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Educational books for kids

Our educational books turn school topics into stories children actually want to read: counting seedlings in a greenhouse, comparing long and short vegetables at the grocer, following a raindrop through the water cycle or running the school store with real change.

Each book starts from a learning goal used in UK early years and primary schools or the US Head Start framework, and a person checks every fact and picture before it is published. Read how our educational books are made.

For ages 1 to 3

For ages 3 to 6

For ages 6 to 9

For ages 9 to 12

Reading tips

Read the book, then try the idea for real: count spoons, sort socks, measure a toy.
Ask your child to explain the idea back to you. Teaching it is the best way to learn it.
Tap tricky words to see child-friendly meanings while you read.

Helpful guides for parents

How to Teach Your Child to Read at Home: A Simple Guide for Ages 3 to 7

Questions parents ask

Which curriculum are the books based on?

UK early years (EYFS) and National Curriculum goals, and the US Head Start early learning framework. They complement school, they do not replace it.

What subjects do you cover?

Counting and math, shapes, science, the human body, weather and seasons, money, maps, history and more.

Are the educational books free?

Some are free to read; members can read every educational book.

Every book, read aloud

Members get the whole library, new books every week, downloads and Family voices.

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