For families, ages 0 โ€“ 6

Where picture books
from around the world begin.

Free to start โ€” a gentle picture-book app
for children ages 0 to 6 and their families.
No ads. No sign-up.
Just quiet time to read together.

Features

What you can do
with Ehon Plus

Simple, kind to children, and trusted by their grown-ups.
Six things Ehon Plus cares about.

39 original picture books

39 original picture books are included at launch. Every book is bundled with the app, so you can read offline. More books will be added over time.

Available in 15 languages

Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese โ€” 15 languages in total.

Designed for ages 0 to 6

Age filters for 0โ€“2, 3โ€“5, and 6+ help children find books that match each age. For ages 0โ€“2, fingertip-tracking sparkle effects make reading more playful (can be turned off in settings).

Comfortable in portrait

Optimized for portrait orientation on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Easy to hold during bedtime stories or on the go.

No ads, no sign-up

Nothing interrupts your child's reading time. No sign-up required โ€” just open and read. No advertising, no tracking, no outbound links at this time.

Kind to parents, too

Favorites and reading history are stored only on the device. A simple, transparent setup that's easy to feel good about handing over.

Picture books

A few books
from inside the app

Six picture books from inside the app, organized by age range.
Books for ages 0โ€“2, 3โ€“5, and 6+. Tap any cover to read it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If there's anything you're wondering about.

Is there a cost?
The app is completely free. There is no advertising and no in-app purchases. If a subscription is introduced in the future, we will announce it in advance and only users who explicitly consent will be charged.
Is an internet connection required?
The picture-book data is bundled with the app, so you can read offline. An internet connection is only needed for the initial download.
Do I need to create an account?
No account registration is required. You can read right after downloading. Favorites and reading history are stored only on your device.
Is it safe for children?
There is no advertising and no outbound links. There is no user-submitted content, so there is no risk of inappropriate material. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What age range is the app for?
For children ages 0 to 6. Age filters for 0โ€“2, 3โ€“5, and 6+ help you find books that match each age.
What languages are supported?
15 languages, including Japanese and English. Switch from the in-app "My Page" screen.