Explore York Libraries vs Our Story Magic

Access Explore York Libraries from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books. You can also use the app to check your books in and out in the library.

Make bedtime calmer, closer and more magical. Our Story Magic helps parents create personalised bedtime stories for their family. It is designed for parent-led bedtime routines: create a story, read together, or listen with gentle narration at the end of the day. Each story can be shaped around your family profile, favourite things, daily moments, feelings and the theme you choose. Our Story Magic is free to download and includes 2 free stories. Continued use requires a paid subscription. What it does Create a family bedtime story in seconds Start with a simple parent-led flow and create a personalised story for tonight. Includes 2 free stories; further stories require a subscription. Support calmer bedtime routines Stories are written with a gentle rhythm and warm language to help bedtime feel more settled. Read together or listen Use the story on screen, read it aloud, or listen with soothing narration during quiet bedtime moments. Add optional parent-voice narration (subscription required) Parents can choose parent-voice narration where available, so storytime can feel familiar even on busy evenings. Premium narrators (subscription required) Choose from a range of narrator voices on the Magic plan. Include a unique illustration Each story includes a soft, storybook-style picture to enjoy before settling down. Carry the moment into tomorrow A simple parent prompt gives you one gentle idea to continue the story’s theme the next day. Save favourite stories Keep special family stories in your library so you can read or listen again whenever you like. Why parents use it Our Story Magic is designed to help parents create a consistent, comforting bedtime ritual without needing to plan, search or scroll. It can help families: Build a calmer bedtime routine Create a moment of connection at the end of the day Reflect on feelings, milestones and little wins through story Keep a familiar voice close during work trips or late nights Save time while still making bedtime feel thoughtful and personal Low screen time by design Use the screen to start the story and look at the picture together. Then you can dim the display, place the phone face-down, and listen to the story as audio. Privacy and safety Your family information is used to personalise your stories. You choose what to share and can update or delete details at any time. Stories are generated without third-party characters, brands or copyrighted worlds. Pricing and trial Our Story Magic is free to download and includes 2 free stories. Creating further stories requires an auto-renewing subscription. Core: 30 stories per month, standard narration, up to 2 children. Magic: 50 stories per month, premium narrators, your own recorded voice, unlimited children, and a saved story yearbook. A free trial is available to new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. What you’ll see A personalised title and illustration A soothing bedtime story with gentle rhythm and repetition A parent-led theme based on your chosen inputs One simple follow-up idea for tomorrow Terms of Use: https://ourstorymagic.co/legal#terms Privacy Policy: https://ourstorymagic.co/legal#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/