Free tool

How many bedtime stories are left?

Their age, the age you plan to read to, and how many stories a night. The count is worked out on your device.

First name (optional)

Age

and months

Reading to them until age

Stories a night

-Pick an age to see the count

Counted from today to the age you choose.

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gone by still ahead

The 1,000 books goal

Count every book you read together. The count stays on this device.

0 of 1,000 read

Starts kindergarten at age

Add their age above to see the pace that reaches 1,000 in time.

My 1,000 books (1 to 500)

50100150200250300350400450500

Colour a square for every book. heroofyou.com

My 1,000 books (501 to 1,000)

5506006507007508008509009501000

Colour a square for every book. heroofyou.com

One of those nights could be a story where they are the hero.

Common questions

How is the number worked out?

From the age you enter to the age you choose, counted in nights, times the stories you read each night. It is arithmetic, not a prediction - change the age and it changes with it.

What is 1000 Books Before Kindergarten?

A reading programme run by many libraries, with the goal of reading 1,000 books with a child before they start kindergarten. A book read again counts again on most library logs - check your own library's rules.

Is the name or age saved anywhere?

No. Everything is worked out on your device. The only thing kept is the tracker count, on this device, so it is still there tomorrow.

Last updated: 12 November 2026