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story time will never be the same
As you read aloud, Novel Effect adds music, sounds, and character voices that bring the story to life and makes reading together unforgettable for your kids–and you!
Get your family excited about reading together
The award-winning Novel Effect app offers a library of interactive music and sound effects to enrich your regular storytime routine. When you read aloud from real books, Novel Effect responds to your voice at the right moment.
From bedtime to anytime
Right before bed or any time you read a book together, Novel Effect makes the story come to life. The jungle dances, dragons roar, and sleepy heads drift off to sleepy lands.
With Novel Effect the giggles are guaranteed, and your kids will ask to read more.
- Choose a book from your shelf at home
- Find it in the app and tap PRINT to start
- Set your device aside and read aloud
Memories to last a lifetime
Reading together is one of those great memories which keeps on giving…to the parent and the child. Novel Effect is proven to make that experience magical and more memorable. So , grab a book, your Novel Effect app, and snuggle up for storytime.
- Promote healthy brain development
- Create strong parent-child bonds
- Foster a lifelong love of reading
Books you know and love
Access our ever-growing library of soundscapes, eBooks, and activities from any mobile device, any time. Novel Effect offers accessible, interactive content to meet the needs of your diverse students and keeps even restless readers excited to read.
- Board books for kids birth to 3 years
- Picture books for kids 3 years and older
- Early reader books for ages 7 years and older
From readers to leaders
Reading introduces children to new worlds, teaches important skills like imagination and empathy, and improves memory.
Increase your child’s fun and take their enjoyment of reading to new heights. With Novel Effect, kids ask to read more and are motivated to learn to read themselves.
- Spark imaginations and excitement for reading
- Increase vocabulary and comprehension
- Strengthen reading and listening skills
how it works
Choose your story
Use with your own print copy of a book or choose an ebook from our library.
Start the soundscape
Tap or click to start the soundscape. When you hear the chime, Novel Effect is ready.
Read aloud
Interactive music and sounds respond to your voice like magic!
Get the Novel Effect mobile app on the App Store or Google Play and try it free today, no subscription required, also available on desktop.
Change the narrative at story time
9 in 10
say books are more engaging
8 in 10
are more confident reading
8 in 10
want to read more often
Turn the page on reading at home,
we're here to help
Discover the best way to enhance read-alouds that’s fun and affordable. With Novel Effect, the essential tool educators rely on, you’ll increase your family’s interest and enjoyment in reading together.
Annual
7-days free for new subscribers.
Starting at
$49.99
/year
- Unlimited access to the Novel Effect on mobile and web
- Unlock 1,000+ soundscapes for picture books you know and love
- Download available book activities, printables, and prompts
- Get instant access to hundreds of in-app ebooks
Storyteller tip: add optional Bluetooth speakers, and book spine stickers for the best experience.
Level-up story time
Playful tips, proven strategies, and real-world inspiration to raise strong, motivated readers.
We wrote a book for parents to increase the impact of reading aloud together. It’s about more than just fun, read-alouds are essential for building literacy skills and fostering a love of books.
Rock Your Read Aloud: Sparking Curiosity and Confidence in Little Readers includes interactive read-aloud tips, and expert backed techniques and tips to set parents up for success.
Endorsed by professional educators and librarians
Celebrate the joy of childhood
Join the thousands of families excited about reading together with Novel Effect. We’re here to support you with tips and tricks to increase your child’s interest in reading and make it fun!
Try Novel Effect for free as long as you like. Unlock unlimited Premium access with an individual plan.
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