Dutch READING LIST FOR DUTCH BEGINNER LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Reading is fundamental to learning a new language! It is a great way to improve your understanding of the Dutch language, increases your vocabulary, but above all it is relaxing, educative and FUN! The below books are great for Dutch students that are new to the Dutch language. These books use a simple language that are easier to understand
JIP & JANNEKE
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Jip & Janneke
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
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 Beginners Dutch language students
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
MINOES
Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt
Title in English: Minoes
Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students
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.