A few quick questions and Okapi matches your child with 5 physical books for this summer. The child stays with the book — the grown-up uses Okapi.
How should we refer to your child? for language, and to understand our readers
First name or nickname optional — no full name
Age
Stage now
From September
How long can they listen to a story?
How do you usually read together?
Reading right now
A quick picture of how things stand today — it helps us see what changes over the summer.
In the last 7 days, how many books did you share with your child? Re-reads count.
When you suggest reading, does your child usually come along?
Roughly how many children's books are in your home?
Right now, how confident do you feel choosing the right book for your child?
Not confidentVery confident
If your child's school or nursery uses a phonics programme and you know its name, which one?
Happy to check for you. Which school does your child attend? (Optional)
Optional. We'll look up which phonics programme the school uses so your matches line up with what your child is learning. Used only to prepare your recommendations.
What does your child love right now?
What does your child love right now? Pick as many as apply.
What grabs them in a book?
Not the topic — how a book works for them. Pick as many as apply.
Messages & filters
Optional — these sharpen the match.
A good message you'd like them to take away pick any
Anything to avoid? leave blank if none
Your main goal this summer pick up to 2
You can pick up to 2 goals — untick one to choose another.
Books they already know
Tick any your child has already read — we won't recommend those again. This list is picked for their age and interests.
No obvious matches for that age/interest mix — that's fine, just continue.
Where should we send the matches & follow-up? email