Reading Aloud Day 2024: Video and Audio Contributions

“Am I small?” - Tamia isn't sure and wanders through a colorful world of wonder, wondering and wondering. She encounters rainbow collectors and heart catchers and finally discovers the surprising answer...

Philip Winterberg: "Sou pequena? Bin ich klein?"

Age recommendation: from 2 years

Lotte has to get dressed, and as quickly as possible, because she has to be at nursery at eight and her mom wants to get to the office on time. But Lotte is on strike. She doesn't want to wear the clothes her mother has laid out. Neither the blue skirt nor the red sweater.

Doris Dörrie: "Lotte will Prinzessin sein"

Age recommendation: from 4 years

The octopus lives happily in a cave in the sea. He watches the colorful fish swim by and occasionally catches a tasty crab. But his tranquil life comes to an abrupt end when a research team captures him and takes him to an aquarium. Here the octopus is to show how clever he is.

Maile Meloy: "Der Oktopus haut ab"

Age recommendation: from 3 years

Mr. Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he sneaks down into the valley and helps himself to the nearby farms. Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce and turkeys from Farmer Bean.
But now the farmers have had enough! - Part 1

Roald Dahl: "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Age recommendation: from 5 years

One day, young Steve returned home from a summer camp for curious kids. He had seen a huge, mysterious machine there: the first computer. A few years later, he and his friend founded a company.

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara: "Steve Jobs"

Age recommendation: from 4 years

In the prettiest parts of the Forest of Hearts, a cute little unicorn was born. Its mane was puffy, its fur SUPER fluffy... But as adorable as it looked, it didn't behave like the other unicorns in its herd.
It's no surprise that one day our contrary unicorn decides to break free of its cotton-candy world and have an adventure of its own.

Mark Uwe Kling, Astrid Henn: "The unicorn that said No"

Age recommendation: from 5 years

In the prettiest parts of the Forest of Hearts, a cute little unicorn was born. Its mane was puffy, its fur SUPER fluffy... But as adorable as it looked, it didn't behave like the other unicorns in its herd.
It's no surprise that one day our contrary unicorn decides to break free of its cotton-candy world and have an adventure of its own.

Marc-Uwe Kling, Astrid Henn: "Das Neinhorn und der Geburtstag"

Age recommendation: from 3 years

The mother of the seven little goats leaves the house to run errands. Before she leaves, she tells her children not to open the door to anyone. As soon as she leaves, the evil, hungry wolf sneaks up to the house. He knocks, but the little goats were obedient and did not open the door.

Edition A. Trötsch: "Die schönsten Tiermärchen - Der Wolf und die sieben Geisslein"

Age recommendation: from 3 years

Arnie the Ant tries to escape from a rainy day...

"Arnie the Ant - story from class"

Age recommendation: not specified

Santa's son has a problem:
He doesn't like winter, sledging and tea. The boy thinks spring, rabbits and colorful eggs are much better! It goes without saying that he wants to be an Easterman when he grows up. His father doesn't like that at all. After all, being Santa Claus is a family tradition ...

Marc-Uwe Kling: "Der Ostermann"

Age recommendation: from 4 years

Katarzyna Bajerowicz invites the reader to join her on a journey through time all the way to the very sources of the beginnings of everything: planets, continents, living cells, plants and animals. This fascinating journey begins many billions of years ago and finishes with the emergence of humans – and this is a completely different story.

Katarzyna Bajerowicz: "Od poczatku"

Age recommendation: from 6 years

Arctic fox Dilah wants nothing more than to be human. So his mother bequeaths him something very special: the legendary moonstone that could fulfill his wish. Dilah follows the call of the magical stone and sets off on a journey.

Chen Jiatong: "White Fox - Der Ruf des Mondsteins"

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Lotta is actually a completely normal girl. The only strange thing is that these mishaps always happen to her. At least since Mama gave Lotta this Indian recorder. Since then, embarrassing sentences appear on the blackboard as if by magic and Lotta's favorite food tastes like Brussels sprouts.

Alice Pantermüller: "Mein Lotta-Leben - Alles voller Kaninchen"

Age recommendation: from 9 years

A new case for polar bear Murphy: Eddie's parents are planning an exhibition. But then the “coconut” is stolen - their most valuable painting of all! Luckily, polar bear Murphy is there. He discovers a trail that leads into the forest. - Part 1

Margit Auer: "Die Schule der magischen Tiere ermittelt 3: Der Kokosnuss-Klau"

Age recommendation: from 9 years

Drake had never thought that dragons existed. But he soon learns that they really do exist - and that he is a dragon master! The magical Dragon Stone has chosen Drake and three other children - Ana, Rori and Bo - to train dragons.

Tracey West: "Drachenmeister"

Age recommendation: from 8 years

Drake had never thought that dragons existed. But he soon learns that they really do exist - and that he is a dragon master! The magical Dragon Stone has chosen Drake and three other children - Ana, Rori and Bo - to train dragons.

Tracey West: "Drachenmeister - Band 2"

Age recommendation: from 6 years

His name is Forger. Loid Forger. Code name: Twilight. The mission: “Find a family as a cover. Infiltrate the famous Eden Academy. Prevent the impending war between East and West!” What he doesn't realize is that his adopted daughter can read minds and his new wife is a contract killer...

Tatsuya Endo: "Spy Family"

Age recommendation: from 12 years

Sophia Friedrich and her team present 41 great personalities who tell of great challenges and exciting adventures. Some of them couldn't walk or could barely read. But each of them changed the world in their own way.

Sophia Friedrich: "Mutig wie Einstein, stark wie Kleopatra!"

