Written by Dek S., Foster City Library
Meet TumbleBook!
On this sunny afternoon, a colorful bundle of stories zooms in on a rainbow and lands right in our reading nook.
“Hi!” it says with a cheerful voice, twinkling like confetti. “I’m TumbleBook, opens a new window, your new reading buddy from San Mateo County Libraries. Ready to make reading magical?”
TumbleBook isn’t just an app—it’s a friend who loves stories as much as you do. When you read together, words sparkle, pages move and characters talk. You’ll find picture books, chapter read-alongs, eBooks, graphic novels, non-fiction and even videos—all waiting for you to explore.
Daily Picks to Make Choosing Easy
Your new buddy knows that picking a book can be tough. That’s why TumbleBook lays out handy “book of the day” choices right on the homepage, specially chosen for you to taste-test:
- Story Book of the Day
- Read-Along for the Day
- eBook of the Day
- Graphic Novel of the Day
- Non-fiction of the Day
- Video of the Day
These daily picks shuffle every day, so there’s always something fresh to try. Perfect for when you’re not sure what to read next!
Stories in Many Languages
TumbleBook speaks more than one language! They have books in Spanish, French and Mandarin. It's great for bilingual readers and curious learners, you can even switch the site to Spanish or French.
How to Start Your Adventure
Visit TumbleBook Library, opens a new window to start exploring.
Tap a daily pick or search by topic, author or reading level. Titles are always available on Tumblebook with no waiting or holds. Away you go!
As you explore, try adding favorites, building a playlist or taking a fun quiz after a story. Your rainbow buddy loves helping you learn while you play.
A Note for Parents and Caregivers
TumbleBook turns screen time into learning time with narrated stories, highlighted text and interactive features that build reading confidence. Daily picks make it easy to guide choices, while multilingual options support language learning.
Say hello to TumbleBook, the friend who makes reading magical. Your next favorite adventure might be today’s Daily Pick. Go and see what’s waiting for you!
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