If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me share the little storybooks I’ve been making for my toddler. I started by using GPT image tools—super fun, but a little clunky. My son loved them, but honestly, I was spending way too much time stitching pages together.
Turns out, there’s now a much easier way. Google quietly rolled out a Storybook Gem inside Gemini, and it’s almost absurdly simple to use.
How to Do It
Head to Google Gemini
Just log in with your regular Gmail address.Open the Expanded Menu
In the sidebar, scroll down until you see Gems—these are essentially pre-built mini-agents for specific use cases (you can create your own by the way!).Select “Storybook”
Google has made this one available for everyone. Once you click in, you’ll see a panel of starter prompts (e.g., “Write a bedtime adventure” or “Create a story about a dinosaur and a rocket ship”).Pick a Prompt (or Write Your Own)
Click one of the options, and Gemini will generate both the text and illustrations. You can quickly edit the story, swap styles, or download the finished book.
That’s it—you now have a personalized, AI-generated storybook in just a few clicks.
Why I Like It
It’s fast. No juggling separate image and text tools.
It’s customizable. You can add your child’s name or favorite animal and watch the story adapt.
And most importantly: my toddler lights up every time we flip through a new book.
If you’re curious, open Gemini today and try the Storybook Gem. It’s free, playful, and surprisingly polished.
