BookSmart by Worldreader6.1.2 - App Store

BookSmart, powered by Worldreader, is a free digital app that helps parents and caregivers build simple, daily reading routines with children ages 0 to 8. Through thousands of culturally relevant books, playful activities, and practical tips, BookSmart supports shared reading experiences that strengthen early learning and family connection. Designed around Worldreader's research and experience and backed by brain science, BookSmart meets families where they are, on the devices they already use, making it easy to read together anytime, anywhere.

BookSmart features books in five languages, including Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Kiswahili, and Spanish, along with monthly Reading Challenges that encourage consistent engagement and fun parenting tips and activities. No paywalls. No subscriptions. Always free.

From bedtime stories to early literacy skills, BookSmart's multilingual library of kids' books and children's stories helps families build a reading habit they can keep coming back to.

About Worldreader:

Worldreader is a global tech nonprofit on a mission to get families reading. By supporting parents and caregivers with free and accessible digital tools and resources, we build reading routines that improve the learning outcomes and social-emotional skills of children in underserved communities around the globe.
With more than 15 years of experience designing, testing, and scaling evidence-based, adaptive approaches to family reading, Worldreader understands what it takes to address the global literacy crisis. Our work is grounded in research, shaped by local context, and delivered through trusted partnerships and platforms.

BookSmart is trusted by families, educators, and organizations in over 100 countries.

Version History - Simplified reading settings: text size and background now live behind a single icon, with easier default and custom options.
- Sprouty is now available while reading a book, so you can share it, save it to favorites, find similar titles, or report a problem.
- Improved the magnifier for book images. 6.1.2 14h ago - Journey Challenges now show their own tags on book details, making them easier to tell apart from reading challenges.
- Journey Challenges with no tips no longer show an empty tip count.
- Fixed book covers that could be zoomed in by mistake. 6.1.1 Sep 14 We’ve improved the welcome experience for families, added new reading challenges, and enhanced how progress and tips are displayed. We’ve also made general improvements and fixed minor issues for a smoother experience. 6.1.0 Aug 24 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.9 Jul 1 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.8 Jun 25 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.7 Jun 8 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.6 May 18 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.5 Apr 27 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.4 Mar 25 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.3 Mar 23 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.2 Feb 24 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 6.0.1 Feb 17 We’re introducing a new version of our book reader. 6.0.0 Feb 12 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.14.4 Feb 9 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.14.3 Jan 31 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.14.2 Jan 29 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.14.1 Jan 14 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.14.0 Jan 7 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.13.3 12/11/2025 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.13.2 12/02/2025 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.13.1 11/26/2025 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.13.0 11/19/2025 Multiple performance enhancements and minor bug fixes. 5.12.8 11/12/2025 Various performance enhancements and stability improvements. 5.12.7 11/04/2025 Various performance enhancements and stability improvements. 5.12.6 11/03/2025