Buddy System — siblings share the adventure
The Buddy System lets two children star in the same story as co-heroes. Select both children when creating a story and they'll go on the adventure together — and it only costs 1 story credit, not 2. Perfect for siblings or best friends who want to share bedtime.
Two heroes, one adventure
When siblings share a bedroom or just love doing everything together, the Buddy System makes bedtime a shared experience. Both children are woven into the story as co-heroes — they solve problems together, explore together, and wind down together.
- Both children featured by name in the story
- Co-hero narrative — they share the adventure
- Each child's Sidekicks™ can appear too
- Works with any two children on your account
One credit for two kids
A Buddy System story costs just 1 credit, not 2. Night Night creates a single story that features both children equally, so you're not using double the credits to give both kids a story.
- Uses only 1 story credit
- Both children appear in illustrations
- Same quality as single-child stories
- Great for bedtime with siblings
Perfect for shared bedtime
If your kids share a room or like to listen to their story together, the Buddy System makes the experience collaborative. They can point out themselves in the illustrations and talk about their shared adventure as they drift off to sleep.
- Great for siblings who share a room
- Encourages collaborative imagination
- Works with any world and tone combination
How it works
Select two children
On the story creation screen, select two children instead of one to activate the Buddy System.
Enter activities as usual
Describe their shared day — or use Tonight Mode for a fast surprise adventure.
Read together
Both children star in the story as co-heroes. Share the screen or read aloud to both.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Buddy System with more than 2 children?
Currently, the Buddy System supports two children per story. For families with more kids, you can create separate Buddy System stories with different pairings.
Does Buddy System work with Tonight Mode?
Yes — Buddy System works with the regular story creator and Tonight Mode.
Do both children's Sidekicks appear?
Yes — both children's Sidekicks are included in Buddy System stories, making it a full group adventure.
Download free — starting tonight
Every plan includes illustrations and voice narration. Download the app free and see why families are making it part of their bedtime routine.