Personalized birthday book
Make a birthday book where they are the hero
Turn their photo, personality, favorite people, pets, and wildest ideas into a one-of-one illustrated adventure they can hold onto after the candles are gone.
Made for one child
More personal than putting a name in a template
Every StorySafari book begins with the child and an idea you choose. The characters, adventure, words, and illustrations are created for that story.
Create their character
Use a photo or describe how the birthday child should look as the illustrated hero.
Choose their adventure
Write one idea or ask StorySafari for birthday-ready ideas shaped around the character.
Review the gift
Read every finished page, review the cover, and choose where the hardcover should be sent.
Birthday story starters
Begin with something only they would choose
Each candle wish turns into a tiny glowing creature, and the birthday hero has to guide them home before the party begins.
The invitations blow into a magical forest, so the child and their favorite pet race to bring every guest back.
A mysterious birthday map reveals three brave, funny, and kind things the child will discover in the year ahead.
Preview first
Create the story before committing to the book
Start with a free four-page illustrated preview. On the web, $20 unlocks the complete 24-page story and includes one hardcover.
Shipping and applicable tax depend on the destination and speed. The exact quote appears after the story and cover are ready for review.
Read every page
Review the finished story before moving into print checkout.
Choose the finish
Select standard or premium full-color hardcover printing.
Send it where it belongs
Enter the recipient's name and delivery address when the book is ready.
Personalized birthday book questions
How personalized is the birthday book?
StorySafari creates an original illustrated story around your child as the main character, using the character and story idea you choose rather than placing a name into a fixed book.
Can I see the story before ordering the hardcover?
Yes. You can create a four-page illustrated preview for free, then review the completed 24-page story and cover before entering shipping details.
How much does the birthday book cost?
On the web, $20 completes the 24-page story and includes one hardcover. Shipping and applicable tax are quoted at print checkout after the finished book is ready for review.
Can a grandparent or relative make the birthday book?
Yes. A parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend can create the child as the hero, choose the story idea, and enter the delivery address at print checkout.
More personal book ideas
Start their birthday adventure
Create the character and see the first four illustrated pages for free.
Create Their Birthday Book