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Personalised unicorn books for children

A personalised unicorn book gives your child a place at the centre of a bright, imaginative story. Their own photo becomes the reference for the illustrated character, ready to meet unicorns, mermaids, fairies and rainbows in a world made for make-believe. You can shape the adventure with a few simple details, including your child’s name, age, preferred art style and the kind of adventure they would enjoy. Choose from storybook watercolour, animated film in 3D, bold cartoon or coloured pencil, then see the cover before you pay. Picture to Story creates a 32-page book with 15 illustrated story spreads, with wording that grows with your child’s age. The digital version is ready around 10 minutes after ordering, while printed paperback and hardcover editions are posted with shipping included.

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Cover of “Ava and the Missing Rainbow”, a personalised picture book starring Ava

Unicorns, mermaids and fairies book ideas

Pick one to see the story, how the first page could read and who it suits. Each one starts with your child’s photo.

Ages 3-5Your child's Mermaid PicnicYour child lays out a seaside picnic for a friendly mermaid, but a playful tide carries the basket into the shallows. With a tiny crab to help, your child follows a trail of floating picnic treats and gathers everyone for lunch beneath the waves.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 1-3Your child and the Sleepy UnicornWhen your child finds a sleepy little unicorn beneath the orchard trees, its cloud nest is nowhere to be seen. Together, they follow soft moonbeams, kind clues and a trail of silver apples until the unicorn can settle down for the night.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 5-8Your child Saves the Coral LanternsWhen the coral lanterns that guide young sea creatures home flicker out, your child joins a young mermaid to find what is blocking their light. Together, they follow clues through the reef, help stranded creatures and return a warm glow to every coral path.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 4-6Your child and the Fairies' Lost MapWhen a gusty wind scatters the fairies’ treasure map through the woodland, your child volunteers to search for every missing piece. With careful eyes and a kind habit of sharing clues, your child rebuilds the map and leads the fairies to their hidden treasure.Enchanted Forest · Storybook watercolourAges 2-5Your child and the Tiny Fairy DoorWhen your child spots a tiny fairy door behind a plant pot, they discover a busy garden neighbourhood preparing for a downpour. With leaves, petals and a little practical help, your child helps the fairies make every corner cosy before the rain arrives.Enchanted Forest · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child Paints a Rainbow BridgeWhen a stream keeps two valley villages apart, your child meets a paint-splashed unicorn with an idea for a crossing. Together, they paint a bright rainbow bridge so neighbours can share the day again.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child Meets the River MermaidOn a family walk beside a sparkling river, your child spots a mermaid caught behind a tangle of reeds and fallen twigs. Together, they gently clear the blocked stream so the little fish can find their way through the water again.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 2-4Your child and the Rainbow KiteWhen a rainbow-coloured kite slips free across the park, your child joins a small fairy to follow it before their picnic begins. Along the way, your child notices clues in the breeze, helps with the kite string and finds a thoughtful way to bring it safely back.Enchanted Forest · Storybook watercolourAges 5-8Your child's Unicorn Riding LessonAt Meadowbell Stable, your child meets Cloudstep, a gentle unicorn who is ready for a careful first riding lesson. When the lesson does not go perfectly straight away, your child learns to pause, listen and try each small step again.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child's First Unicorn ParadeYour child watches the village's rainbow-filled unicorn parade from the garden gate, unsure about stepping into all that colour and music. With a patient unicorn nearby, your child finds a small way to help and gradually joins the procession.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 3-5Your child's Fairy Post OfficeWhen the Fairy Post Office is filled with tiny letters, your child becomes its very busy chief sorter. With a satchel, a rainbow stamp and a helpful winged pony, your child delivers every invitation across the flower-filled village before the afternoon tea party begins.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child and the Mermaid's Shell BandWhen the Mermaid's Shell Band cannot find its instruments before the sea school concert, your child offers to help. Swimming through bright underwater corners, your child follows gentle musical clues and brings the band back together in time to play.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 2-5Your child Finds a Rainbow in the RainWhen rain changes your child's outdoor plan, a small unicorn appears in a puddle with an important problem: the rainbow has faded from the sky. Together, your child follows bright clues through the drizzle and finds a hopeful ending waiting behind the clouds.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 4-7Your child's Mermaid Swimming RaceAt the Underwater Sports Day, your child lines up for the shell sprint alongside mermaids from across the coral reef. When little Pebble falls behind, your child discovers that cheering someone on can make the whole pool proud.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 5-8Your child and the Unicorn GardenWhen your child discovers a neglected community garden, a unicorn explains that its empty flowerbeds need help before the pollinators return. Together, they clear a patch, choose seeds and care for the garden through the changing seasons.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 3-6Your child's Rainbow Train to the CloudsYour child climbs aboard a rainbow train that travels between the clouds, where its conductor needs help finding several missing cloud shapes. With a little sky unicorn beside them, your child follows gentle clues across the rainbow rails and brings each shape home.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolourAges 6-9Your child Explores Mermaid MarketIn a bustling underwater market, your child helps Neri the mermaid find thoughtful gifts for a family returning home for supper. Each colourful stall offers a tempting choice, and your child must listen carefully to choose presents that suit every member of the family.Under the Sea · Storybook watercolourAges 4-6Your child and the Fairy Lantern FestivalYour child finds a clearing where busy fairies need help preparing their lantern festival before dusk. Together, they gather fallen leaves and bright petals, make glowing lanterns and light the woodland path for every guest.Enchanted Forest · Coloured pencilAges 3-6Your child and the Fairies' Winter PartyWhen the first frost is due, your child joins a group of forest fairies to prepare their winter party. Together, they find safe decorations, share warm treats and make sure every small guest has a welcoming place to sit.Enchanted Forest · Storybook watercolourAges 2-5Your child and the Unicorn's New FriendAt a meadow games afternoon, your child notices a silver-maned unicorn watching alone from the daisies. Your child invites the unicorn to join the games and helps everyone find a way to play together.Rainbow Kingdom · Storybook watercolour

