# Hygge Stories: Kids Storybooks — Kindergarten Bedtime Stories > Interactive, hand-drawn children's storybooks with choices and educational themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Lisa Gram Forsberg.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygge-stories-kids-storybooks/id1492468256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lisa Gram Forsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492468255) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.13/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 144 MB - Languages: Danish, English - Released: 2020-01-09 - Data updated: 2026-07-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygge-stories-kids-storybooks/id1492468256/reviews.md ## What is Hygge Stories? • Hygge Stories are interactive children’s stories. • Everything is hand drawn and handwritten. • The child is the main character. All the way through Hygge Stories the child makes simple choices, thereby participating in forming the story. That way, you can get a new story every time and you can talk about the choices made. • There are small learnings and themes in Hygge Stories such as friendship, shapes, fruits, vegetables, seasons, weather and feelings. That way you can choose the topic that best matches what currently interests the child in daily life. • The characters are all the animals, you can think of. • Hygge Stories are perfect for storytelling, reading aloud, bedtime stories and dialogic reading. They are a great way to combine “the good old stuff” with the digital. We are living in the digital age, and these stories can help turn on imagination without having to turn off what currently draws us. They are traditional content in a modern format. • Hygge Stories’ expression is human, relatable, real, and honest, and they inspire kids to draw. They show that “not perfect” is ok – Hygge Stories are deliberately imperfect. My own 3 kids draw a lot more after I have introduced Hygge Stories. • I love to read with my kids - the peace and contemplation it brings in a busy weekday. Hygge Stories are a pedagogically sound alternative to regular books. It is not a question of either or, but rather of having both… • Hygge Stories can help create healthy digital habits. “Screen time” can be so much more than passive entertainment. With Hygge Stories the screen is a facilitator for what goes on around the screen, namely dialogue and “hygge” (a Danish word for everything that’s cozy, warm and “feel-good”). • Appetite for reading and reading skills are falling, which has consequences for children’s language, and thereby social abilities, ability to make friends and express feelings… • At an early age, and in a fun and playful manner, Hygge Stories can strengthen the appetite for reading, language and creativity… • Reading and dialogue breed words, and language breeds community…. Hygge Stories is directly from me (a mother of four kids) to other parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, caretakers and their kids. I hope the stories will contribute to hygge in many places, at any time of day - in kindergarten, preschool, school, at grandparents’ houses or at home, for a quiet and close time or as good night reading. Siblings can also read along and practice their reading. With many kids in a household, you only need 1 bedtime story with Hygge Stories :-). Best Regards, Lisa Gram Forsberg (and kids :-)) Creator of Hygge Stories ## Key features - Interactive storytelling with child-led choices - Hand-drawn and handwritten art style - Educational themes (friendship, feelings, shapes) - Encourages dialogue and creativity - Animal characters - Suitable for bedtime and reading aloud ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Story "Gismo & Elle do sports" | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Emma gets creative" | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Geo does more exp." | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Gismo & Elle Dragon I." | $2.99 | one-time | | All HyggeStories | $26.99 | one-time | | Story "Noah traveling the bo." | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Emma teaches yoga" | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Emma becomes a big s.." | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Gismo And Elle In Tr.." | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Gismo and Elle save N." | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Geo Guesses with Noah" | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Noahs Balloons" | $2.99 | one-time | | Story "Find The Ball Noah" | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygge-stories-kids-storybooks/id1492468256/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great *2020-12-20* Great original drawing the kid love choosing what happens next in the story. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the feedback. I know my drawing is far from perfect, and I’m happy you can see the charm in that :-). I’m also glad, your kid likes choosing - it is this idea (that the child participates in forming the story) that got Hygge Stories started in the first place.. ### 5/5 — Wow *2020-11-27* I like it because it is so much fun to just read and chose what happens. And you get to be the character basically. I bet when I see my little cousin again, she would love this. It would help he fall asleep if she had a sleepover. She is. My best friend/cousin. It is nice to have her. And he little sister to. **Developer response:** What a sweet review! Thank you! Hope you and your cousins will enjoy Hygge Stories together... ### 2/5 — Cute but needs tweaks *2020-11-05* Stories are pretty cute. There are some spelling errors which is frustrating as a parent with children learning to read. And at least one storyline has proven to be slightly inappropriate (banana as pretend pen*s, and apricot in front of female character crotch). Overall the idea is awesome, I just wish I didn’t have to edit the stories on the fly while I read them aloud. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the feedback! Next version I will change the banana-joke. It was in no way meant to be offensive. Most kids I know make jokes like that. Honestly, I actually considered it, when I published it, but Nord (one of my kids) thought it was funny :-). My Hygge Stories are made with my kids for other kids. Hope you will continue reading them :-)...Kind regards, Lisa ... ... 