Clone of Reading Aloud Day 2025: Video and Audio Contributions

A bored wolf decides to travel the world. He packs his backpack and visits countries such as Italy, Egypt, Africa and Canada, learning along the way that the world is big and sometimes dangerous. 

Orianne Lallemand & Eleonore Thillier: Il lupo che voleva fare il giro del mondo 

Age recommendation: from 5 years

A bear follows his nose on a wild journey from the forest to the city, where he finds a sandwich on a park bench — but the twist at the end makes you question if you’ve been told the whole truth. 

Julia Sarcone-Roach: The bear ate your sandwich

Age recommendation: from 3 years

Cinderella lives with her stepmother and stepsisters, who mistreat her. When the king throws a ball, she’s not allowed to attend. With the help of her fairy godmother and some magic, she is given a beautiful gown and glass slippers. But the magic fades at midnight, and Cinderella must flee – leaving behind one slipper, which the prince uses to find her again.

Ronne Randall: Cinderella

Altersempfehlung: ab 4 Jahre

Clem, Zara, and Ash discover a mysterious object on the Thames. To uncover its owner and the reason the river is acting strangely, they follow a trail into a hidden city beneath London. A magical adventure unfolds.

Katya Balen: Der Schatzsucherclub – Die geheime Stadt

Age recommendation: from 4 years

This bilingual children’s book (Spanish / German) teaches young children about self‑love, diversity, and acceptance. It playfully illustrates that every child — regardless of background, skin color, or culture — is unique and valuable. With warm, colorful illustrations and interactive questions, the book encourages kids to reflect on their own happiness and embrace themselves as they are. 

Marisa J. Taylor: Feliz Por Dentro – Glücklich mit Mir

Age recommendation: from 2 years

Alongside the familiar Pokémon characters from the TV series, children can embark on little Pokémon adventures, solve puzzles, learn about new Pokémon and explore different regions, all while having fun and learning to read. The sentences are short and there are lots of pictures, making the book very child-friendly.

Nora De Lon, Oliver Bieber: Pokémon™: neue Pokémon, neue Abenteuer Teil 1

Age recommendation: from 5 years

Ricki is a small, very shy octopus. Whenever he gets startled, he releases a big, black cloud of ink — which frightens away other sea animals, and so Ricki can’t make any friends. One day, he hears a cry for help: a sardine is trapped in a bottle. Summoning all his courage, Ricki swims into the bottle and rescues the sardine … without producing any ink cloud at all. In doing so, he proves that he’s braver than he ever believed.

Hanna Müller, Hannah Stollmayer, Carla Swiderski: Ricky in der Tintenwolke

Age recommendation: from 4 years

The story centres on a child who is afraid of the sea and convinced that frightening creatures live there. Everything changes when they meet Marena, a turtle who is also too scared to go to the beach because she thinks she’ll get stuck in the sand. Together, they confront their fears, discover magical places and forge a strong friendship.

Mumablue: Sand und Meer

Age recommendation: from 3 years

This book recounts the life story of Frida Kahlo for young readers. She suffered from serious illnesses as a child and later endured a severe accident that confined her to bed for months. It was during this time that she began to paint, starting with her feet and later creating self-portraits. Her art conveys not only pain and suffering, but also courage, love and a zest for life. She became a world-famous artist and an inspiring role model for resilience and creativity.

Mali Wielcy: Frida Kahlo (in Polish)

Age recommendation: from 3 years

A young monkey learns from their parent that they are loved just as they are. A tender picture book about reassurance, belonging, and unconditional love.

Emma Dodd: You 

Age recommendation: from 2 years

Alva can understand all animals, and their constant noise makes regular school very difficult for her. Her parents think she is overwhelmed until her uncle sends her to the School of Talents, a special boarding school for children with extraordinary abilities.

Silke Schellhammer: School of Talents – Erste Stunde tierisch laut

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Alva can understand all animals, and their constant noise makes regular school very difficult for her. Her parents think she is overwhelmed until her uncle sends her to the School of Talents, a special boarding school for children with extraordinary abilities.

Silke Schellhammer: School of Talents – Erste Stunde tierisch laut

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Greg Heffley faces a summer full of misadventures as he tries to enjoy his vacation at home and at the local country club. From family chaos to neighborhood disasters, nothing seems to go as planned.

Jeff Kinney: Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days

Age recommendation: from 7 years

Only twenty‑four days until Christmas and the magical animals are buzzing with excitement. The class does a secret gift exchange where no money is allowed and each student soon hides a little surprise in a paper bag garland. 

Margit Auer: Die Schule der Magischen Tiere 15: Vierundzwanzig

Age recommendation: from 8 years

As autumn arrives, the Boulevard of Animals prepares for a spectacular carnival parade. Anna wants her hotel to win the prize for the best float, but with a famous rock band checking in and a looming storm, chaos threatens her plans.

