PagineSchmetterling und Tukan
A free picture book in German from StoryWeaver
Schmetterling und Tukan is a picture book in German for ages 2–8 that you can read free online in Pagine — no download, no cost.
📖 Read it free →- Language
- German
- Publisher
- StoryWeaver
- Reading level
- ages 2–8 · preschool, kindergarten to 2nd grade · Leveled reader
- Source
- Global Digital Library
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- Price
- Free — read online, nothing to download
About this book
Schmetterling und Tukan is a short illustrated picture book in German. It is written for ages 2–8 and is graded as Leveled reader, so it works as a read-aloud for little ones and as practice for children learning to read in German. The book comes from the Global Digital Library and is shared under an open CC BY 4.0 licence, which is why it is free to read.
How it begins
Schmetterling und Tukan Autor: All Children Reading Cambodia Illustrator: Sain Thuokna Ein Schmetterling ist kleiner als ein Käfer. Ein Käfer ist kleiner als eine Lerche. Eine Lerche ist kleiner als ein Papagei. Ein Papagei ist kleiner als eine Eule. Der…Opening lines quoted from the openly licensed book (CC BY 4.0).
Reading together in German
- Read it aloud first, pointing at the pictures; then let your child “read” the pictures back to you.
- Ask open questions: what happened, how did the character feel, what would you do?
- Growing up with two languages? Talk about the story in whichever language feels easiest — the understanding carries over.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “Schmetterling und Tukan” free to read?
Yes. “Schmetterling und Tukan” is free to read online in Pagine on any phone, tablet or computer — no payment and nothing to download. It is openly licensed (CC BY 4.0).
What language is “Schmetterling und Tukan” in?
It is written in German. Pagine has 20 free children’s books in German.
What age is “Schmetterling und Tukan” for?
It is best for ages 2–8 (Leveled reader). Younger children can enjoy it read aloud.
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Get the free app →Credits: Schmetterling und Tukan — StoryWeaver, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/de/book/schmetterling-und-tukan/ · Page updated October 2026