Magic Books by iLife reimagines children's publishing by turning ordinary printed pages into living, interactive 3D scenes. When a child points a phone or tablet at a page, characters leap off the paper, animals move and roar, and stories unfold in augmented reality — transforming passive reading into an experience kids beg to repeat.
The Challenge
Schools and publishers faced a growing demand for innovation in education. Traditional printed books struggled to hold the attention of a generation raised on screens, and educators needed a way to make reading exciting again without abandoning the proven benefits of physical books.
Our Solution
We developed an AR-enhanced book platform where each printed page acts as an image target. Using Unity with AR Foundation and Vuforia, we built photoreal, animated 3D content that triggers the instant the camera recognises a page — complete with voice narration, sound effects and simple interactions. The system was optimised to run smoothly on the everyday phones and tablets families and schools already own.
The Result
The result is a reading experience that genuinely delights children and re-engages reluctant readers, while preserving the tactile value of a real book. Publishers gained a standout product in a crowded market, and educators reported markedly higher engagement during reading sessions.