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Start a storyGive a year of bedtime stories
For a family you love. Every night their child becomes the hero of a brand new story, painted in watercolor and read aloud. One payment of $99 covers the whole year.


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Up to 5 new stories a night, every page illustrated
Stories read aloud, with soft lullabies for lights out
A library that keeps a year of stories to read again
A printable card for you to give, with your own note
- Paid once, never renews
- Their year starts when they open it
- Works on any phone, tablet or computer
- Right after checkout you get the card ready to print, and the gift link
You check out
One $99 payment. Your card and gift link arrive by email within a minute.
You give the card
Print it, hand it over, or forward the email. Wrapping optional.
They open it
The parent creates a free account in a few seconds, and their year of Plus starts right then. Tonight's story is one tap away.
Does this renew or charge them later?
No. It is one payment from you and nothing more. After the year ends the family goes back to the free plan unless they choose to subscribe themselves.
When does their year start?
On the day they open the gift, not the day you buy it. So it is fine to buy now for the holidays.
What if they already pay for ZTales?
Write to hello@ztales.com and we’ll make it right, either by extending their plan or refunding you.
What do you collect about their kids?
Nothing from you. The parent adds a first name and any details after they sign in, and can delete them at any time. Our safety page explains exactly what is kept and why.
Is it a printed book?
No. ZTales is stories on screen, read aloud. If you want a physical book to wrap, a printed personalized book is the better gift.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, if the gift hasn’t been opened yet. Write to hello@ztales.com.