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Dutch READING LIST FOR DUTCH BEGINNER LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Starting to read in Dutch can feel intimidating, but choosing the right books makes all the difference. Reading is one of the most effective ways to build vocabulary, improve your understanding of Dutch sentence structure and become more confident with the language.
The books below are ideal for beginners who are new to Dutch. They use accessible language, straightforward sentence structures and engaging stories, making them easier to follow while still helping you develop your Dutch reading skills.
JIP & JANNEKE
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke
Reading Level: Suitable for A1 Beginners
Every Dutch child has grown up with stories about Jip & Janneke and these characters have become popular icons of Dutch childhood. This book series is known for its simplicity and wit, making the books a great tool for Dutch language learners.
pluk van de petteflet
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Pluk of the Petteflet
Reading Level: Suitable for A1 Beginners
Editions: Hardback, E-book
After Jip & Janneke, Pluk is probably Annie MG Schmidt’s second most popular book. There is a room available in the Petteflet. When Pluk hears that, he quickly drives there in his red crane truck and goes to live in the tower room, all the way at the top. Finally, he has a house. And he immediately gains a lot of new friends
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MEES KEES GAAT VERHUIZEN
Written by: Mirjam Oldenhave
Title in English: Teacher Kees is moving house
Reading Level: Suitable for A1 Beginners
Editions: Hardback, E-book
This book is a collection of short stories about teacher Kees and his class 6b. Kees’s mother thinks it is time that he finds his own place, so Kees moves out and his students help him move.
MINOES
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Minoes
Reading Level: Suitable A1 Beginners
Editions: Hardback, Softback, E-book, Audiobook
Minoes used to be a cat and can still talk to them. From them, she hears something's wrong at a large chemical factory. Minoes tells the shy journalist Tibbe, who finally has a major scoop.
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