Finding books of the appropriate level can be a challenge for parents. However, reading development depends on the consistent practice of books of the appropriate level. Below, you’ll find a list of websites that offer English books to use online. Kids can read these handy books on their phones, tablets, or computers. 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 in developing 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 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. These are all available online and can be downloaded primarily in 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.
Books by 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 well-known paid subscriptions that provide online access to English books. 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 to keep them motivated and engaged. Every eBook is available in online and mobile formats, allowing students to listen to, read at their own pace, and record themselves reading.
Epic! has grown into an award-winning subscription service that gives millions of families and classrooms instant, unlimited access to thousands of books and videos. Epic offers a library of over 40,000 picture books, early readers, chapter books, nonfiction, graphic novels, and learning videos.
Recap
Children learn to read by reading. Therefore, I hope these digital libraries provide you with relevant resources 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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