The startup develops audio storybook devices that enable family members to record personalized audio versions of books through a mobile application. This technology replaces screens with engaging audio content, promoting early reading skills in children while reducing screen time.
Funding
$630K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Children's early reading skills can be hindered by excessive screen time and a lack of engaging, accessible reading experiences. Traditional story time often relies on a single reader, limiting exposure to diverse voices and personalized content.
Solution
Bookinou offers an audio player and mobile app that allows family members to record personalized audio versions of any physical book. Using the mobile app, users record themselves reading a book and associate the recording with a reusable sticker. When a child places the Bookinou device on the sticker attached to the corresponding book, the device plays the recorded audio. This enables children to listen to stories read by loved ones while engaging with physical books, promoting literacy and creativity without screens.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes parents, grandparents, educators, and librarians seeking to foster a love of reading in children aged 2 and up, while limiting screen exposure.
Features
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) for recording, managing, and sharing audio stories
- Reusable stickers that link physical books to audio recordings
- Portable, screen-free audio player designed for children aged 2+
- 100 hours of audio storage on the Bookinou device
- Compatibility with all physical children's books
- Option to purchase pre-recorded audiobooks
- Integration with a library of pre-recorded stories read by professional storytellers
- Option to create custom playlists