Turn your child into the hero of their own story
Upload one photo and see the cover and two pages with your child in them, free, before you decide anything.
Free. No card. Your photo stays private.
How a book gets made
Emma's photo became the Williams family book. The first two steps are free.
1. One photoAny clear picture.
2. A free coverAbout two minutes.
3. Twelve pagesEmma and her family on every one.
4. A real bookDownload, or a hardcover printed and shipped.
Watch how it works
One photo becomes a storybook, with them on every page.
One photo. Every page.
A second book, The Golden Butterflies, page by page. Judge the likeness yourself. It moves as you scroll.
Anyone can be the hero
Every book starts from a photo. Grown-ups and pets included. A page from each.
See the magic happen
Tell us who the star is, add one photo, and watch the cover appear. Free, and about two minutes.
Step 1 of 2
Who is the star?
A little about your star
The age shapes the pictures and the words. Adults are never asked for one.
The words in their story
Pick the one that fits how they read. The ages are a guide.
And here she is
Tap to addtheir photo
Tap to change it
One clear photo, any phone picture works. Face visible, one person in the frame.
Private. Used only to draw this book, never shared.Anyone else in the story?
Family, friends, or a pet. Each one gets their own card, up to five. Skip this if it is just your star.
Five characters is the most one book can hold.
Step 2 of 2
What happens in the story?
A sentence or two is plenty. We write the whole story from it.
Optional. Anything you pick runs through the whole book.
How the pictures look
The same photo, painted four ways. Pick the one you like best. Hover a card to see it bigger.
More pages in Cartoon:
Add a title or author (optional)
Free. You will sign in with Google first so the book is saved to you. About two minutes.
Who is this book for? Optional
Only for the dedication page. Skip it if you like; you can change it later.
About 5 minutes. Not now? Saved under My Stories.
Pick how you want it
Every book starts with the same free cover. Print orders include the digital book.
Digital book
The full 12-page book as a download. Read it on any screen tonight.
Choose digitalSoftcover and digital
A printed softcover, shipped to your door, plus the digital book.
Choose softcoverHardcover and digital
A rigid library-quality hardcover, shipped, plus the digital book.
Choose hardcoverPrinted books arrive in about two weeks and can carry up to six personal pages, a dedication, a letter, a photo. The digital book is ready the moment it finishes.
From Our Family to Yours
This all started with two little girls named Delilah and Mia, who loved bedtime stories but wanted to see themselves as the heroes. When we couldn't find books that let them be the stars, we decided to create something magical just for them. What began as a family love project has grown into something that helps families everywhere turn their children into storybook legends.
Sean Delilah and Mia's dad
Common questions
Is it really free to start?
Yes. You get the cover and the first two pages with your child in them at no cost, and no card is needed. You only pay if you want the whole twelve-page book.
What happens to the photo?
It is used to draw your book and for nothing else. It is never shared or sold, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
What if I don't like how a page looks?
Draw it again. Three redraws are free before you buy, and fifteen more come with the full book, spendable on any page or the cover.
How long does it take?
The cover takes about two minutes. The full book takes about ten, and the digital download is ready the moment it finishes. A printed copy arrives in about two weeks.
Can I see the whole book before it prints?
Yes. You read and approve every page in the editor before anything is printed.
Can Grandma read it in her own voice?
Yes. Once your book is finished, you can record each page in your own voice, or text a link to Grandma so she can read it from her phone. No account needed. The book then reads in her voice, and our storyteller reads any page she skips. It comes with every book.
Do you ship to me?
Printed books ship to 50 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and most of Europe. The digital book works anywhere.
Ready to make theirs?
One photo. A free cover in two minutes. A book they will keep.
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