Ello's library has a wide range of illustrated books and stories for early readers, across genres like adventure, animals, humor, and non-fiction. Ello 2.0 (listed as Ello 2.0: Learn Math & Reading on the App Store and Learn Math & Reading: Ello 2.0 on Google Play) offers reading and math for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Our legacy app, Read with Ello, is reading only. See What Is Read with Ello (Legacy App), and How Is It Different from Ello 2.0?
Ello no longer sends physical books. Everything we make now lives inside Ello 2.0 as digital books and activities.
How does Ello choose which books to show my child?
Ello matches books to your child's interests, which you pick at sign-up, and to their current reading level, so the books are both appealing and achievable. See How Do Learning Levels, Subjects, and Progress Work in Ello 2.0?
Can my child pick their own books?
In Ello 2.0, the tutor guides your child through a daily Quest plan rather than a library they browse. In Read with Ello, your child can browse the library and choose.
Does my child have to read every word themselves?
No. In Turn-taking books, your child and Ello take turns: Ello reads a part, your child reads a part. It's a good way in for a child who isn't ready to carry a whole book yet, and it builds confidence.
In Ello 2.0, turn-taking depends on the activity rather than the quest, because each quest holds several reading and math activities.
Are new books added regularly?
Yes. We add new content all the time, especially new reading and math content in Ello 2.0. The library also includes original series such as our Creature Case books.
Are the books appropriate for my child?
Every library book is vetted by Ello's educators and literacy experts for age-appropriateness and matched to the right level. There are no social features, so nothing from other users appears in the library.
The one exception to human review is Story Creation: stories your child creates with Ello are written in real time, so a person doesn't review them first, but they have guardrails to keep them safe. See Does Ello Use AI, and How Is My Child Kept Safe?
If a book ever doesn't feel right for your child, contact our support team and we'll take a look straight away.
Is the library the same for schools and libraries?
Teachers and librarians can use Classroom Mode, a free version for shared devices with no student accounts. New Classroom Mode signups are currently paused. See Does Ello Offer Classroom Mode or School Subscriptions?
Do you still send physical books?
No. We've discontinued the physical book subscription to focus on digital learning, where we can match books to your child's reading level, add new content all the time, and have Ello listen and coach while your child reads aloud. That isn't something a printed book can do.
Want to keep reading together? Ello 2.0 is free to download, and its free tier gives your child a few free lessons every day. See Is Ello 2.0 Free, and What Does Ello Unlimited Cost?
I used to get physical books. Am I still being billed for them?
You shouldn't be. If you see a charge you don't recognize, contact our support team with the email address on your account and we'll look it up.
Questions about content?
We're always glad to hear what your child is enjoying, or what they'd like more of. See Contact Support and Response Times. Happy reading!