Finding appropriate level books can be a challenge for parents. However, reading development depends on the consistent practice of appropriate level books. Below you’ll find a list of websites that offer English books to use online. These are handy books you can read from your phone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy!
StoryPlace provides children with the virtual experience of going to the Library and participating in the same types of activities the Library offers at its physical locations. Additionally, the site includes early literacy information for families.
This site provides access to an abundance of books that celebrate language and culture and cultivate a lifelong love of reading. In brief, Unite for literacy supports families to develop a daily habit of reading, both of which are key factors in growing lifelong readers.
This site provides free e-book access to children’s books. Additional books are added regularly so be sure to sign up for their updates.
Free Kids Books is a growing library of unique children’s books, literary resources, and textbooks for children and young adults. Furthermore, these are all available online and can be downloaded primarily in a user-friendly PDF format.
The ICDL Foundation promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures. Specifically, the foundation does this by providing access to the best of children’s literature from around the world.
Paid Subscriptions
Not all digital libraries are free of charge. Therefore, some companies offer access to online books for a price. Below you’ll find two of the most known paid subscriptions that provide access to English books online. Here I share the two companies I am familiar with.
Reading A-Z is an online book library offering grade-level fiction and non-fiction books. Kids access leveled text through an interactive learning portal designed to keep them motivated and engaged. Every eBook is available in online and mobile formats and allows students to listen to, read at their own pace, and record themselves reading.
Epic! has grown into an award-winning subscription service, which gives millions of families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books and videos. Epic offers a library that includes over 40,000 picture books, early readers, chapter books, nonfiction, graphic novels, and learning videos.
Children learn to read by reading. Therefore, I hope that these digital libraries provide you with relevant resources you can use to support your child’s reading development. Share any free websites we could add to our growing list of English books online?
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