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Spring 2023 * Book Week Reading Campaign Spring 2023 * Book Week Reading Campaign

"Cafetalk Book Club" SPRING 2023
Topic: Fairy tales for old and young from various countries

A book that opens the door to memories... A fairy tale from your country...
Experience the exciting stories with your child!

Cafetalk tutors will offer special lessons again this spring, using a book chosen by each of the tutors!
Take a course during the campaign period for a chance to win a library card!

キャンペーンは終了しました

Win a Library Card
How to participate

Campaign duration: Reading Week 3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023

Automatic entry by taking a campaign lesson (+ write feedback)


20 winners will receive a 500 yen library card by drawing!

Drawing will be held after reading week and winners will be notified directly.

Please note: Those who have taken eligible lessons will be automatically entered. There is no need to apply.

* Library Card can be used at bookstores in Japan (and Japanese online bookstores)

* If you are outside of Japan or have difficulty using the library card, you can exchange it for Cafetalk points.

Check out the eligible lessons↓

Special Reading Week Lessons

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現在受付けていないレッスンもございます

Campaign duration: Reading Week (3/25/2023 - 4/8/2023)

Please note: It is up to the tutors if they want to keep offering the lesson after the Reading Week is over,
so please contact the respective tutors if you would like to take it at a later date.

These page links are based on the region/country of the tutor's residence.

  • All
  • Children's Book
  • Language
  • Self-Development
  • Mystery
  • Fantasy
  • Non-Fiction
  • Novel
  • Manga
  • Fantasy
    E061
    45 mins
    1,500 points
    "The Witches," by Roald Dahl
    Roald Dahl is a famous writer of many children's books. This particular story is not as well-known as his others, and I remember being captivated by the suspense of the narrator's battle with witches and his heroic Grandmamma.
    Request Lesson
    JeffN

    JeffN

  • Manga
    J072
    25 mins
    800 points
    夏目友人帳
    妖（あやかし）が見える主人公と妖たちの伝奇物語。あたたかくてやさしい読後感。大人になって忘れていた子供のときの気持ちを思い出します。
    Request Lesson
    SUZUKI_

    SUZUKI_

  • Self-development
    E069
    45 mins
    2,000 points
    Bezzeg az én időmben
    This tells the beginning of the WWII through a teenage girl's perspective. I also like it that we will see how she grows up. It brings up a lot of moral questions, too of the time, which makes me think as well. The writer is really famous (as famous as Magda Szabó) and has several translations of her books in English. :-)
    During the class /campaign, I could also introduce the Hungarian traditional teenage books. It's almost like "Penguin" but we had striped and dotted covers and they were divided by topics / age level. :-)
    Request Lesson
    Elza B

    Elza B

  • Novel
    E072
    20 mins
    1,100 points
    Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
    "Things Fall Apart" is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and first published in 1958. The book tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected leader in the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, and the cultural clashes that arise as a result of the arrival of European colonizers.
    Request Lesson
    Billy

    Billy

  • Novel
    E071
    45 mins
    1,200 points
    Children of Sugarcane
    The story of Indian indenture (slaves) in South Africa is not often heard. This book shines a spotlight on the diaspora and what it means to be a child of the diaspora in South Africa.
    Request Lesson
    Meneesha

    Meneesha

  • Children's Book
    E068
    50 mins
    5,700 points
    The Velveteen Rabbit
    The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children's book that was first published in 1922. It tells the heartwarming story of a stuffed rabbit who dreams of becoming real through the love and devotion of his owner, a young boy. The book has endured for almost a century because of its timeless themes, beautiful illustrations, and moving narrative.
    Request Lesson
    Lady Ayame

    Lady Ayame

  • Mystery
    J075
    30 mins
    900 points
    むかしむかしあるところに死体がありました
    日本の昔ながらのおとぎ話に、ミステリー調のアレンジを加えたものです。原作を知っているとより伏線回収を楽しめますが、初めての方でも問題なく読み進めていただけます。短編集となりますので、小説初心者の方にもおすすめです！
    Request Lesson
    ukah

    ukah

  • Mystery
    J076
    25 mins
    1,400 points
    最後の事件
    子どもの頃から、児童文庫でシャーロック・ホームズやアガサ・クリスティなどの推理小説が大好きです。『最後の事件』(原題『The Final Problem』は、ロンドンで起こる犯罪の頂点に立つ黒幕モリアーティ教授が登場する作品です。ホームズがan antagonist who was my intellectual equal(知的レベルが同等の相手)と認める二人の天才の直接対決を、ぜひ読んでみてください！この本を原書で読んでみたい方は、「英語で読書」というレッスンで、私がお供します♪
    Request Lesson
    Masami.

