Mother's Day gift idea
A story where Mumis the hero, for once.
Mum is always making things for everyone else. This year the kids write her a story, where she's a sea captain, a superhero or the world's best pancake flipper. Better than breakfast in bed (but do both).
Your first story is free. No card needed.
To Mum
Happy Mother's Day! In our story you're the bravest captain on the ocean.
Love, Oscar and Ruby
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.
Captain Mum and the Sea Monster
Captain Mum steers the family ship through a storm, and the sea monster just wants a hug.
- Mum as the captain
- The kids as the crew
The Day Mum Had the Day Off
The family tries to do everything Mum does in one day. It does not go to plan.
- The kids as the helpers
- Dad as the chef
Mum's Secret Life as a Superhero
Why does Mum always know where everything is? Because she's secretly a superhero.
- Mum as Super Mum
- Your child as the only one who knows
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
- Written by her children, so it's truly handmade
- Funny, sweet and very personal
- Print it and tuck it in a card
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 the kids make it without Mum noticing?
Yes. Another grown-up can set up the account, and you only need one photo of Mum to draw her as a character.
Does the AI write it for them?
Kids plan the story and Story Helper writes a first draft from their ideas. They can change any word until it sounds like them.
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.