Storybooks and games
Here you can find lots of lovely interactive books to read online or watch with signing.
There are classic children's stories that we think you and your family will love, including Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd to Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson, along with newer favourites such as Chris Haughton's Oh No, George! and Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall.
Our storybooks and games are free to use, however some older devices aren't able to support them. You can also watch our Storytime playlist on YouTube read by the likes of Ore Oduba, Adam Buxton, Fearne Cotton and many more.
And that's not all: below, we also have free, fun kids' games to enjoy online. Whether you want some number games, puzzle games, colouring or the Shape Game, you'll find lots of interactive activities to try. Have fun!
Story books to read online
Open Very Carefully
Look out, Open Very Carefully is a book with bite! Read along or watch with signing.
Everybunny Dance
Join the bunnies while they dance and play but look out for the unexpected visitor... Will you join in their dance?
A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea
Read along with this fishy tale of what hides in the hole in the bottom of the sea
Oh No, George
What has George done now? Read along with George as he tries to be good.
Some Dogs Do
Enjoy this reading of the great Some Dogs Do.
If You're Happy and You Know it
If you're happy and you know it, sing along with this timeless classic.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Join Hairy Maclary and his friends as they take a walk into town.
Baby's Day
This online storybook is a great way for little ones to explore everyday routines.
Owl Babies
Have the wonderful Owl Babies read out loud to you.
Lulu Loves Stories
Enjoy this story as Lulu does and explore hearing it in many different languages.
The Boy on the Bus
Listen or read along with The Boy on the Bus sing-along interactive storybook by Penny Dale. Climb aboard and join in the fun!
Rumble in the Jungle
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle with this reading of Rumble in the Jungle.
The Dragon Machine
Enjoy the story and see if you can spot dragons when you're out and about!
Ugly Duckling and Friends
Read along or listen to the story of Ugly Duckling and Friends, then take a take a walk meeting the friends and solving puzzles along the way.
Kids' games to play
At the Seaside
Counting is made fun while exploring the beach.
Do the Animal Bop
Read, dance and sing along to the Animal Bop!
Faces and Feelings
Help your child to explore different faces and feelings through this game.
Jigsaws
Choose a jigsaw to play.
Jungle Picture Maker
Have fun getting creative with the Jungle Picture Maker... but look out for the lions!
Share the Fun
Activities to help you have fun sharing stories, books and rhymes with your child every day.
Letterflies
Collect all the Letterflies then see if you can read the word they spell out!
Make your mark
A fun drawing tool to help encourage your child with mark making and painting.
Colouring Pages
Choose a design and colour it in!
Shape Game
Use your imagination and drawing skills to play the shape game.
BookTrust HomeTime
Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
Authors and illustrators
Fun at home with authors and illustrators
Authors, illustrators and organisations have loads of ways to keep your children entertained at home! We've pulled them into one handy list to help you out.
Rhymes
Time to rhyme
Use our playlists and downloads to create your own rhymetime fun for little ones. Sing along to favourites like Old MacDonald and get to know some brilliant new rhymes, too.
Activities
Activities to print out and enjoy
Word searches, puzzles, colouring sheets and lots of creative inspiration. Print out our activity sheets to keep boredom at bay and have fun together.