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Smart Reads
Stories, Puzzles and Colour for Every Age
Colouring books, word searches and eBooks for children, teachers and grown-ups who like to slow down.
Welcome
One Shop for Creativity, Fun and Learning
Smart Reads is a small bookshop in Voi with something for everyone. We sell colouring books for children and adults, word search puzzle books and eBooks. Parents and grandparents come to us for gifts, teachers for classroom activities, and grown-ups for a quiet, absorbing pastime. Our eBooks are open to readers anywhere in Kenya.
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From the Reading Room
Ideas for colouring, puzzles and reading at home and in class.
3 min read
School Holiday Activities: Screen-Free Ideas for Kenyan Children
April, August or December, the long school holidays can stretch out. Here are calm, screen-free ideas built around colouring, puzzles and reading.
3 min read
How to Choose the Right Colouring Book for Your Child's Age
Not every colouring book suits every child. A simple guide to matching pictures, detail and themes to your child's age and interests.
2 min read
Word Search Puzzles in the Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
Word searches are more than a time-filler. Practical ways Kenyan teachers can use them for spelling, vocabulary, calm starts and revision.
Questions, Answered
Which books suit young children?
Our Colouring Books for Children shelf and Easy Word Search for Kids are made with young ones in mind. If you are unsure, tell us the child's age and we will gladly suggest something.
Do you have anything for teachers?
Yes. The Classroom Activity Puzzle Pack, the Alphabet and Numbers Colouring Book and the Printable Colouring Pages eBook all work well in class. See our For the Classroom collection.
Can I buy eBooks if I live outside Voi?
Yes. Our eBooks are for readers anywhere in Kenya, and you can read them on a phone, tablet or computer.
How do I pay?
You can pay with M-Pesa at checkout.
Is there something for adults?
Certainly. Try the Calm Patterns and Kenyan Landscapes colouring books, or the Large-Print Word Search for Adults for a quiet, absorbing pastime.