For non-English speaking parents living in Ireland, reading to their children in their home language might be a challenge because children may be more drawn towards culture-specific characters they are already familiar with through school and their peers. However, with some commitment to the goal and the right choice of book for your child, parents can increase exposure to literature in their home language and get children to enjoy it.

One effective way to get children interested in either reading or being read to in their home language is for them to connect with the main character of a story. It is even better if the character reappears in a series of books. 

Below is a list of recommended book series in Romanian, Lithuanian, Spanish and Italian (the latest language addition!)  that you can find at Luminita Books, an Irish based shop specialising in children’s literature in home languages.