# Interactive Augmented Bedtime Apps This Bedtime Story App Turns Bedsheets into Backgrounds By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-app References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362848/Tell-Bedtime-Stories-To-Your-Kids-Through-Augmented-Reality-On-Their-Bedsheets/) & [fastcocreate](http://www.fastcocreate.com/3022266/this-augmented-reality-bedtime-story-springs-from-your-kids-sheets) This augmented reality story app from TexTale aims to transform the bedtime storytelling ritual. Essentially this imaginative app allows parents to turn their children’s bedsheets into backgrounds in [fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories). This makes [bedtime story telling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-stories) a little more interactive. Currently TexTale is a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) funded company, which means that parents who love the idea behind this clever story app can donate money to this worth while project. This app is guaranteed to take story time to the next level. Young kids will be excited to see little critters, princes and princesses traipsing around on their very own bedspreads. This creative app will help parents everywhere to keep their kids entertained before bed. This augmented reality app will have kids wanting to stay up and read stories all night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Storytelling:** New opportunities for apps that use augmented reality technology to create interactive and immersive storytelling experiences. - **Interactive Bedtime Apps:** Innovative ways to use technology to enhance the traditional bedtime routine and make it more engaging for children and parents alike. - **Crowdfunding for Educational Apps:** The rise of crowdfunding platforms as a valuable source of funding for education-related apps and products. ### Where This Applies - **Edtech:** Education technology companies that focus on creating interactive and engaging learning experiences for children through apps, games, and other digital platforms. - **Children's Entertainment:** Companies that develop content and products that entertain and educate children, including books, videos, games, and apps. - **Ecommerce:** Online marketplaces that sell educational and entertainment products, including apps, games, and other digital media, for children and families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [GenAI Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdreams.md) - [Interactive Bedtime Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lullaby-stories.md) - [AI-Powered Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepytales.md) - [Personalized AI Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-night-bedtime-stories.md) - [Personalized Bed Time Reading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blissfable.md) - [AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slumber-stories-ai.md) - [Story Personalization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimefableai.md) - [AI Story Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondertale.md) - [AI Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bedtime-stories.md)