Personalized children’s books with your child as the star
Children read a book differently when the hero has their face. They point, they giggle, they ask for it again. Picture to Story makes that book from one photo: 32 pages, 15 full-colour illustrations, their name in the title.
Add a photo to start
Made around who they are
Pick from twelve worlds: dinosaurs, space, unicorns, under the sea, pirates, an enchanted forest, a royal castle, the jungle, wizard school, the North Pole, a big match day and a bedtime dreamland. Then add the details only you know: their favourite animal, a helper, how they handle a problem, the lesson you hope they take from it.
Printed to keep
The printed edition is an 8.5-inch square picture book on premium paper, in paperback or hardcover. Add a dedication on the first page and it becomes the book they find again at eighteen.
What’s in the book
HardcoverPaperback- pages
- 32pages
- full-page pictures of your child
- 15full-page pictures of your child
- square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
- 8.5" × 8.5"square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
- years, words matched to their age
- 2–8years, words matched to their age
- Front cover with their name in the title
- Title page with their portrait and your dedication
- 15 spreads: a picture on one page, the story on the other
- “The End” page made especially for them
- Printed: premium full-colour paper, paperback or hardcover
- Digital: PDF and online flip-book reader
Inside “Ava and the Missing Rainbow”
Ava and the Missing Rainbow
starring Ava
Questions
What ages are personalized books for?
Babies to age 10. The story length and vocabulary change with the age you enter.
Can I make books for siblings?
Yes, make one for each child. Every book after your first is 20% off automatically.
How does a personalised picture book from a photo work?
You add one clear photo of your child and answer a few fun questions: their name, age, favourite things and the adventure. We draw your child as the hero of a 32-page illustrated story, keeping their face, hair and skin tone recognisable on every page.
Can I see the book before I pay?
Yes. Your child’s cover and the first page of the story are made while you answer the questions, usually in under a minute, and you see them before checkout. You only pay if you love it.
How long does it take?
The digital book is usually ready about 10 minutes after you order. Printed books take 3 to 5 working days to print, then 3 to 7 days to post in the UK and US.
How much does it cost?
In the UK the digital book is £9.99. A printed paperback is £19.99 and a hardcover is £27.99, both with shipping and the digital book included. Prices show in your local currency (GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD). Every extra book for your family is 20% off.