Ages 4-8 · animal stories
Animal stories starring your child
An animal sidekick gives a child one step of distance from a feeling — often the only distance that makes it discussable at bedtime.
Stories to read now
Ages 3-6 · 5 minutes
The Fox Who Forgot How to Be Quiet
A fox is supposed to be silent. This one squeaks.
Ages 4-7 · 6 minutes
Eleven Ducklings and a Crossing
Eleven ducklings, one busy road, and a town that stops.
Ages 6-9 · 8 minutes
The Elephant Who Remembered Too Much
She remembers every single thing, including the ones she'd rather not.
Ages 4-8 · 6 minutes
The Cat Who Only Visited Tuesdays
The cat comes every Tuesday, and only Tuesday, and nobody knows why.
How to get the most from these
What your child does in an animal story
Your child is the person the animal comes to. A fox who talks too much, an elephant who remembers everything, a turtle taking the long way: your child works out what the animal needs, and the answer is usually patience.
Why one step removed says more
A child who will not discuss being left out at school will happily discuss a fox who was left out. Keep the conversation inside the story and you will hear a great deal more than you would by asking directly.
Titles parents made this week
Owen and the Fox Who Forgot How to Be Quiet. Hana and the Turtle Who Took the Long Way. Sam and the Elephant Who Remembered Too Much. Your child's name goes where those names are, and the plot is written around it rather than pasted over it.
Put your child in a animal story tonight
Type a first name. Imagiverse writes, illustrates and narrates a brand-new story starring them in about a minute — free preview, no card needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can we use our own pet in the story?
Yes. Give the pet's name and species in the prompt and it becomes a character, then stays in your child's story universe for later adventures.
Do the animals talk?
In stories for four to six they usually do. From about seven, you can ask for a realistic version where the animal behaves like an animal and your child does the interpreting.