A Gift From Grandma & Grandpa They'll Keep Forever
Toys break and gift cards get spent. This is different: a hardcover storybook starring your grandchild and you, right there in the illustrations beside them, with your words inside the cover.
- You can be in the book too: grandma or grandpa, illustrated beside them
- Your dedication, in your own words, on the first page
- Ships straight to their door, perfect for long-distance grandparents
- Easy to create in 5 minutes, no tech skills needed
You're Not Just Giving the Story. You're In It.
Here's what makes this grandparent gift unlike any other: several of our stories are written for a grandchild and their grandma or grandpa together. Upload a photo of each of you, and our illustrators' AI draws you both into the adventure: your faces, side by side, on page after page.
For grandchildren who live far away, it changes bedtime. You may not be there to read the story, but you're in the story, every single night.
And when they're grown, there it will be on the shelf: a book about the two of you.
Stories Made for Grandparents & Grandkids
Two of our most-loved adventures put a grandparent right in the starring cast.
Grandma's Garden
A tender story of a little one and their grandma discovering the magic hiding between the flower beds, both illustrated from your photos.
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What's Under There?
A curious adventure for a grandchild and their grandpa, full of wonder, giggles, and one very big question.
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For the Miles Between You
Long-distance grandparenting is hard. Video calls end, and little ones' memories are short. A personalized book is a way to be present between visits: your face in the illustrations, your words in the dedication, your gift on the nightstand.
Create it from anywhere, write your message, and we'll deliver the hardcover straight to your grandchild's door. Many grandparents then read it aloud together over video call: same book, same page, two households.
Easier Than Wrapping a Present
No apps to install, nothing to learn. If you can share a photo, you can create this book in about five minutes.
Upload a Photo
Add your child's name, age, and a favorite photo. Any clear photo of their face works.
Pick Their Story
Choose from magical adventures written for their age, from toddler tales to big-kid quests.
Preview & Edit
Watch your child appear on every page in minutes. Tweak any word or regenerate any illustration.
Unwrap the Magic
A premium hardcover book is printed and delivered to your door in 7–11 business days.
Heirloom Quality, Grandparent Approved
Premium Hardcover
Thick, durable pages that survive thousands of bedtime readings and little hands.
Your Child on Every Page
Beautiful, consistent illustrations of your child throughout the whole story, not just a name swap.
Edit Every Word & Image
Full editor included. Tweak the text, regenerate any illustration, and approve every page before printing.
Personal Dedication Page
Open the cover to a heartfelt message written by you, the first thing they see, forever.
Grandparents Say It Best
“I live 900 miles from my granddaughter. Now every night her mom sends me a video of her 'reading' our book, the one where Grandma and Rosie garden together. I treasure it.”
“I'm 71 and not good with computers, but I made this myself in one sitting. When my grandson saw Grandpa in the book WITH him, he shouted so loud the dog barked.”
“I ordered one for each grandchild for Christmas. Four books, four different stories, every one of them starring me and one of my grandbabies. Easiest shopping of my life.”
The Grandparent Gift That Outlives Every Toy
Ask any parent what happens to most gifts from grandma and grandpa: loved for a week, lost in the toy bin by the next. A personalized book from grandparents is the exception. It stars the grandchild, illustrated from their real photo, often with grandma or grandpa drawn right beside them, and it carries a dedication in your own handwriting-worthy words. Books like that don't end up in the bin. They end up read to pieces, then kept.
Grandparents order them for birthdays, for Christmas, to welcome a new grandchild, including a big sister or big brother book for the older sibling, or for no reason at all except missing them. Each premium hardcover is $34.99, you approve every page before it prints, and it ships to any address in 7–11 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can grandma or grandpa actually be in the book?
Yes, and it's the part families love most. Stories like "Grandma's Garden" and "What's Under There?" star the grandchild AND their grandparent together. Upload a photo of each, and you'll both be illustrated side by side on the pages.
Do I need to be tech-savvy to create one?
Not at all. If you can attach a photo to an email, you can make a Little Hero Book. Upload a photo, pick a story, and type your dedication. The whole thing takes about five minutes, and our chat support is one click away if you'd like a hand.
Can I ship the book directly to my grandchild?
Yes. Enter your grandchild's address at checkout and the book arrives at their door, ready to open. Perfect for long-distance grandparents who can't hand it over in person.
What should I write in the dedication?
The dedication page is yours, in your own words. Grandparents often write the things that don't get said on video calls: "To my darling Rosie, no matter how far apart we are, you are always in Grandma's heart." It's the page families keep forever.
What age grandchild is this best for?
Our stories are written by age group for children from about 1 to 10. Choose their age when you start and the story length, words, and themes will fit, from a toddler's first storybook to a real adventure for an 8 year old.
What if I'm not happy with the book?
You see and approve every page before anything is printed, and you can edit the text or regenerate any illustration yourself. If the printed book still isn't right, our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers a reprint or a full refund.
How long does it take to arrive?
The book is generated in minutes and you approve every page before printing. The premium hardcover is then printed and delivered within 7–11 business days. Order a couple of weeks ahead of birthdays and holidays.
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All Free Coloring Pages
Every sheet and every generator we make, in one place. Unicorns, dinosaurs, letters, names and photos.
Be Part of Their Bedtime, From Anywhere
Create a personalized book starring your grandchild (and you!) in about five minutes. We'll deliver it straight to their door.
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