# Early reading kids books - reading toddler games

> Montessori-based early reading app with interactive books, songs, and games for toddlers. (iPhone/iPad app by Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-reading-kids-books-reading-toddler-games/id675554527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs](https://appshunter.io/developer/528233125)
- Category: Games, Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 150 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 252 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-reading-kids-books-reading-toddler-games/id675554527/reviews.md

## What is Early reading kids books?

From creators of ABC Games featured by the Guardian!

Turn your iPad or iPhone into a fun learning center for your kids. Based on the proven Montessori approach this new free app from Kids Academy opens the door to the exciting world of children's books and songs!

Develop early reading skills, encourage language development, enrich vocabulary, boost cognitive pattern recognition and more through a set of fun educational games.

Here's what's inside 

MUST-HAVE KIDS STORIES

An essential collection of children's books loved by generations of kids, parents and teachers:

- Rapunzel
- Puss in Boots
- The Princess and the Pea
- The Three Little Piggies
- Cinderella 
- Little Red Riding Hood
- more books added regularly

EVERY STORY BOOK FEATURES:

- Original illustrations on every page
- Professional voice over
- Amusing sound effects
- Age-appropriate content with a happy ending
- Tons of interactive stuff to tap and enjoy

SONGS AND FUN ACTIVITIES

The app features a collection of some of the kids' all time favorite songs. Cute interactive animations, catchy tunes and original music are guaranteed to deliver tons of joy and learning fun:

- Enjoy the iconic Five Little Monkeys and Bingo songs 
- Sing along in Karaoke mode
- Record your own songs and stories
- A collection of farm animals cards to play with
- Make up fun animal stories and have them recorded

Over 20 million kids have fun learning with Kids Academy apps! Join the club!

## Key features

- Interactive children's books
- Professional voiceovers
- Educational songs and activities
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Cognitive pattern recognition
- Montessori approach
- Karaoke mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Farm Animals Sound Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Karaoke Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Monkeys - Full Song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three Little Pigs - Full book | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Princess And The Pea - Full story! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puss In Boots - Full story! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Little Red Riding Hood - Full story! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cinderella - Full story! | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Early reading kids books?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👨‍👧‍👦 Engaging content for toddlers and preschoolers
- 📚 Classic stories with quality narration
- 🎵 Catchy songs that children enjoy singing along to
- 🎨 Colorful, vibrant graphics and illustrations
- 📖 Interactive read-along format with narration
- 🎤 Karaoke recording feature for kids
- 🧠 Educational value for early reading and learning
- 🎮 Easy-to-use interface for young children
- 🐾 Cute animated characters
- 👨‍👩‍👧 Good for parent-child engagement

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with limited free content
- 🔐 Misleading 'free' app description - requires purchases
- 🐛 Audio cutting out on songs and stories
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔄 Updates break previously working features
- 📵 Sound issues persist after reinstalls
- 💔 Purchased content stops working
- 😤 Poor customer support and unhelpful solutions
- 📉 Lack of app updates and maintenance
- 🚫 Cannot repurchase after initial purchase despite issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bingo song audio cuts out mid-performance
- Three Little Pigs missing sound on certain pages
- Audio stops working after app updates
- Karaoke feature crashes the entire app
- Previous purchases don't load properly
- Free content stops working and requires repurchase
- Video playback freezes with audio continuing
- Restore button doesn't fully resolve issues
- All Access Pass bar blocks story/song windows

**Most requested features**

- Word highlighting during narration for reading assistance
- Sign language versions for deaf children
- More free content included in base app
- Full story samples instead of snippets
- More interactive games and activities
- Additional songs and content variety
- Landscape mode display option
- More frequent app updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 150)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-reading-kids-books-reading-toddler-games/id675554527/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Issues

*2018-12-28, version 2.0.5*

I am not sure why a few pages of Three Little Pigs has no sound. I tried to reinstall it but still doesn’t work.

### 1/5 — Crap

*2018-05-16, version 2.0.5*

Everything is for $, not even a single free book.

### 1/5 — Glitchy

*2018-02-21, version 2.0.5*

Latest update says its fixed the Bingo song (with plays with a voice singing the song and then voice promptly stops singing but it hasn’t. Still having same issue. Why charge $10 if the songs don’t works?

### 1/5 — BINGO

*2017-10-24, version 2.0.5*

The song keeps cutting out. Doesn't play all the way through!!!

### 1/5 — Why buy?

*2017-07-05, version 2.0.5*

Don't! Wasted effort. Wasted $. Tease your child with this app, then it STOPS working.
Contacting support is useless! Directions to fix the issue, DON'T WORK! 
No one needs a frustrated and sad child!
UPDATE: Still has issues. Previous purchases don't load and 'free' song STOPS &  expects you to BUY it, or else! 
DELETE this 'fake free" app!

