The Best Reading Apps to Download This Summer

Introduce young readers to the alphabet and give avid readers a never-ending supply of fresh material with our favorite downloads.

By Oz Spies August 17, 2017

It’s the last few weeks of summer, and you’re looking to make screen time a little more educational. We’ve got you covered with 14 mesmerizing apps that do everything from introducing young readers to the alphabet to giving avid readers a never-ending supply of fresh material. Flip through the slideshow to see them all.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Friends First Words

This app, based on Eric Carle's vibrant artwork, features every preschooler's favorite caterpillar. Designed to work like a pop-up book, it introduces little ones to words in 13 different categories. We love that it includes an optional feature designed to boost bilingual abilities by letting kids explore in a second language (Spanish, French, or German).

Available at iTunes, $2.99.