Reading Train Starter Books
Early Readers, Songs & Quizzes
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
3.8for iPhone, iPad and more
8.3
27 Ratings
The Learning Station, LLC
Developer
1.3 GB
Size
Mar 17, 2023
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Reading Train Starter Books
Every child can learn to read with this growing library of 300+ engaging beginner books, songs and quizzes. Complete reading curriculum building skills, self confidence, vocabulary and a love of reading.
FREE: Try 33 books, 21 songs, play the train games and use the 450+ word dictionary for FREE.
Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Technology and Reading Award, International Literacy Association.
"No other app is as specifically tailored to the needs of beginning readers." KinderTown.com
"Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com
"A vast selection of mini books to help kids reach reading independence" Geeks With Juniors.
Access the whole library of over 300 books with a FREE trial for 30 days when you sign up for an auto-renewing subscription. Choose $1.99/month; 6.99 for 6 months or 9.99 for a year! (U.S. Dollars) All subscriptions are renewing. You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps and the Know What's Inside Program.
Kid tested and parent/teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously.
View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org
* Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels.
* Professional narration: American English. All books can be recorded by users.
* Play the train game after every book.
* 450+ word integrated dictionary
* 20 free song books
* Unlimited user accounts
* Powerful reporting tools
Books Kids CAN Read. Books Kids LOVE to Read.
Leveled books on numbers, colors, animals, shapes, and science help build the foundational knowledge kids need to succeed in school.
Keep in Touch
We welcome your feedback: support@readingtrain.org
facebook.com/readingtrain
How the Reading Train Works-
* Free users can read/listen/record the first book in every unit, (33 books in all), play the train game, use the integrated 450+ word dictionary, and listen to 21 song books.
* Subscribers get access to all 300+ books, with new books added regularly.
* To access our entire library of books, FREE for the first month, choose an automatically renewing subscription for $1.99/one month; $6.99/six months; 9.99/twelve months. (U.S. Dollars)
* After subscribing, you may need to touch the "Restore" button on the "buy" screen where you purchased the subscription. (You will not be charged again.)
* The service can be shared with additional iPads you own.
* Your subscription is for your iTunes account and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (subscribing is optional and in a parent-only section of the app).
* Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
* Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
* You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings- Manage Subscriptions.
* No refunds for unused portions of the current subscription are allowed during active subscription period.
* For help or additional information please contact us at http://www.readingtrain.org/contact/ or send an email to support@readingtrain.org
* Our apps take privacy very seriously. We do not collect, access or transmit any personal information. Full details of our privacy policy are available here- https://www.readingtrain.org/privacy-policy/
Please read our Terms of Use here- https://www.readingtrain.org/terms-of-use
* Not compatible with iPad 1.
FREE: Try 33 books, 21 songs, play the train games and use the 450+ word dictionary for FREE.
Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 Technology and Reading Award, International Literacy Association.
"No other app is as specifically tailored to the needs of beginning readers." KinderTown.com
"Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com
"A vast selection of mini books to help kids reach reading independence" Geeks With Juniors.
Access the whole library of over 300 books with a FREE trial for 30 days when you sign up for an auto-renewing subscription. Choose $1.99/month; 6.99 for 6 months or 9.99 for a year! (U.S. Dollars) All subscriptions are renewing. You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps and the Know What's Inside Program.
Kid tested and parent/teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously.
View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org
* Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels.
* Professional narration: American English. All books can be recorded by users.
* Play the train game after every book.
* 450+ word integrated dictionary
* 20 free song books
* Unlimited user accounts
* Powerful reporting tools
Books Kids CAN Read. Books Kids LOVE to Read.
Leveled books on numbers, colors, animals, shapes, and science help build the foundational knowledge kids need to succeed in school.
Keep in Touch
We welcome your feedback: support@readingtrain.org
facebook.com/readingtrain
How the Reading Train Works-
* Free users can read/listen/record the first book in every unit, (33 books in all), play the train game, use the integrated 450+ word dictionary, and listen to 21 song books.
* Subscribers get access to all 300+ books, with new books added regularly.
* To access our entire library of books, FREE for the first month, choose an automatically renewing subscription for $1.99/one month; $6.99/six months; 9.99/twelve months. (U.S. Dollars)
* After subscribing, you may need to touch the "Restore" button on the "buy" screen where you purchased the subscription. (You will not be charged again.)
* The service can be shared with additional iPads you own.
* Your subscription is for your iTunes account and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (subscribing is optional and in a parent-only section of the app).
* Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
* Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
* You may turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings- Manage Subscriptions.
* No refunds for unused portions of the current subscription are allowed during active subscription period.
* For help or additional information please contact us at http://www.readingtrain.org/contact/ or send an email to support@readingtrain.org
* Our apps take privacy very seriously. We do not collect, access or transmit any personal information. Full details of our privacy policy are available here- https://www.readingtrain.org/privacy-policy/
Please read our Terms of Use here- https://www.readingtrain.org/terms-of-use
* Not compatible with iPad 1.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.8
Last updated on Mar 17, 2023
Old Versions
Two New Books for Subscribers: Here is My Pet and Who Can Skate?
