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Everything you need to know about creating, editing, and ordering your child's personalized storybook.

Books

About the Books

What kind of books do you make?+

100% personalized children's storybooks. Every story is written from scratch based on your child's name, age, hobbies, favorite food, family members, and any special event you want featured. Each book is unique — no two children get the same story.

What age range are the books for?+

Our books are designed for children aged 2-10. Sentence length, vocabulary, and themes adapt automatically to the age category you pick (toddler, preschool, early reader, middle grade).

How long is each book?+

Each book is a 22-page story, every page fully illustrated, with the story text set right inside the illustration — like a movie poster on every spread. A complete narrative arc (beginning, climax, warm ending) sized so a 5–8 year old can sit through it in one go.

Can I choose a theme?+

Yes — pick from 9 themes (Bestsellers, Adventure, Fairy Tales, Activities, Holidays, Family Events, Life Skills, Emotional / Social, Educational), each with multiple subjects. Dinosaurs, pirates, princesses, mermaids, baking, gardening, the first day of school — every subject creates a different adventure.

Do you offer therapeutic books for tough phases?+

Yes — we have a dedicated Bibliotherapy line for sleep issues, separation anxiety, tantrums, potty training, and more. The story still feels like a fun adventure, but a mentor character gently models a coping skill, and the final pages plant a quiet reflection seed. Created with child psychologists.

Creation

Creating Your Book

How long does it take to create a book?+

The wizard takes about 3 minutes to fill in. Story options appear within seconds, you pick your favorite, read the whole story and approve your child's characters — all before you pay. After payment the illustrations are painted within a few hours, and the hardcover goes to print.

What illustration styles are available?+

Nine styles: Vector Art, 3D Animation, Folk Art, Anime, Paper Cut, Clay, Kawaii, Lego, and Classic Storybook. Pick the one that matches your child's vibe — every illustration in the book stays consistent in that style.

Can I add family members and pets?+

Yes — add parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, and pets as named side characters with photos. They'll appear naturally throughout the adventure, with your hero always at the center.

Can I upload a photo of my child?+

Yes. The photo is used as a reference so the illustrated hero looks consistently like your child across all pages. You can also pick gender, age, and skin tone manually if you'd rather not upload a photo.

Which languages are supported?+

English, Dutch and German. We pick the language from your account preference (you can change it any time in Settings or via the globe icon).

Editing

Editing & Customization

Can I change the story text?+

Yes — open the book in your dashboard and tap any page to edit the text inline. Save immediately, no regeneration needed.

Can I regenerate an illustration?+

Yes. From the dashboard reader, request a redo on any page (optionally with a custom note like 'show the dragon from a low angle'). Previous versions stay accessible if you change your mind.

Can I restart the wizard for the same book?+

Yes — the dashboard has a 'Restart' option that re-opens the wizard with your previous answers pre-filled, so you can tweak just one or two things and regenerate.

How long are my files available?+

Your photos are deleted after you approve the characters, and never kept longer than 30 days; the book is illustrated from the approved characters. Your digital book stays in your account while it's active — we recommend downloading the PDF as a backup.

Pricing

Pricing & Payment

How much does a book cost?+

One price: $39.99 for the printed hardcover and the digital book, shipping included. You read the whole story and see your child's characters before you pay — nothing is charged until you order.

Is the hardcover included?+

Yes — every book is a printed hardcover, and you also get the digital version to read on any screen. There is nothing to upgrade and no shipping to add.

What payment methods do you accept?+

All major credit / debit cards plus iDEAL, Bancontact, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other local methods through Stripe. Payment data never touches our servers.

Can I get a refund?+

Because each book is uniquely personalized, refunds aren't possible once it's been made. That's why you read the whole story and approve your child's characters before you pay anything. If something is genuinely wrong with your book, email us — we'll regenerate or fix it free.

Shipping

Shipping & Delivery

How long does shipping take?+

Hardcover books are printed on demand and typically arrive within 5-10 business days. You'll get a tracking link via email when the order ships.

How is my book delivered?+

Every package ships with track & trace and requires a signature on delivery. If no one is available to sign, the delivery status and any redelivery or pickup details show up in your track & trace — no notice is left at the door.

Do you ship internationally?+

Yes — worldwide, and shipping is included in the price.

What is the print quality like?+

Hardcover edition: 170 gsm matte interior paper, full-bleed laminated hardcover, A4 landscape format. The print fidelity matches what you'd find in a bookstore — saturated illustrations, deep blacks, no banding.

Still need help?

Still need help?

We're a small team and we read every email — usually back within 24 hours.

✉ info@fiktola.com

We typically respond within 24 hours