A4 hardback
21 × 29.7 cm. Twice the page area, so the pictures fill a lap. Digital copy and UK delivery included.
Turn anyone into a storybook hero.
Add one photo and we draw them as the star of their own illustrated book. Preview their character and first page free.
£10 off: A4 hardback £39.99 £29.99 or A5 £34.99 £24.99. UK delivery and a digital copy included. Nothing to pay until you have seen the preview.
£10 off ends at midnight
Order by 1 December and it arrives in time for Christmas.
Rated 4.9★ with 3,000+ books sold across our book catalogue
- No card for the preview
- Your photo is not kept
- Ages 3 to adult
Four steps, and you see it before you pay.
Start with their name. We only ask you to choose a book once you have seen the free preview.
- 1
Name and reading level
From early reader to adult.
- 2
Pick a story
Funny, adventure or gentle. Or give us your own idea.
- 3
Add a photo
We draw a full-body character from it, then the photo is deleted.
- 4
Check the free preview
See their illustrated character alongside the opening story text.
At bedtime, Amara saw a silver glow beneath her rug. She pulled out a map. Moonlight ran across it like a bright river.
Page 1
What’s inside their book.
Words on the left, their illustrated world on the right. Every page is written for their age.
- A cover with their nameAnd their character front and centre.
- Ten illustrated spreadsA complete story, start to finish.
- A “this book belongs to” pageSo it’s clearly theirs.
- An optional gift pageWho it’s from, plus a short message.
- An animated versionThe same story to watch on any device.
Books we’ve made.
Pick one of our stories or give us your own idea. Tap a book to read it.
The Map Beneath the Moon
A map under her rug leads Amara to a library in the clouds, where the North Star has gone missing.
Noah and the Little Cloud
A little cloud helps Noah water the flowers, wash a muddy duck and find its family.
The Cake That Quit
Luke wanted a quiet birthday. Then the cake grew legs and ran off through the village.
Your own idea
A place, a challenge, or one wonderfully strange sentence is enough to start.
Start with your idea
£10 off. Delivery included.
Try the free preview first. Choose a size only when you have seen their character.
A5 hardback
14.8 × 21 cm. The same complete story in a little keepsake size. Digital copy and UK delivery included.
- TodayFree preview, then pay by card through Ziina.
- Within 7 daysEvery page is drawn and your full proof is ready to check.
- 7 to 12 working days laterOnce you approve the proof, it is printed and posted to a UK address.
Matte hardback cover, 26 full-colour pages on 200gsm gloss paper. Nothing prints until you have approved the exact proof. How ordering and delivery work.
Your photo is used once, then deleted.
Your photo goes to our server and to OpenAI only to draw the character, and the original is not stored. Free previews stay in your open browser. If you save a book, we keep its illustrated character, story and order details privately so we can print and post it. Read our privacy notice.
If the book is for a child, you must be their parent or guardian, or have permission from one.
Good questions.
Do I pay before seeing anything?
No. You see their character and one story page first. No card is needed for that.
Will the character actually look like them?
The free preview shows an illustrated character drawn from your photo. Likeness varies, so you can see the result before deciding whether to save their book.
Can I write my own story idea?
Yes. Choose “My idea” and describe what should happen. One clear sentence is enough.
Who can the books be made for?
Anyone. Pick a reading level from ages 3 to 5 up to adult, and we adjust the words, tone and detail.
Can I add a gift message?
Yes. Add a dedication when saving your book, then check it in the final proof.
When will it arrive?
Your full illustrated proof is ready within 7 days of paying. Once you approve it, printing and UK delivery take about 7 to 12 working days. Order by 1 December to have it for Christmas.
How do I pay?
By card, through Ziina, only after you have seen the free preview and chosen a size. We draw the remaining pages after payment, and nothing prints until you have approved the finished proof.
Make a book where they’re the hero.
StartFree preview, no card needed. Order by 1 December for Christmas.