Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple-Kids?
Maple-Kids is a personalized storybook platform for children and families. We create personalized children's books where your child becomes the main character stories built around their name, personality, interests, and the people they love.
How does Maple-Kids create personalized stories?
You share details about your child their name, age, personality, and favorites and we turn them into a custom story for your child, ready in minutes. Every story is personalized in message, character, and style.
What information do I need to provide?

In order to create the most compelling possible story, we are going to ask for the following:

Child's Name, Age and Pronouns

Child's Personality & Favorite Things

One Main Challenge Your Child Is Currently Experiencing

Emotions Behind That Challenge

You Hope Your Child Will Learn Or Feel In This Story
Do I have to upload photos?
It's completely up to you whether or not you'd like to upload pictures of your child. The pictures can make the experience that much closer and more real for them. If you do decide not to use pictures, we'll still have an entirely customized story complete with pictures and descriptive storytelling.
What age range are Maple-Kids stories for?

Typically our stories range in age from 2-10 years old. We take into account language, length of the story and emotional concepts at each individual age level.
What kinds of challenges can Maple-Kids help with?
Maple-Kids stories help children with their:

Bed time fears and sleep anxiety

First day jitters and separation from parents when starting school or daycare

Overwhelming big feelings such as anger, frustration, worry etc.

Siblings fighting and jealousy

Building confidence & self esteem

Making friends and socializing


If you’re unsure whether your child’s situation fits, you’re always welcome to ask.

Are Maple-Kids stories therapeutic?

Maple-Kids is an emotionally supportive experience but it's not a replacement for professional therapy.

The goal of Maple-Kids is:

To help your child identify what he/she is feeling (name his/her emotions)

To model how to cope with those difficult emotions appropriately.

Many parents use Maple-Kids as a gentle emotional learning tool alongside everyday parenting.
Can I include cultural or religious values?

Yes, and we encourage it.

You may share:

Your cultural background

Your Language preferences

The Traditions or values important to your family

We write every story with respect, inclusivity & sensitivity.
How long does it take to receive my story?
Once you submit your information, your personalized story is generally ready for review within the timeframe shared on the product page.

Your finished story will be sent to you digitally so that you can read it together.
Can I request changes after receiving the story?
We'd like you to be comfortable with how this story is going to turn out.

If there's anything that does not seem just right, please contact us so we may indicate what changes would be available based upon your wishes for change.
How should I read the story with my child?
Some suggestions to help you achieve repetition include:

Hearing it together at a relaxed time as well as when your child has been able to process their feelings regarding the content of the story;

Telling the same story multiple times during the course of several days or weeks;

Allowing your child to have control of directing conversation or asking questions in regard to the topic of the story.

The more often stories are repeated, the better children will understand and become confident in processing their feelings.
Is my child’s information safe?
Yes. At Maple-Kids we care about your privacy.

We use all of your personal info and photos that you give us in creating your child's story. We will never ever share your personal info.
Is Maple-Kids right for my child?
if your child:

is feeling the big emotions

has encountered a difficult situation

loves reading books together and making connections

Maple-kids can be a meaningful, supportive experience for your family.
Can I make my child the main character?
Yes. We specialize in stories where your child is the hero placing them at the center of the adventure, whether it's a bedtime story, a learning story, or a story about their own family.
Can I add my child's name?
Yes. Every custom story with your child's name can also include their personality, favorite things, and the people closest to them, so it truly feels made just for them.
Can I add family members to the story?
Yes. You can build a personalized family storybook that includes parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, or even pets a meaningful way to celebrate the people your child loves.
Can I create bedtime stories?
Yes. Our personalized bedtime stories are calming and age-appropriate, designed to make your child's bedtime routine feel more special using our bedtime story maker.
Can Maple-Kids create educational stories?
Yes. Our educational stories for children turn topics like numbers, animals, nature, and space into stories your child will want to hear again and again.
Can I create stories about behavior and positive habits?
Yes. Our behavior stories for kids support everyday moments like sharing, kindness, patience, and trying new things — helping children learn through storytelling, not lectures.
Can I create science stories for kids?
Yes. Our science stories for kids bring space, animals, oceans, and nature to life in a way that's fun, simple, and easy for curious children to enjoy.
Can I create funny stories?
Yes. Our funny stories for kids are playful and silly, built around your child's name, favorite animals, or imaginary characters for pure bedtime laughs.
Can I create stories from family memories?
Yes. Turn real memories — trips, traditions, birthdays into a family memory storybook your child will treasure as a lasting keepsake.
Does Maple-Kids support multiple languages?
Yes. We create multilingual children's stories, helping multicultural and bilingual families connect their children to the languages spoken at home.
Can I try Maple-Kids for free?
Yes. You can create a free personalized story for kids first, see the quality for yourself, and continue with a paid story only when you love the result.
Is Maple-Kids suitable as a gift?
Yes. A personalized story gift for kids makes a unique, meaningful present for birthdays and holidays — a keepsake your child can enjoy for years.
Can grandparents use Maple-Kids to create stories for grandchildren?
Yes. Many grandparents use Maple-Kids to create a personalized story gift or family memory storybook for their grandchildren a warm way to stay connected across generations.

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