Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Follow Alice into a world of curious creatures, unexpected rules and very unusual conversations.
Their next adventure starts with a book
Free story books for kids, ready to discover
A curious rabbit. A road to Oz. A garden waiting to be found. Explore UXREAD’s recommended catalogue and find a story to enjoy together, with listening and follow-along options in the app.
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A few books to spark the next adventure
These titles appear in UXREAD’s bundled recommended catalogue. Browse the descriptions below, then choose a book that suits your child’s interests. Books are downloaded into the app’s library for reading. The catalogue can change; its books are free, while app access and narration have separate terms.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum
Travel with Dorothy and her companions as they look for courage, a heart and a way home.
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Discover a hidden garden and the friendships that grow around it, one chapter at a time.
Historic cover images via Wikimedia Commons. The Secret Garden: *AC85 B9345 911s, Houghton Library, Harvard University.
How to get a book into your library
- Open the recommended catalogue. In the app’s Library, choose Recommended to see the available books.
- Choose a title together. Look at the author and story before deciding what to read.
- Download the book. Add it to the local library, then open it for reading or read-aloud.
The covers above show historic editions of these books. They are cover images, not UXREAD app downloads.
Find a story that fits your child
A classic chapter book may work best a little at a time. Read an opening passage yourself, check the themes and language, and decide how much to share. Older books can contain dated language or ideas that benefit from a conversation with a parent.
There is no need to turn the book list into a checklist. A favourite read twice is still a story enjoyed.
Add a voice to the words
Once a book is in your library, UXREAD can read it aloud while displaying the text. Choose a built-in narrator, or set up and preview a familiar adult voice. Reading Buddy adds UXI beside the active passage.
You can make the book the focus, listen together, or let your child follow the words while you stay nearby.
A few things parents ask
Are the books really free?
The recommended catalogue offers free books. That describes the books, not an unlimited free subscription to every UXREAD feature. App access and voice features have separate terms.
Can we read books on this webpage?
This page introduces a selection from the catalogue. Use the recommended catalogue in UXREAD once you have app access.
Are these all picture books?
No. This selection contains classic chapter books. Illustrations depend on the edition, so do not expect every title to be a picture book or a short bedtime story.
Will the same books always be available?
The recommended catalogue may change. The books shown here were checked against the bundled catalogue while this page was drafted.
Are these books suitable for every age?
Choose the book and edition with your child in mind. Preview the themes, language and length rather than relying on a single age label for the whole catalogue.
Make a little room for stories
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UXREAD is available for Android on Google Play. The recommended books are free; app access and voice features have separate terms.
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