PagineVerstecken spielen
A free picture book in German from StoryWeaver
Verstecken spielen 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
Verstecken spielen 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
Verstecken spielen Autor: All Children Reading Cambodia Illustrator: Measa Sovonnarea Dodo spielt Verstecken mit seiner Mutter. Er findet sieben Körbe. Sechs Vasen. Fünf Federbälle. Vier Paar Hosen. Drei Musikinstrumente. Zwei Hände. Eine Mutter! This book was made possible by Pratham…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 “Verstecken spielen” free to read?
Yes. “Verstecken spielen” 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 “Verstecken spielen” in?
It is written in German. Pagine has 20 free children’s books in German.
What age is “Verstecken spielen” 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: Verstecken spielen — StoryWeaver, via the Global Digital Library. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://content.digitallibrary.io/de/book/verstecken-spielen/ · Page updated October 2026