Books About Learning A New Language

The Best Learning A New Language Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about learning a new language? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Day Saida Arrived
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012

The Day Saida Arrived

By Susana Gómez Redondo, Lawrence Schimel (Translator), Sonja Wimmer (Illustrator)

Two girls bridge language barriers, forging a lasting friendship.

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When a new friend arrives unable to speak her language, a young girl embarks on a journey to make her feel at home. As they learn each other's languages, they discover a world of similarities and differences, forging an unbreakable bond. How will their friendship transform their understanding of language and culture? 'The Day Saida Arrived' explores the power of words to connect hearts across borders, offering a fresh perspective on immigration and friendship through vivid illustrations and lyrical storytelling.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1986

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

By Janet Shaw, Renee Graef (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the American Girl: Kirsten series

A young girl must choose between running away or finding her place in a new world.

88 pages· 9,194 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,436 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Kirsten struggles with language barriers and a strict teacher in her new American school. Her only solace is her secret friend, Singing Bird, who proposes they run away. As Miss Winston moves in with her family, Kirsten faces a pivotal choice: escape or discover where she truly belongs. Amidst these challenges, Kirsten learns profound lessons about identity and belonging.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Word for Friend

A new school, a language barrier, and the quest for friendship.

40 pages
4.3/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 159 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Kemala, a chatty pangolin, faces a language barrier at her new school. Overwhelmed, she curls up in a ball until a classmate's art project bridges the gap. Can friendship transcend words?
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