Your child becomes the hero of the story.

Fully customizable. Every book can use your child’s name, age, interests, dedication, photo/character notes, and an optional 30-second voice note so the story can reflect their own ideas and phrases. We make the child the hero of the story instead of dropping their name into a generic template.

Yes. Physical books are not printed until you approve the digital proof. Your order includes one consolidated revision round, followed by a final check for anything we missed from that request. We always correct genuine identity, anatomy, text, and continuity errors we introduced.

Digital proofs are usually ready in 2–3 business days. We write the story, illustrate every page, and build your proof before it reaches you. When order volume is high, proofs can take longer than usual — we email you as soon as yours is ready. Digital orders get the full PDF with that proof email, so there is nothing further to wait for; printed books ship 5–7 business days after you approve, then US delivery is typically 3–5 days. We don’t guarantee specific holiday-delivery dates because carriers can vary.

Most US printed 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.

The Digital PDF. The full file arrives with your proof email and there is no printing or shipping step, so there’s no carrier timing risk — you can print it at home or share it instantly. A printed softcover or hardcover is an optional upgrade that ships after approval; arrival depends on the order date, proof approval timing, and your carrier.

Yes. Place the order when you are ready; the proof clock starts when we receive your photo. Digital orders have no shipping step — the PDF arrives with the proof, so you can read and download it as soon as the proof is ready.

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.

Review the full proof and send one complete list of requested changes. One consolidated revision round is included. After production begins, new photos, characters, scenes, major story changes, or a new creative direction require a $19 restart fee and reset the timeline. Once you approve, later changes require a paid restart and cannot be made after printing begins.

Digital orders are fully refundable up until you approve the proof. Approving accepts the book, and the digital order is final from that point.

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

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

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.

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.