*Based on survey data from general Novel Effect subscribers
Parents, make reading together magical
The Novel Effect app responds to your voice with interactive music and sound effects, creating magical moments when you read aloud with your child.
4.9 rating | 4K+ Reviews
Get your kids excited about reading
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 at the right moment.
Parents agree that Novel Effect engages and delights little ones and inspires them to a lifelong love of reading.
The Novel Effect app responds to your voice with interactive music and sound effects, creating magical moments when you read aloud with your child.
What parents are saying
"...I’m hooked! This app adds so much life to the books and the kids love it!!!"
Rachel
mom to 3
"I love the magic this app brings to storytime."
BETH
mom to 2
"I am so glad that this app exists it truly makes reading a lot more engaging!"
Melinda
parent
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
Novel Effect by the book
When using Novel Effect, parents, educators, and kids report…
9 in 10
say books are more engaging
8 in 10
are more confident reading
8 in 10
want to read more often
Ready to make reading together magical?
subscribers enjoy:
- Unlimited read alouds
- Exclusive content unlocked
- Access to all available ebooks
- Discounts on print book purchases
To try it yourself, download the free mobile app, no subscription required.
Celebrate the wonder of childhood
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