Carnival

Carnival is dressing up, wild music, and dancing through the streets together. We turn it into your own storybook, with your child as the star. Upload a photo and watch your child come to life as a bold, dancing character surrounded by confetti and parade floats. Not just a costume party that fades away, but a story you'll keep coming back to. Perfect to read together before the parade, and treasured long after.

Create your book

Order the hardcover by Tuesday, January 26 and it arrives in time for Carnival. The e-book is yours instantly.

Carnival with your child in the starring role

Carnival is all about dressing up, laughing, and fooling around. We're making a book where your child is truly themselves. You upload a photo and our illustrators draw your child, with their own face, hair, and smile. Not just a generic name-in-book, but a story where your child recognizes themselves right away.

Why this gift works for Carnival

Your child recognizes themselves on every page, not just the name
Fun to read together before or after the party
Fits at a parade, school festival or cozy afternoon at home
You can also have other characters drawn from photos, such as a little brother or friend.

That way, carnival becomes not just a day full of color and music, but also a story your child will want to experience again and again.

Example books for Carnival

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What Parents Say About Booklydoo's Personalized Books

Thousands of happy families have created magical memories with personalized books

Fantastic book and story. Wonderful gift for our 6 year old grandson. Terrific service and customer care. I’ve already recommended the company to 3 friends.

Moira Miller

Received my book and it’s amazing it’s something that doesn’t get thrown away it will be a keep safe for ever

Alun Davies

Absolutely thrilled with this book! Exceeded my expectations as the graphics were amazing and the story was great! My grandson loved it and said it was his best present. Would definitely recommend purchasing these fantastic books You won’t be disappointed

Mrs D Ingleton

Our son reads the book every day before going to bed.

Hazel

How proud can you be? Really nice.

P. Munsterberg

The book is wonderful beautiful illustrations. One of my best buys of the year.

Salina

It’s perfect.. my 4yr old granddaughter will love it… beautiful book & delivery

Julie Goodwin

Lovely illustrations quality paper very pleased the only thing is one of the pages the girl has 3 feet .

Tina Llewellyn

Dean is so happy with his new book. What a great start to the school year!

Lily

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Frequently asked questions

Does my child really recognize themselves in the story, dressed up for carnival?

Yes. Send us a photo of your child and our illustrators will capture their face and features. They'll see themselves come alive as a carnival hero, surrounded by confetti, masks, and music.

Can I let a brother, sister, or friend also participate?

Absolutely. Upload a photo of everyone who wants to join in. We'll sketch them all so your whole carnival crew travels through the story together.

Which photo is best to use for the illustrations?

Choose a sharp photo with a clearly visible face, preferably straight-on, without sunglasses or a hat. Good lighting helps our illustrators capture every detail with precision.

Does only the name change, or is the entire book adapted?

So much more than just the name. We redraw the entire book based on the photo, from hair color to facial expression, so your child truly sees themselves in every illustration.

Does the book match the festive carnival atmosphere?

Absolutely. The story unfolds during a vibrant parade filled with music, confetti, and costume fun. Your child is the main character experiencing all the wild adventures.