Personalized children's books

Your child becomes the hero of the story.

Create a personalized keepsake storybook from your child's photo, interests, and family details. AI-assisted illustration and hand-reviewed story edits come together in a proof you approve before anything prints.

Order by Fri, Jun 5 for the best chance at Father's Day — 16 days left

From $19 digital · $39 softcover · $64 hardcover · US shipping included

Watercolor dinosaur cover proof — child with a friendly T-Rex
Watercolor cover proof

An example of the personalized dinosaur direction — shown without any real customer details.

Proof approval before any printingRevisions included before approvalUS shipping included on printed booksYour photos stay private — never used to train AIStripe-secured checkout

See their name on the page

Try your child's name in a real sample scene. This is illustrative only — not a generated proof.

Sample preview · no photo or order is created yet

Just for the preview — nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Cover

Avery's
Prehistoric Adventure

Dedication

For Avery — may curiosity always lead you somewhere wonderful.

Sample page

Avery followed the giant footprints through the ferns, listening for the friendly rumble just beyond the trees.
Start Avery's dinosaur book

You'll review a personalized preview before any printing.

How it works

A custom book without the custom-project chaos.

1

Tell us about your child

Their name, one photo, and a few details — age, interests, anything special. Voice note optional.

2

We craft a 24-page story

Your child becomes the hero through AI-assisted illustration, hand-reviewed writing, and a dedication page if you want one.

3

You approve, then we print

We email a full digital proof. Nothing prints until you approve. Revisions are free.

Real order sample

One finished book, shown consistently.

The sample art below comes from the latest Lukas print production packet. Digital orders use the same proof-first story experience, without the print-and-ship step.

A Dinosaur Adventure Cover proof example
WATERCOLOR DINOSAUR COVER

A Dinosaur Adventure Cover

A watercolor dinosaur cover proof — example of the personalized cover direction, with no real customer details on the artwork.

Bedtime With Dinosaurs proof example
DINOSAUR STORY ART

Bedtime With Dinosaurs

A bedtime spread from the proof set — the child reading the book while a friendly dinosaur dream takes shape above the lamp. Illustration only, no story text overlaid.

Lukas, King of All Dinosaurs proof example
INTERIOR PROOF

Lukas, King of All Dinosaurs

A real interior proof with a stronger Lukas likeness — the same proof-approved book that digital orders receive as a high-resolution PDF.

Private by default

Your photo and details are used only to make the book. We never sell them or use them to train AI.

Proof before print

You see the story and art first. We only print once you approve.

Small-team care

If the photo, name, or story tone feels wrong, we fix it before fulfillment.

Pricing

One book. Three ways to hold it.

Same hand-edited story and full-color illustrations in all formats. Physical books include US shipping.

Digital PDF

Proof first, then high-resolution PDF

$19/ book

We email a digital proof first, usually within 2 business days. Once you approve, you receive the final high-resolution PDF to print at home, share, or read on any screen. No printing or shipping step.

Most popular

Classic softcover

8.5″ × 8.5″ · perfect-bound

$39/ book

Full-color matte pages, perfect-bound spine, and a keepsake feel without the hardcover price.

Premium hardcover

8.5″ × 8.5″ · keepsake gift finish

$64/ book

Premium full-color pages, sturdy case binding, and a gift-ready finish for grandparents and big occasions.

Father's Day-ready

A gift Dad will actually keep.

Choose Father's Day at checkout and we'll shape the story around your child's favorite memories with Dad — camping, building, bedtime stories, backyard adventures, or the little rituals only your family knows.

Order by Fri, Jun 5 for the best chance at Father's Day — 16 days left

Gift timing

Proof first, print after approval.

Digital proofs are usually ready within 2 business days. Printed books ship 5–7 business days after you approve.

FAQ

The details parents ask before ordering.

How personalized is the book?+

Every book uses your child’s name, age, interests, dedication, and photo/character notes. We make the child the hero of the story instead of dropping their name into a generic template.

Do I approve it before printing? Can I request changes?+

Yes — and always. Physical books are not printed until you approve the digital proof. Reply to the proof email with any changes: story wording, photo placement, dedication, character details, scene tone. Revisions before approval are included, not an upsell.

How long does it take from order to delivery?+

Digital proofs are usually ready within 2 business days. After you approve, digital PDFs are delivered the same day; printed books ship 5–7 business days after approval, then US delivery is typically 3–5 days. We don’t guarantee specific holiday-delivery dates because carriers can vary.

Will it arrive in time for a birthday or Father’s Day?+

Most US orders that approve their proof at least 9–12 days before the date arrive in time, but we don’t promise specific dates — shipping carriers vary. If timing is tight, the Digital PDF is a reliable fallback you can print at home or share instantly.

Can I send it as a gift or surprise someone?+

Yes. Add a dedication and gift message at checkout. The proof email goes to whoever you list as the buyer, not the recipient, so the surprise stays intact.

What if my child doesn’t like the proof?+

Reply to the proof email with what to change — a different scene, a softer dinosaur, a recolored sweater, whatever. Revisions before approval are free. We don’t print until you say go.

What is the refund policy for digital orders?+

Digital orders are fully refundable up until you approve the proof. Once you approve and we deliver the high-resolution PDF, the digital order is final.

What is the refund policy for printed books?+

Printed books are refundable up until you approve the proof for print. After approval, the book goes to fulfillment and generally cannot be canceled, but we replace or fix printing defects and production errors.

Do you ship internationally?+

For launch, printed books ship within the US only. International buyers can order the Digital PDF from anywhere with a US-billed payment method.

Can I order multiple copies?+

Yes. Add the book to checkout once for the personalization, then email support after approval and we’ll arrange additional softcover or hardcover prints at a reduced rate.

What kind of photo should I upload?+

One clear, well-lit, front-facing photo where your child’s face is in focus. Phone snapshots are fine — we don’t need a studio portrait. A recent everyday photo usually works best.

Ready when you are

Start with a name and a photo. We'll handle the story.

Create the first version now, approve the proof later, and turn it into a digital book, softcover, or hardcover keepsake.