Bilingual-picturebooks is a website that offers free bilingual books in 1001 languages. All books were written and illustrated by children, for children. It is an impressive not-for-profit project that is based on the hard work of many volunteers all around the globe. All books are free to download and everything is based on donations. A truly great project to support and an amazing resource.
How does it work?
There are just a few steps before you can start reading:
Step 1: Browse the library of books and select the book you would like to read.
Step 2: From a dropdown menu choose the two languages you want (there are A LOT!)
Step 3: Select the format you want (tablet/phone; ring binder; book)
Step 4: Select additional features (audio support for the digital version; paper size for the ring binder)
Step 5: Create your book by clicking on the ‘Download’ button
Want to contribute to this project?
If your child loves to write and illustrate stories, you can upload them too. A network of volunteers will then translate the stories into 1001 languages. Many versions are also recorded as audio books. Additionally, you can volunteer as a translator and help bringing stories to children in 1001 languages.
Check it out and start reading or writing with your children: www.bilingual-picturebooks.org.
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2 comments
Not all the books have supporting audio. How can I find the books which have supporting audio
Good question. I’m not sure. I’d recommend you contacting the owners of the website through their contact page: https://www.bilingual-picturebooks.org/de/kontakt
I’m sure they can help you with that.
Best,
Veronika