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Newsletter Vol 13, Issue 08 August 06, 2026
We're proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Surinder Sharma, has co-authored an article in Childhood Education, a leading international journal for educators.
The article highlights how safe, high-quality digital books can help families build strong reading habits at home. It reinforces what we believe every day at Smart Kidz Club, that children learn best when technology supports, not replaces, the special moments they share with parents and caregivers.
Thank you for making Smart Kidz Club part of your family's reading journey. Every story and book you read together helps your child build language, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. ❤️ 📚
Great news! Smart Kidz Club Hearables are now available on Android Auto. Whether you're driving to school, heading to soccer practice, running errands, or setting off on a family road trip, you can now enjoy engaging stories and educational audio hands-free through your car.
Turn everyday drives into moments of learning, laughter, and imagination, one story at a time.
🎧 Connect with Android Auto and let the adventure begin!
📚 New classroom. New friends. Big feelings. Help your child start the school year with confidence through just 20 minutes of reading a day.
With Smart Kidz Club's Read to Me and Read It Myself modes, children build vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and the confidence to become independent readers, all in a safe, ad-free environment.
⭐ Featured Back-to-School Pick: Brave Alex and the Not-So-Scary Teacher helps children overcome first-day jitters and discover that courage often begins with giving new experiences a chance.
Give your child a confident start this school year, one meaningful story at a time.
Not sure which books are just right for your child? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Our August Parent Resource video, Top 5 Tips for Finding the Right Books, is here to help you confidently choose stories that match your child's reading level and age. Whether you're raising a curious preschooler or an independent early reader, these quick tips will make picking the perfect books easier, and more fun!
💡 Watch now and make reading time stress-free and successful:
👉🏻 Top 5 Tips for finding the right books
Perfect for new parents, busy caregivers, and anyone who wants to build strong readers with Smart Kidz Club!
August is packed with exciting celebrations, fun discoveries, and meaningful learning opportunities, and your child won't miss a single one!
The August Choice Board inside the Smart Kidz Club app makes it easy to find books that match each special day, from Back to School, Friendship Day, and Book Lovers Day to Honey Bee Day, World Photography Day, and much more.
Unlike the preview above, the digital Choice Board in the app is even more detailed and comprehensive, giving children instant access to themed books, activities, and daily reading adventures with just a tap.
It's a fun way to keep kids reading every day while exploring the world around them through safe, engaging, human-narrated stories and nonfiction.
Open the August Choice Board and discover what today has in store! 🌟
This month's library update is bursting with exciting new books and activities for every young reader! From a legendary Japanese hero and the world's most famous museum to adorable ladybugs, playful pigs, and fascinating sea creatures, there's something new to spark every child's curiosity.
🏛️ Travel | Landmarks of Europe
Travel to Paris with Peter and explore one of the world's most famous museums! Discover why the Louvre was built, what makes it so special, and the incredible treasures it holds.
✨ Perfect for curious kids who love history, geography, and exploring the world.
🐞 Storytime | Science | Character Education | Dialogic Reading
Meet Bop and Dottie, two tiny ladybugs with a very important mission! Together they show that you don't have to be big to make a big difference.
✨ A delightful story that inspires kindness while introducing young readers to the wonders of nature.
🍑 Folktales | Character Education
Journey to Japan with the legendary Peach Boy, whose courage, kindness, and loyalty help him overcome every challenge along the way.
✨ A timeless folktale that teaches bravery, friendship, and doing what's right.
🌎 Science | Ecosystems
Explore the amazing world of ecosystems through engaging puzzles that encourage children to think, solve problems, and discover how nature works together.
✨ Interactive learning that makes science fun and builds critical-thinking skills.
🌊 Science | Animals
Dive beneath the waves and match some of the ocean's strangest and most fascinating creatures in this exciting science activity.
✨ A fun way to boost observation skills while discovering the incredible diversity of marine life.
🐷 Decodables | Dialogic Reading
Meet Pig and Kim for a muddy, laugh-out-loud adventure designed especially for beginning readers. Packed with simple phonics patterns and Kindergarten sight words, it's the perfect first decodable book.
✨ Builds early reading confidence with a playful story children will want to read again and again.
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