A complete story to read together
A little room
for a big feeling.
Sometimes the biggest part of a small day is the feeling that came with it. A tower fell. A turn ended. Something did not go to plan. A story gives you a shared moment to notice that feeling together.
The whole story · Read & listen
Wren Says "I Feel Mad!"
When a tower tumbles, a big feeling needs a few small words.
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Read the complete story as text
In the sunflower garden, Pip and Wren built a tower. One block, two blocks, three blocks, four!
But the tall tower went wobble, wobble… CLATTER! The blocks tumbled into the grass.
Wren held a block tight. Then she said it out loud: "I feel mad!" "Say it out loud," hummed Sunny, "and help comes round."
Can you say, “I feel mad” like Wren?
Pip gave Wren a big squeezy hug. Then, block by block, they built it again. "Again!" said Wren.
Goodnight, blocks. Goodnight, snail. Goodnight, sleepy sunflowers. Goodnight, Pip and Wren.
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Put their little world into words.
Swap in a favorite place, toy, or moment from your child's day. Invited families can use a written idea to make an illustrated, narrated book.
Our story prompt guide has six examples and a reusable template. For a real little day, try the family storybook recipe.
“Make a story about a little gardener whose tower falls down. Give the feeling a name, let someone stay close, and end with a quiet moment together.”Join free early access →
From your camera roll to “that's me!”
Their little faces.
Their very own adventure.
See where the photos go, how you choose the stars, and what you read together at the end.
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The steps, in words
Add 2–4 clear face photos to each child's family profile. In “Make a new story,” choose “From our day,” tap “Choose photos from your day,” and select moments from your phone. Add a sentence if you like. Choose who's in it, a little lesson, and an illustration style. Review the summary and tap “Make it!” Once the book is ready, review it, turn the pages, and play the narration. Your phone's photo picker can look different from this recording.
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