Too many beautiful picture books gather dust on shelves, not because they aren’t lovely, but because a child flipped through once and never came back. When The Magical World of Reading was created, it was designed around a different question:
What if the book could sing?
This book contains a QR code printed right on one of the pages. Scanning it with a phone takes readers straight to a video recording of the author singing the text of the book. The musical notes and chords are printed on the page as well, making it easy for a parent, grandparent, or teacher who plays an instrument to accompany the song live.
Why include music in a book? Three main reasons:
- Music lowers the barrier to reading. Some children feel intimidated by text. Adding a melody helps them read naturally and effortlessly. The words become lyrics, and lyrics feel like play.
- Singing builds memory and fluency. When a child sings a line of text repeatedly, they practice phrasing, rhythm, and vocabulary—the same foundational skills reading teachers focus on—all while having fun.
- It turns reading into a shared experience. Reading is often a solo activity, but a song invites everyone in: siblings, parents, grandparents, and even an entire classroom. That shared joy keeps children returning to the book again and again.
The Magical World of Reading is designed to inspire a lifetime love of reading, not just a single bedtime.