Vooks: Read-alouds for kids 4+

Animated children's books

Vooks Inc

    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

Description

Vooks is a digital library and streaming app of read-aloud animated children’s books that turns screen time into storytime for kids 8 and under. Vooks is a fun and educational addition to bedtime, quiet time, on-the-go, or any time in your little one’s daily routine! Kid-safe, carefully curated, and ad-free, Vooks inspires a love of reading and is trusted by families and educators around the world.



What’s special about Vooks?
• Subtle animation that engages without overstimulating
• Calming, paced narration that mimics a parent or teacher reading aloud
• Highlighted read-along text that helps kids connect what a word sounds like with what it looks like
• Music and sound that activates little imaginations while keeping kids focused on the story



Expand your child’s vocabulary, increase language development, and support comprehension, while getting your kids the recommended 20 minutes of reading a day—even when you’re busy.



Our diverse stories teach valuable life lessons, promote social-emotional development, and provide readers the tools to become lifelong learners. With hundreds of books in English and over 100 in Spanish, you’ll always have access to the best in children’s literature.



NEW: Become the narrator of your favorite stories with our newest feature, Storyteller! (Currently available on a tablet, desktop, or laptop.)



What are parents and teachers saying?

“My three children all love Vooks! Its a real treat for them, the animations are gorgeous and the bonus is that their reading skills are improving as we watch. I really appreciate the free trial too!” - Melissa, Australia

“Excellent content that is high quality, educational, and engaging! My child loves the variety of content and I am quite impressed with the growth of vocabulary she gained from the stories” - AJ, Canada

“My kids love Vooks! If we have the hard copy of a book on Vooks, my kids will read along and touch the pages of their book and giggle. My son is a visual learner, so he’s really taken a lot in. I also love how Vooks is inclusive with a wide range of genres.” - Jenny, U.S.


“As a preschool teacher and an aunt, it’s great to have Vooks as an extra resource to help with storytime! It’s interactive and it has a really good collection of stories to choose from. I’ve been recommending it to all my teacher friends and pretty much anyone who has children. It’s a great tool for children who are learning to read, too!” Allison, U.S.


“We love Vooks! As an educator and a parent I want to make sure that the time my kids spend with technology is engaging and fun. The stories are great and captivating!” - Jan, U.S.


“Vooks is a wonderful platform for teaching preschoolers! The variety and duration of stories, coupled with social emotional learning, makes engaging little ones easy.” - Rachael, U.S.



Vooks subscription:
• Subscription lengths: monthly or yearly
• Price of subscription will vary depending on the plan selected and region



Privacy & safety:
Your child’s privacy and safety is our top priority. We are FERPA and COPPA compliant. To access all features and content, an adult can subscribe to Vooks on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.



Pricing varies by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle.



All payments will be paid through your Apple account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal.



Terms of service: https://www.vooks.com/termsandconditions/
Privacy policy: https://www.vooks.com/privacy/

What’s New

Version 15.11.5

Updated app icon and store images. Happy holidays!

Ratings and Reviews

4.6 out of 5
4.3K Ratings

4.3K Ratings

JuliannaJohnson ,

High quality screen time!

I love Vooks so much, it’s the only thing my toddler is allowed to watch and I am constantly impressed by how the stories help expand his vocabulary and enrich his understanding of the world. We have several stories on our favorites list that he watches repeatedly, just like we read many of the same books over and over. It’s not addicting, so while he often asks for “one more Vooks book,” it’s easy to get him to move on to another activity. It has also really helped with transitions between play time and “wind down” time. I’m just starting to explore some of the books for older kids, and I can see that it’ll be nice to have as he grows. Criticisms: -I wish the Apple TV version of the app didn’t auto-play books that aren’t on my favorites list. -I wish filtering and the search function were more refined (by age, subject, etc.). It takes some extra effort/watching on my part to find books that my toddler will be interested in and that are age appropriate. Otherwise, it’s great!!

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for your honest review! We take your feedback to heart and we are currently working on adding some features that should help address what you mentioned. We appreciate you!

Nictothenac ,

Entertaining and educational!

Vooks is a unique and compelling streaming storybook site that brings books to life for preschool and elementary school aged kids. The stories aren’t only read aloud, but are also animated like a 10-minute (or so) film. The stories are narrated with various fun voices and accompanying music, keeping young readers and listeners attention.

And it’s easy to use! Just choose a storybook, click on play, and watch and listen. The text appears on each page and is highlighted as the narrator reads each word, encouraging the child to read along.

There are numerous types and themes of books, such as be brave, be creative, biographies, and more. So, the streaming storybooks aren’t only entertaining, but informative and character-building too. There are also lesson plans and other resources for extended learning.

This animated storybook concept is so fun. I wish I had Vooks when I was a child. I’m thrilled with my new subscription and look forward to reading and listening to the variety of animated stories with my grandson.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Vooks for providing this product/product information for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Developer Response ,

We are so grateful for this glowing reviewing! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so thrilled that we've made a strong first impression, and we can't wait for you to see what we have in store for the rest of 2021! Thank you for joining us for the ride!

Frowny Car ,

Wonderful for Homeschoolers

My elementary aged kids love this app. I love it also but what else is wonderful is there are activities that go with the animated story books (on their website) so it’s more than just enjoying a good story. There is a large quantity of books with the subscription compared to other apps and services. The quality of the books and animation is stellar. The organization of the books by age, topic and etc make it easy for you to supplement with the theme you are teaching. App runs smoothly and no bugs I have experienced yet. I feel confident in the safety and quality of the materials. You could let your child use this app on their own without worry. I’m especially looking forward to delving into some of the biographies next. 5 well earned stars for Vooks app.

Developer Response ,

Wow! You make us blush! Thank you so much for entrusting us to offer a safe, educational and entertaining platform for your kids! We hope you are enjoying Vooks to this day!

App Privacy

The developer, Vooks Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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