The Storybook Coach
 Word Adventures USA
A smarter way to read the books you already own

Type any children's book.
Get all three for tonight.

Turn one familiar story into a personalized read-aloud plan, a shared journal, and a playful book-based game — matched to your child and the skill you want to strengthen.

Read-Aloud PlanShared JournalBook-Based Game*
3 free missions with your account. Each mission is one book — you get the read-aloud plan, the shared journal, and 1 linked kid game built from that book. Unlimited on any paid plan.

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Here's how it works

You pick the book and lens. We build all three.

This card shows what you would do: type any children's book, choose a Reading Lens, then tap Show Me What Would Happen. For this example we pre-filled If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and selected Story Detective.

Example title: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

For this overview example, only Story Detective is active. The dropdown shows every lens you'll unlock after signing up.

See your sample before signing up.

Lavender dragon looking through a magnifying lens with a folded map — Storybook Coach's guide for Reading Lenses
Tonight's sample

See what one book becomes.

One familiar story becomes a full set of tools to make reading time meaningful.

1 · READ TOGETHER
Friendly golden dragon reading a picture book — Storybook Coach's guide for the Read-Aloud Plan

Tonight's Read-Aloud Plan

Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Reading Lens: Story Detective · Comprehension

Skill focus: Sequence and cause-and-effect

Before reading

Look at the title together. Ask: "What do you think might happen after the mouse gets a cookie?"

Ask while you read

  • What did the mouse ask for first?
  • What happened because he received it?
  • What do you predict he will ask for next?

Coach tip

Pause before each new request and give your child time to predict. Notice how one event leads to another.

2 · REMEMBER TOGETHER
Sage-green dragon writing in a journal beside a growing plant — Storybook Coach's guide for the Shared Journal

Shared Journal

Prompt: Draw or write about one thing the mouse requested. What happened because he asked for it?

Tues · BedtimeBook #3

I think the mouse will ask for a nap next!

He was tired from all the cookies 🍪

First time she predicted and gave a reason. 🌟

One shared place to remember how your child thinks and grows as a reader.

3 · PLAY TOGETHER
Sky-blue dragon holding cards and dice — Storybook Coach's guide for the Book-Based Game

Book-Based Game*

Practice words and ideas connected to tonight's story.

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  • Word Match — Match a word to its meaning or image.
  • Fill the Sentence — Choose the word that completes the idea.
  • Spelling Scramble — Put the letters in order.
3 free missions with your account. Each mission is one book — you get the read-aloud plan, the shared journal, and 1 linked kid game built from that book. Unlimited on any paid plan.
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Built for your child, from a book they already love.

  • 3 custom Reading Missions$27
  • 1 personalized Buddy Story$15
  • Printable Scrapbook Journal Page$12
  • Vocab Games tuned to their book$19
  • Parent Learning Report$15
  • Total value$88Free for 7 days
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From other parents

It's the ask-again factor

Created by an Early Childhood Literacy Educator
Science of Reading Informed
Age-Adjusted Questions and Activities
Parent-Controlled, Kid-Safe Experience

Created by Dr. Nicole Kammer, an early childhood and literacy educator.

You already have the book. We help you know what to do with it.

Reading aloud is powerful, but parents are not always sure what to ask, which words to notice, or how to extend a story without making bedtime feel like school. Storybook Coach provides a few intentional prompts, one clear learning focus, and a playful follow-up activity.

Better conversations

Ask thoughtful questions without preparing a lesson.

Stronger language

Notice vocabulary, sounds, story structure, ideas, and connections.

Memories worth keeping

Save favorite responses, new discoveries, and meaningful reading moments.

From bookshelf to reading mission in three steps.

1

Type any children's book

Use a book from your shelf, the library, or tonight's reading pile.

2

Choose one Reading Lens

Select the literacy, language, math, science, or social-emotional skill you want to spotlight.

3

Read, remember, and play

Use the read-aloud plan, save one meaningful moment, and finish with a quick book-based game.

Try It With Your Book
Purple dragon holding a magnifying glass

Read the same book through a different lens.

A Reading Lens gives each read-aloud one intentional focus. Choose a different lens the next time you reread the book.

Story Detective

Comprehension

Notice characters, events, problems, clues, sequence, and cause-and-effect.

Word Collector

Vocabulary

Discover, discuss, and practice meaningful words from the story.

Sound Detective

Phonemic Awareness

Listen for sounds, rhymes, syllables, and spoken-word patterns.

Character Coach

Social-Emotional Learning

Discuss feelings, relationships, choices, empathy, and kindness.

Math Explorer

Math Connections

Notice numbers, shapes, patterns, comparisons, and sequences.

Discovery Explorer

Science Connections

Ask questions and investigate scientific ideas connected to the story.

Also included: Word Builder, Fluent Reader, Conversation Coach, Young Author, and Knowledge Builder.

Explore All Reading Lenses →
Sage-green dragon writing in a journal beside a growing plant — Storybook Coach's guide for the Shared Journal

More than a reading log.

The shared journal records how your child thinks, talks, wonders, and grows as a reader.

Nov 12 5-night streak

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Lens: Story Detective

Child's prediction
"He will ask for something to clean up the milk."
Parent note
"She noticed the pattern and began predicting before every page."
Word to remember
request

Parents can record responses for younger children. Growing readers can begin adding their own ideas. Independent readers can reflect, track goals, and celebrate progress.

See a Sample Reading Journal →

The story becomes the game.

Instead of practicing disconnected word lists, children play with words and ideas connected to the book they just read.

Sky-blue dragon holding cards and dice — Storybook Coach's guide for the Book-Based Game

Word Match

Pair each word with its meaning.

Fill the Sentence

Choose the word that completes the idea.

Spelling Scramble

Put the letters in order.

Spelling Dictation

Hear a word, then spell it.

3 free missions with your account. Each mission is one book — you get the read-aloud plan, the shared journal, and 1 linked kid game built from that book. Unlimited on any paid plan.
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  • All eleven Reading Lenses
  • One child profile
  • Five recent journal entries
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  • Complete reading journals
  • Words learned and books completed
  • Reading goals and rewards
  • Printable weekly journal pages
  • Homeschool progress reports
  • Common Core tagging
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Friendly golden dragon reading a picture book — Storybook Coach's guide for the Read-Aloud Plan
"I created Storybook Coach to help families use the books they already love. Parents should not need a teaching degree or an hour of preparation to create a meaningful reading conversation."
— Dr. Nicole Kammer

Questions families ask

Can I use any children's book?

Yes. Enter a book from your shelf, the library, or your child's current reading list.

What is a Reading Lens?

A Reading Lens is the learning focus for the mission, such as comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, science, math, or social-emotional learning.

Does my child use the AI independently?

No. Storybook Coach is designed as a parent-guided reading experience. Parents choose the book, Reading Lens, reading level, and coaching style.

What ages is it designed for?

The activities grow with children from shared preschool read-alouds through elementary independent reading.

Do I need a credit card?

No. Families receive three free missions without entering a credit card.

How does the journal work?

Parents and children can save responses, new vocabulary, favorite moments, goals, and reading progress in one shared journal.

Can homeschool families use it?

Yes. Pro members can use saved missions, journal entries, standards tags, and printable progress reports to document reading instruction.

Tonight's reading adventure

Tonight's book is already waiting.

Choose a book, select a Reading Lens, and create a reading experience your child will remember.

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