Cali - Reading starts here
Physical audiobooks that support kids at every stage of the reading journey
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Kids love it.
And they come back to it.
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30%
stronger decoding of unfamiliar words
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20%
more accurate, fluent reading of passages
*Preliminary data from current RCT - Read about the study
Developed by researchers and co-designed with kids
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“A book like this feels perfect for a time when we are surrounded by screens.”
Laurie Berkner, as quoted in Yahoo
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In the Cali library
We're incredibly proud to collaborate with talented authors, singers and illustrators who make every book a truly special adventure.
Laurie Berkner
Award-winning "queen of kids' music," brings her jam-tastic tunes to Waiting For The Elevator sound book!
Mama Nous
Singer-songwriter and mindful parenting advocate, using music to nurture emotional intelligence in families—expanded into her book I Can Do It.
Parry Gripp
Emmy-winning songwriter known for irresistibly catchy. His playful, joy-sparking music comes to life in Pancake Robot!
Hopscotch Songs
Joanna & Matt Pace are a teacher-musician duo making learning fun through song, bringing their catchy, joyful approach to The Boundaries Song.
Courtney English
Pediatric occupational therapist and mom who helps families through toddlers' sleep struggles, distilled into Wind Down, her bedtime book and nightly routine.
Sunny and the Black Pack
Los Angeles-based band led by Sunny Promyotin, bringing their captivating energy to Itsy Bitsy Spider.
Shawnee Kish & Kristi Talbot
Artist-educator duo bringing Mohawk language to life through music, reimagining Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star as a cultural lullaby.
Olga Segura
Mexican actress, producer, and activist whose mission is to center Latinx voices and stories—brought to life in Contemos.
“The Pancake Robot book is my son's absolute favorite. I love that he can do it on his own, and he loves the independence.”
Amanda B., parent of Hazen, age 2
“We have loved the Cali Books for road trips. Our two-year-old loves getting to sing along to her favorite songs. Being able to plug in headphones has been a game changer.”
Theresa, parent of Lulu and Nora
“My proudest moment is when my daughter started using her pointer finger under each written word as she sung. The incredible music really connected the dots for her between the words' sounds & spellings!”
Sarah, mom of Erica, age 4
“We've been using Cali since my first was a year old and now at almost 4 she has introduced it to her little sister who will be one next month. I love that these books have become a way for their sisterly bond to form!”
Gabriella Q., mom of Aria (age 4) and Rowan (age 1)
Teachers
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