For Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Dada…
Turn Grandma into a superherofor her birthday.
Grandparents have everything, except a book written by their grandchildren where they save the day. Add their photo, let the kids write the adventure, and watch them read it twice.
Your first story is free. No card needed.
To Grandpa
Happy 70th birthday! In our story you're the fastest racing driver in the world.
Love from all your grandchildren
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.
Grandma's Secret Superpower
Nobody knew Grandma could fly, until the cat got stuck on the church roof.
- Grandma as Captain Cardigan
- The grandkids as sidekicks
Grandpa's Great Garden Race
The village vegetable contest is tomorrow, and Grandpa's giant marrow has gone missing.
- Grandpa as the champion gardener
- Your child as the coach
When Nana Was Nine
A magic photo album sends the grandkids back to meet Nana when she was their age.
- Nana as a girl
- Your child as her time-travelling friend
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
- The present grandparents tell all their friends about
- Every grandchild can help write a page
- Great for grandparents who live far away: send the link
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
Can several grandchildren be in the story?
Yes. Add everyone who should be in it, cousins included, and give each of them a part.
Grandpa isn't on his phone much. Can we print it?
Yes. Download it as a PDF to print at home or at a print shop, and pop the gift card inside a birthday card.
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.