Welcome to Amabel Books

Jenny Lee Learn is a Canadian author, illustrator, and educator who believes learning to read should be joyful. Her playful, confidence-boosting books use a unique alternating-text style to support young readers and spark a lifelong love of stories, one smile, giggle, and page at a time.

The Challenge

At Amabel Books, I’ve seen firsthand how learning to read can be a tough journey for some kids. When my own daughter struggled with traditional methods, I realized how frustrating and discouraging reading can become, when it should be an exciting adventure.

The Stress

We’re told that kids should read every day, but what happens when reading becomes a source of stress and tears? That’s not what reading should feel like, especially for those who are struggling or feeling left behind.

The Solution

That’s where Amabel Books steps in. Our books are designed to make the reading journey fun and effective. Each story features alternating pages of simple and complex text, so readers at different levels can engage with the story, feel successful, and actually enjoy reading.

The Concept

Amabel Books was created to take the pressure off learning to read. With helpful word clues, repetition, and delightful stories, our books are crafted to build confidence, encourage progress, and make reading feel like play, not work.

The Test

After trying this approach at home, a kindergarten teacher friend began using our stories in her classroom. The feedback was incredible. Soon, more teachers were requesting copies, and I knew I was onto something that truly helped.

The Result

Since 2014, Amabel Books has been delighting young readers with titles like Truck Got Stuck, Just a Smile, and Geese Are Not Pets, all written and illustrated by me, Jenny Lee Learn. My Mommy Likes, beautifully illustrated by Becky Comber, has also been a hit. In 2024, we added The Giant Pumpkin and a second edition of Just a Smile, and we’re just getting started!

Let’s make reading an adventure your little ones will love.