Kids story maker · Learn to read from photos

Snap a photo. Get a personalized storybook kids love to read aloud.

Tigzi is the AI kids story maker that turns your photos into age-matched bedtime stories. Children practice reading aloud with karaoke highlighting, build phonics and vocabulary through play, and parents see real reading progress — with no ads.

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Ages 5–13 No ads Stories stay on-device
Personalized story library in Tigzi
📸 Photo → Storybook
🎤 Read aloud

How Tigzi helps kids learn to read — in six steps

From the first photo to fluent read-aloud practice: a clear path parents can follow and kids ask to open again.

Kid profile setup in Tigzi
1

Create a reader profile

Add a name, birthday, and story language. Tigzi matches vocabulary, length, and difficulty so every personalized storybook fits your early reader — not a one-size-fits-all book.

  • Multiple kids, each with their own story library
  • 15 languages for multilingual families
  • Parent PIN keeps settings and progress safe
💡 Tip: pick a slightly younger age for an easier first story and a confidence boost.
Photo to story mood picker
2

Snap a photo, get a storybook

Point the camera at a toy, pet, drawing, or family moment. Tigzi’s AI story generator writes an age-matched kids story starring what they just saw — then you pick a mood (funny, sweet, adventure, and more).

  • Camera or photo library — photo to story in seconds
  • Kid-safe content filters built in
  • Stories save on your device for offline bedtime storytime
Read aloud practice with highlighting
3

Read aloud with karaoke highlighting

Words light up as your child reads. Tap the mic and Tigzi listens, then shows gentle accuracy and words-per-minute feedback — read-aloud practice that builds fluency without pressure.

  • Karaoke-style highlighting for every word
  • Gentle scoring that encourages practice
  • Replay so they can hear the story read to them
Kid Lexicon word explanation
4

Kid Lexicon — tricky words, made simple

Tap any word to open Kid Lexicon. Tigzi explains meanings in kid-friendly language with a real-world example — vocabulary and early literacy support while they read their own storybook.

  • Simple definitions, not dictionary jargon
  • Examples kids can picture
  • Phonics-friendly vocabulary growth in context
Word Hunt sight words game
5

Word Hunt — sight words as a game

After reading, kids hunt for hidden sight words inside the story. Every find earns Story XP and badges — ABC and phonics practice that feels like play, not worksheets.

  • Sight-word practice disguised as a game
  • Optional Story Detective comprehension quiz
  • 14 badges across 11 reader levels
Parent reading progress tracker
6

Track reading progress for parents

Parents see accuracy, reading speed, streaks, and hard words over time. Kids see stars, levels, and a shelf of their own personalized storybooks — so daily reading practice stays motivating.

  • Weekly reading progress snapshots
  • Hard-word list to practice together
  • Screen-time limits and content controls
🐯 Tigzi cheers every reading win, big or small.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers for parents comparing learn-to-read apps and kids story makers.

What is Tigzi?

Tigzi is a kids story maker and learn-to-read app. You snap a photo; Tigzi turns it into a personalized storybook your child can read aloud, with word games, Kid Lexicon explanations, and a parent progress tracker.

How does my kid benefit from Tigzi?

Tigzi turns reading practice into something your child asks for. Stories star their own toys, pets, drawings, and family moments — so motivation is built in. Karaoke-style highlighting strengthens fluency and confidence while they read aloud. Kid Lexicon explains tricky words in simple language, and Word Hunt turns sight-word practice into a game. Parents get clear progress (accuracy, speed, hard words) without nagging worksheets — and kids earn stars and badges for every win. Age-matched stories, 15 languages, no ads, and stories that stay on your device make daily reading feel safe, personal, and fun.

How does photo-to-story work?

Choose a photo from the camera or library, pick a story mood, and Tigzi’s AI writes an age-matched story starring what’s in the picture. Stories are saved on your device for bedtime storytime and offline reading.

Does Tigzi help with phonics and sight words?

Yes. Karaoke-style read-aloud highlighting builds fluency, Kid Lexicon explains tricky words in simple language, and Word Hunt turns sight-word practice into a game after every story.

Is Tigzi free? Are there ads?

Tigzi is free to download on the App Store. There are no ads. Stories stay on your device, with parent PIN, screen-time limits, and content controls.

What ages is Tigzi for?

Tigzi is built for early readers around ages 5–13. Each profile uses age and language so vocabulary and story length fit that child — including multilingual families with 15 story languages.

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Download Tigzi — the kids story maker that teaches reading from photos

Turn today’s photo into a personalized storybook your child will want to read aloud. Karaoke highlighting, Word Hunt, Kid Lexicon, and parent progress — no ads.

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Free to download · No ads · Stories stay on your device

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