Alex Milway: Hotel Flamingo: So ein Karneval, part 3

Age recommendation: from 6 years

Twelve‑year‑old Hanabi navigates the awkward world of first crushes and friendships in her sixth grade class. She wonders how to kiss, if she’s really in love — and what her friend Yui and classmate Kazuma secretly feel.

Nao Maita: 12 Jahre, part 1 

Age recommendation: from 10 years

The Hackebarts are a quirky family. Brooklyn is sensible; Zosch lives for video games; Mönkemeier loves art; and little Lulu is a genius. When an accident at the museum leaves them short of money, Brooklyn signs them all up for a TV quiz show in the hope that Lulu can help them win.

Markus Orths: Crazy Family – Die Hackebarts räumen ab!

Age recommendation: from 10 years

The Hackebarts are a quirky family. Brooklyn is sensible; Zosch lives for video games; Mönkemeier loves art; and little Lulu is a genius. When an accident at the museum leaves them short of money, Brooklyn signs them all up for a TV quiz show in the hope that Lulu can help them win.

Markus Orths: Crazy Family – Die Hackebarts räumen ab!

Age recommendation: from 10 years

One morning, Gregor Samsa wakes up to find that he has turned into a giant insect. Struggling to cope with his new body, he observes the reactions of his family.

Franz Kafka: Metamorphosis 

Age recommendation: from 14 years

Wearing his yellow panjabi, Himu walks through Dhaka and wonders about a magical moment when his clothes and the world seem to glow golden. In that strange light, he feels that anything ordinary could turn into something extraordinary.

Ahmed Humayun: Se Ashe Dhire

Age recommendation: from 12 years

Sixteen-year-old Clarisse finds herself alone in a strange world and must navigate challenges to discover her origins and true self. Her journey blends fantasy, reality, and self-discovery, with symbolic characters guiding her along the way.

Ana Sofia Brito: The Adventures of Clarisse in the Birds Valley

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Twelve-year-old Chloe befriends Mr Stink, a smelly homeless man, and hides him and his dog in her garden shed. However, when her mother, an aspiring politician, tries to exploit Mr Stink for her own agenda, Chloe must stand up for her friend and the truth. 

David Williams: Mr. Stink

Age recommendation: from 9 years

The boisterous Viking Hägar faces more than just raids as his scheming children and nagging wife make his home life just as wild as his adventures. A humor-filled collection of his family antics and barbaric exploits.

Dik Browne: Hägar der Schreckliche – Auf gehts!

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Percy Jackson leads his friends in a desperate battle in Manhattan to defend Mount Olympus from the rampaging Titan Kronos. As prophecy looms and sacrifices mount, he must face his destiny — and possibly his own fate. 

Rick Riordan: The Last Olympian

Age recommendation: from 10 years

In this book, Thomas Müller reflects on his childhood dream of playing for Bayern Munich, sharing his journey from local youth football to becoming a professional player. Through three stories, he shows young readers that hard work, perseverance and passion can make dreams come true.

Jule Wolff: Thomas Müller – Meine Fussbalgeschichte

Age recommendation: from 8 years

A young prince travels from planet to planet, learning about love and friendship, as well as the strange ways of adults. Through his encounters, he and the reader learn about life's true values.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Little Prince

Age recommendation: from 9 years

A young prince travels from planet to planet, learning about love and friendship, as well as the strange ways of adults. Through his encounters, he and the reader learn about life's true values.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Little Prince

Age recommendation: from 9 years

A clear and accessible overview of cat care, anatomy, behavior, breeds, and upbringing.

Silvia Lehner: Katzen-Wissenswertes für alle Katzenliebhaber

Age recommendation: from 6 Jahre

Board, close the doors, and off we go!” This WAS-IST-WAS non-fiction book takes children from around age 8 on an exciting train journey. Readers travel along some of the most beautiful and dangerous tracks, ride in the driver’s cab, and explore the impressive technology behind trains. They also learn about the people who make the train system run, safety systems, and what future trains might look like.

Christian Holts: Was-ist-Was: Züge

Age recommendation: from 8 years

A big celebration is coming up, and polar bear Murphy spends the entire day baking in the kitchen – but suddenly, all the cookies are gone! Who could be the cookie thief? Murphy and his friends investigate and suspect that a creature from the magical animal shop might be behind the disappearance.

Margit Auer: Die Schule der Magischen Tiere: Die Plätzchenfalle

Age recommendation: 7 Jahre

Bram moves with his family to Transylvania – but at the local football club, FC Blutzacke, he’s not allowed to play because he’s too small. On the sidelines, he meets Drago, a vampire boy who’s also excluded. Together with other extraordinary friends – a werewolf, zombies, ghosts, and monster twins – they form their own team: the “Monster Kickers.” Despite their oddities and obstacles, they ultimately succeed in winning a match.

