Sidekicks™ — their favorite companions in every story
Sidekicks™ are special characters that appear in your child's stories every night — a beloved pet, a stuffed animal, an imaginary friend, even a sibling. Give them a name and a short description, and they'll be woven naturally into every adventure and every illustration.
The characters your child already loves
Kids have a universe of beloved companions — the dog that sleeps at the foot of their bed, the stuffed bear they carry everywhere, the imaginary dragon friend only they can see. Sidekicks™ brings those characters into your child's bedtime stories, making each adventure feel personal and familiar.
- Pets, stuffed animals, imaginary friends, siblings
- Each gets a name and description
- Add unlimited Sidekicks per child
- Choose a type for each: pet, stuffed animal, imaginary friend, sibling, or other
Woven naturally into every story
Sidekicks don't just appear as a mention. Night Night's AI weaves them into the narrative as true companions — they react to the adventure, have their own personality moments, and play a real role in the story. Your child's stuffed bunny isn't just there, it's hopping along beside them.
- Active participants, not just mentions
- Each Sidekick has personality in the story
- Appear consistently across all stories
- Featured in every illustration too
Sidekick Avatars
Each Sidekick can have its own illustrated avatar generated from your text description. Describe your child's golden retriever or purple stuffed unicorn, and Night Night creates a consistent visual representation that appears across all illustrations.
- Illustrated avatar from text description
- Consistent look across all story illustrations
- Regenerate anytime for a new look
How it works
Add a Sidekick
Go to your child's profile and add a Sidekick with a name, type, and short description.
They join automatically
Every story you create will naturally include your child's Sidekicks as companions in the adventure.
See them illustrated
Sidekicks appear in the illustrations alongside your child.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sidekicks can I add?
You can add unlimited Sidekicks per child on every paid plan. Each Sidekick gets a name, type, and description.
Do Sidekicks appear in every story?
Yes — all active Sidekicks for a child are included in every story, whether created manually or via Tonight Mode.
Can I remove or change a Sidekick?
Absolutely. Edit or remove Sidekicks anytime in your child's profile. Changes take effect on the next story you create.
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.