Ziptales - Make reading FUN

Access to our Complete Range of Stories

Over 500 interactive levelled readers, puzzles, games, poems, videos and lessons - proven to make reading FUN. Not only will children love reading our stories, but are more confident to pick up a book in the library as well.

Easy Access from the Library and at Home

We can allow automatic access from your libraries, as well as allow your users to log in from home on any device simply using their library card number.

BIG Emphasis on Promotions

Having an online resource is great, but not very helpful if it's not being used. We work with you on promoting Ziptales to your residents and library users.

Increased Library Usage

Both online as well as attending libraries and borrowing books - our resource is proven to encourage children to want to read more. They will access not just our online stories, but be more willing and confident to pick up a book as well.

“Ziptales is an excellent children’s literacy resource available online throughout our public library network. Ziptales have a good understanding of the National Curriculum and have adapted a product specifically for public libraries. Feedback from staff and customers has been excellent and the customer service at Ziptales is first class.”

- Anthony Hopkins, Head of Library & Heritage Service, Merton Council

WHAT PROBLEMS DO WE ADDRESS?

Low reading skills can be a serious disadvantage to children and can result in low motivation, isolation, poor self-esteem and depression.
1 in 4 children leaving primary school have low literacy levels.
Libraries can often struggle to use online resources to engage successfully with their audience.
Encouraging reluctant readers to come and enjoy the library space and / or borrow library books, magazines, newspapers etc.
There is an ongoing challenge to promote reading for children.

BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN:

Increased literacy levels AND enjoyment of reading to provide:
- Higher confidence to read.
- More enjoyment in reading.
- Improved social skills and self-esteem.
Entertaining stories catering to ALL interest levels from reluctant readers to highly skilled readers wanting to challenge themselves.
Professional voice overs to further engage pupils in the stories, as well as model the articulation of each and every word.
Encourage reading along with parents with or without voiceover, which is also highly beneficial for parents who may have English as second language or who struggle to read.
Ranges from learning the ABC, to procedural texts, fiction and non-fiction stories, plus lessons on grammar, writing and more.
Ziptales wants children to learn through happy engagement. Lessons do however emphasise explicit teaching of evidence based concepts and practices.

BENEFITS FOR LIBRARIES:

Increase library usage both online as well as children coming into the libraries and borrowing books - our resource is proven to encourage children to want to read more. They will access not just our online stories, but be more willing and confident to pick up a book as well.
Customised to fit your library's current login system (eg authentication through AXIELL, Spydus, Capita etc).
Remote access, so all library users can access Ziptales from home as well.
Promotes and encourages children to lend and read library books.
Opportunities for Ziptales’ staff to run training sessions with library staff, as well as resource materials for staff to have on hand.
Opportunities for Ziptales’ staff to run engaging sessions of Ziptales with children in the libraries and / or schools.
Marketing material for libraries including posters, brochures, e-guides, email newsletters, social media posts and more to help promote Ziptales use.
View our Librarian Guide for more information

ZIPTALES FOR LIBRARIES

Access to our Complete Range of Stories

Easy Access from the Library and at Home

BIG Emphasis on Promotions

Increased Library Usage

WHAT PROBLEMS DO WE ADDRESS?

BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN:

BENEFITS FOR LIBRARIES:

What's Next?

ZIPTALES FOR LIBRARIES

Access to our Complete Range of Stories

Easy Access from the Library and at Home

BIG Emphasis on Promotions

Increased Library Usage

WHAT PROBLEMS DO WE ADDRESS?

BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN:

BENEFITS FOR LIBRARIES:

What's Next?

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