For parents and teachers
Gladnest books are made to be read aloud by a grown-up and a child together. Here is how to get the most from them, and answers to the questions we hear most.
Madeforreadingaloud.
Quick to read, easy to repeat
Around 200 words per book. You can finish it before the yawns win, and read it again tomorrow without it feeling long.
Your child joins in
Every book has three small prompts that invite your child into the story: a question to answer, a gesture to copy, something to find in the room.
Endings that settle, not scold
Pip is never told off. He works things out with Dad close by, and every story lands somewhere calm and reassuring.
How to read a Gladnest book together.
- 1
Read it through once
The first time, just enjoy the story. It takes about 4 to 6 minutes.
- 2
Pause at the prompts
Each book has three small prompts: a question to answer, a gesture to copy, something to find in the room.
- 3
Talk after the last page
Every book page on this site has a few questions to talk about after reading.
- 4
Take it off the page
Try the routine together, and play the game if the book has one.
Schools, nurseries, libraries and bookshops
Ordering several copies, or want to use the books with a group? Write to us and we will help.
Questions parents ask
What age are Gladnest books for?+
Our books are made for children aged 3 to 5 (preschool). The words are few and the pictures do half the telling, so many younger children enjoy them too with a grown-up reading.
How long does it take to read one book?+
About 4 to 6 minutes. Each book has around 200 words over 24 pages.
What are the books about?+
Each book follows Pip, a little boy, through one everyday routine: bedtime in Just One More, getting dressed in The Getting-Ready Parade, and brushing teeth in The Blueberry Smile.
What language are the books in?+
The books are printed in English. This website is available in English, German, Spanish and French.
Where can I buy Gladnest books?+
On Amazon, in these stores: amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.ca, amazon.com.au, amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.es, amazon.it, amazon.nl. Use the store picker on this site to go straight to yours.
Can schools, nurseries, libraries or bookshops order?+
Yes. Write to info@gladneststudio.com and tell us how many copies you need and where they should go.
Are the games free?+
Yes. Our games are free, play in the browser on phones, tablets and computers, and need no download or sign-up.
Do the books tell children off for getting it wrong?+
No. Pip is never scolded. He works things out with Dad close by, and every story ends somewhere calm and reassuring.