Where children become authors

Create it. Read it. Share it.

A safe, secure space to Imagine, Create and Grow

A fun, safe way for children aged 4 to 11 to turn their own ideas into beautifully illustrated, printable storybooks.

per eBook

Simple as can be

How it works

Speak Your Story

You don’t need to type. HeyStori asks questions — you describe what’s happening, introduce your characters, and tell the adventure as it unfolds. HeyStori captures your ideas, one sentence at a time.

A boy speaking his story idea out loud — “The frog opens the pipe… he’s nearly washed away!” — while Stori listens on the tablet beside him.

You speak. HeyStori listens.
HeyStori writes the words and makes the pictures.
Your book, your story!

HeyStori creates your book

HeyStori turns your speech into text and pictures to create your storybook. Children love to see their ideas come to life and read their story.

A smiling boy looking at his finished storybook page on the tablet, the illustrated scene appearing above him in a thought cloud.

Edit. Improve. Create.

Every story can be changed as many times as you like. Rewrite sentences, ask for new illustrations, upload your own drawings, and keep improving your book until it’s perfect for you.

Because every great author edits their work.

A boy editing his story on the tablet — asking Stori to change the words, make the frog hold a log instead of a hat, and remove the tree — and watching the illustration update.

Change the words
“He’s nearly washed away!” — tweak any line until it sounds just right.
Describe a change
“Make the frog hold onto a hat” and watch the picture update.
Add your own image
Upload a real photo or drawing and weave it into the story.
Iterate & improve
Keep refining until your story reads and looks just right. You’re in control!

Read and Share

There’s nothing quite like holding your very own book.

Children read their own stories with enthusiasm! They can share their story with family, friends and their school class, relive their favourite memories, and enjoy the pride of becoming a published author.

A boy proudly holding up his finished HeyStori hardback, “Enzo’s Adventures in Delhi”, to his grandparents and little brother at the kitchen counter.

A boy presenting his finished HeyStori book to his classmates in front of an “Our Young Authors!” whiteboard.

A boy reading his finished HeyStori book on the sofa with his grandparents, all sharing the open pages together.

A boy excitedly showing and talking about his finished HeyStori book with a friend at home.

Ways to share

Download a print-ready PDF
Read offline, print your own copy at home.
Read on any device
Open the book on a phone, tablet, or computer — anywhere.
Send a private link
Share with friends and family.
Order a printed keepsake
A real physical book, delivered right to your door.

A Safe, Creative Place for Young Storytellers

We’re here to help children build amazing stories in a safe, positive and inspiring space.

A girl using HeyStori on a tablet, showing that HeyStori only listens when you press the microphone button — keeping it private and safe.

Child Safety Comes First

Every story created here follows our Child Safeguarding Principles.

We Protect Children

No bad language or content
No harmful stereotypes
No discrimination
No inappropriate themes
No inappropriate violence
No frightening escalation for younger ages
Always focused on being a storytelling helper

Privacy by Design

We follow GDPR and COPPA guidelines to protect children’s privacy.

No Ads, No Tracking, No Data Sharing

This is an ad-free zone. We never share your information. Ever.

Built for Creativity, Not Chat

We only talk about your story. No open chat. No distractions. Just tools to help you create.

Make it truly theirs

The same hero, illustrated their way

Watercolour, comic book, crayon, colouring book, 3D render, manga, claymation or kawaii — your child picks the look, and the same hero is illustrated their way.

Watercolour illustration style — Watercolour

Comic Book illustration style — Comic Book

Crayon / Pastel illustration style — Crayon / Pastel

Colouring Book illustration style — Colouring Book

3D Render illustration style — 3D Render

Manga / Anime illustration style — Manga / Anime

Claymation illustration style — Claymation

Kawaii / Chibi illustration style — Kawaii / Chibi

Create a book

Their own cast

Build Your Own Character Universe

Every character you create is saved in your Character Universe. Pick a favourite from any previous story and make them the hero of a brand-new adventure.

Bring back your favourite heroes, invent new adventures, and create your own series of books.

