Your child creates stories and learns to read, with the magic of AI
They tell their idea out loud, AI creates an illustrated story, and they read it aloud while their buddy listens and cheers them on. Safe, bilingual and lots of fun.
✨ Try it freeFree to start · Privacy first · English & Spanish
Works in any modern browser. For the AI to listen while your child reads aloud you need Chrome or Edge; on Safari/iPhone reading works by tapping each word.
How it works
Tell your idea
The child speaks, types or picks a theme. No reading needed yet.
AI creates the story
An illustrated, personalized story, made for their age.
They read it aloud
AI listens, highlights the words and rewards good reading.
They progress, you see it
They earn stars, levels and rewards. You follow their progress in the parents' area.
Sample stories
Tap one and read it right now, with narration and all — the real experience, no sign-up.
Everything included
Learn to read
Reads aloud and AI listens, highlights and scores.
Tap to hear
Tap any word to hear it. Instant help.
Comprehension questions
AI asks about the story: active reading.
Adaptive levels
Difficulty grows with the child, at their pace.
Draw your story
The child draws and AI creates the story.
Bilingual EN/ES
Practice a new language with stories they invent.
Choose-your-path stories
The child chooses what happens next.
Learning games
Syllables, rhymes, vocabulary, math, memory and more.
Progress & rewards
Levels, streaks, stickers and a learning path.
Illustration styles
Watercolor, comic, 3D, pixel… pick the story's art.
Choose the tone
Cozy for bedtime, funny, adventure or mystery.
Bedtime mode
Dimmed screen, voice picker and reading speed.
Story activities
A craft, a family talk and a values challenge after reading.
Parents' dashboard
Reading level, words to practice, progress. No ads.
Why TaleBud
Truly safe. A guided buddy, not an open chatbot. We follow children's privacy rules.
Teaches, not just entertains. Pedagogy, progress and levels — not an empty story generator.
The story is theirs. Born from their idea and, if they want, they're the hero.
Simple pricing
Start free. No ads, ever.
- ✓ 100 new stories a day
- ✓ Library of 500 stories
- ✓ Better AI for stories
- ✓ Faster illustrations
Frequently asked questions
What ages is TaleBud for?
Ages 4 to 11. The app automatically adjusts story length, vocabulary and sentence structure to the child's age: younger readers get 3-5 word sentences with lots of repetition, older ones get richer text.
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 new stories a day plus unlimited reading, games and sample stories. There are no ads, on any plan.
Does my child need to read already?
No. They can tell their idea out loud or draw it, and listen to the story while the words are highlighted. They learn to read by using it, not before using it.
What browser or device do I need?
It works in any modern browser on phone, tablet and computer. For the AI to listen while your child reads aloud you need Chrome or Edge; on Safari and iPhone reading works by tapping each word, and everything else works the same.
Is it safe for a child?
Yes. It is not an open chatbot: the child only creates stories with a guided buddy. No chat with strangers, no comments, no content from other users. We filter both the input and what the AI generates, and the parents' area is protected.
What data is sent to the AI?
The child's idea, their age and language; their first name only if you enable them as the hero; and their drawing if they upload one. We never send surnames, location, contacts or photos of people. It is all detailed in our privacy policy.
Can it help with learning Spanish or English?
Yes. You can switch the story language while keeping the interface in your own: the child reads in the new language and, tapping a word, hears it and sees the translation. It is one of the most natural ways to start.
What if my child struggles with reading or has dyslexia?
There is an easy-read mode, large text, adjustable reading speed and deliberate repetition of key words. The level also adapts to how they are reading, without punishing mistakes.
Can I delete all the data?
Yes, and without asking anyone. From the parents' area you can reset progress, delete a whole profile or delete your account with all cloud data. You can also export everything as JSON first.
Are there ads?
No, and there never will be. This is an app for children: no ads, no data selling, no advertising profiles.