- Their photo
- Their character
- Their book
Turn your child into the hero of their own story.
Upload one photo and create a beautifully illustrated storybook starring your child.
No payment required.
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Real books. Real reactions.
Every book is written and illustrated around one child — their name on the cover, their character on every page.
Look inside a real one.
Every page of The Moonlight Library — a book made on this site. Flip through it before you make yours.
Three steps to their story.
1.Upload photo
One clear photo of your child is all we need to draw them as a character.
2.Pick an adventure
Dinosaurs, space, dragons, the deep sea — or describe your own idea.
3.Preview their book
See their cover and first pages free, then unlock the full story.
No payment required.
What parents say.
5.0 out of 5 from 4 parents who left a review.
“The reaction alone was worth it. She opened the first page, looked at me, and yelled 'MOMMY THAT'S ME!'”
“I made this on my phone in a few minutes after the kids went to bed. Way easier than I expected and the finished illustrations were adorable.”
“My mom saw the book I made for my daughter and immediately asked me to make another one for my nephew 😂.”
“My son normally loses interest halfway through bedtime stories. Apparently putting HIM in the story fixes that problem.”
See it before you pay
Your cover and first pages are free. Nothing is charged until you decide you want the whole book.
Nothing is stuck the way it came out
Don't like a line or a picture? Change the words or have any illustration redrawn.
Your photo doesn't stick around
Uploads are encrypted, used only to draw your character, and deleted 60 days later.
No payment required.
Read it tonight. Keep it forever.
Read their book on any screen the moment it's finished, print it at home, or have a hardcover copy delivered to your door.
Every book comes as a storybook you can read on screen and a file you can print.
The details: 8.5" × 8.5", high-resolution, print-ready PDF that works with any home or local printer. Download it as many times as you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
- Upload one photo of your child.
- Pick an adventure — or describe your own idea.
- See their cover and first pages free.
- Unlock the full storybook when you're happy with it.
- Read it on screen, print it at home, or order a hardcover copy.
How long does it take?
Your preview pages appear within seconds. After payment we illustrate the rest of the book—this usually takes a few minutes, and we'll email you as soon as it's finished. You can close the page and come back whenever you like.
What file formats do I get?
A printable PDF of your finished storybook, available in 8, 16, 24, and 32-page lengths.
What payment methods are accepted?
All major cards plus Apple Pay & Google Pay securely via Stripe.
What if I don't love how it turned out?
You shouldn't have to settle for a page you don't like, and you don't have to fix it alone.
- Any illustration can be redrawn — the first redraw of each one is free.
- Any words on any page can be rewritten, including the title on the cover.
- Still not right? Email support@makemeastorybook.com and we'll sort it out with you.
And you see your cover and first pages free before you pay for anything.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Photos you upload are encrypted in storage and used only to describe your character for the illustrations. We delete the uploaded photos 60 days after upload. Your finished storybook stays in your library.
Can I change the story or the pictures?
Yes. Once your book is unlocked you can rewrite the words on any page and have any illustration redrawn — the first redraw of each illustration is free.
How do I print my book?
Download the PDF and print it at home or at a local shop, or order a professionally printed and bound copy delivered to your door.
Need more help?
Email support@makemeastorybook.com. We're here to help!