Best Free Kids Books Read Apps &amp; Games

Thousands of children's booksLexile® level-matched contentRead-to-Me mode with highlighting

This app offers thousands of engaging children's books, games, and daily rewards to help kids build reading skills and confidence. It features read-aloud narration, word highlighting, and comprehension quizzes, making learning fun and habit-forming.

Booka: Kids' Books and Stories

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subscription

Reading App for Children

Huge selection of children's booksNarrated novelsBooka Reads for personalized book discovery

This app offers a vast library of children's books and narrated stories for ages zero to nine. Features like "Booka Reads" and "Read to Me" create engaging reading experiences, promoting literacy and education in a fun, stress-free way.

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Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read

Storytime Story Books for Kids

240+ stories including fables and fairy tales'Read By Myself' and 'Read For Me' modesInteractive animations and characters

This app offers a digital library of over 240 stories for children, including fables, fairy tales, and early reading books. It features interactive elements and two reading modes to enhance literacy and listening skills, making storytime an engaging learning experience for young children.

Splash Books: Kids Reading App

(17K)

freemium

Bedtime stories & read-alouds

Personalized AI recommendations5,000+ books and audiobooksLeveled reading progression

This app offers a vast library of over 5,000 books and audiobooks for children, with personalized recommendations and leveled reading to foster a love for reading. It includes progress tracking, quizzes, and rewards to encourage consistent engagement.

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Lylli: Kids Books & Audiobooks

Bedtime & Read Along Stories

Thousands of interactive storiesProfessional narration and sound effectsRead-along mode with highlighted text

This app offers thousands of interactive children's books with professional narration and sound effects, perfect for ages 2-9. It provides a calm, guilt-free screen time experience, ideal for bedtime, travel, and building literacy skills. Enjoy offline access and curated stories from beloved characters.

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Apple Books

Read, listen, discover.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)

Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

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Kids' Stories & Books, Reading

Children’s Learning, Storytime

Extensive story libraryInteractive narrationSecure, ad-free environment

This app offers a vast library of captivating stories designed to spark imagination and foster a love for reading in children aged 3-12. Features include interactive narration, offline access, and a secure, ad-free environment for worry-free exploration.

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Readmio: Kids Books Read Aloud

Bedtime stories, fairy tales

Interactive audio storytellingVoice-activated sound effectsCreate custom audiobooks

This app enhances bedtime stories with interactive audio. It responds to your voice with sounds and music, creating an engaging experience for children without screen time. Users can also record their own audiobooks and access printable coloring pages.

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Kiddos Books: Learn to Read

Stories & Read-Along for Kids

Read Along with narration and interactionRead With Me participation promptsRead By Myself independent reading mode

This app offers a safe and interactive reading experience for children aged 2-8. It features narrated stories with read-along options, encouraging independent reading and boosting confidence. The app is ad-free and prioritizes user privacy.

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Early reading kids books - reading toddler games

by Kids Academy Co apps: Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Kids Games, Educational Books, Free Songs

Interactive children's booksProfessional voiceoversEducational songs and activities

This app provides a fun and educational experience for young children, focusing on early reading and language development. It features a collection of classic children's books, interactive stories with professional voiceovers and sound effects, and engaging songs and activities. The app is designed to boost vocabulary, cognitive skills, and a love for reading through a Montessori-inspired approach.

🎮 Games

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Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC

Interactive Stories for Kids

Interactive storiesOver 700 hands-on lessonsPhonics and sight word learning

This app provides interactive stories and over 700 hands-on lessons designed to help children from preschool to second grade learn to read. It focuses on phonics, sight words, and vocabulary through engaging, multi-sensory activities and mini-games, all in a kid-safe, ad-free environment.

Books for Kids and Toddlers

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free

Little Stories and Fairy Tales

"Read to Me" and "Read it Myself" modesInteractive story scenesOffline reading capability

Explore a magical world of classic fairy tales and stories for children. Features interactive scenes, read-to-me or read-myself modes, and offline access. Offers a vast collection of stories to ignite imagination and develop essential skills.

Interactive Reading Adventure

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freemium

KRN2GO - Kids Read Now

Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books

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Educational, ad-free, animated

Animated read-aloud booksAd-free educational contentAudio-only story library

This app brings children's books to life with gentle narration and animation, fostering a love for reading and imagination. It also includes an audio-only library for screen-free listening and a creative tool for kids to make their own stories.

Storier - Audiobooks for Kids

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subscription

Audiobooks, Podcasts & Music

Kid-friendly audiobooks, songs, and podcastsCurated playlists updated weeklyPersonalized playlist creation

This app offers a screen-free audio experience for children, featuring audiobooks, podcasts, and music. It provides curated playlists, personalized collections, and content sorted by age and genre. A free trial is available.

Beautifully illustrated books!

Thousands of illustrated booksFiction and non-fiction contentAudiovisual storytelling

Explore thousands of beautifully illustrated fiction and non-fiction books for children. This app brings stories to life with imaginative audiovisual storytelling, captivating illustrations, and high-resolution photography, offering a completely free reading and listening experience.

Bedtime stories, early reading

Builds Tier 2 vocabularyEngages reluctant readers with humorPromotes social-emotional learning

This interactive reading library uses humorous, high-level language stories to engage children aged 4-9. It aims to build advanced vocabulary and social-emotional learning skills, offering a fun alternative to traditional educational apps. Features include read-aloud options, offline access, and a unique "read together" mode.

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