WE’RE CHARLENE & SIMON
We started Sooper Books for our daughter, Goldie.
Now, our stories are enjoyed by millions.
It was a cosy winter's evening in the big smoke. Charlene and Simon were getting the house ready for an arrival. Goldie, the beautiful bump, would be here soon. While tussling with a flat-pack bookshelf and crates of books, the expecting duo had an idea.
What if, they said, we could carry these storybooks for Goldie wherever we went? And what if the stories she read were fresh, imaginative and curious, like us? Simon got writing. Charlene got drawing. And with a little push, Sooper Books, and Goldie, were born.
Turn the page to today, and we’re a modern family of Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated, critically-acclaimed writers, illustrators and narrators. We’re here for one thing only: to bring great stories to children everywhere.
Why? Because we believe every child in this world deserves to discover the infinite joy of stories, whether reading or listening to them. Stories that help them see the world differently, burst open their imaginations and fire up a love of reading that lasts forever.
MEET THE TEAM.
From winning Emmies® to working with Disney, our team of magical storytellers are hard to beat.
Fred
Illustrator
Goldie
Chief Story Officer
Glen
Writer
Phil
Narrator
Ella
Operations Captain
Polly
Chief of Stuff
Morgan (Writer)
In Loving Memory
Charlene and Simon
Founders
THE NOT-SILLY THINGS PEOPLE ASK.
What is Sooper Books?
Sooper Books is a revolutionary story streaming service, backed and approved by all five BBC Dragons.
How does it work?
Stream everything with a free membership. Unlimited read access on our website. Unlimited access to Sooper Radio, our 24/7 audio stream (in the app). And stream 1000+ episodes of the world’s best kids podcasts (in the app).
Premium makes it more convenient. Upgrading unlocks our entire audio collection for on-demand access and offline playback. It’s particularly useful if your child has a favourite audio series/story. And car trips. And plane journeys. And anywhere out the house really.
The top 10 reasons why families choose Sooper Books
- They say their kids LOVE it!
- They say our stories are better
- They say it’s consistent and reliable
- They say it’s really easy to use
- They say the free plan is very generous
- They say there’s lots to choose from
- They say it helps at bedtime
- They say it helps on long journeys
- They say it noticeably improves attention (when used regularly)
- They say it noticeably improves vocabulary (when used regularly)
What is the Sooper Radio?
Sooper Radio is our 24/7 free story streaming service — only available in the Sooper Books app.
What is the difference between the website and the mobile app?
The website is for reading. The app is for listening.
Why?
Well, we started as a free reading website.
Then lots of families asked for an audio app.
So, ummm, that’s what we built.
And to make the app accessible we created a generous free plan.
What’s included in the free plan?
— Unlimited access to read everything on our website
— Unlimited access to Sooper Radio (our 24/7 story stream)
— Unlimited access to 1000+ podcast episodes (including Science Weekly, The Week Junior and National Geographic’s Geeking Out)
Why upgrade to Premium?
Premium is a complete library in your pocket.
You get on-demand access to everything, new stories every week and you can download and listen offline anytime.
It’s really useful if your child loves a particular character or story.
And if you’re going to be using it anywhere outside the house — car, plane, train, donkey, hoverboard, flying carpet etc
Can I listen to stories on the website?
No — the app is where you listen.
Sooper Radio is our 24/7 free story stream. Or you can upgrade to listen on-demand and offline.
Do I have to pay for the mobile app?
No — we have a generous free plan which includes Sooper Radio (our 24/7 free story stream)
How do I sign up for the mobile app?
Sign up in seconds, just click here.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time through your account settings. Once cancelled, you’ll retain access to your premium features until the end of your billing cycle.