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Dreamscape

S.T.E.A.M.

Vooks A to Z

Celebrate Black History

Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved book is a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”

Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie, Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious.

Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this champions girl power and women scientists.

Ada Twist, Scientist

Camp Vooks

Be Creative

Elementary

Familius Presents

Be Caring and Kind

Build Confidence

Kid at Heart

Friendship

Animals

Every great story has a beginning. In this wondrous prequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice first learns how truly magical her world can be. Alice lived at the dreariest boarding school, void of color or cheer. But after discovering a secret garden, and filling it with her love and care, her circumstances begin to change in magical ways!

Alice’s Magic Garden tells the story of Alice before the rabbit hole, before wonderland. This delightful story is brimming with charm, whimsy, and a heartfelt message about friendship and kindness. Alice’s Magic Garden is written by Henry Herz, illustrated by Natalie Hoopes, and published by Familius.


Curiouser and curiouser! This is the story of Alice before the rabbit hole.

Alice's Magic Garden

Sing-alongs and Music

Mindfulness

Dream Big

Sick Day Stories

Vooks at a Glance

Meet Allegro, a young boy who can’t stand practicing the piano. It’s hard and frustrating and he is ready to give up—until the music itself suddenly whisks him away on a magical adventure!Classical music comes to life like never before in this magical journey through 11 timeless compositions. Follow along as Allegro is carried through a range of emotive landscapes, each accompanied by a famous classical theme. Little ones will appreciate music in a whole new way as they discover that becoming a great musician (or anything for that matter) is only possible with patience and practice.

This wondrous story comes from family focused publisher, Familius. Allegro is masterfully written by David Miles and beautifully illustrated by Anita Barghigiani.

Music comes to life in this magical journey through 11 classical masterpieces!

Allegro

Family 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all—and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. 

Through Alma’s vibrant story, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

This video about one girl and her very long name opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names.

Alma and How She Got Her Name

Vehicles

Foundational Reading

Early Childhood

"All aboard the Alphatrain! Learning the alphabet has never been so fun. With a different animal and action representing each letter of the alphabet, little ones will learn their ABCs via fun word associations. In addition to each animal, be on the lookout for loads of extra items that also start with the same letter. Children will absolutely love learning the alphabet in this vibrant, silly title. 

Alphatrain is created by Stephanie Miles and Christin Farley, with illustrations by Kaliaha Volha and David Miles, and published by Familius as an adorable two-in-one board book that unfolds into a train!"

All aboard the Alphatrain! Have fun learning the alphabet with silly animals and word associations.

Alphatrain

Biographies

Be Brave

Everyone's Reading

It's not just people who can change the world, but animals too! These amazing stories introduce children to the real life animals who changed history. From a cow that helped save millions, to a dog who captured a spy, to a bear that inspired stories known the world over; Amazing Animals Who Changed the World teaches that you don't have to be big (or even human!) to make a difference.

With beautiful illustrations and fun and engaging stories, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is sure to entertain and inspire! Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is written by Heidi Poelman, illustrated by Kyle Kershner, and published by Familius.

These incredible stories introduce children to the real life amazing animals who changed history!

Amazing Animals Who Changed the World

5 Minutes or Less

Vooks Originals

Have fun learning the alphabet along with these silly animals! Each animal is different, with their own fun personality. Which animal will you like the best?!

A, B, C, D, so many animals for you to see!

Animal Alphabet

All Seasons

Happy Holidays

"Hop on an iceberg and travel to the arctic for a fun-filled and festive Christmas party! These merry northern critters love coming together to celebrate the holidays. Walrus bakes cookies and Ermine wraps gifts, Snowy Owl brings mistletoe and Narwhal helps hang the star on the tree—all just in time for southern penguin friends to arrive for the festivities. With all the festive friends together, it will be an Arctic Christmas to remember!

Originally created as a deluxe pop-up book, this festive holiday story is published by Jumping Jack Press—a division of Up With Paper. Arctic Christmas is written by Janet Lawler and illustrated by Pippa Curnick, with paper engineering by Yevgeniya Yeretskaya."

Hop on an iceberg and travel to the arctic for a fun-filled and festive Christmas party!

Arctic Christmas: A Very Cool Pop-Up Book

Language and Vocabulary

Food and Cooking

Foods come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are red foods like tomato, strawberry, apple, and watermelon. And yellow foods like corn, summer squash, pineapple, and banana. Purple foods include grapes, eggplants, plums, and raisins. There are orange foods like carrots, yams, and apricots—and green foods like celery, broccoli, lettuce, and peas!

Come along as Greenie picks and eats their favorites of each colored food. If you were Greenie, which foods would you choose? Everyone should try new flavors, but do you have one fruit or vegetable you like better than all the rest?

With the much-loved character from Greenie Grows a Garden, Are You Eating Something Red? is a food primer that serves up a variety of fruits and vegetables. The story asks readers to think about which foods they’d prefer (or like to try), while Greenie picks their own favorite from each color group. Written and illustrated by Ryan Sias and published by Blue Apple Books.

Tomato, strawberry, watermelon—they’re all red, and they’re all good to eat. Which would you pick for a tasty treat?

Are You Eating Something Red?

Poetry

Bedtime

"The day has gone, the soft moon is high in the sky, and all the animals around a sleepy farm house settle in for a peaceful night. Cozy up and drift off, as this beautiful bedtime story gently lulls you to sleep.   

With soft dreamy music, slow pacing and gentle comforting visuals, At the Stroke of Goodnight is the perfect way to bring clam and peace at the end a busy day. At the Stroke of Goodnight comes from world-renowned paper-cut artist Clay Rice, and is published by Familius."

The perfect end to a busy day. Cozy up and drift off, as this bedtime story lulls you to sleep. 

At the Stroke of Goodnight

Science is fun! Learn all about Atoms, the building blocks of matter. This silly and scientifically accurate story brings chemistry to life in a way that little ones will enjoy. From protons, to neutrons and electrons, the periodic table, and so much more; learning the basics of chemistry has never been more fun! 

With a simple rhyming structure, colorful illustrations, and fun characters, this book turns complex principles into funny, age appropriate and easily understandable lessons. Atoms: My First Science Textbook is written by Mary Wissinger, illustrated by Harriet Kim Anh Rodis, and published by Science, Naturally! The My First Science Textbook series was created by a long-time chemistry teacher, who wanted to make science and chemistry fun and approachable for all ages.


Science is fun! Learn all about Atoms, the building blocks of matter.

Atoms: My First Science Textbook

New Books

From the moment he wakes in his owner’s bed, to the moment he collapses for an afternoon nap, this dog just wants to play fetch. So, the dog and his owner play. They play while the girl gets dressed. They play until she walks out the door. But while the girl is at school, the dog is distraught. He tries to play fetch with the mom, and the cat, and even the baby, but none of them seem to understand.

When the dog finally dozes back off in bed, his dreams are haunted by balls in space, balls on cakes, balls stuck down the endless tubes of giant toilets. Will the little girl ever return to play fetch? Can he possibly wait until she does?

The silly story of a dog and his beloved ball, Ball imagines the emotional journey of a pup waiting for his next chance to play fetch. Written and illustrated by Mary Sullivan, and published by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

When this dog’s owner goes to school and there’s no one to play ball with, what is he to do?

Ball

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