# Televised Storybook Apps Apple's StoryTime for tvOS Brings Kids' Books to the Television By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-11 | Updated 2016-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storytime-for-tvos References: [thenextweb](http://thenextweb.com/apple/2016/11/11/apple-launches-ibooks-storytime-to-put-childrens-books-on-the-big-screen/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks-storytime/id1116818988) As a medium, children's stories aren't going anywhere, but [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-library) new app, StoryTime for tvOS, modernizes stories for today's connected kids. The app, which works in conjunction with AppleTV, plays recordings of various [classic children's stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storrrynights) and shows images of the pictures from those same books. StoryTime for tvOS uses a new feature on Apple's iBooks called 'Read-Aloud.' While all the books' narrations are read by actual humans (to reduce the uncanny effect of robotic voices,) Read-Aloud couples the books with subtitles running at the bottom of the screen. The hope is that StoryTime will not only provide a soothing way for parents and kids to read their favorite stories, but it will also help kids to learn to read thanks to the clear fonts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Storytelling:** Apple's StoryTime for tvOS brings classic children's stories to the television, providing a modern and connected storytelling experience. - **Read-aloud Revolution:** The 'Read-Aloud' feature on Apple's iBooks, coupled with the StoryTime app, revolutionizes storytelling by combining human narration with on-screen subtitles to enhance reading skills. - **Interactive Learning:** StoryTime for tvOS not only provides a soothing way for parents and kids to read stories but also helps children learn to read through clear fonts and visual engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Entertainment:** The StoryTime for tvOS app disrupts the children's entertainment industry by delivering classic stories in a modern, interactive format on television. - **Edtech:** The 'Read-Aloud' feature and intuitive design of StoryTime for tvOS creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the educational technology sector, enhancing reading and learning experiences for children. - **Streaming Media:** Apple's StoryTime for tvOS taps into the streaming media industry by offering an engaging, screen-time alternative for children, incorporating storytelling and interactive elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories.md) - [Interactive Bedtime Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lullaby-stories.md) - [AI-Powered Children's Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-library.md) - [Personalized Audio Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimestoryme.md) - [Custom Storytelling Audios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-narrated-with-your-voice.md) - [AI Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bedtime-stories.md) - [AI Storytelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stories-for-children.md) - [AI-Powered Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepytales.md) - [Engaging AI-Powered Reading Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-reading-app.md)