These storybooks for kids help to cover some new challenges that are being introduced to parenting, like social media and the use of cellphones and other digital devices from very early ages. As well as some of these new issues, these storybooks also tackle new kinds of ways for kids to learn to read and write, that are just as fun as they are educational.
Some of these books are still printed on paper, but a lot of them are also being introduced as apps. One particularly interesting book is ‘Leo The Maker Prince’ by Carla Diana, which introduces kids to 3D printing by including the templates for characters and other objects from the story, so that they can get a first hand sense of how it works.
Many of these apps and even printed storybooks also offer customization, which is exciting for kids because they’re more likely to be engaged in a story’s content if they can make it their own.
15 Tech-Centric Storybooks for Kids
From Augmented Reality Fairytales to Educational Touchscreens:
Laura McQuarrie — Jan 16, 2014 — Life-Stages
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Interactive Digital Books
The Dimi Storybook Develops Creative Skills
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Classic Storybook-Inspired Sweets
Wonka Ice Cream is Set to Hit Shelves in Seven New Flavors
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Demonstrative 3D-Printing Storybooks
'LEO the Maker Prince' Explains & Shows 3D-Printing to Kids
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Classic App-Enhanced Toys
Fisher-Price Augments Iconic Playsets with iPad Functionality
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Interactive iPad Storybooks
'Toy Story 3 Read-Along' iPad App is Packed With Fun & Games
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Customizable Children's Tale Apps
Kids Can Edit Elements of Dallas Clayton's Latest iPad Storybook
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Interactive Augmented Bedtime Apps
This Bedtime Story App Turns Bedsheets into Backgrounds
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Literary Meme Legacy Books
My First Meme Coloring Book Makes Sure Epic Icons are Never Forgotten
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Interactive Alphabetized Apps
VeggieTales' Educational Kids App is Fun and Skill-Building
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Interactive Children's Book Apps
The 'Goodnight Moon' App Recreates an Iconic Story for Kids
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News-Focused Storybook Apps
This Bedtime Storybook App Presents Daily News Stories to Kids
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Storybook Stop-Motion Animations
'A World I Never Made' Brings Pages of Text to Life
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Activity-Oriented Fairytale eBooks
The Thumbelina iPad Interactive eBook Makes Reading Fun
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Blunt Blogger Children's Books
Perez Hilton's 'The Boy with Pink Hair' is Sweet and Innocent
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LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Efficient Dual-Screen eReaders
The Gemini Dual Screens Wisdom E-Ink Book Supports Productivity
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
Childhood Bedtime Story Speakers
The Chishu 2X Audiobook Player by Chanie Liao is Interactive
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Fruittella's the Outside Book is a One-Of-A-Kind Campaign
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Pen-Enabled E-Readers
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Uses Color E Ink Technology
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Mobile-First AI Assistants
Brave Debuts the AI-Powered Leo Assistant on iPhone and iPad
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
AI-Powered News Apps
The 'Particle' App Uses AI to Organize and Summarize Articles
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Playful AI Companions
Snorble Supports Social-Emotional Development & Educational Advancement
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Car Manuel Novellas
Audi Merged Its Car Owner Manuals with Seven Novellas on World Book Day
AI Story-Writing Tools
'Naria' Helps Craft Short Stories or Books with Creative Prompts
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
AI Book Assistants
BookNote.AI Can Explore the Contents of Any Book to Streamline Education
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Personalized Christmas-Themed Books
Manimal Tales Debuts Two Personalized Christmas Books
Personalized AI Bedtime Stories
Good Night Bedtime Stories Includes Your Child's Name & Interests
Generative AI-Enhanced Education Tools
Pearson Doubles Down on Its Use of Generative AI
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Personalized AI Stories
Magic Bookshelf Places Your Child at the Center of Personalized Adventures
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Color-Display Electronic Readers
Rakuten Introduces Three Kobo eReaders with New Features
AI-Powered Lullaby Apps