Christian Tielmann und Lisa Brenner: Die Monster Kicker

Age recommendation: from 6 years

The little ghost is kept busy haunting an old castle ruin and chatting with an owl about times long gone. Its task is to free the enchanted knight Eduard from his curse. However, when reporters who don’t believe in ghosts arrive at the castle, the little ghost must prove that it has far more to do than people assume.

Werner Färber: Die schönsten Gruselgeschichten – Geschichte vom kleinen Gespenst

Age recommendation: from 9 years

A boy goes to live with his grandmother, who tells him about real witches: they look like ordinary women but hate children and plan to eliminate all kids. Together, grandmother and grandson devise a clever plan to outsmart and defeat the witches.

Roald Dahl: The Witches

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Lotta and her class visit their parents at work and things get interesting when she goes to a dog salon and an animal shelter. She and her friend Cheyenne connect with their favorite dogs Anton and Kalle and dream of working there someday.

Alice Pantermüller, Daniela Kohl: Mein Lotta-Leben - Da lachen ja die Hunde!

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Rico, a thoughtful ten-year-old, befriends Oskar, a boy with a genius IQ who never leaves home without his helmet. Together, they try to solve the mystery of a child kidnapper who is terrorising Berlin.

Andreas Steihöfel: Rico, Oskar und die Tieferschatten

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Mike, Peggy, Nora, and their friend Jack spend their holiday by the sea and explore the caves by the shore. They hear strange noises coming from an old, abandoned house clinging to the cliff above. Inside, they find a secret passage through the rocks that leads into a hidden cave underneath the house. There, they discover a boy being held captive – and realize that he is a prince. Bravely, they devise a plan to help him escape.

Emid Blyton: Gizli Mağara (in Turkish)

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Conni is thrilled: she’s going on a school trip to England because her British exchange classmates have invited her. There, she experiences typical English food, school in uniform, and an exciting trip to London. Alongside all the adventure, her heart also has something on its mind: will she be brave enough to tell Phillip how she feels at the farewell party?

Dagmar Hoßfeld: Conni, Mandy und das große Wiedersehen

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Detective Parzival Po helps a mysterious lady to decipher an encrypted letter that might lead to a hidden treasure — but something about the case makes him doubt whether she really has a claim.

Troll: Detektiv Parzival Po – Das Geheimnis der Frau Pur Pur

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Greg’s family crams into a tiny beach house for a summer vacation — and with the heat rising, long-buried family secrets start bubbling over in hilarious, chaotic fashion. 

Jeff Kinney: Gregs Tagebuch 19 – So ein Schlamassel

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Lilli, the girl who can talk to animals, finds herself in a zoo full of misfit penguins — especially Yuki, who dreams of flying like a bird, but he can’t. Together with Jesahja she tries to make his wish come true.

Tanya Stewner: Liliane Susewind – Ein Pinguin will hoch hinaus!

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Twelve-year-old Kofi discovers a strange hairy creature called Rorty who has no memory of his past. He learns that Rorty can make things disappear with his mind and powerful scientists are chasing him.

Sharon Cohen: Mein rätselhafter Freund Rorty

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Twelve-year-old Finn is the son of Darkmouth's last monster hunter, but he would much rather be a normal kid. However, when a powerful villain threatens to unleash dangerous legends, Finn must take action.

Shane Hagerty: Darkmouth – Der Legendenjäger

Age recommendation: from 10 years

In the second book of Rutkivsky's historical trilogy, young Sanko and his friend Hrytsyk grow up to become real Cossack warriors. They encounter new dangers and demonstrate that some of the fiercest warriors possess magical abilities.

Volodymyr Rutkivsky: Jury – Kharakternyky (in Ukrainian)

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Grumpy Rabbit tries to outdo Bear by building a bigger snowman — but when a hungry wolf shows up, he realizes that friendship might be more important than competition.

Julian Gough: Rabbit and Bear – Rabbit's Bad Habits

Age recommendation: from 8 years

When mysterious children suddenly appear at her castle and her aunt vanishes without a trace, Mortina must uncover the truth behind the disappearances. 

Barbara Cantini: Mortina — Ein Mädchen voller Überraschungen 

Age recommendation: from 6 years

When mysterious children suddenly appear at her castle and her aunt vanishes without a trace, Mortina must uncover the truth behind the disappearances. 

Barbara Cantini: Mortina — Ein Mädchen voller Überraschungen 

Age recommendation: from 6 years

Naruto Uzumaki is a mischievous young ninja who dreams of becoming the strongest ninja leader in his village, even though he hides a dangerous secret inside him. He struggles to earn respect, form bonds with his peers, and prove his worth to the world.

Masashi Kishimoto: Naruto Book 1

Age recommendation: from 10 years

A mysterious creature crashes into Rabbit and Bear’s lake and sends Rabbit into a panic — he’s convinced it’s a monster, but Bear thinks otherwise. In the end they learn that friendship, acceptance, and a little blueberry poop go a long way.

Julian Gough: Rabbit and Bear – Attack of the Snack

Age recommendation: from 8 years