Free Books
for early learners (Ages 0-5)
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library
When you read and talk about math while you play with your kids at home, you are building resilience, kindergarten readiness, family connections, and foundations for future success. The Utah STEM Action Center has partnered with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide free books and resources to families of early learners.
How It Works
Step 1
Every month, a free book arrives at your door - chosen to spark curiosity and a love of reading
Register for the Imagination Library
This button opens in a new tab. Once submitted, come back to this page for Step 2! If the program is not available in your area, sign up for the “new program alert.” It may be coming to your area soon!
Step 2
Engage in math play activities with each monthly book - Turn storytime into playtime! Tap your child's birth year below to launch your interactive guide full of simple, fun ways to count, compare, and explore together.
- First time? The link will prompt you to download the free Goosechase app.
- Already have the app? The link will take you straight to your child's custom activity hub!
- More than one child under 5 years old? Click the birth year link to receive additional activities that correspond with their book of the month.
Join by your child's birth year:
Step 3
You are your child's best first teacher; have fun reading and engaging in brain building activities. Books keep coming until your child's 5th birthday: building a home library and a lifelong foundation in reading and math.
Track your interactions in Goosechase for a chance to win prizes and to help keep this program running in Utah!
The goal of early childhood learning should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.
-Dr. Maria Montessori
Proud Sponsors
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high quality, age-appropriate books to children.
MILO & Friends promotes early math learning for kids ages 2 - 5. Discover why early math is important and where to begin.