The 'Baby Bond' App Uses AI to Read Lullabies to Kids as Family Members
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
AI Baby Tracking Apps
Baby Records Helps First-Time Parents Navigate Stress and Milestones
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Advanced Literary Apps
Fabuly Introduces a Compelling Alternative in the Digital Literary Market
Conversational Language Learning Apps
Babyl Uses AI to Present a Personalized Language Buddy
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
AI Writing Generators
Swift AI Writer Automates Content Creation Through Various Mediums
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Personalized AI Storytelling
Storybook Magic is an AI App for Creating Personalized Stories
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
AI Co-Author Features
Fable Fiesta 2.0 Gets Rid of Writers Block With an AI Solution
AI-Driven Book Writing
AI Book Writer Helps Authors Create Books Chapter by Chapter with AI
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps
Hello History Facilitates Conversations with Influential Figures
Engaging AI-Powered Reading Apps
Ello Upgrades Its AI-Powered Reading App with a Storytime Feature
AI Book Writing Assistance
Book AI Writer Empowers Storytellers to Bring Their Narratives to Life
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories
Slumber Stories AI Tells Stories Based on a Child's Interests
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Digital Legacy Storybooks
Autobiographer Preserves Family History with a Personalized Touch
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
AI Storytelling Apps
The Storyteller Offers an Endless Supply of AI-Written Stories
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Personalized eBook Platforms
Everand Houses Countless Titles and Personalizes Recommendations
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Story Personalization Platforms
Bedtimefable.AI Creates Magical Moments Through Storytelling
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
Child-Friendly AI Learning Companions
The Fluffles are AI Friends for Kids That Promote Learning
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Kids Safety Gadgets
Pinwheel's Plus 3 and Slim 5 Keeps Parents and Kids Connected Through a Device
AI-Powered Bedtime Stories
Sleepytales Creates Custom Bedtime Stories with Engaging Narrations
AI Story Developing Apps
Story Diffusion Creates Comics and Storylines Based on Your Prompts
AI Business Book Creators
First Book AI Turns Ideas into a Complete Business Book in Just Hours
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
AI Book Suggestions
'Book Recommendations Tool' Suggests Personalized Reads Based on You
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms
Fairy Tales World: Kid Stories Narrates, and Explore Classic Tales
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Personal Digital Book Libraries
Bookov Lets Readers Create a Digital Personal Library Collection
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books
The 'Mindy & Mind' Book Explores Children’s Mental Wellness
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Voice-Enabled Digital Paper Tools
Marvin Quickens the Process of Interacting with Complex Papers
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Lively Literary Character Apps
Hello Literature Connects Readers to Classic Books with AI
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
AI-Powered Children's Storytelling
Pico Library Uses AI to Create and Read Stories for Your Child
Optimized Reading Journeys
Books Calculator Estimates Reading Potential and Suggests Books
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Parenting Course Apps
Tiny Souls Media Debuts Zip and the Tiny Sprouts Alongside a Parenting Tool
Youth-Targeted Reading Tournaments
311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
Keepsake Family Legacy Books
Kindred Tales Turn Family Memories into a Book to Cherish Forever
Customizable Children's Stories
Storyland Illustrated Personalized Ebook Creates Custom Stories
Custom Illustrated Storybooks
MyStoryBot Uses AI To Share Powerful personalized Stories
Expansive Children's Story Collections
KidTales PLR Helps Cultivate a Love of Reading
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Toddler-Focused Typography Books
Jessica Hische Develops My First Book of Fancy Letters
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Gamified Reading Habit Builders
BookSlice is a Gamified Book Reader with Goal-Setting and AI Help
Storytelling Learning Platforms
Study Tale Offers Interactive Stories for Students
eBook-Creating Content Platforms
'Ebookany' Transforms Web Content into an eBook
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books
Interactive Education Platforms
Narrative Nooks Engages with Lessons and Real-Time Tutor Support
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Second-Hand Gift Campaigns
Marktplaats Challenges Norms with a Special Book
Transformative Bedtime Storytelling
Zuzu Offers Customizable, Screen-Free Bedtime Stories
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images