14th of November: The new version is here, and the joke has been changed. I assure you, all the storylines are cute and funny...Again, I develop these Hygge Stories together with my kids, so there is a lot of family soul in them :-)...Kind regards, Lisa ———- May 4th: Hi again. Could you please remove your comment? It was a misunderstanding and I made a change immediately. Since your comment I have had almost no sales. I am a mother of 3 with a small business, dependent on the success of Hygge Stories, which is a soulful product for kids filled with heart and good intentions. It’s sad to keep being punished for a small misunderstanding...Kind regards, Lisa ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2020-10-06* Great kids app for storytime! The drawings are cute and the kids love choosing what happens in the story. The themes in the stories are good practice too. Love it! **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I’m happy to hear the themes are used for learning :-). Best regards, Lisa ### 5/5 — Just awesome ! *2020-09-22* Love the interactive stories! My kids loves it and we love the fact that new content gets added on a regular basis. My kid is always looking forward to story time because of hyggehistorier !! **Developer response:** Glad to hear it! I’ll keep working on new Hygge Stories :-). Best regards, Lisa ### 5/5 — Hygge Stories *2020-09-16* What’s more beautiful than reading to your children! And then imagine the stories being interactive!! These stories are wonderful with the cutest colorful illustrations. Absolutely love them. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the warm review! It makes me so happy to hear the drawings are appreciated. There is a lot of soul in every Hygge Story :-). Best regards, Lisa ### 5/5 — Fun interactive reading app for kids *2020-09-13* This is a fun and interactive reading app for younger kids. The drawings are cute and colorful. It’s fun for the kids to be part of choosing the direction of the story. Highly recommend it. **Developer response:** Thank you for the recommendation. I’m glad you like the drawings and colors. There is a lot of soul put into each and every one :-)...Best regards, Lisa ### 5/5 — Wonderful! *2020-04-17* This is a wonderfully kid friendly and approachable way to share information about Coronavirus with kids! **Developer response:** I’m so glad you think so! And thank you for writing it! It’s my humble way of contributing to getting kids through this crazy time...best regards, Lisa ## Frequently asked questions about Hygge Stories ### What is Hygge Stories? Hygge Stories offers interactive children's storybooks where kids make choices to influence the narrative. The stories feature hand-drawn art and incorporate themes like friendship, shapes, and feelings to encourage learning and creativity. ### Is Hygge Stories free to download? Yes, Hygge Stories is free to download and offers a free experience with in-app purchases for additional content or features. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### What age is Hygge Stories suitable for? Hygge Stories is suitable for children aged 4 and up, as indicated by its age rating. The interactive nature and educational themes are designed to be engaging for this age group. ### How often is Hygge Stories updated? The app was last updated on August 27, 2024, with the latest version being 2024.8. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### Does Hygge Stories have ads? No, Hygge Stories does not contain advertisements. The app is free with in-app purchases, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience for children. ### What makes Hygge Stories different from traditional books? Hygge Stories combines traditional storytelling with digital interactivity. Children actively participate by making choices, which creates a unique story each time, fostering dialogue and imagination in a modern format. ### Can multiple children use Hygge Stories together? Yes, Hygge Stories is designed to be shared. Siblings can read along and practice their reading skills together, and with one purchase, multiple children in a household can enjoy the stories. ### What kind of themes are explored in Hygge Stories? The stories explore themes such as friendship, shapes, fruits, vegetables, seasons, weather, and feelings. Parents can choose topics that align with their child's current interests, making learning relevant and fun. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2024.9 — 2026-06-22 New Hygge Story: "Geo Guesses with Noah" Can you guess what you're looking at before the whole picture is revealed? Geo and Noah set off on an adventure full of fun guessing, where children are shown only a small part of something and have to guess what it is. Along the way they practice recognizing icons, shapes and familiar objects - with imagination, attention and a little detective work. Have fun guessing! ### 2024.8 — 2024-08-27 Try the new Hygge Stories “Find the ball Noah” and “Noah’s balloons” - Created to celebrate my youngest, Atlas’, birthday. Atlas absolutely LOVES balls and balloons. “Find the ball Noah” is a ‘seek and find’ book, as this is a big hit with all my 4 children. Noah’s balloons came about, because we realized, there are seemingly no books with a lot of balloons, so my kids and I decided to create one ourselves, and with a lot of colors. Of course, both Hygge Stories are still with choices, so you help form the story, as you always do. ### 2023.9 — 2023-09-28 There’s a new Hygge Story for the collection. In “Gismo & Elle save Noah” you will have the opportunity to practice rhymes and chants, while magic will help you through to find Noah, who has gone missing. ### 2023.5.1 — 2023-06-02 There is once again a new Hygge Story in the app! “Emma teaches yoga” is a golden opportunity to try kids yoga. In a fun and creative way, your child is introduced to yoga, and you try approximately 11 yoga positions in each reading of the story. As always, you choose the direction of the story, so a new set of exercises can be tried every time. Enjoy and Namaste! ### 2023.1.2 — 2023-02-08 My maternity leave is over and me and my kids have started up the story writing again. There is lots of imagination and fun on its way in upcoming Hygge Stories, which are filled with playful learning. The new Hygge Story in this update, “Noah traveling the body” with the body as the theme, provides a great opportunity to learn about functions of the body in a fun way. Noah, which represents my latest child, just as the other main characters represent my other children, is traveling the body and visiting the stomach, the heart, the brain and much more. 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