Noras versteckte Worte is a fully illustrated German-language picture book that helps children understand selective mutism, quiet communication, and building friendships without pressure to speak.

Nora is new in class. She smiles and waves, but her words stay hidden. A classmate misunderstands her silence at first. With the help of a caring teacher and gentle peer connection, Nora and Max discover that friendship can grow through drawings, gestures, and shared play. Nora learns that she does not have to speak to be understood.

This story supports teachers, parents, and children in understanding:

How selective mutism and quiet communication can look in school

Why some children communicate best without spoken words

How peers can build inclusive and respectful friendships

Positive representation of different communication styles

Important note:
This resource is a German-language picture book. All story text is written in German.

Ideal for:

German language lessons

International and bilingual schools

SEN and inclusion resources

Social-emotional learning

Classroom read-aloud sessions

Format: PDF picture book
Pages: 17
Age range: 4 to 9 years