The First Star

Three Bilingual Polish-English Christmas Stories for Children - A1 Beginner Level

Discover the magic of a traditional Polish Christmas Eve with three charming bilingual stories for children learning Polish!

Join Zosia and her family as they prepare for Wigilia, the special Christmas Eve celebration in Poland. Learn about the tradition of waiting for the first star to appear in the evening sky, discover the meaning of the empty place set at the Christmas table, and find out why families place hay beneath the white tablecloth.

Through warm family moments, festive food and gentle storytelling, young readers will discover some of Poland's most treasured Christmas traditions while enjoying simple, authentic Polish.

Written for A1 level beginners, these stories introduce everyday vocabulary and familiar expressions through natural storytelling, making learning Polish an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Inside this book:

• Three original stories inspired by Polish Christmas traditions.
• Simple Polish language for beginner learners (A1 level).
• English translations to support understanding and language development.
• A gentle introduction to Polish Christmas Eve customs, food and family celebrations.

Perfect for children discovering Polish, young bilingual readers and families who want to explore the traditions of Christmas in Poland together.