When you purchase a StoryOak™ read-aloud or book-preview video, your book is thoughtfully transformed into a warm, engaging storytelling experience for little listeners.

Each video includes:

🟡 Story Presentation:

READ-ALOUD:
As the story is narrated, each page of your book appears on screen, allowing children to follow along visually with the illustrations. Pages turn naturally as the story progresses, creating the familiar feeling of watching a book being read aloud page by page. This helps children stay connected to the story while also appreciating the artwork and design of the book.

BOOK PREVIEW:
As the preview is narrated, viewers are introduced to the heart of your story through a carefully crafted summary while a custom book-preview image remains on screen. Rather than revealing the entire book, the goal is to provide a brief glimpse into the story's message, characters, or adventure, creating curiosity and encouraging readers to discover the rest within the pages of the book itself.

🟡 Custom Video Thumbnail:

Your video will include a beautiful thumbnail image that incorporates the cover of your book and makes the video inviting to families and readers. This is the image that appears before the video begins and when the video is shared online.

🟡 Warm, Expressive Narration:

READ-ALOUD:
Your story will be read aloud with natural pacing, warmth, and expression, creating a listening experience that feels much like a cozy storytime. Children remain engaged when the rhythm of a story is respected, which is why narration is carefully paced to match the flow of your book.

BOOK PREVIEW:
For your book-preview video, your story will be thoughtfully condensed into a captivating summary of less than 60 seconds, giving viewers a glimpse into the heart of your book. Rather than revealing the entire story, the goal is to spark curiosity, build anticipation, and leave readers eager to discover what happens next.

🟡 Easy-to-Use MP4 Video File:

Your completed video will be delivered as a high-quality MP4 file, the most widely supported video format.

This makes it easy to upload and share on platforms such as:

• your website

• YouTube

• email marketing platforms

• private reader pages

• launch team portals

🟡 StoryOak™ Approved Badge:

You will also receive a StoryOak™ Approved badge that you can proudly display on your website, book pages, or marketing materials.

This badge lets readers know that your book has been featured as part of a StoryOak™ experience, adding an extra layer of credibility and charm to your book’s presentation.

Whether designed to immerse little readers in your story or spark curiosity about what happens next, a book video becomes a powerful storytelling and marketing asset you can use in many ways.

Here are just a few possibilities:

🟡 A Special Bonus for Readers

Offer the read-aloud video as a surprise bonus for families who already purchased your book. Many children love listening to their favorite stories again and again.

🟡 An Email Sign-Up Incentive

Invite families to join your email list in exchange for access to the video. This allows you to build a meaningful connection with readers while giving them something wonderful in return.

🟡 A Reward for Your Launch Team

Provide exclusive access to your launch team members as a thank-you for helping spread the word about your book.

🟡 A Resource for Teachers and Caregivers

Many educators love having a read-aloud version available when they introduce new books in the classroom.

🟡 A Feature on Your Author Website

Your book-preview video can become a beautiful part of your website, giving families a glimpse into the world of your story.

🟡 A Shareable Storytelling Experience

A read-aloud video can also be shared during online events, virtual school visits, or special storytime moments.

Children's books deserve to be handled with care.

At StoryOak, we believe a read-aloud should feel warm, joyful, and authentic, much like a child curled up next to a loved one during storytime.

Every video is created with the goal of making children feel invited into the story.

What makes StoryOak™ different?

🟡 A Storytelling-First Approach

StoryOak™ focuses on the emotional rhythm of your story so children stay engaged from beginning to end.

🟡 Respect for Your Illustrations

Your artwork is displayed clearly and thoughtfully so young viewers can enjoy every detail.

🟡 A Calm, Inviting Reading Experience

The narration style is warm and expressive without feeling rushed or over-dramatic.

🟡 Created by Someone Who Deeply Understands Children's Books

StoryOak™ was created by a longtime children's author and educator who understands what makes a children's story resonate with young listeners.

Creating your StoryOak™ read-aloud video is simple.

Step 1:

Purchase your read-aloud video, book preview, or both.

Step 2:

You will receive an email with a short questionnaire and instructions for sharing your book files.

Step 4:

Once your materials are received, we begin creating your video.

Step 5:

Your finished read-aloud video, book preview, or both will be delivered and ready for you to share with your readers.

Stories have always been meant to be shared. With a StoryOak™ read-aloud video, your book becomes a storytelling moment that families can return to again and again.

And sometimes, that moment of listening to a story together is exactly what turns a book into a lifelong favorite.