Your online library for reading and comprehension

Save time and increase reading engagement with over 250 eBooks alongside comprehension, grammar and writing activities to deepen understanding.
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Promote reading for pleasure

Purple Mash Library is an all-in-one guided reading resource that fits seamlessly into your reading lessons. It offers a wide range of exciting age-appropriate stories and non-fiction texts from DK Learning. Plus, with dedicated libraries for different reading levels it ensures that both struggling and advanced readers stay engaged.

Guided reading sorted

Included with every Purple Mash subscription at no extra cost.
Engaging, age-appropriate texts - save time searching for the perfect book with curated libraries for all reading levels.
Flexible, interactive eReader – Access books on tablets, laptops oryour interactive whiteboard. Alternatively, print pages as needed.
Explore non-fiction with DK Learning – Introduce students to the elements of non-fiction texts through engaging DK titles.
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There is such a good range of titles and the children love looking at the schedules that I create and doing the follow up activities.

Jacqueline Skarratt
Our Lady of Grace RC School

Being online, it is particulary useful for sending reading home without having to worry about getting physical books back.

James Parramint
St Nicholas Priory CE VA Primary School

There's a lot of thought gone into the creation of Purple Mash Library, with a lot of professionals who understand how reading comprehension and decoding works. 

Anthony Lees
Westclyst Community Primary School

Spark a love for literature

Perfect for disengaged readers – Our Fire bolt section offers exciting stories to capture the interest of even the most reluctant readers.
Fun & immersive reading - The built-in audio player highlights text as it’s read aloud, creating a fun and immersive experience.
Digital reading journals – Say goodbye to searching for reading journals! Everything is stored online for easy access by students, teachers and parents
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Latest News:

National Storytelling Week blog
Jan. 22, 2026
National Storytelling Week
Looking for National Storytelling Week 2026 ideas? Discover teacher-friendly activities, Purple Mash Library books, resources for the theme 'Soundtrack your Story,' and inspiration for the National Year of Reading.
Purple Mash Library blog
Jan. 7, 2026
Purple Mash Library: your new reading resource
The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.
What's New Spring 26
Jan. 6, 2026
What's New this Term... 🌸Spring 2026🌸
We've put everything that's new at 2Simple in a handy blog for you to read at your leisure. Find improvements, updates and brand new releases across all our products including Purple Mash …
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