I love Vooks so much, it’s the only thing my toddler is allowed to watch and I am constantly impressed by how the stories help expand his vocabulary and enrich his understanding of the world. We have several stories on our favorites list that he watches repeatedly, just like we read many of the same books over and over. It’s not addicting, so while he often asks for “one more Vooks book,” it’s easy to get him to move on to another activity. It has also really helped with transitions between play time and “wind down” time. I’m just starting to explore some of the books for older kids, and I can see that it’ll be nice to have as he grows. Criticisms: -I wish the Apple TV version of the app didn’t auto-play books that aren’t on my favorites list. -I wish filtering and the search function were more refined (by age, subject, etc.). It takes some extra effort/watching on my part to find books that my toddler will be interested in and that are age appropriate. Otherwise, it’s great!!

Vooks is a unique and compelling streaming storybook site that brings books to life for preschool and elementary school aged kids. The stories aren’t only read aloud, but are also animated like a 10-minute (or so) film. The stories are narrated with various fun voices and accompanying music, keeping young readers and listeners attention. And it’s easy to use! Just choose a storybook, click on play, and watch and listen. The text appears on each page and is highlighted as the narrator reads each word, encouraging the child to read along. There are numerous types and themes of books, such as be brave, be creative, biographies, and more. So, the streaming storybooks aren’t only entertaining, but informative and character-building too. There are also lesson plans and other resources for extended learning. This animated storybook concept is so fun. I wish I had Vooks when I was a child. I’m thrilled with my new subscription and look forward to reading and listening to the variety of animated stories with my grandson. Disclosure: Many thanks to Vooks for providing this product/product information for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

My elementary aged kids love this app. I love it also but what else is wonderful is there are activities that go with the animated story books (on their website) so it’s more than just enjoying a good story. There is a large quantity of books with the subscription compared to other apps and services. The quality of the books and animation is stellar. The organization of the books by age, topic and etc make it easy for you to supplement with the theme you are teaching. App runs smoothly and no bugs I have experienced yet. I feel confident in the safety and quality of the materials. You could let your child use this app on their own without worry. I’m especially looking forward to delving into some of the biographies next. 5 well earned stars for Vooks app.

… literally, I paid the $95 for a lifetime subscription option with almost no hesitation when it came out. We’ve loved Vooks since my 6-year-old was a baby. He and my 2-year-old enjoy watching the videos together, and I feel good about knowing it’s helping them learn to read. We enjoy the Vooks originals a lot, and I’m delighted lately to see more of our hard-copy favorites appearing too, like Ada Twist, Scientist. The only thing I would change is to say please make an app we can use on our Roku and Apple TVs! It’s nice having the episodes on Netflix, but not the same as having access to the full library of content. Thanks!