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StoryWisp
UK phonics aligned · ages 2–13

Bedtime stories where your child is the hero.

Personalised, illustrated, narrated stories — matched to your child's reading level from Reception to Year 6. Read them free, make one truly theirs in a minute.

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Aligned to UK Phonics Phases 1–5•Reception → Year 6 reading levels•Trusted by parents & teachers•Printed keepsake books

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Original, free-to-read tales — browse by age and theme.

The Dragon's Bedtime
Ages 4–6

The Dragon's Bedtime

A brave little dragon high above the city settles down for bed.

John's Adventure
Ages 10–13

John's Adventure

A rooftop hero watches over the city as the sun goes down.

John's Adventure in Town
Ages 4–6

John's Adventure in Town

John the rooftop hero explores the sunny city below.

Hami's Adventure
Ages 4–6

Hami's Adventure

A cheerful bounce through a giggly, laughter-filled park.

Sue's Space Adventure
Ages 4–6

Sue's Space Adventure

A clever girl's adventure among the stars on a busy moon-base.

Bunni's Magic Adventure
Ages 6–10

Bunni's Magic Adventure

A magical quest deep in the whispering Enchanted Forest.

Their story in three steps

1. Pick an idea

Start from a template or type your own. Choose age & reading level.

2. Make them the hero

Add their name — or a photo — so they truly star in the tale.

3. Read & listen

Beautifully illustrated, narrated aloud — even in your own voice — and printable as a keepsake.

“My daughter asks for ‘her’ story every single night. Seeing her name and her face in the book — and knowing it matches her phonics level — is pure magic.”

— Sarah, mum of two, Manchester

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Read tonight's story in your own voice.

Record a short sample once, and StoryWisp narrates any story in your voice — so your child hears you at bedtime, even when you can't be there. Perfect for working late, travelling, or grandparents miles away.

  • A one-minute recording, reused across every story
  • Private & consent-based — delete your voice anytime
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The Brave Little Fox

A real parent, reading aloud

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The Brave Little Fox

The same voice — cloned by StoryWisp

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The same parent's voice — one recorded, one cloned by StoryWisp.

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For schools & teachers

Decodable stories for every reading level.

Generate phonics-aligned texts for guided reading, SEND and EAL learners — matched to UK phonics phases, safeguarding-first, no pupil photos required.

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Phase 1–5

phonics aligned

EAL

multi-language

SEND

engagement tool

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safeguarding-first

Questions, answered

Is it really free to read?

Yes — our original stories are free to read. You only pay when you want to personalise (make your child the hero) and unlock audio narration, illustration styles and printed keepsake books.

How does the personalisation work?

Add your child's name, or upload a photo, and they become the illustrated hero across every page of the book — reusable across future stories.

Is it age-appropriate and educational?

Every story is matched to UK phonics phases and reading levels from Reception to Year 6, with moderated, child-safe content throughout.

Can I get a printed book?

Yes — turn any story into a beautiful A5 hardcover or softcover keepsake, delivered to your door.

Do I need an account to try it?

No — start a story and read free with no signup. Create an account when you'd like to save or personalise a book.

More in our full FAQ.

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