A bilingual Dutch–English A2–B1 children's story about Mila, who finds a jar of hidden whispers. Includes a word list to build vocabulary and support Dutch language learning.
The Jar of Whispers – A Bilingual Dutch Story for Beginner & Intermediate Learners (A2–B1)
Mila is a curious girl who loves quiet places and small sounds. One rainy day, she finds something strange in her attic - a glass jar that seems completely empty. But when she opens it, she hears something impossible: soft whispers, full of feelings, secrets, and words that were never spoken out loud.
As Mila listens, she discovers a magical truth about language: every word matters, even the ones people hide inside.
The Jar of Whispers is a bilingual Dutch–English story specially written for A2–B1 level learners. It uses simple, natural Dutch to help readers build confidence, improve vocabulary, and enjoy reading in another language.
Perfect for young Dutch learners, this book also includes a Dutch–English word list to support learning. Text in Dutch and English.
Beatrice Jansen
Beatrice Jansen is a writer and teacher.
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