English Book Clubs and Reading Groups at Mouse & Bear Books in Friedrichshain, Berlin
Mouse and Bear Books is an independently-owned bookstore in the heart of Friedrichshain, Berlin. Their focus is on English and German books for children and young adults, but they do have a carefully selected assortment for adults as well. The bookstore is specially designed to encourage kids to explore, be curious and linger with a book.
Discover new books and share the joy of reading with others
The team at Mouse and Bear Books see book clubs as a fun way to discover new books and share the joy of reading with others. With their English book clubs and reading groups, they aim to encourage language learning in a fun and relaxed environment. English native speakers as well as non-native speakers are welcome! Come and expand your vocabulary while exploring new reading worlds with others.
Mouse and Bear Books has two reading groups for ages 0-6 and 7-10 as well as two book clubs for ages 11-13 and 14 and older. In the reading groups, participants read a book or a short story together. In the book clubs, the kids read an English book at home and then come together with the group to discuss the book.
If you or your kid are interested, please send an email to Mouse and Bear Books!
Sign your child up for a reading group or a book club
The Book Clubs 1 and 2 will be meeting for the first time on Thursday, February 22 at 4.30pm and 5.45pm. The Reading Groups will meet for the first time on Saturday, February 24 at 10.30am and 11.45am.
Here are the different clubs at Mouse and Bear Books:
Reading Group 1
- Age: 0–6
- Meeting time: Saturdays, 10.30am-11.15am once a month
- Admission: 3 euros
Come by to read a story together in English and practice fundamental English skills. No English necessary to join.
Reading Group 2
- Age: 7–10
- Meeting time: Saturdays, 11.45am-12.30pm once a month
- Admission: 3 euros
You’ll read a story together and do an activity inspired by the story, in English. Some English necessary to join.
Book Club 1
- Age: 11–13
- Meeting time: Thursdays, 4.30pm-5.15pm once a month
- Admission: 3 euros
You’ll read an English book at home and then come together at the end of the month to talk about them. Feel free to discuss the books in either English or German.
Book Club 2
- Age: 14+
- Meeting time: Thursdays, 5.45pm-6.30pm once a month
- Admission: 3 euros
For older readers, you’ll read an English book at home and come together to discuss it at the end of the month. Feel free to discuss the books in either English or German.
Find out more about groups and clubs at Mouse and Bear Books
Please visit the Mouse and Bear Books website to check dates and which book you will read. There is no admission fee if you buy the book from Mouse and Bear Books. So please stop by, grab a book, and join Mouse and Bear Books in their excitement for reading!