Storybook Gift

The most personal gift — a real book starring your child

Upload a photo and they become the hero of their own printed storybook.

The book as a gift
30+ reviews
Real hardcover printed book
Ships worldwide
Preview before you pay

How it works

1

Tell us about the child — name, age, upload a photo

2

We create a personal story with their face in the illustrations

3

A real hardcover book ships to you or straight to them

Not another toy they'll forget by next week

A book where the child is the hero stays on the shelf for years — reread at bedtime, recognized with a grin, shown off to friends. The rare gift that feels truly personal.

For the child who already has everything

A keepsake grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends can give

Occasions:ChristmasBirthdayNew babyFirst day of school

A real book, not a file

  • A 48-page hardcover with your child as the hero of every illustration
  • Premium color print
  • A free audio version of the story
  • Their name on the cover and inside
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Here are the stories we've already created

One story — a full series of 3 books. Your child grows through adventures, and each book is a new chapter of their journey

Personalized fairy tale book with child's photo — Steve Conducts Candy Land

Book 1 — Steve and his friends conduct a magical journey through a candy-coated kingdom

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Personalized fairy tale book with child's photo — Steve Conducts the Ice Palace

Book 2 — guiding friends through a glowing crystal palace of ice

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Personalized fairy tale book with child's photo — Steve Builds a Roaring Bridge

Book 3 — building a sturdy bridge deep in a dinosaur jungle

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Gift a certificate — the parents do the rest

Not sure which photo to use, or want to keep it a surprise? Gift a certificate for a printed book. The parents upload the perfect photo and tailor the story to their child. The certificate never expires.

Everything included: book + audio

Printed hardcover — $69.90

Audio version included.

What parents are saying

Real stories from families whose kids are now the heroes of their own fairy tales

My niece really liked the book; she was impressed 😁 She immediately recognized herself, her brother, and even her mom in the dance fairy 😅 Now my son wants a book like that too.

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Mashenka, 4 years old
July 2026

An amazing book. The text was slightly edited and adapted for our child. Mom, Dad, and son all resemble each other. The grandparents are thrilled. To get the link to the book, our son completed a quest, so his reaction w…

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Tyoma, 8 years old
July 2026

I really loved the idea of books with 'living' characters! My child was happy and surprised. We're looking forward to the printed version for more vivid and tangible emotions.

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Makar, 4 years old
July 2026

My child was thrilled to see themselves in the book; it was wonderful that they recognized themselves right away. I'm especially pleased that, unlike other publishers, there are many pages and illustrations here. The har…

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Veronika, 6 years old
July 2026

This is so wonderful! A bright, beautiful, useful, and memorable gift! Thank you so much! Now my daughter enjoys reading on her own!

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Aleksandra, 7 years old
June 2026

My personal recommendation! It's so amazing to see yourself as the main character; if this had existed in my childhood, I would have jumped for joy! I decided to give a memorable gift to my daughter for her kindergarten…

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Sonechka, 6 years old
May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can you personalize a storybook as a Christmas gift?

Yes — upload a photo and we create a printed book with the child as the hero; preview before you pay, ships worldwide.

What if I don't have a photo of the child?

Gift a certificate: the parents upload the photo and create the story themselves.

Can I gift it if the child isn't mine?

Absolutely — that's what the certificate is for, or create it yourself and ask for a photo later.

Is it a real printed book?

Yes, a real hardcover, plus a free audio version of the story.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, we print and ship to most countries.

What languages can the book be in?

English and 37 other languages — you choose when you create it.