7 books with easy stories for German learners

I sometimes get asked for recommendations for books designed for German learners, which students could take with them on holidays. I always fancied writing my own stories but whether that will ever happen, who knows…..

So in the meantime I had a look on Amazon to see what’s available. The following links are affiliate links, which means if you decide to buy one of the suggestions I get a few pence from Amazon’s profit. Of course, if you want them as paperback books you can buy or order them in any bookshop, but one advantage of Amazon is the ‘Look Inside’ feature. Have a look at my suggestions, but make sure you do ‘look inside’ to ensure the book is right for your German level.

These books are in the ‘this book I found first’ order 😉 They all follow a similar format: a short story, some vocabulary, and some questions about the story. They are perfect for those of you who are bored with their textbooks but find ‘real’ German books still a little too difficult.

So, have a look to see if those books are any good to you, look inside and read a few pages (make sure you look inside the Kindle versions as they show more) and any other information which might be useful to you.

If you decide to buy a book or two or the kindle version, enjoy reading them, especially when on holidays!

And, please, let me know afterwards what you thought of the book.

Kindle link	Paperback link	Comment
Learn German with Stories: Dino lernt Deutsch Collector's Edition - German Short Stories for Beginners: Explore German Cities and Boost Your Vocabulary	Learn German with Stories: Dino lernt Deutsch Collector's Edition - Simple Short Stories for Beginners (1-4)	"This collector's edition comprises the first four episodes of the "Dino lernt Deutsch" story series for German learners: "Café in Berlin", "Ferien in Frankfurt", "Karneval in Köln" and "Momente in München".Lured by the promise of endless possibilities, Dino, a young man from Sicily tries to make a new home in Germany. Equipped only with an intense curiosity and a knack for meeting new people, he's eager to delve into local customs and cuisine, if there only wasn't this pesky business of learning German ..."
Short Stories in German for Beginners: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way!	Short Stories in German for Beginners: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way!	"Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading."
German Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners: Engaging Short Stories to Learn German and Build Your Vocabulary	German Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners: Engaging Short Stories to Learn German and Build Your Vocabulary	"The stories contained within this book were written with both beginner and intermediate German learners in mind, so you will find plenty of new vocabulary and German grammar to learn without having to worry about the level of the reading being too difficult."
Intermediate German Short Stories: 10 Captivating Short Stories to Learn German & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!	Intermediate German Short Stories: 10 Captivating Short Stories to Learn German & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!	"Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using straightforward grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed."
Carla will nach Deutschland: Easy German short stories for beginners A1 (Carla - Eine Portugiesin in Deutschland)	Carla will nach Deutschland: Easy German short stories for beginners A1 (Carla - Eine Portugiesin in Deutschland)	""Carla will nach Deutschland" was written for beginners and is perfect for you if you're starting from scratch or already have some basic knowledge of the language. This is the first volume of a series of 4 books which will become increasingly more difficult."
German Easy Reader for Beginners - 25 Short Stories to improve your German: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way at your own pace!	German Easy Reader for Beginners - 25 Short Stories to improve your German: Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way at your own pace!	"German Easy Reader for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these twenty five unique stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading."
Becoming fluent in German: 150 Short Stories for Beginners	Becoming fluent in German: 150 Short Stories for Beginners	"- Easily learn German with stories - Feel at ease when reading & learning with the flow of the stories - No struggle forcing to learn words/phrases - Learn at your own pace - Feel confident in your German language skills after a few weeks ONLY - Once you learn, you NEVER forget"

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