The Time Travelers' Academy
Ages 5-10 · Namu Marupudi
“Finally a time-travel story that isn't confusing or scary. Each 'jump' is short and vivid. My 9-year-old now wants to learn about every historical period they visited.”
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Read-along stories, printables and safety tools for ages 3–12
147 original illustrated stories your child can read along with, plus printable activities and family safety guides.
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The Caring Watering Can
Ages 4-8 · Namu Marupudi
“Such a tender story about taking care of small things. My daughter now 'waters' her stuffed animals. The message about patience and care is exactly what I want her absorbing.”
The Lighthouse of Bright Minds
Ages 5-9 · Namu Marupudi
“After reading this, my daughter started asking about how lighthouses work and we ended up looking up videos together. Anything that gets her that curious is a win in my book.”
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After reading this, my daughter started asking about how lighthouses work and we ended up looking up videos together. Anything that gets her that curious is a win in my book.
Priya K.
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The rhythm of this book is so soothing. It's become our Sunday-morning read. The river metaphor opened up a real conversation about listening to nature with my kids.
Sofia L.
Book · The Day We Listened to the River
A beautiful, quiet story. On high-energy days my 6-year-old can't sit through it, but on calm evenings it's perfect. The language is genuinely lovely.
Ben T.
Book · The Day We Listened to the River
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The Amazing Animal Adventure
Six gentle adventures for curious young readers. Join the animals as they discover the wild world, learn from small mistakes, dive into rivers and reefs, keep a friend's secret, run their own little science lab, and travel the globe together. Read them in order or dive into whichever book your child reaches for first.
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Twelve: Ready for Anything
Fifteen stand-alone chapter stories for readers aged 10-13. Each book follows one kid facing one real choice — kindness, sharing, empathy, friendship, courage, patience, manners, feelings, curiosity, safety, teamwork, self-worth, perseverance, apologies and responsibility. Read them in order or start with whichever your reader reaches for first.
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Brave Minds Chapter Stories
Three chapter stories for readers aged 6-12. The Brave Minds follow kids who think ahead and do the right thing: a neighborhood club that gets ready for anything, a girl who learns to ask before she answers online, and a chef who takes on a lunchbox challenge. Each story pairs an adventure with a practical life skill.
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Black Hollow Picture Books
Seven gentle picture books for readers aged 4-8. Each one takes a single everyday growing-up moment — polite words, family love, small brave steps, saying sorry, imagination, clues and teamwork, and the joy of learning — and turns it into a warm read-aloud with a lesson children can carry.
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Amazing Me
A growing series for readers aged 3 to 12 about knowing and liking who you are. Each volume takes one part of growing up, a feeling, a first, a body change, a worry, a small act of courage, and turns it into a warm read-aloud or first chapter story that helps a child say: this is me, and I am okay.
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$8.99/monthAll-in-one health dashboard with guided wellness plans, reminders, and progress reports for every family member.
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$7.99/monthReal-time location sharing, emergency alerts, and check-in reminders that keep your family connected and protected.
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Amazing Me — Complete Collection: All 10 Volumes
Every volume of the Amazing Me series — 10 volumes, 150 single-story read-along books in one collection.
Amazing Me — Volume 5: Stories 61–75
Volume 5 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 61–75).
Amazing Me — Volume 7: Stories 91–105
Volume 7 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 91–105).
Amazing Me — Volume 4: Stories 46–60
Volume 4 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 46–60).
Amazing Me — Volume 8: Stories 106–120
Volume 8 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 106–120).
Amazing Me — Volume 3: Stories 31–45
Volume 3 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 31–45).
Amazing Me — Volume 10: Stories 136–150
Volume 10 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 136–150).
Amazing Me — Volume 1: Stories 1–15
Volume 1 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 1–15).
Amazing Me — Volume 2: Stories 16–30
Volume 2 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 16–30).
Amazing Me — Volume 6: Stories 76–90
Volume 6 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 76–90).
Amazing Me — Volume 9: Stories 121–135
Volume 9 of the Amazing Me series — 15 single-story read-along books (stories 121–135).
Winter Fun Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
Ages 3-7. 10 cozy winter and holiday pictures to print and color: snowman, mittens, penguin, holiday tree, reindeer and more, each with a fun fact. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Weekly Meal Planner
A printable 7-day planner to organise nutritious meals for the whole family.
