Karanta Kids

Step into a world of imagination! Explore Karanta's free library of representative illustrated stories, with audio, reading adventures, quizzes, badges, and more.

Karanta (Hausa: “to read”) is the home of FREE original illustrated stories that nurture curious, creative, and courageous kids while instilling a lasting love of reading. Weekly, we release new stories for children growing up across Africa and the African diaspora, created by writers and illustrators who know these worlds well. Enjoy all the categories children love, including adventures, culture and heritage, bedtime, and more.

FEATURES Unlimited access

• Enjoy a world of FREE stories (no paywalls) with new stories added every week

Personalised reading journeys

• Set up multiple child profiles, with stories tailored to each child’s age and interests, individual progress saved across sessions, and favourites at their fingertips.

Multiple story modes

• Read-only, listen-and-read, and audio-only modes meet children at every reading stage.

Support critical thinking

• Reading adventures and games bring the stories to life beyond the text while quizzes build comprehension, reward curiosity, and encourage children to think about what they have read.

• Track your child's reading journey Badges celebrate every milestone, from first reads to favourite categories. A parent dashboard offers practical tools and tips to support reading at home.

More to enjoy • Bedtime audio playlist mode for a calmer end to the day • Offline download for journeys, school runs, and anywhere life takes you • Safe and family-friendly, with no ads and no in-app purchases