Reading
StoryJumper
Kids write and illustrate their own storybook, record their narration and can turn it into a printed book.
StoryJumper looks like a small publishing studio for kids. They lay out pages, type the story and illustrate it by dragging in characters, props and backgrounds or by uploading their own drawings and photos. Custom characters are possible, and several authors can work on the same book. Once the text is done, kids can record a voice narration for each page, or a grandparent can, so the finished book can be heard as well as read. A guided planner called StoryStarter walks through a beginning, middle and end. Finished books can go to family members, and the site describes printed hardcover and paperback versions too. A library of books by other young authors offers ideas to borrow. Typing is part of the process, so kids just learning letters may enjoy working with a grown-up as co-author.
- Ages
- Young writers who can type a few sentences
- Works on
- Web browser
- Topics
- Reading, Creative play, Art
- Languages
- English
- Listed
- 2026-10-18
What kids do
- Write and lay out a picture book
- Illustrate pages with characters and props
- Record a narration for each page
- Plan a story with StoryStarter
Who it suits
Young writers who can type a few sentences.
Notes for parents
Runs in a web browser on a computer or tablet. A printed copy of a finished book could make a sweet keepsake for grandparents.
What you need
- Computer or tablet with a web browser
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