A girl choosing her saved character, Freddy the monster, from her character universe on a tablet — and Freddy starring on the cover of “Freddy and the Lost Glowbug”.

You’re the creator of your own series

?Your next adventure!

Share & inspire

Share stories. Inspire stories.

Stories are even more special when they’re shared. Send your personalised eBook to family and friends with a simple shareable link, or proudly read your printed book together.

Children love swapping stories, discovering each other’s adventures, and celebrating their creativity. One story inspires the next, encouraging more reading, more imagination, and more storytelling.

A boy proudly holding his printed book “Super Spencer’s Sunny Delivery Service”, with a speech bubble saying “I made this!”.

Create

Kids love turning their ideas into amazing stories.

A girl beaming at her book “Emilia and the Crumbling Tower” on a tablet, with a speech bubble saying “I love my book!”.

Read

Children are enthusiastic to read stories they have written. Encouraging reading.

It’s fun to read a friend’s story too

Stories are even better when we share and cheer each other on!

Five children sitting together on a sofa, each proudly holding their own personalised, illustrated storybook. — One story inspires the next.

Give a story

The perfect gift they’ll treasure forever

Create your own story as a personalised gift, or gift them a voucher to create the story together.

A child and her grandparents reading a personalised birthday storybook together.

Gift a grandparent!

A personalised storybook written by your child, filled with your family’s memories, and made to be shared for generations.

A personalised storybook gift celebrating Mum.

Celebrate Mum or Dad

Whether it’s for their birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or simply to say “thank you”, it’s a gift made from the heart.

A personalised storybook gift to thank a teacher.

Create a Book for a Teacher

Every teacher has a cupboard full of mugs! Thank a teacher with a personalised storybook written by your child, celebrating the moments, memories and kindness that made the school year unforgettable.

Two boys delighted by a HeyStori gift voucher with a personalised published storybook.

Give a story

Gift a HeyStori voucher and help someone you love create their very own published book.

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See it in action

How-to videos

Made by children

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Real books, dreamt up and authored by children just like yours — tap any cover to read it.

Loved by little authors

Families are creating something special

Stories from parents whose children became authors with Stori.

“HeyStori is a superb way of unlocking and fuelling a child’s imagination and enabling them to see their ideas come to life! It encourages creativity whilst helping children with their vocabulary and reading skills without them even realising. Seeing the characters which they have created is so exciting for them. I highly recommend HeyStori!”

“I like HeyStori because I get to write stories and I can tell Stori what I want the story to be about”

AJ, age 6

“It’s very clever, Hope loved the app and end creation. Amazing”

Kim

“Heystori has become a regular favourite activity at grandma’s house. I never cease to be amazed at the variety of ideas for stories and characters my grandchildren dream up. They love to read the books they write and really enjoy the elaborate illustrations”

Val

“My daughter reads the books back to me with more excitement and expression than she has read any book , which makes sense because it’s her stories she’s telling !’”

Jaz

“I’ve made six now because I just love it”

Lydia, age 7

For schools & professionals

Unlock Every Child’s Story

Every child has a story to tell.

HeyStori gives children the confidence to share their ideas, memories and learning journeys through the power of storytelling. By combining oracy, creativity and personalised books, we help children become enthusiastic storytellers, confident readers and proud authors. Whether a child is finding their voice, reflecting on their learning or celebrating a special memory, HeyStori creates meaningful opportunities for every learner to succeed.

Three children gathered around a tablet, creating a story together.

Transform Speaking into Reading

For many children, speaking is easier than writing.

HeyStori unlocks storytelling by giving learners the opportunity to use oracy to tell their stories aloud. Their spoken words become written books, helping children see themselves as authors while strengthening language, literacy and communication skills. Children are often more excited to read a story they’ve created themselves, building confidence and fostering a genuine love of reading.

Inspire Reading Through Ownership

When children become the author, reading becomes personal.

Creating their own books motivates children to revisit their stories, practise reading with confidence and proudly share their work with classmates, teachers and family members. Sharing stories with peers encourages conversation, celebrates creativity and inspires children to write and read even more.