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Version History
3.8
Mar 17, 2023
Two New Books for Subscribers: Here is My Pet and Who Can Skate?
3.7
Jun 2, 2021
New Book for subscribers: Story Town-The Animal Race. Squashed some bugs.
3.6
Jun 6, 2020
New Book for subscribers: Story Town- Going Up and Down. Updated tutorial video. Squashed some bugs.
3.5
Dec 13, 2019
New FREE Songbook, Sea Shanty: What Shall We Do With the Mucky Puppy; New book for subscribers: Making a Snowman.
3.4
May 12, 2019
Optimized for iPhone X. Squashed some bugs. Added a brand new unit: Story Town with 3 new books, including a funny new FREE book for everyone to enjoy- "What Can Fly". If you are enjoying the Reading Train, please leave us a review so we can continue to update, make improvements and add new books and features.
3.3
Jun 29, 2018
Lots and lots of new books for subscribers. 6 more titles in the Animal Groups Unit: Learn all about Birds, Animals Without Backbones, Big Animals, Insects, Dinosaurs and more! 9 new titles in the Creature Features Unit: Read about animals with Stripes and Spots, Teeth, Eyes, Necks, Shells, Feet, Horns, Noses and Ears. Each book available at Levels A, B and C, 45 books in all. If you enjoy the Reading Train, please consider leaving us a review. Your feedback helps us to continue to make updates with great new content.
3.2
Mar 27, 2018
Brand new unit : Creature Features. Enjoy book 1: "Legs", featuring Cassidy, the 3 legged poodle, completely free for everyone. Learn all about frogs, toads and salamanders in the Animal Groups unit, with a brand new book on Amphibians for subscribers.
If you are enjoying the Reading Train, please consider leaving us a review. It helps other people find the app and helps us to keep adding more and more books.
If you are enjoying the Reading Train, please consider leaving us a review. It helps other people find the app and helps us to keep adding more and more books.
3.1
Jan 18, 2018
Try for free! 27 books, 23 songs and a 450+ word dictionary are completely free. Access the whole library of 250 books FREE for 30 days with any subscription. Cancel any time. New book: Reptiles.
3.0
Nov 14, 2017
New Unit: Animal Groups.Two new Books about Fish and Mammals. 3 new songs to celebrate the holiday season: We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and Up on the Rooftop.
2.6
Aug 5, 2017
Now children can track their own progress from their bookshelf. Tap on the question mark to see how many they have read and how they are doing on the quiz questions. Parents and teachers can continue to track progress off all children from the setting wheel. User interface improvements and bug fixes.
2.5
Apr 20, 2017
New name, bug fixes, user interface improvements.
2.4
Mar 6, 2017
Fixed a bug that doubled the size of the app on the last update.
2.3
Feb 13, 2017
Lots of new books! Life Science- I Love My Dad; Do They Grow? Physical Science- Fishing With a Magnet; Wheels Make Things Go; Is it Hot? Is it Cold? Earth and Space- Rocks; What Can You See in the Sky? Weather. Added terms and conditions to subscription page. If you enjoy this app, please leave us a review. It helps us continue to add new books and update the app.
2.2
Nov 22, 2016
Small bug fixes and UI improvements.
2.1
Nov 15, 2016
Celebrate the holiday season with 3 new Christmas Songs: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Up On the Rooftop and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. New Life Science Book: Grow, Seeds, Grow!
2.0
Aug 31, 2016
Now a universal app. Enjoy the Reading Train on your iPhone or iPad! New Earth and Space Science book: "What is in the Soil?"
1.5
Jun 7, 2016
New Life Science Book: Everyone Needs Water. If your child enjoys Reading Train Free, please let teachers know about the full version of Reading Train Reviews also really help us to keep producing new content.
1.4
Apr 18, 2016
New Book: I Love My Mother.
1.3
Feb 16, 2016
Text highlighting. Each word is highlighted as it is touched and held, to help children make the connection between spoken and written words and to improve word recognition.
1.2
Jan 29, 2016
Hundreds of new illustrations! New seasonal song: "Over the River and Through the Woods".
1.1.1
Sep 26, 2015
New, original song, "Just Like You" about a lonely monster who wants to fit in. Positive inclusion and anti-bullying message!
1.1.0
Jul 28, 2015
2 new books! "We Like Ice Cream" Level 2 and Level 3. New dictionary images.
1.0.16
Jul 7, 2015
Fixed a problem where books were not downloading correctly after subscription.
1.0.15
Jun 24, 2015
User interface improvements, reorganization of books, more free books! Every book now has 3 reading levels: Level 1 for pre-readers; Level 2 for those who know some letters and sight words and Level 3 for kids who can use sight words and letter sounds to read 2 or 3 simple sentences.
1.0.14
May 9, 2015
New storybooks: The Mitten, Levels 1 and 2.
Reading Train Starter Books FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Reading Train Starter Books in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Reading Train Starter Books.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Reading Train Starter Books supports English, Simplified Chinese
Reading Train Starter Books contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
The Reading Train
$1.99
The Reading Train
$9.99
The Reading Train
$6.99
