Here’s what your 12 months of full access unlocks — for children, parents & educators alike.

  • Read on your favourite devices

    Buy through Motion Storybooks. Your access code and setup instructions arrive by email straight after purchase.

  • Ad-free stories for young readers

    Carefully curated for growing minds, we’re all about stories, and stories only.

  • Download stories for offline viewing

    Download favourites while online, then watch offline on that same device. Ideal for travel or limited connectivity.

  • Record Your Own Story

    With the Storyteller feature, you can record yourself narrating a story and share it with loved ones — creating magical, lasting memories.

For education partners

Bring stories into your school or literacy programme

Explore classroom use, teacher resources and access options for schools, libraries and Ministries of Education.

Explore access for your school or Ministry of Education

More moments to enjoy a story

A child enjoying an animated story on a tablet

Stories in motion

See real picture books come to life with animation, narration and sound.

A young reader following an animated story on a tablet

Listen and read along

Follow the narration and highlighted words, then pause to talk about the story together.

Children sharing storytime with books and a tablet

Make it your storytime

Choose stories for your child’s interests and reading stage. Read together at home or download favourites before travelling.

Try 500+ Animated Stories Free for 7 Days

Explore animated storybooks, ebooks and audiobooks free for 7 days. No payment details required and no automatic move to a paid annual purchase.

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Stories that invite children into reading

94% of teachers surveyed reported more enthusiasm for reading.

Provider-reported teacher feedback; experiences and outcomes vary.

Source: Vooks, research summary (2024).

Read the evidence and context (PDF)

Got Questions?

Everything You Need to Know

What is Motion Storybooks?

Motion Storybooks helps families and educators bring stories to life through animation, narration and read-along text highlighting.

What is included?

Over 500 animated storybooks, over 900 ebooks and over 5,000 audiobooks, with ad-free viewing, read-aloud narration, read-along text highlighting, offline downloads and supporting activities. The library is updated over time; titles and formats can vary.

What ages is it for?

The library is best suited to children aged 1–9. Families and teachers can choose stories to match each child’s interests, language and reading stage.

How do I get access after purchase?

Motion Storybooks emails your access code and setup instructions straight after purchase. For help with your code, visit our redemption guide.

How long does 1 Year Access last?

The paid product provides 12 months of access with one payment and no automatic renewal. It is separate from the 7-day free trial.

How does the 7-day free trial work?

The trial provides 7 days to explore the library. No payment details are required for the trial, and it does not automatically become a paid annual purchase. To continue afterwards, choose the separate 1 Year Access product.

Can I use it without internet?

You need an internet connection to set up access, stream and download stories. Once downloaded in the app, a story can be watched offline on that same device. Download in advance for travel or places with limited connectivity.

Do you offer school or ministry access?

Yes. We discuss licensing for schools, nurseries, libraries, Ministries of Education and literacy programmes. Explore access for your school or Ministry of Education, then tell us about your learners, devices and connectivity so we can propose suitable access.