Make your first Once Upon Us book
The actual web app · An edited walkthrough · 1:18 · Caption-led walkthrough
See the current web app: add a child, describe a little moment, review the choices, then open an illustrated, narrated book. An edited walkthrough with fictional demo content.
Edited timing: making a new book takes a few minutes. The finished example is our public Amara story, shown in the current web reader. All demo content is fictional.
Every word, at your pace
Walkthrough transcript
Make your first Once Upon Us book. An edited, caption-led walkthrough of the web app.
With an invitation, add a child’s name. All demo content here is fictional.
Describe how they look, if you like. You can add other family members later.
Photos are optional. Start with words alone, or add photos of a familiar face.
Describe a little moment from your day.
A last look at the moon before bed is plenty to begin with.
Review the choices: who is in it, the look, a lesson or just for fun, and the length.
Change any choice before pressing Make it!
Making a new book takes a few minutes. This walkthrough is edited.
A grown-up reviews the finished book. Existing public Amara example shown in the web reader.
Turn the pages and listen to the narration. The app makes illustrated, narrated books.
Return to your family’s shelf to read together again.
Free early access is by invitation. The public stories are complete and free to read without signing up.

