Raising Readers for Kids
Foster language skills, imagination, and social-emotional development with stories from PBS KIDS. Instill a love of reading that deepens empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Collections
Reading Rainbow Stories
“Take a look, it’s in a book!”. Each video clip in this collection reads a story aloud while you view illustrations. Find discussion questions and classroom guides for connected hands-on learning and more books to explore.
Daniel Tiger Bilingual Stories
Explore the world of Daniel Tiger and his friends through digital books. Read-along audio supports print recognition. Books are available in English and in Spanish.
PBS KIDS Read Alongs
In this series of short videos, celebrities and PBS KIDS authors read their favorite books aloud. Each story includes fun activities for the whole family.
Games
Xavier Riddle Story Creator
Choose a book from writers like Zora Neale Hurston, Maya Angelou, or Charles Dickens. Then, design a story just like theirs with help from Xavier Riddle and his friends.
Storybook Builder
Create a story with Sesame Street characters.
Printable
Family Storytelling Bingo
In these printables, find activities like bingo, cut-out puppets, a storytelling card deck, and more to share family stories and learn about the elements of storytelling. Printables are available in English and in Spanish.
Making Mini Books
Connect storytelling to drawing, writing, and reading. Children can draw and scribble pictures about anything they choose. Read this mini book aloud and share it with friends!