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★★★★★ Loved stories, made personal

Your child, the star of the story

Upload a photo, add a name, and watch them step into a beautifully illustrated book.

Free to read. No card needed.

A child's photoThe same child drawn as six story characters: doctor, racing driver, pilot, pirate, detective and trainerOne photo. Any hero.

Explore by collection

All stories Every book is free to read. Personalising is part of a paid plan.

How it works

  1. Pick a book from the shelf
  2. Add names and photos
  3. Read it online or order a printed copy

FAQ

What can I personalise?

Your child's name appears throughout the story, and the pronouns follow your choice of he, she or they. Each book also asks two or three short questions, such as a nickname or a favourite colour, and you can add a dedication on the first page.

Is it really free to read?

Yes. Every book on the shelf can be read online for free. Personalising a book, creating your own story and recording your voice are part of a paid plan.

How is my photo used?

Your photo is turned into a pencil sketch on your own device. Only that sketch, plus the hair, skin and eye colours you confirm, is used to draw the character. In this prototype the drawing step is simulated.

Can I order a printed copy?

Yes. Choose hardcover or softcover from any book and enter a delivery address. Printing and payment are still being set up, so orders placed in this prototype are test orders.

Which languages are supported?

The site is available in English, Hindi, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, Tagalog and Spanish. Stories are in English unless a translation has been added.

STORYSHELF+

A new storybook every month, starring your child

Create their character once. Each month they get a new personalised book, at 30% off, and you can cancel anytime.

1One new book a monthChoose next month's story yourself, or let us pick one that suits their age.
30%Off every bookMembers pay 30% less than the single-book price, every month.
0Lock-inNo contract. Pause or cancel anytime before the next book is made.

What members get

  • A new personalised storybook each month
  • 30% off the single-book price
  • Their character saved, so each new book takes seconds
  • Every book added to their online shelf to read anytime
  • Cancel anytime
Member price30% offThe monthly price is shown here once single-book pricing is set.

How it works

  1. Upload a photo and add their name once
  2. Pick each month's story, or keep our suggestion
  3. Read it online and receive the printed book
STORYSHELF ARC · CONNECTED STORY SERIES

One hero. One long adventure, told across a whole set of books.

Each book picks up where the last one ended, and your child is the hero of all of them. Personalise once and get the complete series together.

1×Personalise onceOne photo and name puts your child into every book of the arc.
→A story that continuesClues, friends and villains carry over from book to book, so they want the next one.
SetSold as a bundleThe whole arc arrives together, at a lower price than buying each book singly.