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There's No Such Thing As Monsters

conquersmonster fear
8,983 Reviews

Every creak and shadow in the house looks like proof that a monster is nearby. Armed with a flashlight, your child investigates room by room until ordinary objects and nighttime noises begin to reveal what they really are.

This personalized story respects the feeling of being scared while giving the child a practical next move: look closer. Read it with children who imagine creatures around every corner and use its flashlight logic when the next suspicious laundry pile appears.

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Narrated by David, pages turn as he reads

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See your child as the hero of their own story, personalized with their name, photo, and recognizable details throughout.

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Designed to wow parents, built to survive kids

Premium hardcover binding survives countless bedtime readings. Museum-quality illustrations on thick, spill-resistant pages bring every adventure to life.

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Questions parents ask

Quick answers before you order.

Will this book scare my child?

No. It's the opposite: the title is the lesson. Your child becomes the brave one who proves the monsters aren't there. Built for kids who already worry about closets and under-the-bed.

How does Magic Story+ work?

Magic Story+ sends a new personalized hardcover starring your child each month. Create the child's illustrated character once, choose the next story or keep the curated selection, get member pricing, and read subscription books in the Magic Story app. There is no long-term contract, and you can pause or cancel anytime.

How is this different from other personalized books?

Magic Story goes beyond changing a name. One photo becomes an illustrated character with your child's recognizable face and outfit. Then the child gets the important role in a cinematic, Pixar-quality adventure: facing the fear, solving the problem, helping a friend, telling the truth, or trying again. That is why 200,000+ families have chosen Magic Story.

Can I see a free preview before I buy?

Yes. Create your child’s character from one photo and see a free personalized book preview, with no account or credit card needed. The preview shows your child in a scene or on a cover from the book you choose, not every page. See how the free preview works.

Is my child’s photo safe with Magic Story?

When you create an avatar for a personalized book, we do not save the original photo you upload. We save the illustrated avatar created from it so you can personalize your stories. We do not use customer data, including uploaded photos and generated avatars, to train AI models. You must be the child’s parent or guardian, or have their permission, to upload their photo. To request account or content deletion, email support@magicstory.com. Read our privacy policy.

What can I customize?

Your child's name, illustrated likeness, and outfit appear throughout the story. Available choices vary by book, and the personalization flow shows what you can select before checkout. Companion titles can also include a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or pet.

What age is this book for?

Magic Story books are designed for children ages 2 to 10. Younger children can enjoy them as read-alouds, while older children can follow the problem, choices, and details in each adventure.

How many pages are in each book?

Most Magic Story books contain 21 to 28 full-color illustrated story pages, plus front and back covers. Check the product details for the exact format of the story you choose.

Can I include more than one child or a pet?

Yes, in books built for companions. Look for titles that include a parent, grandparent, another child, or the family pet. The personalization flow for each book shows which characters that story supports.

Can I give a Magic Story book as a gift?

Yes. Grandparents, family and friends can personalize a book with the child’s name and a photo their parent or guardian has approved, then enter the family’s address at checkout. In the US, you can also send a Magic Story+ gift subscription, and the family personalizes the books themselves. See how to buy a book as a gift.

What quality is the book?

The 11.25 by 8.75 inch landscape hardcover is printed in full color on premium paper, with a sturdy binding made for repeat reading and a consistent cinematic illustration style from cover to cover.

How long does delivery take?

Every book is printed to order. In the US, delivery takes 5 to 10 business days from your order with standard shipping, or 5 to 8 with expedited shipping, including 3 to 5 business days of printing. Checkout shows the delivery estimate and shipping rate for your address. See how long delivery takes.

What if something is wrong with my book?

Contact us within 7 days of delivery if your book arrives damaged, has a printing error or isn’t the book you ordered. Send your order number and clear photos, and we’ll review it with you and confirm whether a replacement or another fix is right. Because each book is made for your child, we generally don’t accept returns for a change of mind. See what to do if your book has a problem.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no long-term contract. To avoid the next charge, cancel from Account > Subscriptions at least 24 hours before your renewal date. A book already in production still arrives.

Do I get digital access too?

Yes. Subscription books are also available in the Magic Story app, so your child's library can travel without the hardcover.

Can I choose which book my child gets?

Yes. Choose from the available library, or keep the curated selection when you want an easy next pick. You can review the story before it ships and swap when another adventure fits your child better.

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