Choose the Explainer genre, type a question such as “How do bees make honey?”, and InkStak writes an illustrated story in which your child’s character explains the topic: a hook question, one fact per scene from simple to surprising, and a “wow” fact at the end. Depth and length follow your child’s age.
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Every explainer has the same shape: a first scene that opens with a question to hook the reader, middle scenes that each teach one thing, building from simple to surprising, and a last scene with a “wow” fact that sparks more curiosity. The character explains the topic in their own voice, but the story stays about the topic.
| Age | What the explanation looks like |
|---|---|
| 2–3 | 3–4 scenes, very simple comparisons, big visual ideas, no jargon |
| 4–5 | 4–5 scenes, concrete comparisons, simple and surprising facts |
| 6–7 | 5–7 scenes, a little more detail, cause and effect |
| 8–9 | Up to 9 scenes, richer words, sequences and processes |
| 10–12 | Up to 10 scenes, layered explanations, history or scientific nuance |
Explainer facts are written from general knowledge, not looked up live. For very young children the simplifications are on purpose; for older children you may want to check specific claims.
Almost any “how”, “why”, “what” or “who invented” question works. Turn on Rhyming for a listener aged 7 or under and the explainer comes back in verse.
Explainer mode is on Token packs, Creator and Publisher, not the free plan. An explainer can be published as a KDP picture book; it can’t be an adventure. See all plans.
Explainers are written to be accurate and age-appropriate, from general knowledge rather than a live search. Simplifications for young children are intentional; for older children, check any specific claim you want to rely on.
Yes. Make an explainer for a topic you are teaching, then save it as a PDF or Word document to share or print.
The character you pick is the guide, explaining the topic straight to the reader in their own voice. Other characters can appear in the pictures.
Ten scenes or fewer, and at most about 1,200 words. Younger ages get fewer, shorter scenes.
Free to start. No credit card. Your first story takes about a minute.