    Masami.

  • Children's Book
    Z011
    25 mins
    1,700 points
    Pannkakstårtan 「デコレーション・ホットケーキ」
    一人暮らしのおじいちゃんペッテソンと、いたずら仔猫のフィンデュスの楽しい毎日を描いています。仔猫がスーパーマーケットの小さな豆の箱にはいっておじいちゃんの家に来た日から、二人とも幸せな様子がとてもほほえましく、また心があたたまりました。細密で愛らしい絵が素晴らしい絵本もあります。
    Request Lesson
    Kei Schönberg

    Kei Schönberg

  • Language
    E064
    30 mins
    1,200 points
    Green Eggs and Ham
    This book is great for story time! The age range for this book is K-3rd grade and includes very useful vocabulary, for example “would could, do not, do, like”, and simple nouns. Some things that are great about Dr. Seuss’s books is that they rhyme and are silly, but also teach valuable lessons too! This book will teach your child to try new foods, and as a fun family activity, you can make eggs with green food coloring, get some ham, and enjoy! At my school, we used to have “Green Eggs and Ham Day” and we would eat green eggs and ham after our teacher read us the book, so maybe you can carry on that tradition at home too!
    Request Lesson
    Ms Abby

    Ms Abby

  • Fantasy
    J071
    35 mins
    3,000 points
    星の王子さま
    初めて見た時、話も挿絵の世界観も新鮮で、小さな子供の頃や、自分はまだ体験しないが身近にいる大人のエピソードが寓話性を持って教訓的に書かれています。今でも時折棚から引っ張り出して読んだりしている一冊です。読む時の年代により感じ方も少し違う、、。何かを気づかせてくれたり、思い出させてくれたり、そんな大事な本です。
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    Miyuki Magic Make

    Miyuki Magic Make

  • Fantasy
    S019
    45 mins
    2,500 points
    Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate
    Makes your imagination work and makes you dream when you´re a kid
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    Susana

    Susana

  • Novel
    S021
    50 mins
    1,100 points
    El principito (The little prince)
    Beautiful story
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    Vilma Gonzalez

    Vilma Gonzalez

  • Non-fiction
    E057
    25 mins
    1,400 points
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Chemo - A Memoir of Getting Cancer - Twice!
    I rarely find the time (or a book that holds my interest), to sit still in one place long enough to read a book, but this book captivated me, right from the start. It touched me in a way, few books could. It's funny and yet heartbreaking at the same time. It made me laugh, it made me smile, it made me tear up. It certainly tugs on the heartstrings, and I'll admit it, it even brought a tear to my eye. There was a lump in my throat on more than one occasion, but it has a happy ending.
    Request Lesson
    Wendy E

    Wendy E

  • Fantasy
    J067
    50 mins
    8,000 points
    天井うらのふしぎな友だち
    小学生のときに初めて読みました。子供たちにだけ見える不思議な住人が、天井の向こうに住んでいて…というお話です。自分の家の天井のむこうにも誰かが住んでいるかもしれない、と思うと、ワクワクしてなかなか眠ることができませんでした。子ども向けの出版社から出版されていますが、大人になって読み返してもとても面白い作品です。
    Request Lesson
    LISA HAYASHI

    LISA HAYASHI

  • Fantasy
    E062
    30 mins
    1,500 points
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
    It's a fun read, even if you only read this book from the series. It's a well loved series in America.
    Request Lesson
    Elaina.C

