One good photo is enough
A clear, well-lit picture of the face works best. No studio shot required.
A personalized children's book from your photo
Upload a photo and we draw your child as an illustrated character who stays recognizable throughout the book. The preview image is free.
4.960 reviews
Money back until you approve the print One payment, no subscription
At a glance
- Price
- PDF $9.99, softcover $32.99, hardcover $37.99. One payment per book, no subscription.
- Delivery
- PDF as soon as the book is finished. A printed copy to the US takes an estimated 5 to 9 days after you approve the print.
- Length
- 32 pages with 15 illustrated spreads per book.
- Personalization
- Name, looks, personality, up to 5 characters, theme, tone and dedication.
- Illustrations
- 13 illustration styles to choose from, from watercolor to anime.
- Who we are
- A small team based in Hamburg, Germany. We ship to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
A drawing, not a cut-out
Your photo is not pasted into the book. It guides an illustration in the style you pick.
Deleted automatically
We only use photos to create your characters, then delete them on a fixed schedule.
Not just your child
Add parents, grandparents and pets the same way, up to five characters in all.
How it works
From first detail to finished book
A photo is optional. If you would rather not upload one, a written description works too.
- 1Upload a photo of each character, or describe them instead.
- 2Choose one of 13 illustration styles and a theme for the story.
- 3See your characters in a free preview image, with no payment details.
- 4Happy with it? Order the book, review it and approve the print.
What makes a good photo
Choose a recent picture where the face is clearly visible and evenly lit, ideally without sunglasses or a hat covering the hair. Busy backgrounds are fine, because we draw the character rather than reuse the picture.
The drawing picks up features like hair, skin tone, eye color and glasses. It is an illustration, so expect a likeness and not a portrait. That is exactly why you see the preview image before paying anything.
What happens to your photo
We use a photo solely to create the illustration of your character. It is only passed to the AI service that draws the pictures, and it is deleted automatically: after 7 days for a free preview image, and for an ordered book as soon as the illustration has been created and checked, at the latest 48 hours later.
You can delete your account and data at any time. The details are in our privacy policy.
If a picture is not quite right
AI illustrations can get details wrong, and buyers do tell us when that happens. You can regenerate up to 30 illustrations per book, the cover included, and describe what should be different. You can also mark individual areas of an image to change.
Prefer a story that leans on words? A book built around your child's name works without any photo.
What parents say
What parents say about their book
4,9 out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
The book turned out so beautifully! The story is simple and really lovely, just right for a two-year-old. Thank you so much for the help. Such friendly contact! I'm sure our granddaughter will be delighted! Thank you!
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I love everything about this book. The animation and the beautiful colors are just perfect. The story is absolutely delightful and we are going to have so much fun reading it aloud.
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The book is written just right for children. I like it very much. The drawings are gorgeous! It's also great that you can still change the text yourself (e.g. add names).
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Formats and prices
Choose your format
You see your preview image for free before you decide.
Digital PDF
$9.99per book
The complete story as a PDF, for reading on a screen or printing at home.
- Ready as soon as the book is finished
- Credited in full if you print later
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Softcover
$32.99per book
plus $4.99 shipping
A flexible matte softcover for everyday reading.
- Thick 170 gsm satin paper
- PDF download included
- Money back until you approve the print
Premium Hardcover
$37.99per book
plus $4.99 shipping
A rigid hardcover made to keep, and the usual choice for a gift.
- Thick 170 gsm satin paper
- PDF download included
- Money back until you approve the print
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to upload a photo?
No. You can describe each character in words instead, and we draw them from your description.
Is the photo printed in the book?
No. Every picture in the book is an illustration. The photo only guides how your character is drawn.
Who can see my photo?
It is passed only to the AI service that draws the pictures, is never published, and is deleted automatically: after 7 days for a preview image, and at the latest 48 hours after the illustration is created for an ordered book.
What does the free preview image include?
You describe your characters or upload a photo, and we draw them in the illustration style you chose. It costs nothing and needs no payment details, and you only pay if you decide to order the book.
Can I change the book after ordering?
Yes. You read the finished book page by page before anything is printed. Text changes are unlimited, and you can regenerate up to 30 illustrations per book, the cover included. If you get stuck, email us and we will take a look together.
What if I do not like the finished book?
Printed books come with a money-back guarantee until you approve the print: tell us before then and we refund the full price. A digital PDF has a 14-day money-back guarantee.
See what your photo becomes
Upload it, choose a style and see the free preview image. You decide about the book afterwards.
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