Start their book

Where does their book start?

A child's drawings laid out, ready to become a storybook

A stack of drawings

1. They already drew it

Snap photos of their drawings. We turn their art into a storybook, every picture their own.

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A page drawn by a kid author

A book they want to draw

2. They draw it

Your kid draws every page of their story. We print it exactly as they made it.

Printed book $29 Get the free drawing pages
The same page illustrated in full color

A story in their head

3. We illustrate it

Your kid tells the story. We draw full color pictures on every page.

From $59$49, first copy included Start the story builder below

Their story stays theirs. Your family keeps the story and its ideas, we only print and sell it with your permission, and every book comes with a Certificate of Authorship. Read our terms

Order by December 1 for Christmas.

Start your book

Plan your story before you order. Everything saves on this device as you type. When you choose your book, this story is sent with your order, so nothing gets typed twice.

A finished story, a story that needs shaping, or just one fun idea is enough to get started. Younger kids can tell a grown-up their answers. Older kids should write their own words.

Your stories

Making books for more than one child? Give each child their own story so nothing gets mixed up. Tap a story to keep working on it.

Prefer pencil and paper?

Get the free printable Story Starter Kit: the same questions, plus storyboard pages to draw on. After you order, snap photos of the pages and upload them with your story.

Whose story is this?

Each young author gets their own story.

The child who is making this book.
Exactly as it should appear on the book, like Maya Rodriguez. Please double check the spelling.

How much of the story do you have?

Pick the one that fits. You can switch anytime and your answers stay.

Pick one to see your questions.

Meet your hero

Every great story starts with someone we care about.

A kid, an animal, a creature, a robot, or something brand new?
Hair, skin, colors, clothes, and anything they always carry. This keeps them the same on every page.
A talent, a power, or something only they can do.

Friends, troublemakers, and places

Who else is in the story, and where does it happen?

A best friend, a pet, a helper, a family member. Give them names, describe them, and say when they first show up.
Not every story needs one. Sometimes the problem is the weather, a lost thing, or a big feeling.
So they look the same on every page.

Your story plan

A beginning, a middle, and an end. Your answers become the book.

Optional. A quick beginning, middle, and end helps us if any part of the story is missing.

Or what happens that starts the adventure?
Does it work the first time? What do they try next?

Your story

Write it however it comes out. Handwritten? You can upload photos of the pages after you order instead.

A favorite line, a silly name, a sound effect. We'll leave it word for word.

Storyboard

Optional. One box is one page of the book. If you know what happens on some pages, jot it here and leave the rest.

One box is one page of the book. Write the words exactly as they should appear and we keep them word for word. Add a picture idea if you have one. Handwritten? You can upload photos of the pages after you order instead.

Finishing touches

The parts every real book has.

This goes on the dedication page. "This book is for..."
Please leave out school and town names.
Notes for grown-ups (optional)

These help us keep every picture true to the story.

Does the hero grow up during the story?
For example, "She isn't allowed outside the castle alone." We'll make sure the pictures follow them.
A promise, a secret, or an object that matters at the end.
Choose your book

Your answers are sent with your order. Before anything prints, you'll get a full proof of the book to read and approve.

Your stories stay on this device until you send them with an order.