FAQ
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Straight answers for the grown-up holding the device.
What is ThatStoryThing?
ThatStoryThing is a shared story experience. You read aloud, your child imagines and chooses, and the story goes where they choose. Sometimes sensibly. Sometimes not.
What ages is it for?
Stories are written for ages 6–7 and 8–10. Pick the age band that fits your family and read at your own pace. Not every age band and Story Spark has a story yet; where there isn’t one, the app says “More adventures coming soon”. Nobody is checking IDs at the blanket fort.
Who reads the stories?
You do. A parent, grandparent or another trusted grown-up reads aloud. There’s no AI narrator. Silly voices are entirely optional — and highly recommended.
Does my child need to use the device?
No. You hold the device and select their choices. Your child can simply listen, imagine and tell you what they think should happen next. Tiny fingers can stay tucked under the blanket.
Do I need to download anything?
Usually, no. ThatStoryThing runs in a modern web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Open the link and start reading. No mysterious app-store expedition required.
Does ThatStoryThing use AI?
Yes, backstage. Our stories are written with the help of generative AI, then read and approved by a person before families see them. Nothing is generated while you read: every choice leads to a part of the story that was already written. AI doesn’t narrate the story, chat with your child or replace the grown-up reading.
Does ThatStoryThing record us?
No. ThatStoryThing doesn’t use your microphone or camera, and nothing you say is recorded. Nobody is being graded on how they read.
Will there be ads?
No ads. Ever. Dragons are allowed to interrupt. Advertisers are not.