Read Storywish stories in a picture-book layout with cinematic transitions. Optional narration highlights every word as it's spoken, with reader controls for navigation, sharing, and audio.

A picture-book layout that breathes

On a wide screen, story text sits on the left and the illustration takes the right side, roughly a 35/65 split that adjusts with viewport. On a phone, the picture moves to the top and the text flows underneath, so the words are always within thumb's reach.

Cinematic page transitions

Every illustration gets a subtle pan-and-zoom in the direction of the action. Storywish chooses a focal point and a movement direction per page. Chase scenes glide forward, quiet moments zoom in slowly, so each page feels like its own little film.

Storywish reader with page text on the left, illustration on the right, and reading controls along the bottom.

Narration that follows along

Toggle Read to me on the cover or use the per-page Start Reading control. Each spoken word lights up with a soft gradient as it's narrated, and the text auto-scrolls to keep the active line in view. Kids start associating spoken sounds with written letters without anyone teaching it.

Storywish reader page controls with back, story info, cast, share, and speaker buttons.

Reading controls stay in reach

The bottom row keeps Back, story info, cast, share, and speaker controls available without covering the page. Signed-in readers can also tap individual words from this reader layer when word tools are available.

The end page does a lot

The last page of every story turns into a hub:

Rate it with five stars; low ratings open a "Anything we should improve for stories like this?" feedback box that quietly tunes your future stories.
Favorite for easy access later, or Report anything that feels off.
Make public so other families can read it, then Share a link via Messages, Email, or WhatsApp.

Storywish end rail with rating, print, suggested story, favorite, and related-story actions.

Storywish end rail with a populated suggested story and open related-story flyout.

The next story is one tap away

Storywish recommends a next story based on the one you just read. Tap the suggestion and the prompt field is pre-filled with that story's premise and characters, so you're already halfway to the next adventure.

Or tap Create a related story for a flyout with Create a sequel, Create a prequel, Create a remake, and Create a remix. Each one templates a starter prompt, attaches the current story as a reference, and selects every character, perfect for building a series.