What a space story looks like
Upload one photo and StoryMate illustrates your child as a storybook astronaut, then sends them on a journey past the planets, through a comet's tail, and home again by bedtime. Every page keeps their character consistent, so it's unmistakably them in the spacesuit.
The gentle learning angle: space stories spark early STEM curiosity — planets, stars, counting down for lift-off, and the courage to explore the unknown.
A sample opening. "Captain [Name] checked the fuel, pulled on their helmet, and counted down — three, two, one… whoosh! The rocket soared past the moon, where a small, sleepy star was waiting with a secret only [Name] could keep."
Make it your own
- Length: 8, 12 or 16 pages — a quick orbit or an epic mission.
- Art style: watercolor, digital, pencil or cartoon.
- Narration: add a warm read-aloud voice (included on Storyteller).
- Keepsake: download a print-ready PDF with your child's name on the cover.
How it works
- 1
Add your child
One photo, a name and an age — we make their character.
- 2
Pick space
Choose length, art style and optional narration.
- 3
Read tonight
Your illustrated space story is ready in about 15–20 minutes.
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Questions parents ask
What age is a personalised space story best for?
Space works well for preschool and early primary kids who love rockets, planets and countdowns. Choose a shorter 8-page book for younger children or a longer mission for confident listeners.
Can the story be more science or more adventure?
Yes. You can steer the story toward gentle STEM ideas like planets and stars, or keep it as a brave astronaut adventure with friendship, clues and a safe return home.