# NABU: Multilingual Kids Books

> Ignite a love for reading with free books in 28+ languages

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.libraryforall.simplified](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.libraryforall.simplified)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.libraryforall.simplified`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NABU.ORG
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 776,817
- **Rating:** 3.94 / 5 (617 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2017-10-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.libraryforall.simplified)
- **Website:** [https://www.nabu.org](https://www.nabu.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nabu.org/privacy/](https://www.nabu.org/privacy/)

## Description

NABU is a premier multilingual children’s reading app offering a vast collection of culturally relevant storybooks in over 28 languages. Designed to foster a love for reading, the app features personalized book recommendations, interactive quizzes, and a friendly mascot to engage kids on their literacy journey. Ideal for parents and educators, NABU supports bilingual learning and grade-level assessments, helping children build strong reading skills while exploring diverse cultures. Join NABU's mission to eradicate illiteracy and unlock each child's potential with free, accessible, and inspiring content.

## Rankings

- #78,788 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `org.libraryforall.simplified.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

NABU: Multilingual Kids Books is praised for helping children and learners improve reading skills with attractive stories and user-friendly features. It effectively engages users and supports local languages, beneficial for cultural learning. However, users noted limited book quantities, especially in English, and navigation challenges for non-Igbo speakers. Some technical issues include account login problems and missing features like landscape mode and page-flipping effects. Overall, it's appreciated as a valuable educational tool with room for growth in content and functionality.

### Pros

- Helps children and learners improve reading skills and vocabulary.
- Contains interesting and age-appropriate stories with attractive graphics and illustrations.
- User-friendly interface suitable for children to navigate and read independently.
- Supports multilingual content, promoting local languages like Igbo and cultural understanding.
- Engages children and learners effectively, capturing their attention and encouraging learning.

### Cons

- Limited quantity of books available, particularly in English and other indigenous languages.
- Navigation difficulty for non-Igbo users due to mostly Igbo titles and interface language.
- Lack of some desired features like flipping book effect and landscape mode on tablets.
- Issues with account creation/login, especially with Google or Gmail accounts on recent Android versions.
- Minor bugs such as profile addition bugs on iPad and confusing wording during sign-up (e.g., Twitter instead of Google).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.libraryforall.simplified)