Personalized bedtime stories
A bedtime adventure with your little hero at its heart
Tonight, the moon has misplaced its slippers. Luckily, your kiddo knows a dinosaur who can help.
Wonder Machine creates an illustrated, narrated story around your child and the things they love. Choose a bedtime adventure, tell us who’s coming along, and review the story before it becomes a finished Storyscape.
More than their name on the first page
Maybe your child loves tiny frogs, enormous trucks, or the color purple. Maybe tonight’s hero needs a familiar friend beside them. You can add their interests, describe their character, choose a setting, and suggest a lesson or idea for the adventure.
For bedtime, choose the Bedtime genre and describe the kind of evening you have in mind. A little problem with a cozy solution gives the story somewhere to go without needing a great big battle.
You can also list things to leave out. If storms, getting lost, or loud surprises aren’t welcome tonight, say so in the exclusions. The story is AI-generated, so read the draft and check that it fits your child before sharing it.
An idea for tonight’s adventure
“My child loves dinosaurs and collecting smooth stones. Write a bedtime story in which they help a small dinosaur find a missing moon-shaped pebble. A friendly owl joins the search. End with everyone back at home, ready for bed. No danger, storms, or scary creatures.”
Use this as a starting idea, then swap in your kiddo’s favorite things. Each new story will be different.
From a little idea to “read it again”
1. Meet your hero
Add your child’s name, age, appearance, and interests. Pick the setting and the kind of adventure you want. The story form walks you through the choices.
2. Make it feel right
Read the draft, request changes if needed, and choose the illustrations. Check the ending as well as the beginning: this is your chance to ask for a softer landing.
3. Read or listen together
Finalize the Storyscape to prepare its narration and finished formats. Read the illustrated book, listen to the audio, or use the PDF for another way to share it.
A familiar voice for an unfamiliar world
Choose an available narrator, or use the story form’s “Record Your Own Voice” option. A short recording lets Wonder Machine generate narration based on your voice, so the new adventure can have a familiar sound.
See how stories in your own voice work, including which creation option to choose.
Explore a story before making your own
Our public collections let you read complete Storyscapes, see the illustrations, and try available narration without creating an account. Start with a theme your kiddo already loves:
A few things to know before goodnight
Can I change the story before it’s finished?
Yes. Read the draft and request changes before finalizing. You can review the story versions and choose the illustrations, so leave time to make the adventure feel right for your family.
Will it be ready for tonight?
Creating a Storyscape includes writing, illustrations, your review, and final narration. The total time varies. Make it ahead of bedtime so you can look through it at your own pace; a finished public story is ready to read while you wait.
Do personalized bedtime stories cost anything?
You can browse public stories without buying a package. Creating your own Storyscape uses story credits. See the current packages and prices before choosing your next adventure.
Does a bedtime story have to put my child to sleep?
No. It can simply be a moment to read, listen, or imagine together. Choose the tone your child enjoys, pause whenever you like, and save the rest of the adventure for another night.