What is LOTE4Kids?
LOTE 4 Kids is an online collection of digital children's books in over 70 languages. It allows children access to picture books that they can enjoy in LOTE - Languages Other Than English.
What does it give you access to?
The collection includes over 4500 books, with new books and languages released each month. You'll find British Sign Language versions, along with spoken languages and world sign languages. Each book has an English translation too, and the bilingual options allow children to learn a language as they go. You'll also find related activities, such as colouring pages, for some of the stories.
This a brilliant resource for families with English as an additional language. It is also a fantastic opportunity for English readers and speakers to learn other languages.
Getting started
- On a computer or mobile browser, go to the LOTE4Kids website. You will be asked to enter your Library Barcode - please enter your Cornwall library card number (found on the back of your library card) to log in.
- You can click on the accessibility settings to change the text size and contrast.
- On a mobile phone or tablet, you can also access LOTE4Kids by downloading the app from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android).
- When asked for your Library Name, type in 'Cornwall Libraries'.
- When asked for your Library Barcode, please enter your Cornwall Library card number (found on the back of your library card) and click 'Sign In'.
- You can now select a language and choose a book.
- You can choose to either play the book (the book will be read out to you and the pages will turn as you go) or select 'flipbook' to read the book yourself and click through the pages at your own pace.
- You can click on the 'Filter' button to search for books of a particular reading level.
