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📚 The Big Book of AI Prompts for Young Creators

25 tested prompts across stories, art, music, study and curiosity — your personal prompt library.

Asset K11 Ages 7–15 Clap Academy Limited

🎉 Welcome to Your Big Book of AI Prompts

This is your personal prompt library. Every prompt in this book has been tested and designed specifically for children aged 7–15. They are organised into sections so you can find exactly what you need quickly.

How to use them: copy the prompt into Claude or ChatGPT exactly, then change the words in [SQUARE BRACKETS] to make them personal. The more you personalise, the better the result.

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The Secret

The prompts in brackets show you WHERE to personalise — not that you must use those exact words. Change anything! Make it yours.

📖 Story (SP1–5) 🎨 Art & Image (AP1–5) 🎵 Music (MP1–5) 📚 Study Help (HH1–5) 🤔 Fun & Curiosity (FP1–5) ✏️ Write Your Own
SECTION 1

📖 Story Prompts

Use these to create stories, adventures, and fictional worlds.

SP1 · ADVENTURE
Write an exciting adventure story for a child aged [AGE]. The hero is called [NAME] and they discover [SOMETHING SURPRISING — e.g. a secret map, a talking animal, a hidden door]. The story is set in [PLACE]. Include one funny moment and end with a plot twist. Use simple language.
SP2 · FUNNY
Write a funny story about a child called [NAME] who wakes up one day to discover they have swapped lives with [SOMEONE UNEXPECTED — e.g. their pet, the school caretaker, the Prime Minister]. The story should make a 10-year-old laugh out loud. Include at least three silly moments.
SP3 · FAIRY TALE
Write a modern fairy tale set in [A CITY OR COUNTRY]. Instead of magic spells, the characters use technology. Instead of a dragon, the villain is [SOMETHING MODERN]. Keep the classic fairy tale structure but make it feel fresh and contemporary for a child today.
SP4 · MYSTERY
Write a short mystery story. The detective is a child called [NAME], aged [AGE]. The mystery is: [WHAT HAS GONE MISSING OR WRONG]. Include three clues, two red herrings, and a satisfying twist at the end that the reader did not see coming.
SP5 · SCIENCE FICTION
Write a science fiction story set 100 years in the future. A young person called [NAME] discovers that [SOMETHING ORDINARY TODAY — e.g. paper books, pet dogs, pizza] has become extremely rare and valuable. The story explores what the world is like and what [NAME] does about it.
SECTION 2

🎨 Art & Image Prompts

Use these with Adobe Firefly, Canva AI, or Microsoft Designer. Always with a parent's permission.

AP1 · PORTRAIT
A portrait of a child aged [AGE] with [HAIR COLOUR] hair and [EYE COLOUR] eyes, wearing [CLOTHING STYLE]. The background is [SETTING]. Art style: [watercolour / cartoon / realistic / storybook illustration]. Mood: [happy / mysterious / adventurous]. Highly detailed. Vibrant colours.
AP2 · FANTASY SCENE
A magical [FOREST / CASTLE / UNDERWATER WORLD / FLOATING ISLAND] at [SUNRISE / SUNSET / NIGHT-TIME]. In the centre is a [CREATURE OR CHARACTER]. Art style: [dreamy watercolour / detailed digital art / storybook illustration]. Colour palette: [pastel / bold and bright / dark and mysterious].
AP3 · ANIMAL CHARACTER
An adorable [ANIMAL] wearing [OUTFIT] and carrying [OBJECT]. The animal looks [EMOTION — e.g. excited, confused, determined]. Setting: [a cosy library / a busy market / a moonlit garden]. Art style: cartoon illustration. Bright, warm colours. Child-friendly.
AP4 · IMAGINARY WORLD
A bird's-eye view of an imaginary world where [UNUSUAL RULE — e.g. everything floats, the sky is purple, buildings are made of food]. Show lots of detail. Include tiny people or creatures going about their day. Art style: detailed map illustration, storybook style.
AP5 · BOOK COVER
Design a book cover for a story called '[YOUR STORY TITLE]'. The main character is [DESCRIPTION]. The setting is [PLACE]. The mood is [GENRE MOOD]. Include a bold title at the top and the author name '[YOUR NAME]' at the bottom. Style: professional children's book illustration.
SECTION 3

🎵 Music Prompts

Use these with Suno (suno.com) to create your own music. Describe the music you want and listen to it come to life.

