Scared of the dark? Starting school? A new baby?
A storybook where your child is the brave hero.
They see themselves face the big moment, and feel braver for real. Or fly to space, meet dinosaurs and save the kingdom. See your child on the cover in about a minute.
Create your free preview →Free preview · No credit card · Ages 2–8
A story starring Mike, 4 · Afraid of the dark
Skin, hair, glasses, even the freckles.
Mom, Grandma, the teddy bear and the dog.
A free preview now, the full book right after.
What is your little one going through?
Pick a big moment. They'll watch themselves get through it, and feel braver for real.
✨ Or just for fun
A peek inside
Every page is illustrated for your child. This is Mike's book.
The hardcover
A real book they can hold
- ✓ Premium hardcover, 8.5 × 8.5″, 32 pages
- ✓ Glossy cover and thick, full-color pages
- ✓ Printed just for your child, shipped free in the US
- ✓ The PDF in your inbox right away, while it's on its way
Digital book $39.99 · Hardcover + digital $89.99
Create your free preview →You see the preview before you pay anything.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your child
Name, looks, favorite things and family. About 3 minutes.
- 2
See them on the cover
Your free preview: the cover and the first page, starring your child.
- 3
Read it together
Get the 32-page book in your inbox in minutes, or as a hardcover delivered to your door.
The Wowie promise
If the book doesn't feel like your child, tell us within 30 days. We'll remake the illustrations for free, and if it's still not right, we'll refund you in full. No forms, just reply to your email.
Made for every kid
- 🏡 Every kind of family: two moms, two dads, grandparents, guardians
- 🎨 Every skin tone, hair type and hairstyle, including hijabs and locs
- ♿ Glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs and vitiligo
- 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 English, Spanish or a bilingual book
- 👶 Made for ages 2 to 8, with words matched to their age
The gift grandparents love
A book with their name on the cover
Add your own dedication on the first page. The digital book arrives in minutes, and the hardcover ships free in the US.
A gift for Lily,Create a gift →
with love from Grandma Rose
🎄 Ordering for Christmas?
Order the hardcover early
Hardcovers are printed just for your child and usually arrive in 2–3 weeks in the US, so order early to have it under the tree. The digital book arrives in minutes, any day, even on Christmas Eve.
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What if I don't love it?
Then it's on us. Within 30 days, tell us what feels off and we'll remake the illustrations for free. Still not right? We'll refund you in full.
Is the preview really free?
Yes. You see the cover and the first page before paying anything. No credit card needed.
How much is it?
The preview is free. The digital book is $39.99. The hardcover, shipped free in the US with the PDF included, is $89.99.
What do I get?
A 32-page book made just for your child: the illustrated story, a dedication, an award for the occasion (like a birthday certificate or a Brave Night Hero award) and a coloring page. Choose the digital PDF, or a premium hardcover shipped free in the US that also comes with the PDF.
How do the “big moment” stories help?
Your child watches their own character face the same thing they're facing, like a first day at school, a new sibling or the dark, and sees it go well. Each book includes simple tips for grown-ups.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Tick “It's a gift”, add your name and a dedication, and we'll send the book to you to share.
Is it a printed book?
You choose. The digital book arrives by email in minutes. The hardcover is printed just for your child and shipped free within the US, and you get the PDF right away while it's on its way.
How fast do I get it?
The digital book is created right after checkout and emailed to you within minutes. The hardcover is printed just for your child and usually arrives in 2–3 weeks in the US, and you get the PDF right away.