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Newsletter Vol 13, Issue 10 October 01, 2026
Fall into Reading, Learning & Discovery!
October brings cooler days, colorful leaves, pumpkins, Halloween fun, and plenty of reasons to get curious!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a great opportunity to help children understand that everyone learns differently.
Our book "Why Isn't Nika Playing? introduces children to dyslexia in a simple, relatable way and opens the door to conversations about empathy, patience, and supporting friends who may learn differently.
For children who find decoding challenging, Smart Kidz Club offers features that can make digital reading more accessible, including:
After reading together, ask:
"What do you think Nika needed from her friends?"
One simple question can turn storytime into a conversation about understanding others. 💰Money Lessons Start Early 📈
October is Economic Education Month, and money is something children encounter every day, even when they don't realize they're learning about it!
Smart Kidz Club's "Financial Literacy collection introduces young learners to concepts such as saving, spending, earning, sharing, giving, budgeting, and making thoughtful choices.
Try this:
October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month, a good reminder that children need guidance as they spend more time in digital spaces.
Our parent resource video, Top 5 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online, offers practical ways to help children navigate today's digital world.
You'll also learn how Smart Kidz Club supports a safer reading experience with no harmful ads or distractions and offline reading, so children can focus on books rather than what else might pop up on the screen.
▶️ Watch the video and add a few simple online-safety habits to your family's routine.
Halloween is almost here, and there's no shortage of spooky stories, silly characters, and seasonal fun inside Smart Kidz Club!
From the hilarious Doommuck the Discombobulated Boogie-Monster to the mysterious The Ghost of Count Otto and the Pumpkin Wizard, children can enjoy Halloween-themed stories, flashcards, activities, vocabulary builders, and more.
And when the little ones need a break from the spooky stuff, there are plenty of other October-themed reads to discover.
👻 A fun challenge:
Let your child choose between a funny book, a spooky book, or a nonfiction book and see which one wins!
Every month, our Choice Board helps parents discover books connected to the celebrations, awareness days, school topics, and interesting events happening throughout the month.
This month, we're bringing you timely books and activities around Dyslexia Awareness, Financial Literacy, Online Safety, Bullying Prevention, Halloween, Science, Animals, U.S. States, and more.
So, instead of asking "What should my child read today?", let October's Choice Board do some of the searching for you! 📚
👉🏼 Explore the October Choice Board and let your child's curiosity choose the next read.
Here are a few of this month's new additions:
🏰 Nonfiction
Travel with Peter to one of Europe's most famous castles and discover its history, purpose, and fascinating connection to Disney.
Parent conversation starter: "Why do you think this castle inspired Walt Disney?
🦋 Story
Meet Petalyn and Brio, two caterpillar friends on an amazing journey of transformation. A sweet introduction to science, growing up, friendship, and change.
🍕 Hearable Edition
Paola loves pizza, and every new flavor is an adventure! But what happens when her favorite pizza shop closes?
🐶 Decodable
A silly pup, a whole lot of mud, and plenty of short /u/ words! This beginner decodable gives young readers a chance to practice VC and CVC words in a playful story.
Reading challenge: "Can you find all the words with the short /u/ sound?"
🌊 Activity Book
Think you know crabs? Think again!
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