Kids: Stories from around the world

The books in this list are all from different countries around the world. Many of them were first written in other languages and have been translated into English!

Updated July 28, 2025
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
A New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION available while supplies last―featuring stenciled designed sprayed edges, as well as a foil case stamp and designed endpapers. This must-have special edition is...
Detective Gordon : the first case.
Nilsson, Ulf
Paper Book
An award-winning illustrated detective story set in a friendly forest and first in the acclaimed series for beginning readers. Detective Gordon--a mystery-solving toad who loves cake--has his very first case. Someone's stealing nuts from the forest, and it's up to Detective Gordon to catch...
Learning to fly
Punset, Ana
Paper Book
Do you believe in unicorns? School, friendship, and a certain magical beast will enchant beginning readers in this first of a series. Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn...
The little prince.
Saint-Exupery, Antoine de, 1900-1944
Paper Book
The adventures of a little prince who visited our world from his own tiny planet. In the exquisite imagery of this fairy tale, the poet-writer shares with children something of the mystic's vision and wisdom of life--New York Public Library. Full-color and b&w illustrations.

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