To help kids continue learning during the coronavirus crisis, animated book company Vooks is offering a free month subscription to parents around the world.

Schools and preschools around the country (and the world) have closed in attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means that many children are out of school, possibly for an extended period.

Animation and narration Vooks brings books to life through streaming. Kid friendly and advertisement free, this is an affordable,safe option for parents who want their kids entertained, educated, and having fun while not in school.

A Vooks subscription usually costs $4.99 per month, which includes weekly lesson plans and a wide variety of titles. Vooks offers children's classics such as “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, as well as biographies like “Nelson Mandela,” and “John, Paul, George, and Ben,” which animates the lives of John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin as young men. 

In addition to offering animated bedtime stories, many titles in Vook's catalog teach students about history and manners, animals and wildlife, and encourage them to dream big.

Many Vook's books include a downloadable PDF lesson plans to guide discussions between adults and children.

For parents concerned about screen time, Vooks strives to blend active family time with technology that captures and holds childrens' attention. Vooks also offers short two- to eight-minute clips, allowing parents to give children personal screen time while learning from home, building their vocabulary and better understanding the presented information. 

Additionally, as a streaming service comprised only of storybooks children cannot access inappropriate content while using Vooks.

To learn more about Vooks and to sign up for a free month, visit the Vooks homepage.