Things That Go Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 cars, trucks, trains and planes to print and color, each with a fun fact. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Family Safety Checklist
Step-by-step digital checklist covering home, travel, and campus safety essentials.
On the Farm Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 farm animals to print and color, each with its sound or a fun fact. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Positive Habit Tracker
A 30-day guided tracker to help you build routines that stick, one day at a time.
Wellness Journal
Daily prompt-based journal to nurture mental clarity, gratitude, and self-growth.
Bugs and Garden Friends Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 bugs and garden friends to print and color, each with a true fun fact. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Space Adventure Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 rockets, planets and friendly aliens to print and color. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Nutrition Card Set
Printable cards with portion guides, food-group tips, and healthy swaps.
Yummy Fruits and Veggies Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 fruits and vegetables to print and color, each with a fun fact. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Kids Safety Workbook
An interactive workbook teaching children personal safety in a fun, age-appropriate way.
When I Grow Up Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 community helpers and dream jobs to print and color. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 1: Amazing Little Me (Age 3)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a coloring page, a star chart and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 63 printable pages for age 3, Letter size.
My Feelings Printable Coloring Pack (10-page edition)
10 feeling faces to print and color, with a simple tip for each feeling. 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 2: Big Brave Four (Age 4)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a coloring page, a star chart and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 63 printable pages for age 4, Letter size.
Family Essentials Bundle
All three Access Labs family kits in one download, 43 pages in total: the fillable Family Safety Binder (16 pages), the Big Feelings Calm-Down Kit (14 pages, ages 3-8) and the Routines & Responsibility Kit (13 pages, ages 3-8, tick on screen or print). Bought separately they cost $21.97, so the bundle saves $6.98. Print at home on US Letter or A4. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 3: Hooray for Five! (Age 5)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a coloring page, a star chart and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 63 printable pages for age 5, Letter size.
Everything Bundle
Everything in one download: the Growing Good Kids Complete Collection (4 illustrated eBooks, 4 narrated Read for Me editions and a 29-page printable bundle) plus the Family Essentials Bundle (Family Safety Binder, Big Feelings Calm-Down Kit and Routines & Responsibility Kit). Bought separately the two bundles cost $34.98, so you save $4.99. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
All 8 Printable Coloring Packs (10-page edition)
All eight coloring packs in one download — a ZIP with 8 PDFs, 80 pages to color: Winter Fun, Things That Go, On the Farm, Bugs and Garden Friends, Space Adventure, Yummy Fruits and Veggies, When I Grow Up and My Feelings. Each pack is 10 pages, printable PDF, US Letter 8.5 x 11 in. For personal and single-classroom use. By Rao Marupudi. Published by Access Labs Apps.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 4: Super Six Adventures (Age 6)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a coloring page, a star chart and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 63 printable pages for age 6, Letter size.
Growing Good Kids: Complete Collection
Four picture books that help children ages 5-8 grow kind, capable and confident. Theo learns to tie his shoes with practice and patience. Nora solves problems with Stop, Think, Try, Check. Hugo Hedgehog learns that manners are kindness you can see. Sami chooses honesty when no one is watching. Includes 4 illustrated eBooks (PDF), 4 narrated Read for Me editions that read each story aloud, and a 29-page printable bundle with charts, discussion questions, parent notes and award certificates. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Growing Good Kids: Printable Bundle
29 printable pages from all four Growing Good Kids books: a shoe-tying practice chart, a problem-solver page, a host checklist, an honesty star, Key Words, Let's Talk About It questions, Notes for Parents & Teachers and four award certificates. Print at home on US Letter or A4. Perfect for families, homeschool and classrooms. Ages 5-8. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 5: Seven and Shining (Age 7)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 7, Letter size.
Theo and the Tricky Laces: eBook + Read-Along
The complete 62-page illustrated picture book as a PDF for phone, tablet or computer, plus a Read for Me edition that reads the story aloud with highlighted words. Great for bedtime and early readers. Works offline. Ages 5-8. Theo learns to tie his shoes, and that big skills are made of little steps. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 6: How Amazing Is Eight! (Age 8)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 8, Letter size.
Nora's Thinking Cap: eBook + Read-Along
The complete 62-page illustrated picture book as a PDF for phone, tablet or computer, plus a Read for Me edition that reads the story aloud with highlighted words. Great for bedtime and early readers. Works offline. Ages 5-8. Nora's four-button cap teaches calm problem-solving: Stop, Think, Try, Check. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 7: Nine and Fearless (Age 9)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 9, Letter size.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 8: Ten: Double-Digit Dreams (Age 10)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 10, Letter size.
