StorySafari
Step 1
Start with the photo
A real photo gave the adventure its curious hero: Murray.
Photo storybook
Turn a photo into a storybook where they are the hero
Upload one photo and StorySafari draws them as an illustrated character, then writes and illustrates a one-of-one adventure you can send as a hardcover.
$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 photo to the book in their hands
Murray's story began with a dress-up photo, 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.
Start With a PhotoHow it works
From a photo to a hardcover in three steps
You do not need to be a writer or an artist. One photo and one idea they would love are enough to begin.
1
Upload a photo
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo under 15 MB, or describe them instead.
2
Meet their character
StorySafari turns the photo into an illustrated character. Review it, or try another photo, before the story begins.
3
Make the story
Pick an adventure, read every page, and order the hardcover when it feels right.
Real StorySafari example
From one dress-up photo to a printed family keepsake
Murray imagined her family and Poki in a flower garden, became a watercolor character, and ended up holding her own printed mystery.
Step 2
Create the character
StorySafari turned Murray into a reusable watercolor character.
Murray's idea
My family in a flower garden
Her parents and Poki joined a mystery among gray, wilted flowers.
Step 3
Add one idea
A shared memory or favorite thing is enough to spark the whole story.
Step 4
Make the story
The idea became The Gray Garden Mystery, where the family helps a magical garden bloom again.
Step 5
Hold the keepsake
Murray holds the finished hardcover made from her photo and her family's idea.
Choosing the photo
A good photo, and what happens to it
Pick a recent photo where their face is easy to see. JPG, PNG, and WebP photos under 15 MB all work. If the book is a surprise, ask a parent for a photo they are happy to share.
No photo? Describe them instead: hair, eyes, glasses, freckles, a favorite outfit. Each of up to three characters in a story can start from a photo or a description, so a sibling, grandparent, or pet can join them.
StorySafari uses the photo to create the illustrated character for your stories. AI service providers may process photos to create illustrations, and we do not sell personal information. You can contact us to request deletion; the privacy policy explains the details.
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
$20Story + 28-page hardcover
One-time price · shipping extra
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.
1
Read every page
Review the finished story before moving into print checkout.
2
Choose the finish
Select standard or premium full-color hardcover printing.
3
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.
To Sam,
now you're the hero of your own story.
Love,
Uncle Ben
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A dedication from you
Up to 200 characters, from a pet name to a family joke, printed inside the book.
2
Shipped straight to them
Enter the child's name and address at checkout. The packing slip lists the book, never the price.
3
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.
Photo storybook questions
How does a photo become a storybook character?
Upload a photo and StorySafari turns it into an illustrated character. You review the character, or try another photo, before the story begins, and that character is the hero of the whole story.
What kind of photo should I use?
A recent JPG, PNG, or WebP photo under 15 MB where their face is easy to see. If the book is a surprise, ask a parent for a photo they are happy to share.
Do I have to use a photo?
No. You can describe the child instead. Each of up to three characters in a story can start from a photo or a description.
What happens to the photo I upload?
StorySafari uses it to create the illustrated character for your stories. AI service providers may process photos to create illustrations, and we do not sell personal information. You can contact us to request deletion, and the privacy policy explains the details.
How much does the photo storybook 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 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.
More personal book ideas
Turn their photo into a book they will keep
Upload a photo and start a free story preview in your browser.
Start With a Photo