Time to listen.
One still picture at a time, with details to discover as the story unfolds. Panels change only between scenes.
STILL PICTURES. WIDE-OPEN IMAGINATIONS.Little stories.
Little stories.
Big imaginations.
A little story. A shared moment.Still pictures. A gentler rhythm.Time to listen, notice, and imagine.
Still pictures, gentle narration, and a real ending. We’re creating a calmer kind of storytime, with room to imagine and a natural moment to put the screen down.
Being made for ages 3–5, and the grown-ups who love them.
Still pictures during narrationNo autoplay or endless feedA story with a real ending
A CALMER RELATIONSHIP WITH SCREENS
Worried that one more story becomes one more hour?
We’re designing Kamivai for a calmer relationship with screens. Still illustrations replace constant visual movement. Gentle narration gives each scene time to unfold. Every story has a clear ending, with no autoplay, endless feed, or streaks encouraging children to keep going.
Room to imagine.
The narrator tells the story while children notice the picture and imagine what happens next.
A moment to stop.
Each story ends deliberately, with a question that invites children to talk, pretend, or carry the story into their own play.
Why keep the pictures still?
Kamivai gives each scene time to breathe. Illustrations stay still during narration, leaving room to notice details, follow the words, and imagine what happens next. Pictures change when the story moves to a new scene.
A whole world to talk about.AI-generated concept image. Tablet support is not yet confirmed.
OPEN A LITTLE WORLDLess to tap.
Less to tap.
More to take in.
Inspired by the Japanese art of paper storytelling, Kamivai lets a story unfold one illustrated scene at a time.
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A little world to listen to.
Still illustrations. A gentle narrator. Time to notice every little detail.
Approved Figma screens · Spanish prototypeView screen in Figma
THOUGHTFULLY LITTLE, IN EVERY WAYMade for their world.
Made for their world.
With your peace of mind.
Still artwork and finite stories are at the heart of a deliberately unhurried experience.
Pictures that leave room to dream
Illustrations stay still during narration. Only the story panels change between scenes.
Little questions. Lovely discoveries.
Spoken prompts and three picture answers invite children to think. Gentle explanations help every answer along.
A familiar voice, even here
An optional family voice is planned for parents who want to make storytime sound a little more like home.
Their pace is the right pace
Pause, replay, or pick up where they left off. No question timers, scores, streaks, or autoplay.
A little space for grown-ups
Optional Apple or email-link sign-in, voice consent, and account settings belong in a separate adult area. The first story needs no account.
Listening comes before reading
Spoken instructions, big picture choices, and familiar icons. Spanish and English are planned for launch.
Familiar tales, ready to explore
A reviewed story library is planned, starting with familiar tales. The introductory story is designed to stay available offline.
A helping hand with sound
A listening check, a simple retry, and the standard narrator help families return to the same place in a story.
Room for different little listeners
Larger text, spoken choices, and reduced-motion support are part of the plan, with layouts that adapt to their needs.
A little note: Kamivai is in development. These are the experiences we’re working toward; launch details may evolve.
A story doesn’t have to keep going
to stay with them.
THE NEXT CHAPTER IS COMINGA little wonder.
A little wonder.
Coming your way.
We’re bringing Kamivai to life. Leave your name and email to hear about launch and opportunities to try it early.
For parents, caregivers, and curious grown-ups.A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDERLittle questions,
Little questions,
answered.
What is Kamivai?
Kamivai is an illustrated storytelling app being designed for children aged 3–5. Inspired by kamishibai, it combines still pictures, narration, and gentle comprehension questions.
Can still pictures reduce screen addiction?
Reducing compulsive screen use is one of our design goals. Still illustrations, no autoplay, and clear endings are the choices we’re making toward that goal. We haven’t tested whether Kamivai prevents or reduces addiction, so we can’t promise that result. Shared use and family screen-time boundaries still matter.
When can we try it?
We’re still building. There isn’t a confirmed launch date yet. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know about launch and early-access opportunities.
Will it be available on our device?
The first experience is being designed for iPhone, with Spanish and English planned for launch. Other platforms, including tablets, haven’t been confirmed. The tablet scenes on this page are illustrative concepts.
Do we need an account or a family recording?
The planned introduction works with a standard narrator, without an account or microphone access. Parent accounts and a family voice are optional.
How much will it cost?
Pricing and the full story library are still being decided. We’ll share those details before launch.
Your place on the list
When you sign up, we save your name, email, signup time, and the consent you give in a private waitlist file. We use these details for Kamivai launch and early-access updates. The waitlist is for adults; please don’t include a child’s information. You can ask to be removed by replying to a Kamivai update. No advertising trackers are included on this page.