# BookSmart by Worldreader

> Your Family Reading Companion: free books for parents and kids, ages 0-8.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.worldreader.readtokids`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WORLDREADER
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 673,756
- **Rating:** 3.99 / 5 (1,371 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2016-04-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.worldreader.readtokids)
- **Website:** [http://www.worldreader.org](http://www.worldreader.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.worldreader.org/privacy-notice-apps-summary-english/#summary](https://www.worldreader.org/privacy-notice-apps-summary-english/#summary)

## Description

BookSmart helps parents and caregivers build simple, daily reading routines with children ages 0–5.

Through thousands of culturally relevant books, playful activities, and practical tips, BookSmart supports shared reading experiences that strengthen early learning and family connection.

## Rankings

- #85,156 — Overall
- #7 — smartbook

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `org.worldreader.readtokids.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.worldreader.readtokids.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise BookSmart for its educational value, child-friendly design, and free access to books. Parents report it helps children learn, improves reading skills, and keeps them engaged, with kids clearly enjoying the content. While most feedback is positive, a few users wished for offline access and a broader genre mix beyond the current selection, but these concerns are not widely echoed.

### Pros

- Educational content that improves learning and literacy
- Child-friendly and easy to use
- Completely free with access to books
- Encourages reading and keeps kids engaged
- Books are enjoyable and loved by kids/parents

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