Kids picture books have a special place in childhood. The colorful pages, simple words, and shared moments with a parent or grandparent help children feel safe, loved, and curious about the world. These early stories shape how kids think, speak, and imagine.
Now, screens are part of everyday life, and parents often worry about how much time kids spend on devices. Instead of fighting this, what if we could turn screen time into something positive—like storytime, learning time, and connection time? That’s exactly what we want to do with KidsBooks.
What Are Kids Picture Books Today?
From Paper Pages to Interactive Stories
Traditional picture books will always be important, but digital picture books add new ways for children to enjoy stories. On a screen, kids can read or listen, replay their favorite parts, and follow along at their own pace. Audio narration also helps young readers hear how words sound and see them at the same time.
Digital kids picture books are also more flexible. You can take a whole library with you on your phone or tablet, whether you’re at home, traveling, or visiting family. This makes it easier to bring stories into your daily routine, no matter where you are.
Introducing KidsBooks in JusTalk Kids: A New Way to Experience Kids Picture Books
KidsBooks is a new feature inside the JusTalk Kids app that brings picture books to life for your child. With KidsBooks, children can choose to read the story on their own or listen to it being read aloud.
Because it’s built into JusTalk Kids, KidsBooks is designed with children’s safety, learning, and fun in mind. It fits naturally into the way families already use the app—whether that’s for calls with grandparents, playdates with friends, or daily check-ins with parents. Now, those same moments can easily turn into shared reading time.
How KidsBooks Supports Your Child’s Whole-Person Development
KidsBooks is not just about giving kids something to look at on a screen. The stories are carefully chosen to support all areas of a child’s growth.
Our kids picture books cover:
- Safety and life skills: Stories that help kids understand how to stay safe and handle everyday situations.
- Science and nature: Simple stories that introduce the world around them—animals, weather, plants, and more.
- Imagination and creativity: Tales that spark ideas, encourage pretend play, and inspire drawing or storytelling of their own.
- Relationships and values: Books that talk about friendship, kindness, sharing, emotions, and positive character.
With KidsBooks, you’re not just filling time—you’re building knowledge, empathy, and creativity.
Screen Time That Brings Families Closer: Read, Listen, and Connect
Many parents worry that screens pull families apart. We designed KidsBooks to do the opposite: to pull families closer together.
Picture this: a grandparent reading a picture book to your child over a JusTalk Kids call, even if they live far away. Or a parent who’s traveling for work still being part of bedtime by listening to a story together through the app. KidsBooks makes it easy to turn calls into shared storytime.
You can create simple rituals like a nightly bedtime story, a weekend “story morning,” or a standing storydate with relatives. These small habits add up to warm memories and stronger family bonds.
6. Simple Access for Every Family: Free Kids Picture Books and Member Benefits
We want every family to enjoy KidsBooks, no matter where they start.
- For Members (Kids Premium, Premium Family, Platinum Family):
Your subscription already unlocks full access to the entire KidsBooks library. All current and future picture books, along with listening features, are included at no extra cost.
- For Non-Members and New Users:
You can start right away with a collection of Free Books. You can also try Trial Reading for other titles in the library, so you and your child can see what you like. When you’re ready for more, upgrading to a membership plan opens the full collection.
This way, every family can start exploring stories from day one.
More Than an App: KidsBooks as a Family Connection Hub
KidsBooks reflects our goal for JusTalk Kids: to be more than just another app on your device. We want it to be a place where communication, learning, and play come together.
In one safe space, your child can:
- Talk with loved ones
- Listen to and read kids picture books
- Share fun, meaningful activities with family
For parents, KidsBooks makes it easy to offer quality screen time without extra planning. Just open the app, choose a story, and you have an instant activity that is both fun and educational.
The Future is Creative: What’s Coming Next!
And the story doesn’t end here! We’re already planning some fabulous new functions to make your reading experience even more creative. Soon, you’ll be able to:
- Family voice narration: Parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends will be able to narrate stories in their own voices, so your child can listen to familiar voices anytime.
- Custom stories from your child’s ideas: You’ll be able to turn your child’s own scripts and drawings into brand-new picture books through our tools or with our help.
- Print your story as a real book: Your child’s digital story can be turned into a physical book and shipped to your home, creating a special keepsake or a unique gift.
These features will help children see themselves as storytellers, not just readers or listeners.
How to Get Started With Kids Picture Books on JusTalk Kids
Getting started with KidsBooks is quick and simple:
- Download JusTalk Kids from the App Store or Google Play.
- Create or log into your child’s account in the app.
- Open the KidsBooks section and pick a picture book to read or listen to.
To make the most of KidsBooks, sit with your child when you can, talk about the pictures and characters, and ask questions like “What do you think happens next?” or “How would you feel if that happened to you?” You can also schedule a regular “KidsBooks time” so reading becomes a fun habit.
Turn Screen Time Into Storytime With Kids Picture Books
Kids picture books will always be an important part of childhood. With KidsBooks in JusTalk Kids, we’ve brought that magic into the digital age in a way that fits real family life. It turns screen time into storytime, learning time, and connection time—all in one place.
Download JusTalk Kids today, open KidsBooks, and start exploring a world of stories with your child.