Personalized Social Stories for Your Child
Help them feel ready for every big moment
Personalized, illustrated social stories that gently prepare your child for new routines, transitions, and big feelings.
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Created by Storytelling Experts
14-Day Money Back GuaranteeWhat Is a Social Story — and Why Personalize It?
A social story is a short, gentle story that walks a child through a specific situation step by step — what will happen, how they might feel, and what they can do. Therapists, teachers, and parents use them to ease anxiety before new or tricky moments.
Most social stories are generic printables with a stick figure named “the child.” Imaginari writes the story around your actual child — their name, their world, and the exact situation they're facing — so it feels real, relatable, and reassuring.
What's Inside Every Imaginari Social Story
- ✓Your child as the named hero of the story
- ✓The real situation, broken into calm, predictable steps
- ✓Simple language that names feelings and models responses
- ✓Warm, professional illustrations on every page
- ✓A gentle, confidence-building ending they can re-read anytime
How It Works
Creating personalized adventures for your child is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Tell Us About the Situation
Share your child's name, age, and the moment they're working through — a new sibling, the first day of school, a dentist visit.
We Write Their Social Story
We turn it into a gentle, illustrated story where your child is the hero who navigates the situation step by step.
Read It Together, Again & Again
Re-read before the big moment to build familiarity, calm nerves, and give your child a script they can follow.
A Story for Every Big Moment
Whatever your child is working through, we can craft a personalized social story to help them feel ready.
A New Sibling
Prepare your child for a new baby — what changes, what stays the same, and how they're still loved.
Starting Daycare or Preschool
Walk through drop-off, the new routine, and meeting teachers so the first day feels familiar.
First Day of School
Calm first-day nerves with a story that rehearses the morning, the classroom, and making friends.
Potty Training
A friendly, step-by-step story that makes using the potty feel doable and even exciting.
Doctor & Dentist Visits
Take the fear out of checkups by showing exactly what happens, start to finish.
Bedtime & Sleeping Alone
Ease bedtime resistance and fear of the dark with a soothing, predictable wind-down story.
Making Friends & Sharing
Model taking turns, kind words, and joining in so social moments feel less overwhelming.
Managing Big Feelings
Give your child language and calming strategies for anger, worry, and frustration.
Trying New Foods
Turn mealtime standoffs into a brave little adventure of tasting something new.
Sample Adventures
Every story is uniquely crafted with beautiful illustrations and your child as the main character
Grumpycorn and the Day the Butter Started Breakdancing
Grumpycorn's grumpy morning takes a wild turn when his butter, Buttery B, comes to life and starts breakdancing in the kitchen. Despite his reluctance, Grumpycorn ends up dancing along with Fluffy the Hamster and Buttery B, leading to a surprisingly fun breakfast. By the end, Grumpycorn finds himself enjoying the weirdness and feeling less grumpy.
“It was a perfectly grumpy morning in Grumpycorn’s cottage. The sun was shining (ugh)...”
Lucy the Pirate Queen: The Dark Forest Adventure
Lucy, pretending to be a pirate, discovers a magical portal in her backyard that leads her and her dog Elvis to a strange dark forest filled with talking trees and fairies. They help the fairies move a giant marshmallow with the help of a baby dragon named Skippy, and together they cheer up a sad cloud blocking the sunlight. After their adventure, Skippy joins Lucy and Elvis for more fun in her backyard.
“One sunny afternoon, Lucy was in her backyard, pretending to be Captain...”
Lilly, Naveh, and the Dolphin Who Loved Pool Noodles
Lilly and Naveh meet a talking dolphin named Maya who dreams of experiencing pool noodles, leading them on a whimsical adventure to transport her to a swimming pool. Once there, they enjoy a hilarious pool noodle battle before the lifeguard closes the pool for the day. After a fun-filled day, Maya thanks them and returns to the ocean, leaving Lilly and Naveh eager for more adventures.
“Just as Lilly and Naveh were putting the finishing touches on their sand spaceship (which now had a seaweed flag...”
Beautiful Illustrations in Every Story
Professional artists bring each adventure to life with stunning, child-friendly artwork
Ginny and the Magical Beach Day
Peter's Space Adventures
Skippy and the Mystery of the Missing Fruits
Lucy and the Fairy
Why Personalized Social Stories Work
More than a story — a gentle, repeatable tool that helps your child feel prepared and understood.
Prepares Kids for New Situations
Walking through what to expect reduces anxiety before first days, appointments, and transitions.
Builds Emotional Vocabulary
Stories name feelings and model calm responses, helping kids understand and manage big emotions.
Personalized to Your Child
Their name, their world, their exact situation — far more relatable than a generic printable story.
Reinforces Positive Behavior
Gentle modeling of sharing, listening, and routines that kids can practice and repeat.
Ready to Help Your Child Feel Ready?
Create a personalized social story for the moment your child is facing next — in minutes.
Stories from Our Heroes
Hear what kids and parents are saying about their Imaginari.club adventures
“Emma loves being the princess in her own castle! She asks for her story every night before bed.”
“I'm a superhero and I save the day! My mom cries happy tears when we read together.”
“The illustrations are stunning and the stories have actually improved my son's reading confidence.”
“I have a dragon friend named Sparkles and we go on adventures to help people!”
“Worth every penny. The quality and personalization exceed all expectations. My daughter is obsessed!”
“My stories are about me being a detective! I solve mysteries and find lost puppies.”
Choose Your Adventure
Select the perfect plan for your family’s storytelling journey
Casual Reader
One story a week for regular enjoyment
- Unlimited story series
- 1 episode per week
- 10-12 illustrations per story
- Advanced customization
- Priority support
Daily Reader
New story every day
- Unlimited story series
- 1 story every day
- 12+ premium illustrations
- Full customization
- Early access to new features
7 Stories Pack
one time payment for 7 stories
- 7 story creation credits (good for 30 days)
- one time payment - no commitment
- everything in daily reader
Social Stories: Common Questions
Everything parents ask before creating their first personalized social story.
What exactly is a personalized social story?+
It's a short, illustrated story written around your child and a specific situation they're facing — like starting school or visiting the dentist. Your child is the named hero, and the story gently walks them through what to expect so the real moment feels familiar and calm.
How is this different from free printable social stories?+
Printables are generic and use a nameless stick figure. Imaginari writes the story around your actual child — their name, their world, and the exact situation — with warm, professional illustrations. That personalization makes the story far more relatable and effective.
What situations can I create a story for?+
Almost anything your child is working through: a new sibling, starting daycare, potty training, doctor and dentist visits, bedtime fears, making friends, big feelings, trying new foods, and more. If you can describe the moment, we can build a story around it.
What ages are these stories best for?+
Personalized social stories work best for children roughly ages 3 to 8, and we tailor the language and length to your child's age when we create each story.
Can I use these for a child with autism or anxiety?+
Yes. Social stories were originally developed to support children who benefit from clear, predictable explanations of social situations, and many parents of children with autism or anxiety use them. They're a helpful tool, not a substitute for professional therapy.
How quickly will I get the story?+
Your personalized, illustrated story is generated for you in minutes — so you can read it together before the big moment arrives.