    Elaina.C

  • Non-fiction
    J086
    40 mins
    1,000 points
    遠き落日
    故郷福島県出身の偉人、野口英世の生涯について、意外な人物像や母親の深い愛情に感動しました。
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    Yuko Fukushima

    Yuko Fukushima

  • Novel
    E073
    25 mins
    900 points
    The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers
    The love and dedication of one teenage who saved an entire family and changed the lives of those around her with her kindness
    Request Lesson
    Hannah

    Hannah

  • Children's Book
    E066
    30 mins
    1,200 points
    The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter
    The attention to detail and illustrations in this book are absolutely wonderful. If you love nature, you will enjoy Beatrix Potter’s books. Her books have been popular with adults, as well as children, since The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902.
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    Teacher Hanne

    Teacher Hanne

  • Fantasy
    J070
    50 mins
    800 points
    ふしぎ駄菓子屋銭天堂
    にほんの こどもむけの 本です。フリガナが あります。「ねがい」があるひと だけが みえる おかしやさんが あります。そのおみせの おかしを たべると 「ねがい」が すぐに かないますが、おとしあながあります。「じぶんで がんばって」かなった ねがいは 自信（じしん）や 幸せ（しあわせ）に なりますね。はんたいに、らくをして ねがいを かなえると、、、どうなるでしょうか。。。
    Request Lesson
    Kyoko. I

    Kyoko. I

  • Novel
    S020
    30 mins
    1,000 points
    La Tabla de Flandes
    It's an easy to read book, fun and very entertaining mystery novel. The book is very self explanatory, and a great way to learn new words through the characters adventures which will keep you on your toes trying to solve the mystery.
    Request Lesson
    Tutor Mauricio

    Tutor Mauricio

  • Children's Book
    E067
    25 mins
    1,400 points
    Wind in the Willows
    This was one of my favorite books I read with my mother as a child — For more than 100 years - The Wind in the Willows and its lovable characters --Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic event , or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all English literature. Originally written for children age 8-12 but loved by adults also .
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    StephanieRiann

    StephanieRiann

Recommended by Tutor

  • Fantasy
    D004
    Die kleine Meerjungfrau (Little Mermaid in German)
    I remember as a small child I really loved the illustrations in this book. The ending is also the original fairytale ending and a lot sadder than the Disney film version, which I really found interesting as a child.
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    D005
    Oh, Wie schön ist Panama
    It's a story about friendship and about how the people you are with are more important than the destination. / 目的地よりも一緒にいる友人のほうが大切だという友情についての物語です。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    E063
    The grouchy ladybug
    いろんな動物が出てきて、時間の勉強もできます。最後のページは子供たちが大好きです。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Short story
    I013
    Favole al telefono
    毎晩読み聞かせに、イタリア人の夫が子供たちに読んでいました。ドロップスみたいにいろんな味の面白おかしい、短いお話が詰まっています。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Manga
    J074
    とっとこハム太郎原作シリーズ
    私が動物好きになったきっかけの本です〜！毎日のようにお父さんに読み聞かせしてもらっていました＾＾
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J078
    ぜったいに おしちゃダメ？
    ただ読み聞かせるのではなく、子供達が参加しながら楽しく読める本です。1回読むと仕掛けが分かってしまうのですが、何度も読んでほしいと子供たちにせがまれます。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J079
    ぐりとぐら
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J080
    はらぺこあおむし
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J081
    いらないねこ
    『いらないねこ』：画家であり絵本作家のヒグチユウコさんの作品で、初めは独特な絵が好きで購入しましたが、胸が締め付けられるほど号泣する作品でした。特に大人になって読むといろんな感情が動かされて読み終わった後のぼーっとする感じの時間をぜひ体験していただきたいです！世界でも翻訳されたものがあるので、外国語版も読みたいなと思っています。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J082
    『どこどこかわいい 』
    赤ちゃんから読める自己肯定感をはぐくむ絵本として紹介されているのを見て姪っ子に購入。この本を読んでもらってかた半年ほど経ちますが、絵本のフレーズ「あんよが、とってもかわいいね〜」などど姪っ子に呼びかけるとニッコニコで反応してくれるので買ってよかったな〜と思える作品でした！
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J083
    スイミー - ちいさなかしこいさかなのはなし
    自分が子供の頃に読んだ話ですが、未だ覚えているくらい印象に残っています。子供にもお勧めできる本です。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J085
    はれときどきぶた
    今も人気の童話です。子供ながらに内容が斬新で面白かったのでよく覚えています。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    K020
    흥부와 놀부
    한국의 어린이들이 많이 읽는 동화입니다.
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J087
    さむがりやのサンタ
    「やれやれまたクリスマスか! 」寒さに愚痴をいい、煙突に文句をいいながらも子どもたちにプレゼントを配ります。１日の仕事をおえると、お風呂にはいり、ビールを飲んで、ごちそうを楽しみます。トナカイたちにごはんをあげることも忘れません。とてもユーモアあふれる絵本です。（出版社より）「スノーマン」「風が吹くとき」の作者レイモンド・ブリッグズの処女作でケイト・グリーナウェイ賞を受賞。小学校の教室の図書棚にあり、とても気に入って、何度もなんども読み返したのを覚えています。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J069
    ピーターラビットのおはなし
    イギリス、湖水地方に憧れるきっかけとなった思い出の一冊です。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    J077
    マザーグースのうた
    童謡マザーグースのなかでも、「ハンプティ・ダンプティ へいにすわる。ハンプティ・ダンプティ ころがりおちた...」が可笑しくて大好きです。
    Cafetalk

