A complete story to read together
A softer story.
A slower goodnight.
The day has had its bright bits. Now there is room for a quieter kind of adventure: a snowy cottage, a visitor at the window, and everyone finding their way to bed.
The whole story · Read & listen
Goodnight, Pip and Wren
Pajamas, a story, a sip, a cuddle—and some very sleepy woodland visitors.
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Read the complete story as text
Snow fell on the cottage. "Pajamas on!" said Pip. Wren wriggled in. Snug, snug, snug.
Tap, tap! Ollie the owl peeked in. "Pajamas on too!" he hooted. Hoo, hoo!
But Fen the fox had no story. "Come in," said Wren. One more story for everyone. "Again!"
Can you point to Fen?
A sip of water. A big cuddle. "Step by step," whispered Pip, "we sleepy-step."
Lights down. Goodnight, Ollie. Goodnight, Fen. Goodnight, Biscuit. Goodnight, Pip and Wren. Shhh.
A starting point for your family's book
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 gentle bedtime story with our evening steps, a cozy place, and one friendly animal. Keep the ending quiet: everyone is home, safe, and settling down.”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.
Edited demonstration · Fictional family
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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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Your family's next chapter
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Describe a little moment or make up an adventure. Once Upon Us turns it into an illustrated, narrated picture book. Join free early access and we'll email you when your invitation is ready.
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