### 1/5 — Fun for 2 year old! - Update..DON'T PURCHASE

*2017-06-02, version 2.0.5*

Have to EDIT THIS!  My granddaughter is now 3, and tried to play Bingo Song once again in beginning of year.  After first verse, video stuck on dog chasing truck with motor sound & girl's mouth moving...that's all!  I hit Parent Control & reported problem.  They told me it was fixed & to delete, re-install & push Restore Button.  When you re-enter the App., there is only a red "All Access Pass" bar.  When you hit that, all the story/song windows appear again & All Restored Message appears.  They said if it still doesn't work to Repurchase, and you won't be charged - there's no Option to Purchase once you've initially purchased it.. "Alex" doesn't seem to know the App well at all.  I waited a couple of days until accessing the App too.  This is the 3rd or 4th time I've tried to resolve this.  They keep saying they fixed Bingo, but it remains broken.  They need an IT person who Knows how to fix things!  Wasted my $$ on this.  Too bad the child has to suffer...BINGO is BROKEN‼️

My 2.5 year old granddaughter was recently introduced to the BINGO cartoon video...she wants to play it over & over...hubby & I    Then I told her"were at her house babysitting last night, and she wanted Bingo again...I told her "You push the picture & it will play.  Well she played t several more times.   Then she swiped her finger to the right, and Five Little Monkees was there.  I didn't know it went beyond stories, which she doesnt want too sit for.  So we heard the 5 monkeys song a few times. Then I told her "You have to push the Top Sign to make it play again.."  Now she can amuse herself with that to...really ylove this App,,

My 2.5 year old granddaughter was recently introduced to the BINGO cartoon video...she wants to play it over & over...hubby & I    Then I told her"were at her house babysitting last night, and she wanted Bingo again...I told her "You push the picture & it will play.  Well she played t several more times.   Then she swiped her finger to the right, and Five Little Monkees was there.  I didn't know it went beyond stories, which she doesnt want too sit for.  So we heard the 5 monkeys song a few times. Then I told her "You have to push the Top Sign to make it play again.."  Now she can amuse herself with that to...really ylove this App,,

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2017-03-02, version 2.0.5*

Highly recommended

### 5/5 — Highly recommend!

*2017-03-01, version 2.0.5*

Highly recommended for toddlers!

### 5/5 — good job

*2017-02-28*

My son is very interested in this game. He opens it every day. Now he has already learned by heart all shapes in this game. Thanks for your great job

### 5/5 — Very good app for my kids!!!

*2016-12-31, version 2.0.5*

Early reading kids books is a great app for kids. I downloaded it for my son to learn and play. He likes it from the first look. Thanks to early reading kids books, my son has improved his language competence a lot. He specially likes to sing along in karaoke mode. He now can sing some songs very well. And stories with nice illustration also draw my son's attention. He opens the app every day. Early reading kids books is a must for kids. I always support this app. Thank you developers!

## Frequently asked questions about Early reading kids books

### What does this app do?

This app provides a fun and educational environment for young children to develop early reading skills and language abilities. It offers a collection of classic children's books with interactive elements, professional voiceovers, and sound effects, alongside engaging songs and activities designed to boost vocabulary and cognitive skills.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a library of classic children's stories with original illustrations and professional narration, interactive elements within each story, a collection of popular children's songs with karaoke mode, and fun activities like recording songs and creating animal stories. It also incorporates a Montessori-inspired approach to learning.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and offers a collection of stories and activities. However, it does contain in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What age group is this app suitable for?

The app is designed for young children, specifically toddlers and preschoolers, to help them develop early reading skills and language. The content, including stories and songs, is age-appropriate and aims to be enjoyable and educational for this age group.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include using the app as a tool for parents to read bedtime stories to their children, for toddlers to engage with interactive books independently, for sing-alongs with educational songs, and for developing early literacy skills through fun games and activities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2016-12-21

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Fixed sound in Bingo song.
- Some performance improvements.
- Don't forget to leave your review! It help us a lot! Having trouble? Send us an email at info@kidsacademy.mobi.

### 2.0.4 — 2016-12-04

- Completely iOS 10 ready.
- Fixed Parent Zone on iPhone.
- Don't forget to leave your review! It help us a lot! Having trouble? Send us an email at info@kidsacademy.mobi.

### 2.0.3 — 2016-12-03

- New Parent Zone.
- New Rapunzel fairy tale.
- Performance and stability improvements.
- Don't forget to leave your review! It help us a lot!

### 2.0.1 — 2015-02-14

- new books with beautiful illustrations
- performance improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2014-12-20

- New content & fun
- Stability improvements
- Minor bug fix

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