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ZuZu Storytelling Companion — Enchanting bedtime stories for children
ZuZu transforms bedtime into magical journeys with educational tales and soothing soundscapes. It offers experiences to stimulate young minds, promotes peaceful sleep and accelerates learning through storytelling.
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@alexander_lachinger1 Thank you so much for the fantastic review and the 5-star rating! Your positive feedback is incredibly motivating for us. If you have any suggestions or additional thoughts on how we can further improve, please don't hesitate to share. Thanks again for your kind words!
I heard children coloring books would also be pretty cool. I think it may be too much of an add on for the app tho. I honestly don’t know. Anyways though, Congrats on the launch!!
@benjamin_sloutsky
Thank you for the congratulations and for bringing up the idea of a children's coloring book feature. While we love the creativity behind coloring books and their potential for fostering imagination, our primary aim with Zuzu is to reduce screen time for children. Introducing a coloring book feature directly within the app might be counterproductive to that goal, encouraging more screen interaction rather than less. However, we're always exploring innovative ways to engage children's creativity and learning without increasing their screen time. We appreciate your input and support, and we're thrilled you're excited about Zuzu's launch!
Hi Matt, Alex, and Joffrey,
ZuZu sounds like a wonderful escape into imagination for both kids and parents! It's refreshing to see a focus on storytelling with educational value and the added benefit of aiding sleep. I love the idea of customizable stories – it really personalizes the experience. Curious to know, how did you select the soundscapes that accompany the tales? Wishing you all the best on this enchanting journey with ZuZu!
Warm regards.
@alex_dulub
Thanks for your kind words! We're thrilled you're excited about ZuZu. For our soundscapes, we conducted extensive research to understand which sounds effectively help children fall asleep. This guided our selection, ensuring each soundscape enhances the storytelling experience while promoting relaxation. We appreciate your support and curiosity!
@ashna_khan Thanks! We're happy you love the name as much as we do. Your upvote and support mean a lot to us!
This sounds amazing! I'll definitely be giving this a try. I love telling my kids stories but also...at a certain point I'm just ready to not make up stories about firefighters jumping on the trampoline anymore 😂
What service did you use for the voices? I've been using Wondercraft for meditations and it's been solid so far but I'm always curious about this space.
@bradydowling
That's fantastic to hear you're excited to give our app a try! And we totally get the part about needing a break from endless storytelling creativity—firefighters on trampolines sure sounds like a hit, though!
We used Google Text-to-Speech (TTS), but we refined our narrations by incorporating Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML), allowing us to adjust pitch and speed based on punctuation for more natural storytelling.
In the next version, we're taking a leap forward by introducing a unique approach by leveraging Tortoise model. This is a self-crafted voice solution where we blend two key elements: the Tortoise voice model (open source code), and real voice inputs. By meticulously working with and adjusting all possible variables (temperature, how to break/split the text to feed the model, punctuation changes, graphic card changes, etc...), we tailor the final voice to meet our specific requirements, ensuring a more authentic and engaging storytelling experience.
This is a lifesaver for parents! ZuZu looks like the perfect solution for those bedtime battles.
Engaging stories + calming soundscapes = sweet dreams for everyone.
(P.S. I've got some ideas on how to make ZuZu a household name - check your email!)
As a mother of supper demanding boy that loves personalizad stories I like the idea. Visited your website. Good luck with the launch !
@iuliia_demchyk We're thrilled you're interested! If you enjoy your experience, we'd love if you could leave us a review. It really helps!
@rodney_kuli That sounds great, thank you for the support! If you have any feedback or questions after you've had a chance to explore it, please don't hesitate to reach out.
@damien_durand1 Thanks Damien for your kind words! Should you have any questions or need assistance as you explore the product, please feel free to reach out.
Amazing idea and app, sounds fun and will improve quality of sleep not only of the children :)
@dado_von_herzegowina We're thrilled to hear you're excited about our app and its potential benefits! Our goal is to improve the quality of sleep not just for children, but for families as a whole. It's wonderful to know that you recognize the fun and value it can bring to everyone's nightly routine. If you have any insights, experiences, or feedback after using the app, please don't hesitate to share. Your input will be invaluable in helping us enhance the app further. Thank you for your support, and here's to better sleep for all!