Hugo Hedgehog's Polite Party: eBook + Read-Along
The complete 62-page illustrated picture book as a PDF for phone, tablet or computer, plus a Read for Me edition that reads the story aloud with highlighted words. Great for bedtime and early readers. Works offline. Ages 5-8. A cozy woodland story about greetings, kind words and making every guest feel welcome. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 9: Eleven and Finding My Way (Age 11)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 11, Letter size.
Sami and the Purple Purse: eBook + Read-Along
The complete 62-page illustrated picture book as a PDF for phone, tablet or computer, plus a Read for Me edition that reads the story aloud with highlighted words. Great for bedtime and early readers. Works offline. Ages 5-8. Sami finds a purse full of money and learns that honesty shines even when no one is watching. Instant download. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Amazing Me Free Printables — Book 10: Twelve: Ready for Anything (Age 12)
15 Let's Talk About It cards, a reflection journal page and an award certificate for each of the 15 values, plus My Values Tracker. 48 printable pages for age 12, Letter size.
Theo: Printable Activity Pack
8 printable pages that go with the book: Theo's Shoe-Tying Rhyme, a My Practice Stars chart, Key Words, Let's Talk About It questions, Notes for Parents & Teachers, More Ideas for Grown-Ups, and a Super Shoe-Tier award to color and sign. Print at home on US Letter or A4. Ages 5-8. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Nora: Printable Activity Pack
8 printable pages that go with the book: Nora's Four Thinking Steps, a My Problem-Solver page, Key Words, Let's Talk About It questions, Notes for Parents & Teachers, More Ideas for Grown-Ups, and a Super Problem-Solver award to color and sign. Print at home on US Letter or A4. Ages 5-8. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Hugo: Printable Activity Pack
8 printable pages that go with the book: The Four Kind Words, Hugo's Host Checklist, Key Words, Let's Talk About It questions, Notes for Parents & Teachers, More Ideas for Grown-Ups, and a Super Polite Host award to color and sign. Print at home on US Letter or A4. Ages 5-8. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Sami: Printable Activity Pack
8 printable pages that go with the book: a What Would You Do? page, a My Honesty Star, Key Words, Let's Talk About It questions, Notes for Parents & Teachers, More Ideas for Grown-Ups, and an Honest Heart award to color and sign. Print at home on US Letter or A4. Ages 5-8. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Big Feelings Calm-Down Kit: Printable Pack
A 14-page printable calm corner for ages 3-8: a feelings check-in chart, a 'How big is my feeling?' scale from 1 to 5, 6 breathing cards, 12 calm-down choice cards, a trace-and-breathe star, Moon's Sleepy Steps, a Worry Balloon, My Calm-Down Plan, a calm journal, a weekly Calm Stars chart and a grown-up guide. Links to the Access Labs stories Bunny's Calm Pillow, Nora's Thinking Cap and more. The full version of the free Wellness Journal. Print at home on US Letter or A4. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
Family Safety Binder: Fillable Printable Pack
The complete plan: a 16-page fillable family safety binder for the whole family. Type into it on screen or print and write by hand. Includes emergency numbers and contacts, family and medical information, meeting places and evacuation plan, a draw-your-own fire escape plan, a room-by-room home safety check, an emergency kit checklist, a babysitter sheet, Safe Adults and family code word, road safety rules, a family online safety agreement, a pets page, an important documents locator and a drill and review log. The full version of the free Family Safety Checklist and Kids Safety Workbook. Works in any PDF reader on US Letter. For personal, family and single-classroom use. Please don't resell or share the files.
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Namu Marupudi
Children's Literature Author
Namu Marupudi is dedicated to creating children's literature that nurtures emotional intelligence, social awareness, and character development. With a growing collection of age-appropriate books in publication, Namu's work helps children navigate complex emotions and social situations through relatable characters and meaningful narratives.
Rao Marupudi
Children's Literature Author
Rao Marupudi writes the Amazing Me value stories by age, from Amazing Little Me for three-year-olds through Twelve: Ready for Anything for age twelve, together with the Twelve: Ready for Anything collection for ages 10 to 13 and the printable colouring and activity workbooks. Each book is built around one value, so a child can finish a story and talk about it with a parent or teacher.
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