Inspired by Harvard’s Project Zero thinking routines and aligned with the Skills Builder framework to develop essential real-world skills.
Turn screen time into thinking time.
Here is how Yellow Owl helps your child grow.
Levelled Reading
Stories are matched to each child's reading level—challenging enough to help them grow, yet easy enough to enjoy.
Thinking Stories
Every story develops essential skills through simple thinking routines and tools.
Individual Expression
Children practise sharing ideas, explaining their thinking, and expressing themselves clearly.
How it works
Every Yellow Owl story follows a simple 4-step thinking journey that helps children practise how to observe, interpret, imagine and make thoughtful decisions.
Notice
Look closely at story moments to spot clues and understand what's happening.
Explain
Organise thoughts and express ideas about the story clearly.
Imagine
Explore different perspectives and generate creative possibilities.
Decide
Reflect on choices and consider their consequences.
How a Story Unfolds
Every Yellow Owl story is a thinking adventure where the reader actively shapes the journey.
1. Step Into the Story
Children begin with a short, engaging chapter crafted for their reading level and curiosity.
2. A Moment Unfolds
At a key moment, the story pauses - something unexpected happens, a clue appears, or a choice needs to be made.
3. Use Their Thinking Skills
With simple thinking prompts, children observe closely, explore possibilities, and reason about what could happen next.
4. Reflect & Share
Children pause to reflect on their thinking - how they did and what they might do differently next time - and carry these reflections into the live Story Circles.
Designed with safety in mind.
We understand how important your child's digital safety is. That's why Yellow Owl is designed as a secure, closed environment.
No Ads, Ever.
A 100% ad-free environment. No pop-ups, no tracking, no distractions. Just reading.
Parent-Controlled Login
Accounts are tied to the parent's phone number. Kids login safely using a fun Picture Password.
Thoughtfully Crafted Stories
Every single story is vetted by educators for age-appropriate themes.
Progress Insights
Get insights into what genres they love and exactly which thinking skills they are mastering.
Designed for every stage.
Children’s thinking evolves quickly between 9 and 13. Our stories grow with them.
Explorer
AGES 9–10Builds the foundations of thinking through imaginative stories.
- Focus on curiosity and wonder
- Concrete, relatable problem situations
- Visual-rich storytelling
Navigator
AGES 11–13Designed for developing thinkers with deeper social situations.
- Complex ethical dilemmas
- Strategic decision-making
- Abstract and logical thinking