Things I Like – A short story about a 5 year old boy Makaio and all the things he likes. The book is perfect for learning to read, including a sight reading list at the front and questions at the back. By: Alika Turner Text and Images from Things I Like Hi my name is Makaio …

The Red Raincoat – A present of a new raincoat makes Manu wish for Rain. This book combines rhyme, days of the week, and weather for a great learning experience. Another great creative commons book from Storyweaver. Also available in German. By: Kiran Kasturia, Zainab Tambawalla   Sample Page from The Red Raincoat: On Sunday, Manu’s …

I Can Climb – A small boy learns how to climb, but can he climb down again? A simple story great for toddlers learning to push their boundaries. Also a great book for early readers with large text, nice repetitive language, and common sight words. Another great creative commons book from StoryWeaver and Pratham, classified by Pratham …

What Are You Doing? –  A short book suitable for young children and learning to read. Using a few sight words (I am, She is, for example) with some common action words (verbs) shown in the pictures, and reinforcing the ending ‘ing’ for present tense.  Another great free creative commons book from African Story Book. …

A House For A Mouse – A short story about a mouse looking for a house that suits him just right, suitable for young children and learning to read. Another great creative commons book from BookDash. By: Michele Fry, Amy Uzzell, Jennifer Jacobs     Text and Images from A House For A Mouse Mouse was looking …

The Fascinating Fibonaccis – Did you know the beauty of numbers is replicated in nature? From shells to flowers, all seem to follow mathematical patterns. Fascinating facts about number sequences and their real life representation in nature. Another great creative commons book from Story Weaver and Pratham. By: Shonali Chinniah, Hari Kumar Nair If you enjoy …

Bathtime is about to become a great adventure in this Bathtub Safari. This short beautifully illustrated children’s story is packed with animals, imagination, and fun sound effects, all making it great fun to read with young children, and perfect for a bedtime story. Another great Creative Commons book from BookDash. Jack’s bath time takes a wild turn as …

The Best Thing Ever – A little boy is on a quest to build the best thing ever. A short tale about creativity, and using every day items found around us to create something special. Another great creative commons book from BookDash. By: Melissa Fagan, Lauren Nel, Stefania Origgi     Text and Images from The …

Baby Harp Seal Learns To Swim – A short story explaining about a seal, illustrating the importance of staying away from danger and staying within your own limits. Suitable for toddlers and learning to read age. By: Danielle Bruckert     Text and Images from Baby Harp Seal Learns To Swim Baby Harp Seal lies on …

Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace – The Penguins are trying to build a perfect palace for Mrs Penguin, but something keeps going wrong. Eventually persistence and team work pays off. Another great creative commons book from Book Dash. By: Helen Brain, Celeste Beckerling     Text and Images from Mrs Penguin’s Perfect Palace “Come children, we’ll build …