StorySafari

Your child + your cat

A personalized book about your child and your cat.

The sunbeam naps. The chirping at birds. The box that’s always too small. Turn your cat’s familiar antics into an adventure with your child.

Cover of Nora and Mango Chase the Sunbeam, a girl in a yellow raincoat chasing a sunbeam with an orange tabby cat The last page, Nora and Mango curled up together in a laundry basket at sunset
Meet Nora and Mango in this sample story.
Create your cat's bookHow it works

First story and cover free · No subscription needed

Printed books from $7Includes illustrations and a standard-color softcover. Shipping and tax at checkout. Price details

A sample StorySafari cat book

A sunbeam adventure for Nora and Mango

Mango loves warm laundry, chirping at sparrows, and chasing spots of light. In Nora and Mango Chase the Sunbeam, those little habits lead to a day of exploring with Nora. We made this sample with invented characters to show what you can create.

Page 1, Nora kneeling on the kitchen floor beside Mango, who paws at a patch of sunlight
Page 1
Page 5, Mango reaching for leaf-shaped spots of light on the apple tree while Nora crouches nearby
Page 5
Page 9, Mango on the garden bench with one white paw in the sunbeam
Page 9

Read Nora and Mango Chase the Sunbeam free

What makes your cat your cat?

Start with the little things you know by heart. Leo can help turn them into a story.

  • Your cat and your child. Use a photo or a description for each. A sleepy cat photo works too, as long as the face and coat are clear.
  • A favorite habit. The box they squeeze into, the homework they sleep on, or their spot by the window.
  • A place to begin. The adventure can stay in your apartment or go anywhere your child imagines. No idea yet? Ask Leo.

What changes in the book

A photo of your cat
The stripes, the white paws, and the folded ear make it into the drawings.
Your cat's name
Tuna, Pepper, or Princess Fluffington: the story uses the name you use.
A favorite spot
The windowsill or the laundry basket can be where the adventure starts.

An idea to get you started

“Pepper sleeps on Lily’s pillow and climbs into every cardboard box. Lily wants their latest box to become a spaceship.”
Start with a simple idea. Leo will help with the details.
Add your cat

Cat story ideas

Adventures your cat would approve of

1
The box that went somewhere

Your cat climbs into a delivery box and your child climbs in after them. The box has other plans.

2
The midnight mission

At last, an answer to the question every family asks: what is the cat actually doing at night?

3
Kitten's first day home

A tiny new kitten explores one room at a time, with your child as the official guide.

Read before you make one

Free cat stories from the StorySafari library

Cover illustration for Nora and Mango Chase the Sunbeam Nora and Mango Chase the Sunbeam Ages 3–7 · 2 min read · cats, bedtime An orange tabby chases a sunbeam from the kitchen to the garden bench, with Nora close behind. Read it free → Cover illustration for The Moonlight Makers The Moonlight Makers Ages 4–7 · 5 min read · cats, dragons Cat and Dragon follow a trail of fireflies to bring back the moon's missing glow. Read it free → Cover illustration for The Lantern in the Low Branch The Lantern in the Low Branch Ages 3–7 · 2 min read · cats, dogs A cat and a puppy work together to rescue their picnic lantern from a windy branch. Read it free →

More in the cat stories collection.

Price

What a cat book costs

Read your first story and preview its cover free. When you’re ready, choose a printed book with illustrations from $7, or digital illustrations from $1 for 12 pictures. That $1 goes toward a printed book. No subscription needed.

Softcover

$7

Your cat story plus a 6 × 9-inch softcover in standard color.

Hardcover

$15

The same book with a hardcover. Choose it at print checkout.

Additional stories start at $7, paid before creating. Premium color is +$3. Shipping, tax, and any extra pages are added at print checkout, and you see the total before you order. See shipping and returns.

Create your cat's book

Cat book questions

Our cat never sits still for photos. What should I upload?

Any clear photo where the face and coat are visible, even a sleepy one. If you have none, describe the coat pattern, colors, eye color, and size instead.

Will a calico or tortoiseshell coat come out right?

Name the pattern and where the patches are, such as an orange patch over one eye or a white bib. You see the cat character before the story starts and can adjust the description.

Our cat is indoor-only. Can the story stay inside?

Yes. Describe your home and your cat's favorite spots, and the whole adventure can happen between the couch, the windowsill, and the cardboard box.

Can our dog be in the cat book too?

Yes. The web creator takes up to three characters, so your child, your cat, and your dog can all be in the same story.

Can the book remember a cat we have lost?

Yes. The story idea is yours, so you can ask for a quiet story built around the things your family misses about them. You read every page before deciding whether to print.

How much does a personalized cat book cost?

Your first story and cover are free to preview. Illustrations start at $1 for 12 pictures, credited toward a printed book. A standard-color softcover starts at $7; hardcover adds $8 and premium color adds $3. Shipping, tax, and extra pages are added at checkout. Additional stories start at $7, paid before creating. No subscription needed.

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A little adventure, starring your cat

Bring your child, your cat, and a little curiosity. Leo will help with the story.

Create your cat's book