Overview

Features & Capabilities

Fanos is a children’s reading and learning app that helps kids improve reading skills, language development, and comprehension through fun and educational storybooks in languages of Ethiopia.

The name Fanos, meaning “Lantern,” represents light, guidance, and knowledge—just like reading opens the mind of a child.

Fanos offers a growing digital library of kids’ books in English, Amharic, Afaan Oromo (Oromiffa), and Tigrinya, which are widely spoken Ethiopian languages. The app is designed for early learners, preschool kids, and primary school children, with books organized by reading level, age, and category.

With a simple and child-friendly interface, Fanos encourages independent reading, while parents and teachers can support children’s learning journey.

Key Features:

Children’s storybooks in English, Amharic, Afaan Oromo, and Tigrinya

Reading app designed for Ethiopian children

Multiple reading levels for different ages

Easy navigation for kids

Continue Reading and progress tracking

New books added regularly

Safe, ad-free, and family-friendly kids app

Reading Rewards: Children earn 1 point for each completed book and unlock certificates after completing 25 books, 50 books, and more, encouraging consistent reading habits.

Fanos is ideal for Ethiopian families, schools, and educators looking for a kids reading app, children’s story app, or language learning app that supports both local Ethiopian languages and English.

Build a strong reading habit and support mother-tongue learning with Fanos.

Fanos — a kids’ reading app lighting the path to learning in the languages of Ethiopia.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Surafel Meles Reda
Downloads:
291 4
Version:
1.4.1 Last updated: 2026-06-16
Version code:
22
Creation date:
2026-02-15
Publisher country:
AU AU
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
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Size:
55.00MB
Email:
fa*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-30
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Surafel Meles Reda
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.fanosbookshelf.android
Email:
fa*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://fanosbookshelf.com/

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