Example of a personalized children's book
Oliver and the New School
Does your child have a new school adventure ahead? Then imagine gifting them a book where they are the main character! With this personalized children's book, you and AI work together to create a truly unique story. You choose the main character — your child's name, appearance, and personality — along with the adventures they experience and the look of every page. The AI then crafts beautiful, vibrant illustrations and a captivating story that feels tailor-made, because it is. This book idea follows a child navigating their first day at a brand-new school, discovering that curiosity, kindness, and a love of learning are superpowers they already carry. It's a story about confidence, friendship, and finding where you belong. Perfect for kids aged 9–12 who need a little encouragement — or just love seeing themselves inside a real book. Let your imagination lead the way!
Sample story
Oliver stands at the bottom of the stone steps, backpack straps tight in his fists, and stares up at the words carved above the entrance: HILLTOP ACADEMY. The morning sun throws long golden shadows across the courtyard, and somewhere beyond the heavy double doors, hundreds of voices hum like a beehive waking up. His stomach flips. Everything smells like fresh paint and old library books at the same time. "You've got this," he whispers to himself, and pushes through the doors. The hallway explodes with color — bright murals of planets and rainforests stretch across every wall. Lockers clang. Sneakers squeak against polished floors. A girl with paint-smudged fingers rushes past, nearly knocking his elbow, and shouts "Sorry!" without slowing down. Oliver glances at his schedule. Room 14B — Science Lab. His heart beats a little faster, but this time it isn't fear. It's something else. Something warmer. He turns the corner and spots a boy standing alone by a classroom door, holding a crumpled map and frowning at it like it's written in code. Oliver takes a breath. "Hey — need help finding your way? I'm pretty good at figuring things out." The boy looks up and grins...
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Quality and Details
- A4 format (21 x 29.7 cm): Perfect for colorful illustrations and an optimal reading experience.
- Durable hardcover finish: Stays beautiful even after countless page turns.
- Premium color quality: Stunning and vibrant colors bring the story to life.
- High-quality coated paper: For a luxurious appearance and extra protection against stains.
- 24 pages full of magic: Enough room for a beautiful story and enchanting images.
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What Parents Say About Booklydoo's Personalized Books
Thousands of happy families have created magical memories with personalized books
Made two books for my daughter Emma with Booklydoo. My daughter loves seeing herself in the books. She proudly shows them off to her friends.
Sarah Smith, Leeds
For my son's seventh birthday we wanted something personal. He's crazy about pirates and treasure, so I took that idea and ran with it on the site. When he got the book all he could shout was 'that's me!' and he didn't let go of it for the rest of the afternoon. The kind of book he'll probably still find back on his bookshelf years from now. Highly recommend.
Renske Verstegen, Eindhoven
Ordering was straightforward, plenty of choice in themes and categories. For our son, who often heads into the woods with his grandad, the choice was easy. Solid hardcover, thick paper, fast delivery. A bit pricier than a regular kids' book, but then this isn't a regular kids' book.
Michaela Blanche, Madrid
Not just nice because it's personalized, the story itself is about friendship and courage. My son and I had really good conversations about it. So more than just a gift.
Cecilia Tjernström, Stockholm
A book about my daughter and her best friend Lily. What a lovely idea. They got every detail right: hair color, eye color, even the hobby I'd mentioned in the notes. It really feels like a book made just for her.
Julie McCoy, Dublin
We ordered this book for our daughter Julie's sixth birthday, with the theme set as her own birthday party, very fitting. Out of all the gifts that day, this was the one she kept coming back to. Her friends immediately wanted to know if they could get 'a book of their own' too. Well made, thick paper, the kind of gift that sticks around.
Emeline, Paris
Ordered one for myself first. As a photographer I'm around images all day and I wanted to see what a personalized book about me would look like. I'm already working on books for my nephew and niece.
Marieke, Wijchen
We're moving soon and our daughter (9), who doesn't handle change well, was visibly having a hard time with it. Different school, different house, away from her friends. I was looking for a way to open up the conversation about it and that's how I came across Booklydoo. A book in which she's the main character and moves to a new home together with her family. Since we started reading it together she talks about it more easily and asks questions instead of shutting down. Not just a nice book to read aloud, but for us also a real help.
Traper Wudzih, Magdeburg
Seeing her face light up when she realized she was the main character was priceless. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is perfectly age-appropriate.
Mścisław Chmielewski, Ruda śląska