LOS ANGELES - BostonChron -- Reading a story with a twist: Kidly is a unique app that publishes entertaining and educational read-aloud and illustrative books for kids ages 4-12. Since launching in 2021, Kidly boasts an ever-expanding library of hundreds of read-aloud books written by award-winning writers and illustrators, including the beloved Kidly Originals.

The app's vibrant visuals and intuitive design guarantees a seamless mobile experience and is currently available in English, Spanish, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese languages. Whether parents are seeking quality content for children in their native language or a new one, Kidly offers engaging texts with dynamic read-alouds to develop children's language skills.

Kidly remains focused on high-quality read-aloud stories and illustrations on a wide array of timely themes. From stories on diversity, gender equality, sustainability, animal rights, mindfulness, to social responsibility, Kidly's stories have a conscience. The app's research-backed stories seamlessly explain timely and timeless values and ideas in the language of today's children. Kidly has books to enrich children's cognitive and emotional development through art, philosophy, and positive sciences categories. Kidly aims to support kids in becoming global citizens, understanding different cultures, and respecting the planet and each other to create a better world.

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Children can use the read-aloud option to listen and follow along to stories or read the text on their own. Professional illustrations by in-house artists and art directors help further keep children engaged. Reading is even more fun with Kidly's gamified experience, which enables readers to win motivating badges and unlock special Kidly characters.

Kidly offers mindfulness and meditation stories that help children focus, boost creativity, destress, and sleep better. For parents desiring less screen-time, Kidly provides read-aloud stories for easy listening, including bedtime stories and meditations. Research indicates meditation helps children build a valuable skillset for connecting and managing their feelings and emotions. These innovative features are designed to foster quality family time, making listening or reading a bedtime story together a meaningful nightly routine.

Kidly strikes a delicate balance between fun and educational with straightforward, kid-friendly language and concepts approved by child psychologists and development experts. The illustrated story app was recently awarded with the Pedagogical Quality Certificate from the world-renowned Education Alliance Finland. This certificate ensures safe and high-quality screen time for kids based on Kidly's unique learning goals, pedagogical approach and usability.

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"We want to make Kidly accessible for all kids around the world," said the CEO of Kidly. "Part of this accessibility, besides mobility and portability, is offering content in several languages."

Kidly is available on the App Store and Google Play with free and premium paid subscription options, as well as a free seven-day trial. To learn more and download Kidly, please visit www.gokidly.com.