eResources for kids

Read, play and learn together online!

Better Beginnings and the State Library of Western Australia provide access to a number of great online resources for kids.
And it's free with your public library card!

Peek inside the TumbleBooks library and enjoy a world of animated read-along stories. There are titles to suit all ages and games to match!
Busythings is a world of fun for kids with over 150 activities to discover in the areas of literacy, numeracy, creative development and general knowledge.
Learning has never been so silly!
Get ready to learn with Literacy Planet, a comprehensive literacy resource for ages five and up. Complete literacy activities with your avatar to earn trophies and rewards and beat your friends online!
Find answers to all of your questions and discover more about the world with Britannica Junior.

These online resources are licensed under a State-wide agreement through the State Library of Western Australia and is available for personal use from home if you are a Western Australian Public Library member.
To view the full range available for WA public library members, visit the State Library of Western Australia.

           

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent