Translated &
Non-English books
The following translated and non-English books that were compiled at our UBC YAACS Chat on October 19, 2021. We would love to continue adding to the list, so please contact us if you have any to add!
Japanese
Shinsuke Yoshitake's books are creative and full of humour. We recommend "I Can Be Anything" for a fun guessing game!
Norwegian
Go on an adventure with Mrs. Pepperpot! A series by Alf Prøysen where Mrs. Pepperpot shrinks into the size of a pepperpot!
swedish
Originating from Finland, author-illustrator Tove Jansson brings us a series of adventures featuring the Moomins, a family of trolls.
korean
Kim Hyo-eun beautifully wrote a poetic picture book about the many unique lives that come aboard the subway in Seoul.
SCOTTISH
Check out the Scots Books for Bairns book list. Books such as "The Gruffalo in Scots" is great for rhyming!
GERMAN
In this beautifully illustrated book, Kathrin Schärer gently portrays the topic of death with sensitivity and care. (English title: Death on the Apple Tree)
international
White Ravens 2021 is the annual publication of the International Youth Library's selection of international children and youth literature.