moving away, or their parents are separating, or they are moving houses. Changes are difficult and can be traumatic. Children are scared and sometimes it looks like a big dark cloud surrounding them. There is only one way to make that cloud disappear before it swallows them. They need to find someone they trust, someone they love and talk to them about what they feel. Sharing this heavy emotion will help alleviate their fear and they will be able to see that change does not have to be terrible and can create new opportunities.
Cosas que cambian y as veces nos asustan is a great book to talk about change to your little one.
“My child hates reading!”
I cannot tell you how often I hear this statement, but I don’t believe it’s true.
When a child tells me they don’t like reading, I simply ask: “If you could choose any book at all, what would it be?”
Their answers vary—sometimes they pick a comic, a non-fiction book, or a story with illustrations embedded in the chapters. And you know what? That is perfectly fine.Let them choose. When a child chooses their own book, their motivation skyrockets.
They aren’t just decoding words; they are exploring a topic that genuinely interests them.
Whether they are navigating a second language or mastering their first, autonomy is key. We often lament the fact that they aren’t reading “age-appropriate” classics (or maybe that’s just me!), but the specific material matters less than the act of reading itself.
By letting them cultivate the habit now, you’ll see them progressively become more curious, discover new genres, and eventually even attempt the classics.
Supporting Their Journey
At the end of the day, a child reading a comic book is still a child immersed in a story—one that could easily lead to the next!
By embracing every type of reading material, we remove the pressure and replace it with pure enjoyment.We’re here to help your child find that “spark” book—the one they want to read under the duvet with a torch.
From visual board books to engrossing independent reads, our collection is designed to celebrate every kind of reader.
Let’s stop worrying about what they are reading and start celebrating the fact that they are reading.
If you need help finding your child’s next favourite book, let us know or come and see us at the bookshop!
Let them choose. When a child chooses their own book, their motivation skyrockets. They aren’t just decoding words; they are exploring a topic that genuinely interests them.
Whether they are navigating a second language or mastering their first, giving them autonomy is key. It doesn’t matter what they pick up.
We often lament on the fact they are not reading age appropriate literature classics (or maybe just me 🙁 ), but it does not matter what they read as long as they read. Let them cultivate the habit of reading and you will see that they will progressively become more curious, discover more genres and maybe attempt the classics.
Supporting Their Journey
At the end of the day, a child reading a comic book is still a child immersed in a story that can lead to another! By embracing every type of reading material, we remove the pressure and replace it with pure enjoyment.
We’re here to help your child find that “spark” book—the one they want to read under the duvet with a torch. From the most visual board books to engrossing independent reads, our collection is designed to celebrate every kind of reader.
Let’s stop worrying about what they are reading and start celebrating the fact that they are reading.
Let us know if you need help with your child’s next read or come and see us at the bookshop.
In French, from 3yo.
A fox wanders in the main square of a village. He sets a large pan over a fire and starts cooking. A wary hen approaches and asks him what he is cooking. He answers a soup of stone but it would taste so much better if he had a bit of salt. Then hen offers to bring him some. The other animals, scared for the hen, approached the fox and ask him the same question. One by one they will bring a different ingredient. Soon the soup is ready, they all sit around the fire and share a bowl of soup together.
What ingredients will you use for your own La soupe au caillou ?
in Swahili, from 4yo.
Colin is a crab and always helps his friends. He decides to build a pavilion for his garden but it seems that the project is too much for a single crab. He feels discouraged and wants to give up. Colin’s friends decide to help him as he did so many times and together they finish Colin’s project.
Kaa Mwenye Kujali is a sweet story on friendship and it is alright to accept help.
In Spanish, from 3yo.
Gorgeous comic book for very young readers. The illustrations are simple and fun and the text is not overwhelming. Mia and her friend Puik are at home. They want to play outside but the rain is too heavy. They must find ways to play indoors. Little by little, they make up games using empty boxes and other items around them. They go fishing, they play hide and seek. With a little imagination they are having so much fun.
Mia y Puik dia de pesca is the perfect book for a rainy day to find play idea for your little ones.
In French, from 3yo.
A poor man has inherited a cat from his father. He is desperate, what is he going to do with a cat? He will soo learn that the cat is very intelligent and will make him rich. The cat uses his skills to rob an ogre, have his owner saved by the king and marry the princess.
What tricks Le chat botte has up his sleeves or down his boots?
In Spanish, from 7yo.
Luna and Piñon are two siblings. Luna, the sister is adventurous and Piñon, the brother, is quieter. Luna loves jumping from roof to roof and Piñon prefers staying in their tree. They both love the bells of the Tower Saint Martin. A hot August day, a mysterious darkness plunges the town into darkness. The squirrel siblings have to save the day.
This is an entertaining story with a hybrid format with mix of comic and novel. Young readers will not fin it too overwhelming because of the various illustrations and chapters. The story explores the themes of friendship, survival and imagination.
Help save the town with Luna y Piñon, la ardilla de las campanas.
