Start With a Book

Start With a Book is an online resource from literacy experts that pairs high-quality children’s books with themed activities, printables, and short videos. Organized around kid-friendly topics—like birds, weather, inventors, or space—it helps families turn a child’s interests into rich reading, writing, and hands-on exploration. Parents like that each theme includes curated book lists, conversation starters, and simple projects using mostly household materials, making it easy to build a mini-unit without hours of planning. Because the site is free and flexible, Start With a Book offers excellent value for families who want to boost literacy through interest-driven learning rather than worksheets.