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Most personalized books swap your child’s name into a generic story. Magic Story starts from a real photo, so your child’s actual face, outfit, and personality appear on every single page in Pixar-quality illustrations.

Your child is not just reading about a hero. They are the hero.

That is why 100,000+ families have chosen Magic Story.

Yes, and it is free. Upload one photo, add your child’s name, and see a preview of them as the hero of the story within seconds.

No credit card required.

The preview shows draft quality. Our artists enhance every illustration before printing.

Your child’s true likeness on every page:

• • Face and outfit: Upload a photo and their favorite jersey appears throughout the whole book
• • Unique traits: Capture what makes your child one of a kind
• • Name: Their name is woven into every page of the adventure

Dedication pages are coming soon.

Ages 2 to 10. The illustrations captivate toddlers, while older children connect with the story and see themselves conquering challenges.

Parents tell us they enjoy reading them just as much as their kids.

21 to 28 story pages of full-color, Pixar-quality illustrations, plus front and back covers.

The length is tuned for bedtime: meaningful enough to tell a real story, short enough to finish before little eyes get heavy.

Yes. Our companion books feature a second character beside your child, like a parent, grandparent, or even the family pet.

Look for titles such as I Love You Mom, I Love You Dad, I Love You Grandma, and our pet companion books. Every child can also star in their own separate book.

Keepsake quality, built to last. Thick, durable pages with vibrant color and a binding that survives hundreds of bedtime readings.

11.25 by 9 inch landscape hardcover, printed in the USA. These are heirloom books, not print-on-demand throwaways.

Standard: ships in 3 to 5 days, arrives in 7 to 11.

Expedited: ships in 2 to 3 days, arrives in 5 to 7.

Books are printed in the USA. Subscribers receive each month’s book automatically at the start of the billing cycle.

Yes. Your photos are encrypted, never sold or shared, and used only to create your child’s character.

Raw uploads are deleted after processing, and you can delete your data anytime from your dashboard. We are parents too. We take privacy seriously.

Yes. No contracts, no penalties, no hassle. Pause or cancel from your dashboard in two clicks.

Your first book is covered by a 30 day money-back guarantee.

Yes. Every book you receive is available in the Magic Story app at no extra cost.

Read anytime, even offline. Perfect for road trips, waiting rooms, or when the printed book is at grandma’s house.

Yes. Pick from our growing library of adventures, or let us recommend the next story based on your child’s age and interests.

Autopilot when you want it, choice when you need it.