Newsletter Vol 12, Issue 09, April 28, 2025
📸Get Caught Reading with Smart Kidz Club! 📚

May is National Get Caught Reading Month—and we're making it extra fun at Smart Kidz Club! This month, we're inviting families everywhere to celebrate the joy of reading by snapping photos of your kids caught in the act of reading, of course! 😄
Whether your little one is reading under the covers, in the backyard, or snuggled up with a favorite book on the app, we want to see it! Share your photo on social media and tag it with #GetCaughtReading @SmartKidzClub to join our reading celebration.
🎉 Bonus: Our favorite photos will be featured in an upcoming newsletter and on our social channels!
So go ahead—open the app, pick a story, and let your child get caught in a great book. Ready, set read and snap! 📲📖💫
🎉 Hello, May! Let's Celebrate with Stories! 🌸📚

Spring is in full bloom, and May is bursting with color, culture, and celebrations! At Smart Kidz Club, we're excited to kick off the month with books that bring May's most joyful festivals to life.
🌼 May Day marks the start of spring in many countries, with flowers, dancing, and fun traditions like the crowning of the May Queen. It's a time to welcome sunshine, blossoms, and the promise of summer!
And don't forget Cinco de Mayo on May 5th! It's a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride, not Mexican Independence Day. Dive into our festive books like Cinco de Mayo from the Holidays and Festivals series and Chips Tips on Mexico to explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of this vibrant holiday.
So go ahead—grab a book, pick a celebration, and let your reading adventures bloom this May! 🌷✨
📚🌟 Finding the "Just Right" Books for Your Little Reader
Is your little one just starting to read, or feeling like reading time is a bit too hard or too easy? Like Goldilocks testing porridge, every young reader needs books that feel just right to keep them curious, confident, and coming back for more!
Did you know that Dr. John Hutton, a pediatrician and researcher in emergent literacy, studied how different types of digital reading affect young children's brains? What he discovered became known as the Goldilocks Effect—the idea that some reading formats are "too cold" or "too hot," while others are just right for supporting healthy brain development and literacy.
In this short and eye-opening video, our CEO breaks down what the Goldilocks Effect means for your child's reading success—and how Smart Kidz Club uses this research to create the most effective digital reading experience for growing minds.
So snuggle up, press play, and see how finding the "just right" balance can help your child fall in love with reading! 📖

📚 May Choice Board! 🎉
May is bursting with reasons to celebrate reading! Our May Choice Board is packed with engaging books tied to exciting monthly themes like Jewish American Heritage Month, Dental Care Month, Space Day, and Endangered Species Day. Kids can explore stories while learning about special days like Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Frog Jumping Day. Encourage your child to pick a book and join the fun — let's get caught reading this month!

🌟 New Releases 📚
We add fresh reads and activities for kids to enjoy! Check out the latest additions to the Smart Kidz Club library. There's something exciting for every kind of reader!
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