Choosing a story with the right kind of wonder

Think about the parts of a fantasy tale that already catch your child’s attention. A child who likes searching and solving may enjoy a gentle quest with a clear destination, while one who notices small details may prefer a story full of hidden fairy doors, sparkling shells or rainbow paths. Consider the mood, too. A calm tale can centre on helping a new friend, whereas a more lively one can involve crossing a cloud bridge or exploring an underwater kingdom. Add familiar little details when you answer the questions, so the story feels connected to your child without needing to copy everyday life exactly. Pick an art style that suits what they tend to enjoy looking at together.

When to read a unicorn or mermaid story

These stories work well when there is time to linger over the pictures. A bedtime read can suit a quieter tale, especially if you pause to spot the fairy wings, sea creatures or colours in a rainbow. For daytime reading, use it as a shared activity after school, on a rainy afternoon or before a visit to the library. Younger children may like looking at a few spreads at a time and talking about what they can see. Older children can follow the full story and return to favourite moments. Keeping the book within reach lets your child choose it when they want to revisit the character who looks like them.

How a personalised fantasy book can support shared reading

Seeing themselves illustrated in a story can give your child plenty to talk about while you read together. Ask open questions such as what they think the unicorn might do next, where the mermaid is swimming or how the fairy could help. There is no need to look for a right answer; the conversation can follow the details your child notices. If they are learning to read, take turns finding repeated words or describing a picture before you read the page. For babies and younger children, name colours, animals and actions in the illustrations. The age-adjusted wording means the same fantasy theme can be presented in a way suited to your child’s stage.

Questions

Can my child be the character in a personalised unicorn book?

Yes. Picture to Story uses one photo of your child as the reference for the illustrated main character. You also share their name, age and a few story preferences to shape the book.

Can the story include mermaids, fairies and rainbows as well as unicorns?

The story can be shaped around the kind of fantasy adventure your child would enjoy. When creating it, you can choose the adventure and add little details that guide the feel of the tale.

What formats are available for a personalised unicorn book?

You can choose a digital book, which is ready around 10 minutes after ordering, or a printed paperback or hardcover book. Shipping is included with printed editions.