Whimsical Stories and Magical Sounds

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By the age of 5, children who are not read to have heard fewer than 5,000 words. By reading to your child daily, you can boost that number by one million!

Rebecca
- Research by Ohio State University -
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Why reading matters

Boosts Literacy

The increased exposure to words through reading helps children develop better reading skills, comprehension, and overall literacy. This often translates into better performance in school.

Improves skills

Regular reading stimulates cognitive development, including skills such as text comprehension, listening, memory, and critical thinking. It also helps children understand different concepts and ideas.

Leads to success

The benefits of being read to as a child extend beyond early childhood. Children who are exposed to more words early on are more likely to develop a love for reading, which can lead to lifelong learning and success.

How Readmio works

Pick a story

Find a story that appeals, or let your child select one based on the illustrations.  If you like, you can choose a category and pick from a filtered assortment of relevant stories.

Download and open it

A short description of the story is provided, along with some suggested topics for discussion afterwards. You do not need to be connected to the internet to read a downloaded story.

Start reading aloud

The app will follow along as you read, automatically adding sounds and music when you get to the bold text.

Every fairy tale is an opportunity

Every story provides an opportunity to grow

Reading a story-a-day to every child in the world, that is our dream. We believe that reading to children hugely benefits their emotional and mental development. Those minutes of undivided attention every day can make so much difference.

Readmio stories are short and each of them has a theme or carries a message. This offers a nice parenting opportunity, especially if you engage in a discussion after reading. Your voice, together with the intermittent sounds, keeps your child engaged, contributing to their aural acuity and sense of imagination.

Our stories may not change the world, but the children that we read them to just might.

Our most popular stories

Folk stories
Rapunzel

Brothers Grimm

Rapunzel

9
 min
5
+
4.9

A jealous witch wanted to have the beautiful Rapunzel all to herself, so she locked her up in a tower with no door. The only way up there was on Rapunzel’s long, golden plait. A prince, however, decided to thwart the witch’s plans and set Rapunzel free.

Animal stories
The Lion and the Mouse

Aesop

The Lion and the Mouse

9
 min
3
+
4.86

Even the weaker can help the stronger. This version of Aesop's fable is about a great strong lion, the king of the jungle, who one day gifts life to a little mouse. Soon, when the lion falls into a trap and finds himself in need, the mouse comes to help. By saving the lion’s life, the mouse repays him for his kind act.

Animal stories
The Ugly Duckling

Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling

9
 min
3
+
4.83

A famous story by Hans Christian Andersen about a duckling which thought it was ugly. The duck hatches a nest full of beautiful yellow ducklings, but one of them (which hatched last) is somewhat grey. Every animal mocks him, so the duckling decides to leave so as not to suffer their laughter.

Animal stories
The Three Little Pigs

Joseph Jacobs

The Three Little Pigs

16
 min
3
+
4.85

This is a slight enhancement of the well-known fairy tale. Three playful pigs each build a house in the meadow. Two of them don’t feel like putting much effort into it, simply wanting the task to be achieved as soon as possible, while the other brother works hard and long to construct a sturdy house. Naturally, the hungry wolf exploits the laziness of the two careless pigs…

Folk stories
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Brothers Grimm

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

24
 min
5
+
4.81

This is a world famous story where good again wins over evil. When the beautiful Snow White escapes from the evil queen, seven dwarves living in a modest hut deep in the woods help her out.

Folk stories
Puss in Boots

Charles Perrault

Puss in Boots

20
 min
5
+
4.84

Things are often not what they appear to be. After a miller’s death, his youngest son inherits nothing except for a small cat. When the other two brothers kick him out, he sets out with the animal to seek his fortune. Soon the younger brother learns that he is in fact the luckiest among all the sons. The cat, thanks to his trickiness, turns the boy’s simple life into an unexpected adventure.

Folk stories
Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio

19
 min
5
+
4.85

A world famous tale teaches us that lying doesn’t pay off. When a lone woodworker carves out a wooden puppet just for pleasure, it suddenly comes to life. The extraordinary puppet becomes a restless and adventurous boy called Pinocchio. But when he lies, his little nose starts growing.

Science stories
The Man Behind the Messy Mould

Mel Candea

The Man Behind the Messy Mould

6
 min
5
+
4.74

Alec's head was always busy with so many ideas it made him forgetful and untidy. And he always had a runny nose, too! So when he grew up, he became a doctor. He wanted to find a cure for bacteria, which could be deadly. And after not just one, but two accidents, he discovered something really special. Read on to find out more!

Our principles

Purposeful storytelling

We treat every story as an interface to specific learning. Some teach us about science, others lend important moral lessons or relaxation techniques. Every story has a purpose.

Made with experts

To uncover the hidden potential of storytelling, we work with child psychologists, educators and other specialists in the field of child development.

We value your privacy

Family time must remain private. Our voice recognition system operates on the device only — we do not store or collect any personal data.

Our happy parents

Excellent stories and illustrations. The sound effects are real and dramatic and kids love them.

Veronica

Play Store review

What a great app for little minds, my 3 love the added sounds and it really helps them stay interested in the book 100% recommend.

Heidii 🇬🇧

AppStore review

Such a cool experience!! My 3 year old loves it and we read together every day now.

Jeffrey

Play Store review

I love this app and its really good quality 🤩😍🎖

Emon

Play Store review

Brilliant app! Perfect for lockdown that we are in! Stories are brilliant, even better that you can record your voice!

CharTem91

AppStore review

Really exciting app! This is such a cool idea! We will be creating many special family moments.

Elvira

Play Store review

Frequently asked questions

Why are there no illustrations inside stories?

We deliberately chose to focus on the sense of hearing. Our world has become overly visual. Children today are exposed to too much visual stimuli, often quite aggressive. That leaves little space for imagination and awareness. We wanted you to be the center of the child's attention. Your voice acting and facial expressions are what shall open the imagination in your little one's mind.

Is it free to use the app? How much does it cost?

Readmio comes with a set of a few free stories we call an Explorer set. It’s a hand-picked list of tales from various categories. You can try out all the features, like audio recordings or printing using these stories. You can also browse all of the categories and read story descriptions that include plot and parenting topics. If you like the experience, you can subscribe to unlock the full library of over 300 stories. We add more stories every week.

Aren’t paper books better?

We promote reading to children in any form. We love beautiful picture books and the smell of paper. Readmio is not a replacement for books, it’s an addition. We focus on the sense of hearing. Voice acting and sound effects create a different experience leading hopefully to even more stories being read to our kids. We encourage you to read our stories facing the child. Your facial expressions can help the child better understand the embedded emotions.

What else is included in Readmio app?

The app offers a diverse range of additional materials to complement the reading experience. These include audio stories for those who prefer listening, and activity sheets including quizzes, colouring sheets and other thematic exercises to reinforce learning, deepen engagement and stimulate creativity. Whether you're looking to enhance comprehension, test understanding, or simply take your storytelling experience to a new level, Readmio has materials to suits all preferences and learning styles, ensuring an enriching experience for children of all ages.

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