StorySafari
Personalized book gifts
Personalized book gifts where the child is the hero
Create an illustrated story starring a child you love, then send it to their door as a hardcover keepsake.
$20 · story + 28-page hardcoverPrinted to order and shipped to their door. Shipping is extra.
- Free preview of your first book
- One-time price, no subscription needed
- Free replacement if it arrives damaged
- No price in the box
A real StorySafari family
From one idea to the book in their hands
Murray helped imagine her story, and this is the moment she opens the finished hardcover. Every book starts the same way: one child, one idea, and a story you read and polish before it is printed.
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A story for every occasion and everyone on your list
How it works
From one idea to a book at their door
You do not need to be a writer. A photo or description and one idea you know they would love are enough to begin.
Make them the hero
Upload a photo or describe the child to create their illustrated character. Add a sibling, grandparent, or pet, up to three characters in all.
Choose the adventure
Write one idea or ask StorySafari for suggestions. Read every page and polish the words and pictures.
Send the keepsake
Add a dedication and enter their name and address at checkout. The hardcover is printed and shipped to their door.
Loved by families
The gift kids ask to read again
My mom reads me my fairy story every night.Wren
I always dreamed of having a horse best friend.Paiya
Jack made a story about him and a space slug.Jack and Dad
I love seeing StorySafari create pictures with my characters.Kira
Preview first
Create the story before committing to the book
One-time price · shipping extra
Start with a free story preview. On the web, $20 completes one personalized story and includes the print credit for one 28-page hardcover.
Shipping and applicable tax depend on the destination and speed, and you see them at checkout before you pay.
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.
Made to give
Sign it from you and send it to their door
At checkout, add a dedication in your own words. It is printed inside the book, and you see a preview of the page before you pay.
Each book is printed to order: printing usually takes 5–7 business days before it ships, and you choose standard or expedited shipping at checkout. Giving it for Christmas? See the Christmas order-by dates.
For Mia,
the bravest explorer we know.
Love,
Grandma Rose
A dedication from you
Up to 200 characters, from a pet name to a family joke, printed inside the book.
Shipped straight to them
Enter the child's name and address at checkout. The packing slip lists the book, never the price.
A book for each child
Each book after your first is $20 plus shipping, paid up front with no subscription. Order extra copies anytime from your StorySafari library.
Personalized book gift questions
What makes a personalized StorySafari book a good gift?
The child is the hero of an original illustrated story, made from a photo or description and an idea you choose, then printed as a hardcover they can keep. It is not a fixed book with a name dropped in.
How much does a personalized book gift cost?
On the web, $20 completes one personalized story and includes the print credit for one 28-page hardcover. Shipping, applicable tax, longer layouts, and upgraded print options are separate.
Can I make books for more than one child?
Yes. Make a different story for each child. Your first book starts with a free preview, and each book after that is $20 plus shipping, paid before you create it, with no subscription. Up to three characters can also share one story.
Can the book ship straight to the child?
Yes. At checkout you choose the recipient name and shipping address, and the packing slip in the box never shows the price. Printing usually takes 5–7 business days before the book ships, and you choose standard or expedited shipping.
Can I add a personal message to the book?
Yes. At checkout, add an optional dedication of up to 200 characters. It is printed inside the book, on the opening title page or the last page depending on the layout, and you can preview it before you pay.
Do I need a photo of the child?
No. You can upload a photo or describe the child instead. If the book is a surprise, ask a parent for a photo they are happy to share.
More personal book ideas
Begin a book they will keep
Create their character and start a free story preview in your browser.
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