    Cafetalk

  • Children's Book
    C008
    十二生肖的故事
    十二生肖的故事是華人耳熟能詳的故事，而本書難能可貴的是，透過台灣知名的繪本作家——賴馬的畫筆，描繪出生動、活潑、有趣的繪本故事，裡面的動物用色鮮豔，栩栩如生，好像就在我們的面前展現出他們的喜怒哀樂。此外，故事的旁白和角色的對話，也非常適合大人、小孩、學習華語者，都能慢慢享受閱讀的樂趣！
    Nai

    Nai

  • Fantasy
    J068
    ながぐつをはいた猫
    「人に優しくすると、その優しさが何倍にもなって自分に返ってくる」というメッセージ、絵のタッチもシンプルながら躍動感と温もりを感じられる作風がとても好きでした。賢く、思いやりのある素敵な猫に心躍った一冊です。
    Sayaka.A

    Sayaka.A

  • Manga
    J073
    じゃりン子チエ
    ディープな大阪を垣間見られる一冊です。
    coo

    coo

  • Language
    E065
    Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
    I love DK Bilingual visual dictionaries because these books all have photos of each of the words with both languages for each word. They are especially great for those of us who are visual learners.
    Wendy E

    Wendy E

  • Fantasy
    F009
    A la croisée des mondes
    Professeur Nico

    Professeur Nico

  • Children's Book
    Fr
    La Cigale et la Fourmi
    Everyone has heard of La Fontaine's Fables (Les fables de La Fontaine), but what about discovering their subtleties by reading the French version? La Fontaine's Fables are written in a difficult form of French that is no longer used. So let's analyse and explain the text together!
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    Lila

    Lila

  • Children's Book
    J084
    みにくいアヒルの子
    どんな人間でも頑張って生きていたら幸せになる可能性があると教えてくれる1冊。心理カウンセラ-で教材に使用され、いじめ→自己肯定感が下がる→頑張って生きていくうちに幸せになるという過程を学びました。
    keiko.A

    keiko.A

  • Fantasy
    E060
    Charlie and the chocolate factory
    The storyline is good and the moral of the story is good for kids and adults.
    Naeema Hoosen

    Naeema Hoosen

  • Fantasy
    E059
    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    The fun of entering a fantasy world. It is a well-known book with tv adaptations.
    Sinead Turnham

    Sinead Turnham

In this section, we randomly introduce books recommended by the tutors that were submitted under the theme of this event: "Fairy tales for old and young from various countries". They tutors selected a variety of books, including nostalgic books and books that left a deep impression on them as children. If you find a book that catches your interest, why not pick it up and read it yourself?

Release Date: March 15th, 2023

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