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Make My ABCs

Name: Make My ABCs
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Author: Wanderly

Create a personalized ABC book where YOU choose the words for each letter! Each page will ask you to select or create a word for the next letter in the alphabet, building an ABC story just for you.

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About This Story

What your child will experience

Your child becomes the author of their own ABC book, choosing a word for each letter of the alphabet. They'll pick a theme at the start (like animals, food, or monsters!), then guide the story by selecting what comes next. Each page features a simple rhyming couplet and a prompt: "What's a great letter that starts with _?" You might need to help them. 😊 Their choices shape a personalized alphabet adventure.

Why this approach helps

This co-creation format builds early literacy skills—letter recognition, sound awareness, and vocabulary—while honoring your child's voice and interests. When children direct the story, they stay engaged longer and feel proud of what they've made.

What to notice as a parent

Listen for which words excite your child—they reveal current interests and growing vocabulary. If they choose something unexpected ("Z is for banana!"), that's a window into their logic or humor, not a mistake. You might ask gently, "Tell me about that one!" to explore their thinking. Over time, repeated play with letters and sounds strengthens pre-reading skills in a low-pressure, joyful way.

Personalize This Story

Make this story truly special by adding these details:

✓Choose an overall theme for this ABC book.

Story Questions

Questions your child may be asked while creating this story:

What's a great word that starts with _?

Loved by Families

Join thousands of happy families who've empowered their children with personalized, interactive stories.

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— Taryn S

“My son couldn't put the story down!”

— Sebastian

“We've been using it every night for bedtime stories for our 3 year old.”

— Matt

“Ok, so I installed this yesterday, and I've already read 5 stories with my 4 year old. That's over an hours worth of time. Today he tried to negotiate to have me read 4 in a row... He's fully engaged, and takes his time over the choices - I think that and the funny moments in the stories are what have him hooked. He lost it when our cat (yes, you can include your pet in a story!) turned into a elephant. As a parent, it's whimsical and a welcome change from the regular books in rotation. I was initially unsure about using my phone to engage him during bedtime, but he entrallment quickly overcame that. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others.”

— Simon

“It's been fantastic for creating and sharing our stories with beautiful art. What a great keepsake!”

— Shayla

“My dyslexic 4th grader struggles with reading and comprehension. She is finally excited to read using Wanderly!”

— Bill

“As an lifelong educator, I give this app an enthusiastic 5 stars+. With opportunity to choose and name characters, type of story and plot ... what could be more creative? What could be a more productive use of screen time? I love that this app was created and is carefully monitored by a Mom of young kids. She also happens to have technical/AI chops ... she was a Google Product Manager in their Education Products sector. The graphics are quite lovely, the story lines are fun and age-appropriate.”

— Helen

“I'm very impressed with the ease with which I was able to write a fun (and colorful) story. I wrote one for my grandchild and can't wait to share it with her.”

— Bill

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