Editor's Review
Dive into the wonderful world of reading with Epic, the leading digital library for kids! 🥳 This app is designed to spark curiosity and boost reading confidence in children by giving them instant access to over 40,000 books, audiobooks, learning videos, and more. Epic is a safe and fun environment where kids can freely explore their interests and discover new favorites. 📚
Anytime, Anywhere Access: With Epic, the library is always open! 🌍 Access our vast collection from any Apple device, whether you’re at home, on the go, or traveling. Plus, you can download books to read offline, making it perfect for long car rides or flights. ✈️
Books That Read to Them: Epic offers a fantastic selection of Read-To-Me books and audiobooks that bring stories to life. Talented voice actors, fun music, and exciting sound effects make reading an immersive and enjoyable experience for kids. 🎶 Let them sit back, relax, and listen to their favorite stories!
Multilingual Options: While most of our books are in English, we also provide a variety of Spanish, French, and Chinese books. This multilingual approach helps engage readers from diverse backgrounds and expand their horizons. 🌐
Fun Rewards and Learning Tools: Keep your kids motivated with our fun rewards system! Reading Buddies, badges, and quizzes make learning an exciting game. 🏆 Our Spotlight Words and audio-enabled Dictionary Lookup tools help build vocabulary and improve pronunciation. 🗣️
For Families: Epic Family
Get a paid subscription to Epic Family and start with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime, giving you the flexibility you need. 👨👩👧👦
Key Features:
- Up to 4 child profiles, ensuring a personalized reading experience for each child.
- A parent dashboard that allows you to see what your kids are reading and track their progress.
- 95% of Epic parents report that Epic has helped improve their child’s reading skills. 👍
For Educators: Epic School
Epic School is a free resource for educators and students during the school day, offering a wealth of tools and content to support classroom learning. 🍎
Key Features:
- ELA Tools: Filter titles by AR, DRA, F&P, grade level, and more to find the perfect books for your students.
- Quizzes, Dictionary Lookup, and Spotlight Words to help build essential skills.
- Daily 20: Easily assign and share books, then track daily and weekly reading to encourage consistent reading habits.
- Multilingual books and fun reading formats make reading accessible for every student.
- 9 out of 10 Epic Educators would recommend us to their colleagues! 🌟
Coming soon: Epic School Plus, a district-funded premium offering that gives educators and students 24/7 access to the full Epic library. Stay tuned! 🎉
Press and Expert Reviews:
Epic has been featured on prominent platforms such as The TODAY Show, CNET, and Refinery 29, and has received accolades in The Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, USA Today, Forbes, and Parenting.com. 📰
According to TechCrunch, “Epic strikes the perfect balance between educational and fun, and should allow parents to feel more confident about introducing the iPad into their children’s daily lives as a tool.”
Parenting.com highlights,
Features
Huge digital library for kids
Kid-safe, interactive reading app
Access to 40,000+ books and videos
Read offline by downloading books
Read-To-Me books with voice actors
Multilingual books available
Rewards and learning tools for motivation
Parent dashboard to track progress
Pros
Vast library of 40,000+ books and learning videos
Accessible anytime, anywhere on Apple devices
Features read-to-me books with engaging audio
Multilingual books in Spanish, French, and Chinese
Fun rewards and learning tools for motivation
Cons
Paid subscription required for family use
Content mostly in English, limiting language options