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Family stories

Beach days with Mom and Dad, a holiday with Granny in sunny Cape Town, camping under the stars with a dad and his daughters, and a big sister learning that playing with her little brother can be the best part of the day. Family stories feel familiar, and children love seeing their own lives in a book.

They are also our favorite books to record. Members can read any book in their own voice, so a grandparent far away can still read the bedtime story. Children simply choose "Read by Granny".

For ages 1 to 3

For ages 3 to 6

For ages 6 to 9

For ages 9 to 12

Reading tips

Swap the character names for your own family's names as you read.
Look at family photos after the story and tell a true story from the same place.
Grandparents: record a favorite book so the grandchildren can hear you any night.

Helpful guides for parents

How Grandparents Can Read to Grandchildren From Far Away

Questions parents ask

Can grandparents read these books to grandchildren from far away?

Yes. Members can record any book in their own voice and share it with family by email or a link.

What ages are the family books for?

From ages 1 to 3 up to 9 to 12, with most for ages 3 to 6.

Are the family stories diverse?

Yes. Families in our books come from many places and backgrounds.

Every book, read aloud

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

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