People often ask where the idea for The Magical World of Reading came from, and answering this question is always a joy. The idea didn’t come from a business plan or a market study. It came from a memory.
It all started when three young children were in preschool and early elementary school. Every summer, the family would pack up and head to the local library’s summer reading program. The librarians would choose a theme, and with guitar in hand, original songs were written to match it and performed for a room full of kids.
The sound of those rooms is unforgettable. Children who had wandered in restless and distracted would suddenly sit up, eyes wide, and start singing along. Some would even ask their parents to check out the very books featured in the songs. That was the moment a powerful truth became clear: music is a doorway into reading.
Those songs stayed close to the heart for years. Eventually, the realization came that they deserved a bigger life beyond a single summer. Children everywhere—not just the ones at the local library—should be able to sing these words, follow along with the illustrations, and feel that same spark.
So, they were turned into a book. The Magical World of Reading features the song lyrics as text, lovely illustrations of castles, children and grown-ups dressed in medieval attire, and a QR code that takes readers straight to a video of the song being performed. It even includes the sheet music and chords printed inside so families can play along at home.
Anyone who has ever watched a child light up over a song knows why this was created. The hope is simple: that this book becomes a keepsake on the bookshelf and, more importantly, a happy memory in a child’s reading life.
👉 Ready to bring the music home?