Something is going on with your child. Read the whole story free first, and only order once you're happy

You read the whole story free on your screen first. Only when you're happy do you order it as a book. No payment up front, no gamble that you'll bring home something that doesn't fit your child.

Maybe a little brother or sister is on the way. Maybe your child is starting school for the first time, or something has happened that you're both still finding words for. Sometimes you just want a lovely story, with no heavy theme at all. Whatever it is, the story is built around your child, with his or her name as the main character.

And you don't need a photo of your child. A name and a few things about who your child is, that's enough to make a story they recognise themselves in.

Below you can walk calmly through the steps, from the first idea to the book that lands on your doormat at home.

From idea to book, step by step

  1. 1. Choose what's going on right now

    You pick the theme that's alive at the moment, for example bullying, a new baby, moving house, grief, or simply a fun story with no theme. Then you choose your child's age (3 to 12 years) and a genre: fairy tale, adventure, fantasy or realistic.

  2. 2. Tell us who your child is

    You give the name, the place where the story happens, and the people who matter: little brother Tim, dog Boris, best friend Sara. That's what makes it a story that belongs to your child, not a name dropped into an existing tale. No photo needed, a name is enough.

  3. 3. The story appears on your screen

    Moments later the story is there, with your child as the main character. It's written at the reading level that suits the age, so it sounds as though it was dreamt up for exactly this child.

  4. 4. Read it calmly, for free

    You read the whole story on your screen, as often as you like. If it feels right, you order it. If it doesn't feel quite right yet, you adjust it or try again. You only pay once you're happy.

  5. 5. We turn it into a real book

    We illustrate the story, with your child recognisable as the main character, and print an A5 hardcover. Every story and every illustration goes through a safety check first, so nothing gets printed without being looked over.

  6. 6. The book arrives at home

    Count on around 5 working days in the Netherlands and 5 to 7 in Belgium. Inside the book is a QR code to an online page where you can reread the story, share it with family, and start the next adventure together.

What you can count on

  • You read the whole story free on your screen and only order once you're happy.
  • A photo is never needed. A name is enough to make it a story that belongs to your child.
  • Every story and every illustration is checked before anything goes to the printer.
  • A real hardcover that lasts, delivered to your door, with a QR page to reread and share.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay before I can read the story?
No. You read the whole story free on your screen first, with your child's name and the chosen theme woven in. You only pay when you decide to have a book made from it.
What if the story doesn't feel right yet?
Then you don't order it. You can adjust the story or have it rewritten until it fits your child. You're not tied to anything as long as you haven't paid.
Do I need a photo of my child?
No, we never ask for a photo. With the name and a few things about who your child is, we make a story they recognise themselves in.
How long until the book arrives?
You read the story straight away on your screen. The printed book arrives in around 5 working days in the Netherlands and 5 to 7 working days in Belgium.

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