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Free illustrated stories to read online and PDF.

Personalized illustrated stories to read online. Stories for all ages.

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Illustrated cover of the story “A Costume for the Pumpkin”, Halloween, Classic Tale illustration, for ages 2 to 4
Illustrated cover of the story “Hugo’s Paci Gets a Job”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 4
Illustrated cover of the story “Lucas and the Slower Train”, Emotions, Colored Pencil illustration, for ages 2 to 4
Illustrated cover of the story “Larita’s Little Box”, Emotions, 3D Animation illustration, for ages 2 to 4
Illustrated cover of the story “Goodnight, Every Wave”, Bedtime, Watercolor illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Watercolor, 3D, paper cutouts, comics… up to 25 illustration styles

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Free stories to read online

Discover our collection of free illustrated stories for all ages: children's tales full of magic, educational stories that teach through play, and narratives for adults that move and inspire. Each story comes alive with original illustrations in watercolour, ink, collage and many more styles. Read them online or download the free PDF to enjoy them wherever you like.

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Illustrated cover of the story “Lucas and the Slower Train”, Emotions, Colored Pencil illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Lucas and the Slower Train

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “A Costume for the Pumpkin”, Halloween, Classic Tale illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Halloween

A Costume for the Pumpkin

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Hugo’s Paci Gets a Job”, Emotions, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Hugo’s Paci Gets a Job

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Larita’s Little Box”, Emotions, 3D Animation illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Emotions

Larita’s Little Box

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Goodnight, Every Wave”, Bedtime, Watercolor illustration, for ages 2 to 4

Children's · Bedtime

Goodnight, Every Wave

2–4 yearsAudioRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Silver Threads”, Romantic, Watercolor illustration

Adults · Romantic

Silver Threads

40–75 yearsRead free story

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The same child turned into an illustrated pirate
Their illustrated character
Photograph of the printed Spanish story El día que me convertí en hermana mayor
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Illustrated cover of the story “Noa and the Green Light Rules”, Values, 3D Animation illustration, for ages 4 to 7

Children's · Values

Noa and the Green Light Rules

4–7 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “The Orange Suitcase”, Nostalgic, Felt illustration

Adults · Nostalgic

The Orange Suitcase

18–99 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Mission Snowfall”, Christmas, Felt illustration, for ages 3 to 8

Children's · Christmas

Mission Snowfall

3–8 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “What the Camera Missed”, Family, Felt illustration, for ages 8 to 11

Children's · Family

What the Camera Missed

8–11 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “The Road Inside the Shoebox”, Family, Felt illustration, for ages 7 to 10

Children's · Family

The Road Inside the Shoebox

7–10 yearsRead free story
Illustrated cover of the story “Luci's Green Notebook”, Family, Felt illustration, for ages 4 to 8

Children's · Family

Luci's Green Notebook

4–8 yearsRead free story

There are still 25 free stories to discover

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01Browse by category

30 categories to find your story.

Our collection is organized into themed categories so you can quickly find what you're looking for: from stories about learning to apologize to stories for weddings or retirement.

02Stories for every age

A library for the whole family.

Stories are thought for different ages: children, teens and adults. Each story includes original illustrations and conveys values like friendship, courage or empathy.

Girl reading an illustrated story curled up beside a fox
type Children

Children's stories

Illustrated tales full of magic, adventure, friendship and emotion. Ideal for bedtime reading or family time.

3–12 yearsIllustratedFree PDF
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Boy studying at his desk with a globe and an abacus
type Educational

Educational stories

Stories that teach through play: attention, memory, free learning, digital safety and values of coexistence.

4–12 yearsDidacticFor classroom
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Open personalized story for adults: an adventurer couple gazes at the horizon from an airship among the clouds
type Adults

Stories for adults

Stories that move you: romantic, nostalgic, to gift grandparents, for weddings, retirements, special days.

16+ yearsEmotionalTo gift
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Printed and bound story next to a stack of loose pages
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Every story can be downloaded as high-quality PDF to read offline, print or share.

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Free illustrated stories to read and download.

On this page you can read free stories online. You'll find illustrated tales of adventure, friendship, emotion or fantasy. All stories can be read directly on the web and many are also available as free PDF downloads.

Stories are thought for different ages: children, teens and adults. Each story includes original illustrations and conveys values like friendship, courage or empathy.

“If you prefer, you can also create a personalized story where you or your family are the protagonists.”

Download free stories in PDF

All stories on this page can be read online and many can also be downloaded as free PDF stories. Download your favourite and read it anytime, no internet needed.

Children's stories

Stories for children aged 0 to 12 about friendship, emotions, diversity, bullying, values, bedtime, Christmas and more. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom work or family time. And if you want your child to be the main character, there are also personalized children's stories made from their photos.

Educational stories

Stories to work on attention and memory, free learning, digital safety, coexistence rules or good manners. A proven resource for families and educators. For a specific classroom topic you can create personalized educational stories.

Stories for adults

Stories to gift: romantic, nostalgic, for grandparents, for weddings, retirements, Valentine's or Mother's and Father's Day. Also mystery, humor and personalized sci-fi. And to tell your own, there are personalized stories for adults.

Create your own personalized story.

Turn your child into the protagonist of a unique illustrated story generated from their photos. Start my first free story →

Prefer it on paper? Any story can be ordered as a personalized printed storybook, hardcover or softcover, delivered to your door.

03Frequently asked questions

Before you read, what people usually ask.

Yes, all stories in this section are completely free. You can read them online and download the PDF at no cost and no registration required.
On this page you can read complete free stories directly online. No registration or payment required.
Yes, many stories can also be downloaded as PDF to read offline. Look for the download button on each story.
We have stories for all ages: toddlers (3-6 years), kids (4-12 years) and young adults/adults (16+ years). Each story indicates its recommended age.
We have 25 different illustration styles, from watercolor and 3D animation to pixel art, Japanese fantasy and impressionist oil painting. 19 are included with any story and 6 more are exclusive to the Story of the Month Club. Each style transforms your story into something unique.
Every story you buy comes as a high-quality PDF (instant download) and narrated with a professional voice. If you want it on paper, there is also a professionally printed hardcover or softcover book in A5 or A4 with home delivery. You can also download the illustrations separately.
Yes, privacy is our top priority. Photos are used only to generate illustrations and are deleted immediately afterwards. We never store original photos or use them to train public AI models.

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