About Character Readers
The readers that shape who children become,
not just how well they read.
Character Readers are not ordinary books. They are intentionally crafted learning tools that give children a decisive advantage in both character and academic readiness. An advantage many parents wish they had discovered earlier.
Each story is purposefully open-ended, training children to think critically, reason independently, and explore multiple creative possibilities, abilities that set them apart in today’s rapidly changing world.
Our stories are grounded in everyday, real-life situations that children genuinely relate to. They see characters who look like them, think like them, and even wear our school uniform. This deep connection transforms reading into something powerful: children don’t just read a story, they see themselves making choices, solving problems, and growing in character.
This is why Character Readers make character building, language, and literacy come alive in a way no generic reader ever can. Learning becomes meaningful, impactful, and unforgettable.
The books are intentionally simple enough for children to read confidently on their own, building real independence, a hallmark of Montessori education. They include essential sight words, and every book comes with thoughtfully curated activities that stretch children’s cognitive, language, and literacy abilities while reinforcing strong character values.
And at the core of it all?
More than 30 years of Prof. Thomas Lickona’s world-renowned research in Character Development, brought directly into our school through our founder, Grace Yong, who was trained and certified by Prof. Lickona himself.
Her deep understanding of character formation inspired her to author an entire series of 30 Character Readers, making Character Montessori one of the only preschools in Singapore with its own research-backed character literacy programme.
Character Readers aren’t just storybooks, they’re thoughtfully designed tools that support academic growth while nurturing strong values and positive habits, giving children a meaningful early advantage.
Parents who believe in raising not just bright learners, but children of substance and integrity, instantly recognise the extraordinary value of a programme like this.
Character Readers give your child a head start that most children simply won’t have.
When parents witness the meaningful shifts in their child’s thinking, communication, and interactions, they recognise immediately that this is an experience truly worth giving their child.