A Personalized Book for a Child: Seven Questions Parents Ask
A personalized book for a child is a gift parents love to give, and before ordering there are plenty of questions. We gathered the seven parents ask most, with the answers.
1. What age does it suit?
From about age one up to 8 or 9, depending on the story. The age range is listed next to each story in the catalog. For children 10 and up, a comic book in which they are the hero of an illustrated plot is a better fit, or a personal book written just about them.
2. Which photo should I send?
One clear photo, with the face toward the camera, in good light, no sunglasses or hat, and no other children in the frame. A regular phone photo is enough. The child appears in every illustration in the book from this photo.
3. How do I choose a story?
There are dozens of stories: a birthday, the brave firefighter, the little astronaut, the princess, holidays, a new baby brother or sister, and more. Choose by age and by what your child loves right now. You can also add up to two real family members next to the child when you upload the photos on the site.
4. Do I see anything before I pay?
Yes. After you send the photo you get a free sample: the cover and two pages with your child inside. Only if you love it do you go on to the full book.
5. How much does it cost?
The price depends on the cover you choose (hardcover, softcover, or digital) and on your country, and shipping for a printed book is shown separately. You can see the current prices on the create page. If you order a second book or more in the same order, a discount may apply, and the exact amount is shown at checkout.
6. How long until the book arrives?
The full book is created in minutes. After you approve it and tap "finish order," it goes to print, and in the US delivery takes about 12 days. The digital version is available right away.
7. What if a page is not right?
After payment and before "finish order," you can fix pages (up to 15 edits per book), change the text, and write your own dedication. The book goes to print only after you approve it.
And how is it different from the adult personal book?
In the children's book, the story is chosen from a catalog and the child becomes its hero. In the personal book for adults and families, the story is written fresh from your memories, about the person you chose. Both are printed, and both come with a free sample.
Start a personalized book for your child with one photo.
More questions
Can I put siblings or parents in the book? Yes. You can add up to two family members next to the child. Upload their photos at the photo-upload step, before the book is created.
Can I order a personalized book for a child in another language? Yes, for a grandparent abroad or a bilingual family. Choose the book's language before you start.
What do I get when I order a printed book? The book in the cover you chose, plus a digital version for viewing and sharing and a short video made from the book's pictures, at no extra charge.
Can I order books for every child in a preschool class? Yes. Preschools and daycares have a separate track in which every child in the class gets a book in which they are the hero, priced by quantity. Message the team for details.
What is the first thing to do? Send one clear photo. The rest happens in minutes.