Age recommendation: from 4 years

Mr. Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he sneaks down into the valley and helps himself to the nearby farms. Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce and turkeys from Farmer Bean.
But now the farmers have had enough! - Part 2

Roald Dahl: "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Age recommendation: from 5 years

Liliane Susewind is terribly excited: she has to look after the orphaned polar bear cub Milky! Not so easy, because Milky is a real whirlwind. It would be better if the old polar bear at the zoo would adopt him. But he is not at all happy with the little screamer. And then Milky finds himself in great danger!

Liliane Susewind, Tanya Stewner: "Ein Eisbär kriegt keine kalten Füße"

Age recommendation: from 8 years

The Evil Book hides a dangerous secret between its pages: the magic formula for creating the Black Amulet, one of the most powerful magical items in the universe. Under no circumstances must it fall into the hands of an inquisitive bookworm.

Magnus Myst: "Das Böse Buch"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Horrid Henry makes a deal with his parents in return for eating his veggies; accidentally wears girls' underwear to school; tries to prove he is sicker than his brother; and writes the meanest thank-you cards ever (and makes money on it too).

Francesca Simon: "Horrid Henry's Underpants"

Age recommendation: from 7 years

Mowgli learns about math, science, PE, drama and music in jungle school.

Jeremy Bowell: "Orange Line Textbook- Jungle School"

Age recommendation: not specified

"A Picnic in the woods - text from the classroom"

Age recommendation: not specified

Actually, Greg always thought school was pretty stupid. Doing homework? Cramming for math tests? Reading textbooks? Not in the mood! So when his school does so badly in a nationwide test that it is to be closed, Greg isn't too sad.

Marc-Uwe Kling: "Greg's Tagebuch - Kein Plan von nix"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Die 11-jährige Kira findet einen verletzten Labrador. Sie nennt ihn Money, da er aufhorcht, sobald ihre Eltern über ihre Geldsorgen sprechen. Money entpuppt sich als echtes Finanzgenie.

Bodo Schäfer: "Ein Hund namens Money"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Ottilie is delighted. A family finally moves into the house next door. With three children, a grandpa and even a ... mop. No, it's not a dog - and no one is really like Ottilie knows. At first glance, Moo looks like a normal boy, if it weren't for the tiny horns on his head.

Sabine Bohlmann: "Willkommen bei den Grauses - Wer ist schon normal"

Age recommendation: from 9 years

The Bukowski siblings are famous for a few days because they saved a toddler from drowning in the indoor swimming pool. But more than the fame is the ticket to the outdoor pool they get for their heroic deed: Free entry to a long summer that will be a special one for everyone!

Will Gmehling: "Freibad - Ein ganzer Sommer unter dem Himmel"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

They have flown into space and across the Atlantic, sailed around the globe at the age of 16 and climbed the highest peaks in skirts. In all countries and at all times, there have been women who were courageous pioneers, curious explorers, clever researchers and creative geniuses.

Elena Favilli: "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - 100 außergewöhnliche Frauen"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Sie sind ins All und über den Atlantik geflogen, haben den Erdball schon mit 16 umsegelt und die höchsten Gipfel in Röcken bestiegen. In allen Ländern und zu allen Zeiten gab es Frauen, die mutige Vorreiter waren, neugierige Entdeckerinnen, kluge Forscherinnen und kreative Genies. - Marie Curie

Elena Favilli: "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - 100 außergewöhnliche Frauen"

Altersempfehlung: ab 10 Jahren

Magical land of stories is haunted by a sinister threat: The evil sorceress is back and has kidnapped the twins' mother to blackmail them all.

Chris Colfer: "Land of Stories Band 2"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Rico continues to write! And of course his friend Oskar is also involved. Actually, he's almost part of the family, joining Rico and Mama at Dieffe 93, but Mama is in trouble - and Rico and Oskar have no idea what they're doing when they try to help her.

Andreas Steinhöfer: "Rico, Oscar und das Herzgebrechen"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

At first glance, twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is a completely normal teenager: not exactly a high-flyer and there is still room for improvement when it comes to self-confidence
This changes everything, because Percy has to go to Camp Half-Blood, a refuge for teenagers like him.

Rick Riordan: "Percy Jackson"

Age recommendation: from 12 years

The philosophical and poetic story of the little prince who travels to all kinds of strange planets in search of friends. The Little Prince lives with his rose on the planet Asteroid B 612 and visits Earth.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery: "Der kleine Prinz"

Age recommendation: from 8 years

10-year-old Wadjda wants nothing more than the green bike from the store around the corner. The fact that girls are not allowed to ride bikes in Saudi Arabia is of little interest to the little feral.

Hayfa Al Mansour: "Das Mädchen Wadjda"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Greg has been given a diary by his mother. He starts writing and drawing in it: about his annoying brothers, his parents, his dorky friend Rupert, the daily struggle to survive at school, a really creepy haunted house and about the forbidden stinky cheese ...

Jeff Kinney: "Gregs Tagebuch - von Idioten umzingelt"

Age recommendation: from 10 years

Fantastic stories by Ralph Caspers that are surprising and funny. He turns everyday situations into stories that amaze and inspire dreams. For example, about Greta, who simply claims she can fly - and then actually does!

Ralph Caspers: "Wenn Glühwürmchen morsen "Fliegenschule""

Age recommendation: from 6 years

Facing old age, mythical hero Ulysses describes his discontent and restlessness upon returning to his kingdom, Ithaca, after his far-ranging travels. Despite his reunion with his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus, Ulysses yearns to explore again.

Alfred Lord Tennyson: "Ulysses"

Age recommendation: from 12 years