Welcome to BookSpring Weekly Themes

Enjoy free access to online books and at-home learning activities! Reading together helps children prepare to become readers while creating lasting family bonds.

There are 52 theme pages, a new one for every week of the year. They contain several digital books in English and Spanish, as well as helpful reading tips and follow up activities to do together at home.

Make the time to read together with a child you love, everyday!

New to Weekly Themes?  Learn more.  Also: En Español. You can also explore Bibi’s Weekly Themes by Topic.

August 16

Getting To Know Me for 3-5 year olds

Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think about ...
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August 16

Getting To Know Me for 6-8 year olds

Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think ...
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August 23

Sun, Rain, and Reading for 3-5 year olds

Sun, rain, and reading is this week's theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and ...
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August 23

Sun, Rain, and Reading for 6-8 year olds

Sun, rain, and reading is this week's theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and ...
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August 30

Pages of Pets for 3-5 year olds

Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family ...
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August 30

Pages of Pets for 6-8 year olds

Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family ...
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September 6

Love My Family for 3-5 year olds

Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to ...
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September 6

Love My Family for 6-8 year olds

Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to ...
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September 13

Listen to The Ocean for 3-5 year olds

Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? ...
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September 13

Listen to The Ocean for 6-8 year olds

Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? ...
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September 20

Reading Laboratory for 3-5 year olds

This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our ...
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September 20

Reading Laboratory for 6-8 year olds

This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our ...
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September 28

Numbers for 3-5 year olds

Numbers This week's theme is all about numbers…numbers are all around us!  Read at Home ...
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September 28

Numbers for 6-8 year olds

Numbers This week's theme is all about numbers…can you think of 5 ways that we ...
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October 4

Barnyard Buddies for 3-5 year olds

Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms ...
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October 4

Barnyard Buddies for 6-8 year olds

Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms ...
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October 11

Names to Remember for 3-5 year olds

There are many important people who have come before us.  They are people to remember ...
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October 11

Names to Remember for 6-8 year olds

There are many important people who have come before us.  They are people to remember ...
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October 18

Colors for 3-5 year olds

This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place.  ...
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October 18

Colors for 6-8 year olds

This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place.  ...
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October 25

Halloween & Dia de los Muertos for 3-5 year olds

There is something special about the last day of the month of October.  Maybe it’s ...
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October 25

Halloween & Dia de los Muertos for 6-8 year olds

There is something special about the last day of the month of October.  Maybe it’s ...
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November 1

Reading in the Great Outdoors for 3-5 year olds

I love to go to the park because it’s a great place to read a ...
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November 1

Reading in the Great Outdoors for 6-8 year olds

I love to go to the park because it’s a great place to read a ...
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November 8

Be a Book Hero 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard somebody call someone else “My Hero?”  There are all kinds of ...
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November 8

Be a Book Hero for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard somebody call someone else “My Hero?”  There are all kinds of ...
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November 15

Underwater Words for 3-5 year olds

I have never been under the water before….but I would sure like to go sometime!  ...
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November 15

Underwater Words for 6-8 year olds

I have never been under the water before….but I would sure like to go sometime!  ...
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November 25

Harvest Time for 3-5 Year olds

There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at ...
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November 25

Harvest Time for 6-8 year olds

There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at ...
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November 29

Reader’s Cafe for 3-5 year olds

This week is a time to read and learn about all things food. Perhaps you’ll ...
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November 29

Reader’s Cafe for 6-8 year olds

This week is a time to read and learn about all things food. Perhaps you’ll ...
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December 6

Wild About Books for 3-5 year olds

Hello, it’s Bibi again! I am wild about books, especially books about wild animals! I ...
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December 6

Wild About Books for 6-8 year olds

Hello, it’s Bibi again! I am wild about books, especially books about wild animals! I ...
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December 13

Books Give You Wings for 3-5 year olds

Hey, it’s Bibi, flying around again! It is a beautiful gift to fly. I can ...
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December 13

Books Give You Wings for 6-8 year olds

Hey, it’s Bibi, flying around again! It is a beautiful gift to fly. I can ...
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December 20

Season of Giving for 3-5 year olds

Hello, it’s Bibi, and today we’re celebrating the season of giving. Now is a time ...
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December 20

Season of Giving for 6-8 year olds

Hello, it’s Bibi, and today we’re celebrating the season of giving. Now is a time ...
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December 27

