Personalized Hardcover Book for Kids, Printed and Shipped Free
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A PDF is quick, but a real book on the shelf is what kids keep. Every Herowick story can be ordered as a hardcover.
The book
- 8.5 × 8.5 inch square hardcover with a printed, glossy cover
- 28 full-color pages on heavy coated paper, printed and bound by Lulu
- Laid out for print: each of the 12 illustrations fills its own page, facing the text
The PDF you also get is a different layout: 15 landscape 11 × 8.5 inch pages with picture and text side by side, made for screens and home printing. Same story, same art.
Price and shipping
$49, with free tracked shipping in the US. The PDF is emailed within minutes so you have something to read while it prints. Printing and delivery usually take one to two weeks; for Christmas, order by early December.
How to order
- Make your free preview.
- Choose "Hardcover + PDF" at checkout and enter the shipping address.
- We send the print file to Lulu automatically and email you tracking when it ships.
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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
How big is the hardcover?
8.5 × 8.5 inches, square, full color, 28 pages.
Why is the PDF a different size?
The digital PDF is 15 landscape 11 × 8.5 in pages, each with the picture and text side by side, made for screens and home printing on US Letter. The hardcover is a square 8.5 × 8.5 in premium print (28 pages, glossy casewrap cover, heavy coated paper) with the same story and art, laid out for print so each illustration fills its own page facing the text.
Who prints it?
Lulu, a print-on-demand printer. We send the file automatically after you pay.
How long does shipping take?
Usually one to two weeks including printing. Order by early December for Christmas.
Is shipping free?
Yes, within the US, with tracking.