Free Books for Kids: Family, Fantasy, and Fun Adventures

By Aimee Sawyer, Product Marketing Manager at Khan Academy Kids and former preschool teacher

Looking for more books for your kids to read? Khan Academy Kids is an educational app with more than 400 free books for kids. It has a library with all kinds of books: nonfiction books from National Geographic and Bellwether Media, decodables, early readers, books in Spanish—and an all-new series about family, fantasy, and fun adventures.

Our latest series is called “Reading Adventures,” and it includes 10 books with action-packed storylines and beautiful illustrations. As kids immerse themselves in these magical tales, they’ll learn valuable life lessons about responsibility, respect, overcoming challenges, navigating change, and so much more. Scroll down to preview the new series. To read the books, download the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Abuela Chela Quits

In Abuela Chela Quits, it’s time to make tamales for the whole family—and Abuela Chela is tired of doing everything by herself! The cousins pull themselves away from their selfies and mischief-making to take over for their grandma. Will the tamales be as delicious as Abuela’s or are they in for a dinner disaster? Read the book in the free Khan Kids app, or watch it on YouTube in English or Spanish. 

Read Abuela Chela Quits and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Tamika and the Dragon

In Tamika and the Dragon, Tamika is determined to capture the dragon’s beautiful fire-made toys. Dragon is determined to defend them. In the end, an unlikely friendship forms. Kids learn the power of giving others a chance, even when they don’t seem friendly at first. Read this book in the free Khan Kids app.

Read Tamika and the Dragon and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

The Trashlands

In The Trashlands, we meet Omar, a boy who loves soccer … and unfortunately has to clean his room today. He’s about to ignore the task altogether when he realizes goblins have tunneled through his floor! What do the goblins want? And how can Omar get them to go away? Learn about lessons for laundry (and life) by reading this book in the free Khan Kids app or watch it on YouTube here. 

Read The Trashlands and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

What to Bring to Mars

In What to Bring to Mars, Russ is moving far away from his childhood home. With a little bit of imagination and a whole lot of love, he successfully navigates the transition. Read this book in the free Khan Kids app.

Read What to Bring to Mars and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Switch with me, Sima!

In Switch with me, Sima!, it’s Diwali, the festival of lights. Ash would rather stay tucked away in his book nook than mingle with the crowd of friends and family members. Ash comes up with a clever way to make an appearance … all with the help of his pet bird. Find out what happens next by reading this book in the free Khan Kids app.

Read Switch with me, Sima! in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Potluck Time Machine

Have you ever met a time-traveling squid? Well, you’ll meet one in Potluck Time Machine! The squid turns back time and takes kids all around the world. At each stop, everyone tries a slew of new foods: fufu in Ghana, herring in Alaska, mochi cakes in Japan, and more! Warning: this book might make you hungry. Work up an appetite by reading this book in the free Khan Kids app.

Read Potluck Time Machine and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

My Scared Monster

In My Scared Monster, the main character is terrified of the tall, yellow slide. She talks to the fear inside of her by acknowledging her worries and talking through her big feelings. Will she conquer her fear or will she skip the slide altogether? Read the book in the free Khan Kids app to find out!

Read My Scared Monster in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Morning Rush

Morning Rush is about two brothers who are running late for school. Gabe has a big presentation and can’t miss it! Will he be able to help his brother with breakfast and get him to the bus on time? This story teaches a valuable lesson about responsibility, teamwork,  and the importance of timeliness. Read the full book in the free Khan Kids app.

Read Morning Rush and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

Jada’s House

In Jada’s House, there’s a big storm coming, and everyone’s getting ready. Jada’s neighbor ends up coming to her house, along with his whole family. Jada doesn’t know this neighbor well … and being in close quarters doesn’t sound like a fun time. How will they weather the storm? Find out by reading this book in the free Khan Kids app, or watch it on YouTube here.

Read Jada’s House in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

How to Babysit a Unicorn

This book isn’t about your regular class pet. In How to Babysit a Unicorn, the class pet is not a guinea pig or a hamster but—you guessed it—a unicorn. Unicorns require a freshly fluffed cloud, plenty of oats, and regular cleanup of their magical glitter. Read all about the unicorn’s adventures in the free Khan Kids app.

Read How to Babysit a Unicorn and more free books for kids in the free Khan Academy Kids app.

These books are brought to you by Khan Academy Kids, a free educational app for kids ages 2-8. With hundreds of reading and math games and a library of 400+ books, the learning fun never ends. Download today!