New Year Changes for 3-5 year olds

Haha!  Bibi’s back, and I’m here to get you ready for a whole new year! ...
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December 27

New Year Changes for 6-8 year olds

Haha!  Bibi’s back, and I’m here to get you ready for a whole new year! ...
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January 4

Weather Watching for 3-5 year olds

It’s me, Bibi, and I am watching out for what’s up with the weather.  Is ...
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January 4

Weather Watching for 6-8 year olds

It’s me, Bibi, and I am watching out for what’s up with the weather.  Is ...
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January 10

Reading Takes Me Places for 3-5 year olds

It’s Bibi here, your favorite reading buddy.  Sometimes I just want to get away, don’t ...
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January 10

Reading Takes Me Places for 6-8 year olds

It’s Bibi here, your favorite reading buddy.  Sometimes I just want to get away, don’t ...
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January 17

It’s Snow Time! for 3-5 year olds

It’s Bibi again!  Have you ever seen the snow?  It’s so beautiful, and each snowflake ...
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January 17

It’s Snow Time! for 6-8 year olds

It’s Bibi again!  Have you ever seen the snow?  It’s so beautiful, and each snowflake ...
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January 24

Honoring our Ancestors 3-5 years old

Bibi here.  Do you ever feel different?  Like butterflies, you can see them in many ...
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January 24

Honoring our Ancestors 6-8 years

Bibi here.  Do you ever feel different?  Like butterflies, you can see them in many ...
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January 31

Book A Trip for 3-5 year olds

BookSpring recommends families help young children to imagine the world of air travel.  Planes fly ...
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January 31

Book A Trip for 6-8 year olds

BookSpring recommends families help young children to imagine the world of air travel.  Planes fly ...
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February 7

Books for All Seasons for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here.  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  The four seasons are a wonderful cycle, a pattern ...
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February 7

Books for All Seasons for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here.  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  The four seasons are a wonderful cycle, a pattern ...
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February 14

Love of Reading for 3-5 year olds

Hello, my friend!  It’s Bibi from BookSpring, sharing my love of reading with you.  Why ...
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February 14

Love of Reading for 6-8 year olds

Hello, my friend! It’s Bibi from BookSpring, sharing my love of reading with you.  Why ...
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February 20

Monster Readers for 3-5 year olds

Do you like spooky things?  I do!  Bibi here, talking to you today about monsters!  ...
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February 20

Monster Readers for 6-8 year olds

Do you like spooky things?  I do!  Bibi here, talking to you today about monsters!  ...
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February 27

Jurassic Readers for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here. Do you like dinosaurs? RAWR... I do too! T-Rex, Raptors, and Triceratops. This ...
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February 27

Jurassic Readers for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here. Do you like dinosaurs? RAWR... I do too! T-Rex, Raptors, and Triceratops. This ...
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March 7

Cats in Hats! for 3-5 year olds

It's me, Bibi.  Have you ever seen a cat in a hat?  I've never seen ...
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March 7

Cats in Hats! for 6-8 year olds

It's me, Bibi.  Have you ever seen a cat in a hat?  I've never seen ...
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March 14

Wind Stories for 3-5 year olds

This week let's explore books about the wind with Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly. The wind ...
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March 14

Wind Stories for 6-8 year olds

This week let's explore books about the wind with Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly. The wind ...
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March 18

Fairy Tales for 3-5 year olds

Do you believe in fairies? There have been stories about fairies as long as there ...
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March 18

Fairy Tales for 6-8 year olds

Do you believe in fairies? There have been stories about fairies as long as there ...
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March 21

Butterflies and Bookworms for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard of a Bookworm? Bibi here, the BookSpring Butterfly. People call people ...
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March 21

Butterflies and Bookworms for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard of a Bookworm?  Bibi here, the BookSpring Butterfly.  People call people ...
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March 28

Shapes for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here!  Aren't shapes interesting?  They can be found in so many places.  Circles and ...
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March 28

Shapes for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here!  Aren't shapes interesting?  They can be found in so many places.  Circles and ...
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April 3

Stop and Smell the Roses for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard someone say, "Stop and Smell the Roses?" It means we shouldn't ...
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April 3

Stop and Smell the Roses for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard someone say, "Stop and Smell the Roses?" It means we shouldn't ...
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April 11

