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Starring your family

One storybook, starring the whole family.

Brothers and sisters on a quest. Grandma as the wise queen. The dog saving the day. Tell us your family's story and we'll paint everyone into it.

Nothing to pay until you love it.

Ideas families love

  • A sibling adventure. Every kid gets a role, so nobody feels left out.
  • Your family's real story. A move, a new baby, a trip you still talk about, told as a picture book.
  • Grandparents as heroes. A story about them, or one told in their words, to keep for the next generation.
  • A book for a family milestone. A birthday, a holiday, a new home.

Add up to 3 photos, for example a group photo plus a couple of close-ups, and we draw the characters to look like the people in them. Your first preview usually arrives the same day. Change anything, then we print a real hardcover.

How it works

No templates, no drawing, no design software. Your part takes a few minutes; the book is one of a kind.

  1. 1

    Tell us the story

    Type it, record it, or upload it, plus up to 3 photos if you like. A one-liner is plenty.

  2. 2

    We illustrate it

    We write it into pages, paint every scene, and email you a preview, usually the same day. Tweak anything.

  3. 3

    Hold the real book

    Approve it and we print a real hardcover. Pricing shown with your preview.

Got a story?

Type it, record it, or upload it. Just the story and your email. We'll take it from here.

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Questions

How many people can be in the book?

As many as the story needs. Photos help us draw people to look like themselves; you can add up to 3, and a group photo is a great way to include everyone.

Can our pet be in it?

Of course. Pets make wonderful characters. Add a photo and mention them in the story.

Does it have to be a true story?

No. It can be your family's real story or a made-up adventure starring all of you.

How long does it take?

Your part takes a few minutes. Your first preview usually arrives the same day. Printing and shipping come after you approve.

Can I make it in Spanish?

Yes. Tell us the story in Spanish and the whole book, and our emails, will be in Spanish.