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Use your child's first name or nickname, age and selected interests to shape an adventure together.\n\nHOW IT WORKS\n• Choose the story world, characters, length and message.\n• Add your own idea if you like.\n• Preview the cover and opening of your first story.\n• Continue with a subscription to read and listen to the full story, then create an account or sign in after purchase.\n\nWHAT'S INSIDE\n• Personalised stories with covers and page illustrations.\n• Read-aloud narration, with optional narration using your own authorised voice.\n• A library including retold classics.\n• Edit and save stories you create.\n• Sleep music and nature sounds.\n• English, German and Turkish.\n• Optional photo-based avatars or a character you design yourself.\n\nFOR FAMILIES\nA parent or legal guardian should handle setup and personal information. Photo and voice uploads are optional. AI-generated content can contain mistakes; review it before sharing it with your child. Stories submitted to the library are reviewed before publication. No ads.\n\nTRIAL AND PREMIUM\nPremium is an automatically renewing annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 3-day free trial, including 3 newly generated stories. Premium unlocks the full library, narration and 10 new stories per month. The price and any trial offer are shown before purchase. Unless cancelled before the trial ends, the displayed annual price is charged. Your subscription renews annually until cancelled. 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