Step 1: Describe Their World

Once you’ve shared information about your children, we’ll use this information to create a primary character who is directly recognizable as your children.

Information we request includes:

Information regarding your child’s name, age, and gender identity.

Description of your child’s personality (shy, energetic, curious, etc.)

Favorite things (toys, animals, colors, activities)

Common everyday experiences that are important to your child.

As we develop an understanding of your children’s world, the more likely it will be for the story to have a natural flow and for your children to identify with the characters.

Step 2: Describe the Struggle This Is The Main Focus of Each Story.

When describing a struggle experienced by your children:

Please describe specifically which problem your children are currently dealing with.

Please describe what normally causes this issue.

Please describe the normal reaction of your children when they experience this struggle.

 Please provide the type of growth you would like to see in your children in relation to the described struggle.

This will allow us to direct the story towards developing emotional intelligence in your children while providing support – not judgment or lecturing.

Step 3: Include Family Members culture & Value

Children feel safer when they see their true world represented in the story.

Information you may include:

Names of parents, siblings or other care givers who will appear in the story.

Cultural heritage, preferred language(s), or traditions.

 Values you wish to reflect within the story (independence, kindness, respect, empathy, faith, etc.).

Maple-Kids creates culturally respectful, inclusive and emotionally-safe stories. 

Step 4: Attach Pictures (Not Mandatory, Optional)

Photos help make the story even more familiar and comforting — but they are never required.

You can upload:

A clear photo of your child’s face

A family photo

A meaningful place (home, bedroom, school, park)

If you prefer not to upload photos, we still create a fully personalized and emotionally rich story using illustrations.

Step 5: Choose the Story Tone & Style

While all children respond uniquely to storytelling — there are different tones/styles you can select that meet the needs of your children.

Here are some examples of tone/style options available:

Calm/Soothing (ideal for before bed)

Playful/Adventure (stimulates motivation and engagement)

Confidence-Building (encouragement/support)

Emotional Learning (identifies feelings/emotions and develops coping mechanisms)

Social Skills/Kindness (develops friendships/sharing/teamwork)

Step 6: We Create Your Customized Storybook

Our team of writers and child-focused storytelling systems work together to create a story that:

Feels warm/natural/age appropriate.

Uses your child’s real-life experiences.

Helps your child visualize themselves as capable and confident.

Models healthy emotional reactions to struggles/challenges through story — not instructional.

This is not a generic book with a name inserted – it is a customized story based on your child emotional journey.

Step 7: Receive And Read To Them Together

Once completed — you receive your finished storybook, ready to read together.

Your storybook has been prepared:

For multiple readings (repetitive reading helps build emotional learning).

To spark conversations.

To help your child feel seen/heard/powerful.

Many families tell us their child requests “their” story nightly — Because it feels comfortable/familiar/safe.