Books by Category
Every category in the Smart Kidz Club library, in one place.
- 51 categories
- 1,500+ books
- Updated monthly
The Smart Kidz Club library holds more than 1,500 books for reading, organized into 51 categories. You can browse by the kind of story your child loves, by reading skill, or by topic, from Story Time and Silly Stories to Phonics, Science, and Holidays and Festivals. Every book is narrated in a real human voice. Read-along editions highlight each word as it is read, audio editions suit children who already read, and hearable editions are audio only, for listening without pictures or words on screen. Many books also include a quiz or an activity in the Reading and Math app. Pick a category below to see its books, each with its reading level, age range, and format. The catalog is updated monthly, so new books keep arriving.
Why browse by category
Children read more when the book matches what they already love. A child who loves animals will happily read ten animal books, and a child curious about space will keep turning pages about planets. Categories let you follow that interest instead of guessing. They also help you find books for school topics, for holidays coming up, and for skills your child is building right now, from first sounds to big ideas.
Stories and songs
Stories and songs for reading together: everyday tales, funny stories, rhymes, poems, and songs that make reading a shared daily habit.
Story TimeEveryday stories and gentle adventures for reading together, the library's biggest shelf.
Silly StoriesFunny, lighthearted tales that make kids laugh out loud.
FolktalesClassic tales and stories passed down through generations.
RhymingBouncy, rhyming stories that build early sound awareness.
PoetryShort poems and verse for reading aloud and enjoying language.
Sing Along SongsSongs and singing stories to read and sing together.
Dialogic ReadingStories made for talking together, with prompts that turn reading into conversation.
Learning to read
First steps into reading: phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and decodable books that build sound awareness and word recognition step by step.
PhonicsBooks that teach letter sounds and how sounds build words.
Decodables KGSimple decodable stories for kindergarten readers.
Decodables 1st GradeDecodable stories matched to first grade reading.
Decodables 2nd GradeDecodable stories matched to second grade reading.
Sight WordsBooks that build recognition of common sight words.
VocabularyBooks that grow word knowledge across topics.
Word RecognitionPractice reading and recognizing words in stories.
AlphabetLetters, ABC order, and first alphabet learning.
NumbersCounting and early number learning in story form.
ColorsColor words and color learning for young readers.
English Language ArtsReading, language, and literacy skills practice.
RiddlesRiddles and guessing games that build thinking skills.
Trace & WriteTracing and early writing practice.
SpanishFirst Spanish words and simple Spanish stories.
Knowledge and the world
Books that explain the world: science, history, countries, animals, and how things work, for curious children who keep asking why.
ScienceHow the world works, explained for young readers.
AnimalsAnimals of every kind, from pets to wild creatures.
Amazing EarthOur planet's wonders, from oceans to mountains.
EcosystemsHabitats and how living things depend on each other.
Extreme EarthVolcanoes, storms, and Earth's wildest forces.
Physics for KidsMotion, energy, and forces in simple terms.
Space and AstronomyPlanets, stars, rockets, and the universe.
Body SystemsHow the human body works, system by system.
Health and WellnessHealthy habits, feelings, and taking care of yourself.
Life CyclesHow plants and animals grow and change.
SensesSeeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling.
HistoryPeople and events from the past, told for kids.
Countries of the WorldCountries, cultures, and life around the globe.
Landmarks of AfricaFamous places across Africa.
Landmarks of AsiaFamous places across Asia.
Landmarks of EuropeFamous places across Europe.
Landmarks of UKFamous places in the United Kingdom.
Landmarks of USFamous places in the United States.
TravelJourneys, places, and the wider world.
US StatesThe fifty states, their stories and symbols.
CalendarDays, months, and how the calendar works.
Dog BreedsDog breeds and what makes each one special.
People, values, and life skills
Books about people and living well: friendship, feelings, professions, health, and everyday life skills.
Character Education/SELKindness, honesty, and social-emotional learning.
FriendshipStories about friends and getting along.
Famous PeoplePeople who changed the world, in short biographies.
Famous ExplorersExplorers and their journeys into the unknown.
Indigenous PeopleNative peoples, cultures, and histories.
ProfessionsJobs and the people who do them.
Financial LiteracyMoney basics for young savers and spenders.
Holidays and FestivalsHolidays and celebrations from around the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many book categories are there?
There are 51 categories, from Story Time and Phonics to Science and Holidays and Festivals. Every category page lists the books in that category with their reading level and format.
How do I choose books for my child's age?
Start with your child's age and reading level. Each book card shows its level and age range, and each book page gives the full details before you start a free trial.
Are the books read aloud?
Yes. Every book is narrated in a real human voice. Read-along editions highlight each word as it is read, audio editions are for children who already read, and hearable editions are audio only, with no pictures or words on screen.
Can one book appear in more than one category?
Yes. A book can belong to more than one category, so you may see the same title in two places. Each listing links to that book's own page.
Where should we start?
Start with a category your child already loves, such as Story Time or Animals, or pick a holiday coming up. Then try Smart Kidz Club for FREE and read together for ten minutes a day.
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