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- Gemini now makes AI-generated illustrated storybooks
- Stories can match art styles like anime, claymation, and comics
- Users can upload images to inspire story content
- Some stories show funny or odd AI glitches in visuals
Google is adding a magical twist to bedtime. With its latest update, Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, can now turn your ideas into AI-generated bedtime stories.
Whether your child dreams of space-traveling turtles or dancing robots, Gemini’s new “Storybook” feature can bring those tales to life with 10 illustrated pages and narrated text.
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the @geminiapp Storybook.
As a new father, I’ve been thinking about how to communicate with my son in a way that truly resonates with him, and in a way that many of our own parents used to communicate with us… reading. With Storybook, now… pic.twitter.com/TpiDbbdk6d
— Joël (@joelyawili) August 5, 2025
All it takes is a simple prompt. You can ask Gemini to create a story in your favorite art style, be it anime, claymation, comic book, or something more abstract.
Even better, you can upload your child’s drawing or any image, and Gemini will try to build a story around it. Think of it like a bedtime book created just for your kid, powered by your imagination and AI.
Source: Gemini AI – Techtoken
For parents looking to make storytime more interactive and unique, this feature could be a game-changer. Gemini reads each story aloud, making it feel even more personal and immersive. And since every story is only ten pages long, it’s just the right length for bedtime.
writers might strike again…
Google just dropped an AI Storybook tool on Gemini
type a prompt → 10-page illustrated book with text, artwork, and narration
upload photos, pick art styles, customize characters
free for everyone pic.twitter.com/pbCzVHb2eo
— el.cine (@EHuanglu) August 5, 2025
The feature works globally, across both desktop and mobile, and in all the languages that Gemini currently supports, making it widely accessible for families everywhere.
As Google continues to expand Gemini’s capabilities, it’s joining other recent innovations like Perplexity AI’s new web crawlers and Apple’s AI-powered answer engine, pushing the boundaries of how we interact with content.
Storybook’s AI Magic Isn’t Always Flawless
Gemini’s story-making power is impressive, but not perfect. Users are already spotting some of the quirks that come with AI-generated content.
In one test, a catfish story turned strange when a fish character suddenly grew a human arm. Another tale involving spaghetti sauce looked more like a cartoon crime scene than a family dinner.
Now Google Gemini can create story books with just a prompt. And it can even read it loud for you.
Just ask “create a story book about….” pic.twitter.com/cXcxVKvGXU
— Saadh Jawwadh (@SaadhJawwadh) August 5, 2025
These oddities aren’t unique to one-off stories. Even Google’s demo video showed a woman tapping a wrench in midair while building a spaceship, in a way that didn’t quite make sense.
And while illustrations are colorful and creative, they sometimes ignore visual logic, like TV screens appearing on the wrong side of a device.
Consistency in character design is another issue. A character may appear in different shapes or colors from page to page. This inconsistency can be amusing but also distracting, especially for kids trying to follow the story visually.
Genuinely impressed with Gemini’s new ‘storybook’ feature! I took chapter 6 of ‘toughie,’ which is just a few pages with no dialogue, and I wanted to see what it would create! Simply plugged in the 5 pages and asked for a story inspired by the visuals. Gorgeous art, a coherent… pic.twitter.com/D3pkovQyHo
— Carl Nehring (@Apartmentverse) August 6, 2025
Still, it’s worth noting that not every story has these glitches. For the most part, Gemini keeps characters consistent, follows the plot, and adds vibrant illustrations.
And since the tool is live globally, on both desktop and mobile, you can try it yourself in any of the supported languages.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just curious, Gemini’s “Storybook” offers a glimpse into how AI could transform storytelling. But just like any AI model, it’s not immune to surprises. This reminds us of how Google’s AI bug hunter recently found 20 open-source flaws, highlighting that even top-tier AI tools need fine-tuning.
Every week we get stunned with something new. Google Gemini’s new storybook feature is an awsome, quick, fun process.
Pulled a series of illustrations I had done a while back, tossed it in with a concept. @GeminiApp#GoogleAI #GenerativeAI #storybook pic.twitter.com/LrNm5FQ2fk
— Glenski 📷🇨🇦 (@glenegrant) August 6, 2025
Could Gemini Storybooks Redefine Learning for Kids?
The AI-generated bedtime stories feature isn’t just for fun—it might be a new way to engage kids in learning. With customizable storytelling, Gemini could help spark creativity, expand vocabulary, and improve listening skills.
Teachers and parents could use it as a tool for educational storytelling. For example, you could generate a story that teaches about planets, animals, or kindness, all presented with engaging visuals and read-aloud features.
Uploading kids’ drawings and turning them into characters can also build confidence and a sense of ownership.
It’s a mix of entertainment and education, without the need for extra software or design tools. Kids can become co-creators in the storytelling process, shaping stories based on their ideas and drawings. That level of involvement turns passive screen time into something more active and meaningful.
And with Gemini’s support for multiple languages, the feature could even help in bilingual learning environments or for non-native English speakers.
The rise of tools like Gemini reflects the broader trend of conversational AI, as seen in the surge of ChatGPT conversations and its growing weekly user base, with ChatGPT weekly users now in the millions.
While the tech is still evolving, its potential to support both fun and learning makes Gemini’s Storybook tool a standout feature in the growing world of AI-powered creativity.
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