How It Works

From your phone to their bookshelf in just a few simple steps. Here’s how we create personalized magic.

Step 1

Upload Your Photos

Start by uploading clear, front-facing photos of everyone you want in the book. Family photos, individual shots, we can work with both.

  • Supports JPEG, PNG, and HEIC formats
  • Faces detected automatically
  • Upload photos for each book’s flexible cast: 2 to 4 people for The Day My Feelings Got Loud, 1 to 10 for Family ABCs and Heart of Christmas, or 2 to 10 for The House That Holds
  • Works best with well-lit, clear photos
Step 2

We Find Everyone in Your Photos

We find each person in your photos, work out their likely age group and gender, and get everyone ready to be illustrated.

  • Automatic face detection and cropping
  • Smart age and gender recognition
  • You can adjust or correct any details
  • Privacy-first: photos processed securely, auto-deleted 90 days after order completion
Step 3

Customize Characters

Set each character’s name, age, gender, body type, and preferred attire colors. These details guide how everyone appears in the illustrations.

  • Set name, age, and gender
  • Choose body type
  • Pick preferred attire colors (optional)
  • Details guide every illustration
Step 4

Your Photos Become Storybook Art

Watch your photos become beautiful, cohesive illustrations that keep each person’s real features.

  • Preserves facial features and likeness
  • Creates cohesive art style across all pages
  • Multiple variation options to choose from
  • Professional illustration quality
Step 5

Review & Select

Browse through the generated illustrations and choose your favorites for each scene. You’re in control of the final look. Available in select books when you opt to pick your own.

  • Multiple options for each scene
  • Easy comparison tools
  • Request regeneration if needed
  • Final approval before production, where offered
Step 6

Secure Checkout

Complete your order with our secure payment system. Add a personal dedication message that will appear in the book.

  • Secure payment processing
  • Add a heartfelt dedication
  • Order confirmation email
  • Easy order tracking
Step 7

Professional Printing

Your book is printed in about 4 to 5 business days on premium paper with fade-resistant inks and durable, high-quality binding.

  • Premium 120gsm paper
  • Vibrant, fade-resistant inks
  • Your choice of binding, softcover or hardcover
  • Quality inspection before shipping
Step 8

Delivered to Your Door

Standard shipping: 4 to 6 days (US), 2 to 3 days (UK). Standard is our only speed for now while we upgrade fulfillment. Carefully packaged and ready to delight.

  • Tracking number provided
  • Gift-ready packaging

Quick Turnaround

8 to 11 day US delivery (4 to 5 days printing + 4 to 6 days shipping)

Make It Right

The Make It Right guarantee covers eligible concerns. See /refund for full terms and exclusions.

Gift-Ready

Arrives beautifully packaged and ready to give

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