Christmas gift idea
This Christmas, give a storywith the whole family in it.
Snowball fights, missing presents and a reindeer who's lost his way, starring the people you love. Make it together in December and read it on Christmas Eve.
Your first story is free. No card needed.
To Grandma and Grandpa
Merry Christmas! You're the stars of our story about the snowiest Christmas ever.
Love, Ellie and Jack
Scan to read your story
Story ideas to get you started
Use one of these, change it, or dream up your own. You choose who plays each part.
The Reindeer Who Landed in Our Garden
A lost reindeer crash-lands on Christmas Eve and needs help getting back before midnight.
- Your child as the rescuer
- Grandpa as the snow-shoveller
The Great Present Mix-Up
Every label has fallen off, and Grandma is about to unwrap a skateboard.
- Mum as the wrapper
- The kids as the elves
The Snowman Who Came Inside
A snowman wants to see a real Christmas dinner, without melting.
- Your child as the friend
- The dog as the guard
Or pick a ready-made story
Choose who plays each part and we tell the story with your family in it. No writing needed.
How it works
- 1
Add the faces
A photo of each person, or describe them and we invent a character.
- 2
Write or pick a story
Plan your own adventure with Story Helper, or choose a ready-made one.
- 3
Every page illustrated
Each scene is drawn with your people in it.
- 4
Give it
Print a gift card with a QR code, print the book, or send a link.
Why it makes a lovely gift
- A stocking filler that's personal, not plastic
- A cosy December project for the whole family
- Print it or share it with relatives who can't visit
Your first story is free
One Story Token makes one whole illustrated story: the writing, every picture, a printable PDF and a gift card.
One story
$2.99
1 Story Token
5 stories
$9.99
Enough for everyone on your list
Your family’s photos are safe with us
Photos stay private
A photo is only used to draw that person as a character. Shared stories show the drawing, never the photo.
Stories are private until you share
A shared story must pass a safety check first, and you can stop sharing whenever you like.
Delete it all
Delete your account and your photos, pictures and stories are deleted with it.
Who makes the pictures
Pictures and words are made by AI from OpenAI and Google. CreateStories.app does not train AI on your photos or stories.
Only add a photo of someone who is happy to be in the story. For other people’s children, ask their parent first. Read our privacy policy
Questions
How long does it take to make?
Most families finish a story in an afternoon. The words and pictures are ready as soon as you're done, so there's no shipping to worry about.
Can we make one for each grandparent?
Yes. A pack of 5 Story Tokens is $9.99, so you can make one for everyone on your list.
Is it safe for children?
Story Helper is made for ages 7–13 and keeps everything gentle and age-appropriate. Stories are private unless you choose to share them, and uploaded photos are never shown to anyone else.