When I Grow Up for 3-5 Year olds

This week is Bibi, the BookSpring Butterfly’s birthday!  Sometimes, growing up sounds a little bit ...
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April 11

When I grow up for 6-8 year olds

This week is Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly's birthday!  Sometimes, growing up sounds a little bit ...
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April 16

Webs, Wings, and Wiggly Things for 3-5 year olds

Did you know that more insects are living on the earth than all the animals ...
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April 16

Webs, Wings, and Wiggly Things for 6-8 year olds

Did you know that more insects are living on the earth than all the animals ...
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April 25

Let’s Go On a Picnic for 3-5 year olds

Go on a picnic with Bibi this week! A picnic is where you bring some ...
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April 25

Let’s Go On a Picnic for 6-8 year olds

Go on a picnic with Bibi this week! A picnic is where you bring some ...
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May 1

Here Comes the Sun for 3-5 year olds

Don't you love a warm sunny day!  The sun's rays feel so good against my ...
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May 1

Here Comes the Sun for 6-8 year olds

Don't you love a warm sunny day!  The sun's rays feel so good against my ...
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May 9

Community Helpers for 3-5 year olds

Have you heard of a community helper? These people are the firefighters, police officers, doctors, ...
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May 9

Community Helpers for 6-8 year olds

Have you heard of a community helper? These people are the firefighters, police officers, doctors, ...
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May 16

Read it With Feeling for 3-5 year olds

This week's theme is Read it with Feeling. Bibi encourages you to learn about feelings ...
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May 16

Read it with Feeling for 6-8 year olds

This week's theme is Read it with Feeling! Bibi encourages you to learn about feelings ...
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May 23

Opposites for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard of the word Opposites?  It means two things that are totally ...
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May 23

Opposites for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard of the word Opposites?  It means two things that are totally ...
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May 30

Reading is Out of This World for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever wondered if there is life out there, in space? Do you think ...
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May 30

Reading is Out of This World for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever wondered if there is life out there, in space? Do you think ...
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June 6

Nursery Rhymes for 3-5 year olds

This week Bibi explores lullabies and nursery rhymes with you! When babies are tiny, it’s ...
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June 6

Nursery Rhymes for 6-8 year olds

This week Bibi explores lullabies and nursery rhymes with you! When babies are tiny, it’s ...
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June 13

Being a Summer Reader for 3-5 year olds

Ah, it’s finally summer!  Bibi here, your book-loving butterfly friend.  One of the things I ...
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June 13

Being a Summer Reader for 6-8 year olds

Ah, it’s finally summer!  Bibi here, your book-loving butterfly friend.  One of the things I ...
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June 20

Chat by the Lake for 3-5 year olds

Chat by the lake this week! It’s full of calm, clear water, and I can ...
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June 20

Chat by the Lake for 6-8 year olds

Chat by the lake this week! It’s full of calm, clear water, and I can ...
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June 27

Friendship for 3-5 year olds

A friend is someone who stands up for you, who makes you laugh, and who ...
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June 27

Friendship for 6-8 year olds

A friend is someone who stands up for you, who makes you laugh, and who ...
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July 4

Independence Day for 3-5 year olds

July is a special month when we honor our independence here in the United States ...
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July 4

Independence Day for 6-8 year olds

July is a special month when we honor our independence here in the United States ...
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July 18

The 5 Senses for 3-5 year olds

Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling. These are the five senses. The 5 Senses are ...
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July 18

The 5 Senses for 6-8 year olds

Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling. These are the five senses. The 5 Senses are ...
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July 24

Time: Journey through the ages for 3-5 year olds

Many, many years ago, when the earth was very new, there was no life. Today, ...
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July 24

Time: Journey through the ages for 6-8 year olds

Many, many years ago, when the earth was very new, there was no life. Today, ...
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August 1

Floating Boats for 3-5 year olds

It was by boats that people first traveled across the oceans between the continents. Some ...
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August 1

Floating Boats for 6-8 year olds

It was by boats that people first traveled across the oceans between the continents. Some ...
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August 5

Rhythm Readers for 3-5 year olds

Think of all the sounds that a rhythm can be. Ratatatat and Dumdedumdum.  A rhythm ...
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August 5

Rhythm Readers for 6-8 year olds

Think of all the sounds that a rhythm can be. Ratatatat and Dumdedumdum.  A rhythm ...
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