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A personalised pirate adventures book starring your child

Set sail on the high seas in a personalized pirate story where your child searches for treasure and explores mysterious islands.

Make their pirate adventures book

About this story

Ahoy, matey! Your child becomes the captain of their own pirate ship in this swashbuckling adventure. They'll navigate stormy seas, discover hidden treasure maps, and learn about friendship and bravery on their personalized pirate journey.

Why children love it

  • Teaches problem-solving
  • Encourages teamwork
  • Builds confidence

Adventures you can choose

In the pirate islands world, sunny islands, a friendly pirate ship, palm trees and a treasure map, your child can:

  • Find the treasure: follows an old map to a treasure that turns out to be friendship.
  • Captain for a day: becomes captain of a kind pirate crew for one big day.
  • Rescue the parrot: rescues a chatty parrot stuck on a stormy rock.

Then make it theirs: pick a helper, how they solve problems, a special item, their favourite colour and animal, and the lesson the story should land. Suitable for 4-9 years.

What’s in the book

A hardcover and a paperback copy of the same personalised picture book, seen from aboveHardcoverPaperback
Both editions are 8.5" × 8.5" with the same 32 pages. The hardcover has rigid boards; the paperback has a soft cover.
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, online reader and read-aloud on every page

Questions about the pirate adventures book

What happens in a personalised pirate adventures book?

Ahoy, matey! Your child becomes the captain of their own pirate ship in this swashbuckling adventure. They'll navigate stormy seas, discover hidden treasure maps, and learn about friendship and bravery on their personalized pirate journey. Your child is drawn as the hero on all 15 illustrated spreads, and the story is written around their name, age and favourite things.

What age is the pirate adventures book for?

It suits 4-9 years. The story length and vocabulary adjust to the age you enter.

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?

The digital book is $14.99. A printed paperback is $34.99 and a hardcover is $44.99, both with shipping and the digital book included. Every extra book for your family is 20% off.