@lukas_pochlauer That's fantastic to hear! We're excited for you and your nephew to experience the app together. Creating something that could be both fun and beneficial for kids has been our primary goal, and hearing that you're optimistic about your nephew loving it is truly heartwarming. We'd be eager to hear how it goes and any feedback or suggestions you might have after testing. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to improve and tailor our app to better suit our users' needs. Enjoy your time exploring the app with your nephew, and thank you for your enthusiasm!
Great idea can’t wait to try this with my son! He loves listening to bedtime stories!
@jakob_kattner That's wonderful to hear! We're so pleased that you're excited to try our app with your son, especially knowing how much he loves bedtime stories. We hope it becomes a cherished part of your bedtime routine together. If you or your son have any favorite types of stories or features you'd like to see in the future, please let us know. We're always looking to enhance the experience based on our users' feedback. Enjoy exploring the app, and thank you for your support!
@bee07 Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support! We're delighted to hear that you love the idea and the app, especially the customization feature for the stories. Our goal was to create a truly interactive experience that allows users to tailor the content to their interests and needs, making each storytime unique and personal. Your encouragement means the world to us as we celebrate our launch. 🚀 If you have any suggestions, stories, or themes you'd like to see in future updates, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always looking for ways to improve and expand our offerings. Thanks again for your kind words and support!
@natchapun_surawong
Thanks a lot! We're so glad you love the app. Stay tuned for more updates, and your feedback is always welcome!
Isn’t screen time before bed bad for children? Can the app not be operable in audiobook immersive format instead?
@prashant_singh_chauhan absolutely, and that's precisely what we aim to address with our app. We're well aware of the concerns regarding screen time before bed and its potential impact on children's sleep quality. Our app is designed with this in mind, offering a solution that provides the benefits of bedtime stories without the need for direct screen interaction by the children.
Parents have the flexibility to choose new stories every day to read to their children, fostering a bonding experience and nurturing a love for stories. For those times when parents might be busy or need a little break, we've incorporated a feature where an AI voice can take over the reading. This ensures that children can still enjoy their bedtime stories without being exposed to screen time.
The essence of our app is to enhance the bedtime story experience in a way that's both convenient and mindful of the health and well-being of children. The stories are designed to be immersive and engaging, sparking children's imaginations and encouraging a love for reading and storytelling, all while keeping them away from screens before bedtime. We're constantly looking to improve and refine this experience, and feedback from users like you is invaluable in this process. Thank you for your insightful question!
@matthias_pieringer will it be correct to say that the app is focused on audiobook style rather than a one to one child visual interaction with the device. Also, in case of parent being not there the child is supposed to operate that on his/her own. Why don’t we incorporate the content onto something like an alexa device which get rid of all the device interaction needed for the child?
@prashant_singh_chauhan
You're absolutely right. Our app is indeed more focused on delivering an audiobook-style experience rather than direct visual interaction with a device. This approach aligns with our goal of minimizing screen time for children, especially before bed. It's up to the parents to decide whether they want to read the stories to their children or use the app's functionality to have the story read out loud.
Additionally, we understand the importance of versatility and convenience in how our stories are accessed. That's why we've made it possible for the app's audio to be played through Bluetooth speakers or even smart home devices like Alexa. This allows for a seamless storytelling experience that doesn't require children to interact directly with a screen or device, providing a more accessible and flexible way for children to enjoy our stories, whether parents are present or not. Your insight is spot-on, and we're committed to enhancing and adapting our app to fit the needs and preferences of our users.
@robert_zimerman
Thank you for your support and excitement! Our team is hard at work on new features that we can't wait to share with you soon. Stay tuned, and your feedback is always welcome!
@sebastien7
Thanks for downloading and the kind words! Thrilled you're enjoying it. Stay tuned for more updates!
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