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Bilingual books that bring every voice into storytime.

Little World Reader creates warm, joyful picture books that celebrate heritage languages. Whether you are nurturing a multilingual home or introducing new vocabulary to your classroom, our stories help little readers feel seen, confident, and curious.

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  • 59 language pairings (English + community language) across 67 books
  • Age-appropriate vocabulary with vibrant illustrations
  • Created by a multilingual family for families everywhere
An illustrated family reading together surrounded by books

Why Little World Reader?

We are a small, family-run press that understands the joy—and the challenge—of raising multilingual children. Our bilingual books help caregivers and educators nurture a love of language through shared stories, simple phrases, and routines that feel just like home.

Built for Together Time

Every title is designed for two voices—caregiver and child—to learn side by side. We highlight everyday vocabulary so your little one can use new words right away.

Authentic Languages

Our books feature carefully reviewed translations in Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Persian, Arabic, and many more. We continue to add languages based on community feedback.

Classroom Ready

Librarians and educators rely on our sturdy bilingual books for classroom libraries, language corners, and cultural celebrations.

Family Stories · Shared Routines

Myself & My World Series

Meet everyday routines—from getting dressed to bedtime hugs—with mirror phrases in English and a heritage language. Each title includes pronunciation tips and conversation starters for families.

Cover of Myself & My World: Dari & English Words

Dari & English

Build confidence with daily phrases loved by Afghan families. Review transliterations and practice questions or affirmations together.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Pashto & English Words

Pashto & English

Celebrate Pashto phrases for family routines, featuring bold scenes and conversation cues to use at home or school.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Urdu & English Words

Urdu & English

Introduce playful, rhythmic Urdu phrases, perfect for circle time or bilingual bedtime stories.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Persian (Farsi) & English Words

Persian (Farsi) & English

Share gentle Persian expressions alongside English, with culturally familiar scenes the whole family will recognize.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Arabic & English Words

Arabic & English

Discover kid-friendly Arabic phrases with transliteration, translation notes, and tips for community-centered story time.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Punjabi & English Words

Punjabi & English

Celebrate family routines with conversational Punjabi phrases, gentle prompts, and transliteration to support shared reading.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Gujarati & English Words

Gujarati & English

Share daily affirmations in Gujarati with phonetic guidance so every storyteller feels confident joining in.

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Cover of Myself & My World: Swahili & English Words

Swahili & English

Explore joyful Swahili expressions from morning to bedtime, complete with pronunciation support and conversation starters.

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Vocabulary Builders for Multilingual Families

First 100 Words Series

A global library of sturdy bilingual books that pairs essential English vocabulary with community languages from South Asia to Africa and Southeast Asia. Use the language search filter to find the perfect book for your family or classroom.

Global Community

Where Our Languages Are Spoken

Explore the countries and regions represented in our bilingual book collection. Hover over the list or tap markers on the map to learn which languages we publish for each community.

Languages by region

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    Reader Love

    What Readers Are Saying

    Families learning with our bilingual collection share how it supports their language journeys.

    “This book is super helpful because it has the English words and transliteration in Dari, as well as the Dari word with transliteration in English. I could read the words in her language, and she could read them in mine as she learns how to write in our alphabet. Thank you for creating this book!” — Jon S., Amazon Reviewer (Verified Purchase)

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    “Love it — my son walks around with this book! Kid approved.” — MadarInVA, Amazon Reviewer (Verified Purchase)

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    Stay In Touch

    Contact Little World Reader

    We love hearing from families, educators, and libraries. Have a question, collaboration idea, or want to share a story? Reach out and we’ll follow up soon.

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