MP1 · ADVENTURE
Create an epic adventure soundtrack. Orchestral style with soaring strings, dramatic drums, and a memorable main theme. The mood is exciting and hopeful. Pace: medium-fast. Similar feel to a big movie opening sequence. Duration: about 1 minute.
MP2 · COSY
A gentle, warm, cosy instrumental piece. Acoustic guitar and soft piano. Imagine sitting by a fire on a rainy afternoon with a good book. Slow tempo. No lyrics. Peaceful and calming.
MP3 · FUNNY
A silly, bouncy, cartoon-style instrumental piece. Uses tuba, kazoo, xylophone, and comical sound effects. The kind of music you would hear when something goes hilariously wrong in an animated show. Upbeat and fun.
MP4 · MAGICAL
A magical, sparkling instrumental piece for a fairy tale. Uses harp, gentle bells, flute, and soft strings. The mood is wonder and enchantment. Medium tempo. The kind of music that would play as a character discovers something magical for the first time.
MP5 · MY SONG
Create a short, upbeat pop song about [YOUR TOPIC — e.g. my pet, my favourite food, going on holiday]. The chorus should repeat [YOUR MAIN IDEA] three times. Include a verse about [FIRST THING] and a verse about [SECOND THING]. Keep lyrics simple and fun, suitable for children.
SECTION 4

📚 Study & Homework Help Prompts

These prompts help you UNDERSTAND things — not do your homework for you. Always use these to learn, then write your answers in your own words.

HH1 · EXPLAIN IT
Explain [TOPIC — e.g. photosynthesis, the water cycle, fractions, World War 2] to me as if I am [YOUR AGE] years old. Use a simple analogy or comparison I can relate to. Then give me three examples from everyday life. Use plain English throughout.
HH2 · QUIZ ME
I have just read about [TOPIC]. Give me 10 quiz questions to test my understanding. Mix easy, medium and hard questions. After I answer each one, tell me if I am right and give a brief explanation. Do not give me the answers first — ask the questions one at a time and wait for my response.
HH3 · SUMMARISE
Summarise the key points about [TOPIC] in bullet points. Use simple language. Then give me one interesting fact about the topic that most people do not know. Keep it under 200 words.
HH4 · PLAN MY ESSAY
I need to write an essay about [TOPIC]. Help me plan it — not write it. Give me: a suggested title, three main points to cover, what evidence or examples to use for each point, and a possible conclusion. I will write the essay myself using your plan.
HH5 · HARD WORD
I came across this word or phrase in my reading: [WORD OR PHRASE]. Explain what it means in simple language. Show me how it is used in two different sentences. Tell me one way I can remember its meaning.
SECTION 5

🤔 Fun & Curiosity Prompts

Use these when you want to explore something curious, interesting, or surprising about the world.

FP1 · SURPRISING FACTS
Tell me 5 surprising facts about [TOPIC — e.g. dolphins, the Roman Empire, space, chocolate, the human body]. Make them the kind of facts that would make someone say 'No way — really?!' Use simple language and explain why each fact is surprising or unusual.
FP2 · WEIRD SCIENCE
Explain the science behind [SOMETHING THAT SEEMS MAGICAL — e.g. how rainbows form, why we dream, how planes stay in the air, why the sky is blue]. Use an analogy a 10-year-old would understand. Make it feel amazing, not boring.
FP3 · WHAT IF
Answer this 'What if?' question: What if [YOUR IDEA — e.g. humans could breathe underwater, gravity was half as strong, everyone could hear other people's thoughts]? Explore the consequences imaginatively but also scientifically where you can. Keep it fun and include both good things and unexpected problems.
FP4 · COMPARE
Compare [THING 1] and [THING 2] for me. Tell me: what do they have in common? What is the most interesting difference? Which one do you find more fascinating and why? Use examples to explain everything.
FP5 · MAKE ME LAUGH
Tell me three genuinely funny and completely true facts about [TOPIC]. They should be the kind of facts that make you laugh because they sound too strange to be real — but they are.
SECTION 6

✏️ Write Your Own Prompts

The best prompt engineer is one who writes their own. Use the blank cards below to write prompts for things YOU want to create. There are no wrong answers.

MY PROMPT CARD 1

MY PROMPT CARD 2

MY PROMPT CARD 3

MY PROMPT CARD 4

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