Why we made StoryMate
It started with a familiar bedtime moment: the same book, for the fourth time this week, and a small voice asking to hear it "again — but with me in it." Kids see themselves as the hero of every story. We wanted to make that literally true — and make it so easy that any parent could do it between dinner and lights-out.
So StoryMate writes a fresh story around your child, illustrates them as a consistent character from a single photo, and can even read it aloud in a warm voice — all in about a minute.
What we believe
A consistent illustrated character built from their photo, carried across every page.
Private by default, automated safety checks, photos deleted after the character is made. No ads, no data selling.
Every theme carries a gentle learning angle — STEM, kindness, courage, calm.
Warm, calm and reassuring — the technology stays behind the curtain.
Who's behind it
StoryMate is built and operated by Konsep Media (ABN 70 381 377 396), based in New South Wales, Australia. We're a small Australian team that cares a lot about children's safety and privacy — which is why the service is set up and run by a parent or guardian, and why we're upfront about exactly what happens to your child's photo.
Read more about our approach to privacy and terms, see how it works, or get in touch.
StoryMate at a glance
| What it is | A personalised children's book maker — turns a photo into an illustrated, narrated storybook starring your child. |
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| Operated by | Konsep Media (ABN 70 381 377 396), New South Wales, Australia. |
| Delivery | Digital and instant — a book is ready in about a minute. Read online or offline, download a PDF, or share by private link. |
| Free to start | 16 💎 welcome bonus — enough for one narrated 8-page book. No credit card needed. |
| Pricing | One-time gem packs from A$6.99; Storyteller subscription A$17.99/month or A$179/year. |
| Themes | 10 story themes, each with a gentle learning angle (STEM, kindness, courage, calm and more). |
| Privacy | The uploaded photo is deleted after the character is made; stories are private by default; no ads, no data selling. |