Bedtime, made personal

The bedtime story starring your family.

Out of new bedtime stories by Tuesday? Storyplease writes and illustrates a fresh, age-perfect story in under a minute — with your kids, siblings, and grandparents as the characters. Pick a template, drop in the people you love, and tuck in.

500+ stories created last month — starring kids, siblings, aunts, and grandparents just like yours.
Built for every bedtime
⚡ Stories in under 60 seconds 📚 500+ stories created last month 👶 For kids of all ages 🎨 Original art on every page
How it works

From "tell me a story" to "the end" in three taps.

Storyplease handles the writing, the illustrations, and the bedtime-perfect length. You bring the people you love.

Three illustrated character cards in a soft fan, representing family members. 1

Add your people

Names, ages, what they're like. A reference photo makes their cartoon character look just like them.

An open storybook with little symbols of moon, heart, home, and star floating upward. 2

Pick a story

Browse templates by category — scripture, life lessons, family moments — or write a one-line idea of your own.

A glowing phone propped on cozy pillows under a crescent moon. 3

Read together

A 2, 5, or 10-minute story with original art on every page, key moments highlighted, and follow-up questions at the end.

Real people, real stories

Your kid is the hero — and so is Grandma.

Add the people in your child's world once. Storyplease remembers their personality, age, and how they look, and weaves them naturally into every story.

  • Cartoon-style art that actually looks like them
  • Hobbies and interests show up in the story
  • Assign roles — David, the shepherd, the wise friend
Cartoon portrait of Mia, age 6
Mia, 6
Loves dinosaurs, brave, freckles
Cartoon portrait of Leo, age 4
Leo, 4
Soccer, dimples, very loud
Cartoon portrait of Aunt Joy
Aunt Joy
Glasses, gardener, calm voice
Cartoon portrait of Grandpa Joe
Grandpa Joe
Cowboy hat, big laugh, kind
Made to be read together

Beautifully illustrated, made for laps and pillows.

Every story turns into pages with original art at the top and the words below — calm, focused, and built for the way kids actually read at bedtime.

  • 3–8 illustrated pages depending on length
  • Key moments highlighted to spark discussion
  • Choose 2, 5, or 10 minutes — perfect for the moment
Storybook page: Mia walking up to a gentle giant under a starry plum sky, five stones in her pocket.

And then Mia did something brave. She walked right up to the giant, with five smooth stones tucked in her pocket and a heart full of trust.

More than reading

Stories that start conversations.

Every story ends with 2–4 follow-up questions written for your child's age — the kind that turn into the best 5-minute talks of the day.

  • Open-ended questions, not quiz questions
  • Tied to the lesson or theme of the story
  • A daily ritual that builds character over time
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When was a time you felt small but did something big?
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Why do you think Mia wasn't afraid anymore?
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What's a "giant" you'd like to face this week?
A library that fits your family

Dozens of templates. Endless possibilities.

Start from a curated story template, or write a single line about what tonight needs — Storyplease takes it from there.

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Scripture
Old & New Testament
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Life lessons
Sharing, truth, kindness
Principles
Courage, gratitude, grit
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Family events
New sibling, first day…
Bedtime originals
Calm, cozy, brand new
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Custom
Your idea, your story
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"He asked me to read 'the Mia and Leo one' three nights in a row."

Stories that put your kids inside the lesson — instead of next to it — stick. It's bedtime, but it's also the most meaningful five minutes of the day.

— Sandi, parent in Provo, UT
Pricing

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A parent reading a glowing storybook to two children snuggled under fairy lights in a softly-lit bedroom.
Why we built it

Turn bedtime into a superpower.

Bedtime is chaos. Teeth need brushing, someone can't find their stuffy, and you've already used up every story you can think of, twice. Coming up with something new and engaging, every single night, is one of the quietly challenging parts of being a parent.

Storyplease takes that off your plate. Because the heroes are people your kids actually know and the story is brand new every night, they lean in instead of bouncing off the walls — long enough for the lesson, the laugh, or just the calm to land. Scripture, life lessons, family moments, or a one-line idea you whisper at 8:42pm: we'll turn it into a story they'll ask for again tomorrow.

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Questions, answered

Everything you might be wondering.

How does Storyplease "put my family in" the story?
Add a person once — name, age, personality, and an optional photo. When you create a story, pick which people are in it and (optionally) what role each one plays. The story text and the illustrations are generated together, so the characters look and act like the people you described.
Is it safe and age-appropriate?
Storyplease only produces kid-friendly, age-appropriate content. Stories about hard topics (like losing a pet) are written with extra care to be gentle and hopeful. You can choose age and tone for each person you add.
How long does a story take to generate?
Usually under a minute. Each story includes a title, 3–8 illustrated pages depending on length, key-moment highlighting, and 2–4 follow-up questions.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes — but there's no password. Sign in with just your email and a one-time code. That's it.
Will my stories be saved?
Yes. Every story you create is kept in your library so you can re-read favorites night after night.
What kinds of stories can I make?
A wide range — bedtime originals, life lessons, character principles (courage, patience, honesty), milestone family events (a new sibling, a first day of school), and scripture stories. You can also write your own one-line idea and have Storyplease turn it into a full story.

Your first story, in under 60 seconds. Free.

Add your kids and the people they love. We'll write tonight's story before they're done brushing teeth. No credit card, no password — just bedtime.

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