PagineSchnipp Schnapp
A free picture book in German from Global Digital Library
Schnipp Schnapp 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
- Global Digital Library
- 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
Schnipp Schnapp 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
Autor: Canato Jimo Illustrator: Canato Jimo This book was made possible by Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform. Content under Creative Commons licenses can be downloaded, translated and can even be used to create new stories provided you give appropriate credit,…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 “Schnipp Schnapp” free to read?
Yes. “Schnipp Schnapp” 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 “Schnipp Schnapp” in?
It is written in German. Pagine has 20 free children’s books in German.
What age is “Schnipp Schnapp” 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: Schnipp Schnapp — Global Digital Library, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/de/book/schnipp-schnapp/ · Page updated October 2026