Epic: Kids' Books & Reading

Huge kids library with engaging books, audiobooks and videos

Epic: Kids' Books & Reading turns screen time into story time, offering a vast, carefully curated library aimed squarely at children who are learning to love reading. With more than 40,000 titles, it covers everything from picture books and comics to chapter books, audiobooks and short educational videos, making it suitable for early readers through preteens.

The interface is bright, inviting and clearly designed with kids in mind. Large covers, minimal text and intuitive categories help younger children browse by interest—dinosaurs, space, animals, fantasy and more—without needing constant adult help. For parents, separate child profiles mean each kid gets tailored recommendations and progress tracking, which is especially useful in households with multiple readers at different levels.

Epic shines with its Read-To-Me books and audiobooks. Narration, background music and sound effects add just enough drama to keep kids engaged without overwhelming the story. Built-in vocabulary tools like Spotlight Words and tap-to-define dictionary support reading comprehension, making the app as educational as it is entertaining.

Gamified elements such as Reading Buddies, badges and quizzes provide gentle motivation, rewarding time spent reading rather than mindless tapping. The parent dashboard offers clear insights into what children are reading and how their skills are developing, which many caregivers will appreciate.

For teachers, the free school-focused experience—with reading-level filters and assignable books—turns Epic into a handy classroom companion for daily reading.

The main drawback is that the best features sit behind a subscription, which may feel pricey for some families, and the catalog leans heavily toward English-language and US-centric content, despite multilingual options. Still, for parents and educators seeking a safe, rich and structured digital reading environment, Epic is one of the most compelling choices available.