Counting Critters

A Tap-and-Count Adventure

Ages 3-6First 3 pages free11 pages

A 11-page illustrated story that reads itself aloud. Every word lights up as it's spoken, and each page has something to tap, count or find.

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About Counting Critters

Counting Critters — A Tap-and-Count Adventure is a 11-page interactive Smart Book written for ages 3-6. Every page pairs original story text with a hand-placed scene, so the words and the picture always match. The whole book runs in your browser — there is nothing to install, and your reading position is remembered automatically on this device.

How the read-along works

Tap play and each page reads itself aloud, highlighting every word as it is spoken so readers can follow along in real time — the same word-level sync used by professional e-readers, built entirely with your browser's own text-to-speech voice. Prefer to read yourself? Turn narration off and flip pages with the on-screen arrows, a swipe, or the left/right arrow keys.

Tap, count and play on every page

Many pages include a small interactive moment — count the objects in the scene, tap the right one, or drag a piece into place — with a friendly sound and a character reaction the moment you get it right. These are optional: a page with no activity is still a complete read-along page, so nothing ever blocks the story.

Offline & installable

After the first read, Counting Critters is cached on your device and keeps working with no internet connection — handy on a plane, in a car, or anywhere the signal drops. You can also add it to your home screen for a full-screen, app-like reading experience.

Privacy

Reading progress and settings are stored only in your browser's local storage. Nothing about how you or your child read this book is uploaded anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is "Counting Critters" written for?

"Counting Critters" is written for ages 3-6, with sentence length, vocabulary and interactions matched to that age band.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Counting Critters runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install, and no account is required to start reading.

Does it read itself out loud?

Yes. Each page is narrated with the words highlighted as they are spoken, so readers can follow along or listen hands-free.

Can I read it offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded once, this book is cached for offline reading and can be installed to your home screen like an app.

How much of the book is free?

The first 3 of 11 pages are free to read. The rest unlock with a one-time purchase.

Is there a quiz at the end?

Yes — a short 4-question quiz recaps the story after the last page.