For parents & grandparents
This site is designed for adults helping children connect with Croatian language and culture - especially families living outside Croatia.
Start small - 3 words per week
Diaspora children often understand more Croatian than they speak. Pick three words from the book each week, listen to the pronunciation on this site, and use them in daily life.
Make baka and djed part of it
Video calls while coloring a page about Croatia or family words creates emotional connection. Grandparents become language heroes, not homework teachers.
Screen-free first, website second
The books are designed for coloring and tracing away from screens. Use this website for audio and printables - not as a replacement for the physical book.
Celebrate every attempt
Mixed-language households are normal. Praise effort, not perfection. A child saying "baka" with joy matters more than perfect grammar at age five.
For parents & grandparents
Get the free printable pack — and new books first
Join the list and we'll email you a free premium printable pack from the series — extra coloring pages, simple Croatian words with pronunciation, and a baka-and-djed activity sheet. You'll also be first to hear when a new book lands.