Fifi the grey koala in a red scarf, waving hello.

Seraphina, a smiling baby in a soft cream onesie, waving.

A child's first library, in many languages

First Books Series

A gentle journey from letters to words, sentences, and stories. Begin with four languages in First Letters, then explore English-first books for growing readers.

Inspired by Seraphina and created for curious children everywhere.

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Our Library

Four books are ready to explore, each inviting a different kind of discovery.

First Letters

Learn your A–Z through familiar objects, each named in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French — with tap-to-hear pronunciation and a koala called Fifi hiding on every page.

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First 500 Words

Discover familiar words through home, nature, food, play, and more. Find a word or wander through a theme together.

Explore the words

First Sentences

Practice with short, friendly lines that grow into fuller thoughts and little scenes, one reading step at a time.

Practice reading

First Stories

Classic tales freshly told for growing readers. Slide from a short, gentle telling to a richer one; fifteen stories also offer credited historical originals. Listen to matching narration at every level.

Choose a story

Meet the Friends

Meet the friends who first welcomed readers to our library.

Fifi the Koala loves words from all around the world, and Seraphina is just beginning her first adventure — one letter at a time.