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Simply Angie

Something I’m Really Excited About This Year

Storybook Hut version 2.0

Angie Berg

Feb 7

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I wanted to take a moment to share something I’m genuinely excited about—and have been quietly working toward for some time now.

Some of you already know about Storybook Hut. It’s been available here on Substack for a while in a limited way, and many of you have supported and encouraged me as it’s taken shape.

But this year, I’m taking a bigger step.

I’m in the process of creating a dedicated Storybook Hut app, and I couldn’t be more excited about where it’s heading.

Storybook Hut was born out of a very simple desire:

📚 To give children a peaceful, wholesome place to enjoy stories—without the noise, pressure, or overstimulation that seems to come with so much children’s content today. As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the damaging effects of the wrong kind of screen time on brain development.

At its heart, Storybook Hut is for:

young children (roughly ages 1–10),
parents who care about what their children are reading and watching,
families who value reading, imagination, and quiet moments together.

The read-aloud videos use static illustrations, not fast-moving visuals, so children can listen, look, and imagine—rather than being overwhelmed by animation. Many families even mute the audio and read aloud themselves, using the videos as a gentle visual guide.

It’s simple on purpose.

What excites me about creating an app is the ability to make Storybook Hut:

easier for families to access,
more child-friendly,
and more intentional in how it’s used.

This isn’t about building “one more app.”
It’s about building a safe little corner for children and families who want something calmer, kinder to developing brains, and more meaningful.

Telling you about this also helps me in a very practical way—it keeps me accountable. I’m on this path, and I’m committed to seeing it through.

If you know a family who might benefit from something like Storybook Hut, I’d love for you to keep them in mind as things continue to develop.

And if you have ideas, thoughts, or things you wish existed for your own children or grandchildren when it comes to books and reading, I truly would love to hear them. Many of the best ideas come from real conversations and brainstorming.

More to come soon—but for now, I just wanted to share this little glimpse of what I’m working toward, and why it matters so much to me. I’ll keep you posted as I make progress.

Blessings,
Angie

P.S. Storybook Hut is still available here on Substack in its current form, and I’ll be sharing updates as the app takes shape. I’m looking forward to seeing how the Lord continues to guide this one step at a time.