A complete story to read together
One red truck.
Two big ideas.
One favorite toy can carry a lot of story. Who has it? Who is waiting? What could they make together? Pip and Wren’s little truck opens a whole town of possibilities.
The whole story · Read & listen
Pip, Wren, and the Red Dump Truck
One red truck, two eager builders, and a tower they can only finish together.
The end. Their next adventure could star your family. Join free early access →
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In the busy little town, Pip had a red dump truck. Rumble, rumble! Wren wanted a turn. "Again!" she said.
Pip thought. Then he smiled. "One turn for you, one turn for me." Wren pushed the truck. Rumble, rumble, beep!
Block by block, they loaded the truck. Rosie the digger scooped. Toot the train tooted. Up, up, up went the tower!
Can you reach up like Pip?
The tallest tower in town! Pip counted the blocks. Wren clapped. "One turn for you, one turn for me," they sang, slow and soft.
Goodnight, red truck. Goodnight, Rosie. Goodnight, Toot. Pip and Wren yawned. The moon shone soft over the sleepy little town.
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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.
“Write a playful story about two children and one favorite toy. Let them find a way to take turns, make something together, and park the toy for the night.”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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A little moment
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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.
A different story for every kind of day
What does tonight need?
Something sleepy. Something brave. Or simply a little adventure together.
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