Custom Storybook With Your Child's Name (and Their Face)
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Most "name" books print your child's name into a story that was written for everyone. Ours is written for one child. The name is the starting point; the plot, the pictures and the little jokes come from what you tell us about them.
What goes into it
- Their name and age, so the wording fits how they read.
- How they look: hair, skin tone, eye color, or one optional photo.
- What they love: foxes, fire trucks, ballet, a dog called Biscuit. It shows up in the plot, not as a sticker.
- A theme (Christmas, birthday, bedtime and more) or a story idea in your own words.
See it before you pay
We write the story and paint the cover and first two pages while you wait, about a minute. If it doesn't feel like them, change the details and try again.
Two ways to keep it
A $29 print-ready PDF that arrives in minutes, or a $49 hardcover printed and bound by Lulu with free US shipping (the PDF comes too).
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Peek inside a real sample book
This is "Maya and the Christmas Fox", made for Maya, age 6, who loves foxes and has a beagle puppy named Biscuit. Every word and picture is made fresh for your child.
The snow fell softly in Duluth, making the world outside Maya’s window sparkle. Inside, it was warm and cozy. Her little beagle puppy, Biscuit, snored gently by the glowing Christmas tree, dreaming of chewy bones. Maya, snuggled in her favorite blanket, was bursting with excitement. Tonight was Christmas Eve! Soon Santa would arrive, bringing joy to all.
Suddenly, a tiny, tinkling sound came from the fireplace. *Clink, clank, jingle!* Maya sat up, her eyes wide. Biscuit’s ears twitched, then he let out a sleepy little woof. It wasn't Santa’s big booming laugh, but something much smaller. What could it be? She tiptoed closer, her heart doing a little happy jig-a-jog.
In a blink, they landed softly in a place filled with snow and twinkling lights. Giant candy canes lined the paths, and gingerbread houses smelled delicious. This must be the North Pole! But something was wrong. The air was still, not bustling. No elves were scurrying, no reindeer prancing.
How it works
- Tell us about your child. Name, age, look, favorite animal or thing, even the family pet.
- See a free preview. We write the story and paint the cover and first two pages while you wait (about a minute).
- Unlock the whole book for $29. All 12 illustrated pages arrive as a print-ready PDF, on screen and by email, usually within 5 minutes.
Questions parents ask
Is the name just printed in, or is the story about them?
The story is written around them: their name, age, look and favorite things all shape the plot.
Can I see it before I pay?
Yes. The cover and first two illustrated pages are a free preview, ready in about a minute. You only pay to unlock the full book.
Can I write my own story idea?
Yes. Choose "Make your own story" and describe it in up to 300 characters.
Can I get it as a real book?
Yes. Choose Hardcover + PDF at checkout ($49): a square 8.5 × 8.5 inch premium hardcover printed and bound by Lulu, laid out for print (the PDF is a landscape 11 × 8.5 inch layout for screens and home printing, with the same story and art). Free tracked US shipping; the PDF arrives in minutes while it prints.