About Beautiful Books
At Beautiful Books, we believe that learning to read should feel joyful, empowering, and a little bit magical.
We create books especially for beginning readers—stories that build confidence, celebrate small victories, and invite children (and their parents) to fall in love with reading, one page at a time.
Watch for the release of our first books in early 2026!
Our Story
Beautiful Books was founded by literacy expert Marie Rippel, the curriculum developer behind the award-winning All About Reading and All About Spelling programs. With decades of experience helping children become strong, confident readers, Marie knows what it takes to create learning tools that really work.
After years of watching families struggle to find beginning reader books that are both skill-appropriate and beautifully written, she decided to fill that gap.
Our goal is simple: to make books that meet young readers right where they are, and gently guide them forward with encouragement, delight, and just the right amount of challenge.
For Parents, Too!
We know that behind every beginning reader is a grown-up who wants to help—but isn’t always sure how. That’s why every book we publish is designed to support both the reader and the parent, with thoughtful language, gentle scaffolding, and tips that make shared reading a joy.
What Makes Our Books Different
- Age-appropriate vocabulary grounded in literacy research
- Encouraging storylines with relatable characters and themes
- Beautiful design that respects and delights young readers
- Parent support woven in—not an afterthought
We’re So Glad You’re Here
Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or simply someone who cares about children's literacy, welcome to Beautiful Books. Let’s grow confident readers—together.
