LuluStories

Your child. Their story. Create your own storybook, for free.

Turn your child's photo, name and interests into a beautifully illustrated storybook. Start now for free without credit card, and get your story ready in minutes!

  • 100+ languages
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A cheerful cartoon boy and his corgi dog sit by an illustrated storybook.
A real girl's photo is transformed into an AI-generated fairytale princess illustration.

See yourself inside the story.

Upload a photo, add your child's name and interests, and watch them become the hero of their own adventure.

  • Your information and data are safe and private.
  • Your uploaded photo is immediately removed after generation
  • You can request for data deletion at any time

CREATE IN MINUTES

Three simple steps

  1. Smiling boy with curly brown hair in a decorative photo frame.

    Upload a photo

    Add your child's photo, name and interests.

  2. Tablet screen displays LittleRipples app for selecting illustration themes featuring Shiba Inu dogs.

    Choose a style

    Pick a variety of beautiful art styles and themes.

  3. Illustrated book cover for 'Oliver and the Floating Castle' featuring a boy, dog, and penguin.

    Read, share or print

    Enjoy your story digitally, share with loved ones and order a premium hardcover.

LuluStories app on tablet and phone featuring fantasy characters and digital stories.

LuluStories now on iOS and Andriod!

Create stories in minutes: pick a theme, add your characters, and watch the story come to life. Have it read aloud at bedtime, in the car, or anywhere, and translate it into your language with a tap. Discover and share stories from other families in the community, and keep all your stories in your library, always with you.

  • Smiling young girl with brown hair wearing denim overalls looks thoughtfully upwards.
  • Smiling man with dark hair and beard wearing a gray sweater looks at the camera.
  • Bearded man with glasses in a navy sweater, looking thoughtfully to the right.
  • Smiling woman with brown hair in a cozy sweater, looking thoughtfully.
  • Smiling mature woman with gray hair in a sweater, resting her chin on her hand.
  • Man with dark hair and beard smiling, looking right, in a cozy living room.

From 200+ users

Loved by families, grandparents & teachers

Ten cartoon illustrations of a boy and a corgi dog adventuring outdoors, including a coloring page.

Bring their imagination to life

From magical fantasy to cozy watercolor, choose from many different beautiful art styles to match your child's personality and interests.

  • 10+ illustration styles
  • Get inspiration from other community stories
  • New styles continuously coming
Explore all stylesOur AI story generator
Children's book cover 'Lulu Stories' features an animated girl adventuring towards a magical castle.

High-quality printed storybooks

Order a premium printed version of your story to create a memorable keepsake or thoughtful gift.

  • The perfect gift to make your child's dreams come true.
  • Bring your digital story to life with a premium printed keepsake.
  • Pictures and text crafted to captivate young imaginations.
  • Gift-ready packaging
  • World-wide shipping
  • Premium quality
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Storybook features for families

Helpful tools for illustration, reading, exporting, and personalization in one place.

Stunning illustrations

Beautiful, coherent illustrations throughout your story, designed to captivate and complement every page.

Downloadable PDF

Keep your personalized storybook forever with high-quality PDF export for digital reading or printing.

Reading level adjustment

Match the language and reading complexity to your child's current stage and confidence level

Multiple characters

Add siblings, friends, parents, or classroom characters so every story feels personal and inclusive.

A cute cartoon owl with cloud-patterned belly sits on two stacked books, surrounded by leaves.

A keepsake they'll cherish forever

LuluStories isn't just a story, its a memory, a confidence boost and a gift that lasts. Perfect for birthdays, holidays or just because.

  • Build imagination
  • Support reading skills
  • Create lasting memories
  • Perfect for gift
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Photos of children become characters on a personalized storybook cover titled 'Lulu Stories'.

A story that brings the whole family together

What makes LuluStories special is our focus on character consistency. Your child remains recognizable throughout their adventure, bringing a more personal and immersive feel to every page.

And the adventure doesn't have to be theirs alone. Siblings, parents, grandparents, friends, or even beloved pets. You choose who joins the adventure!

More about character consistency
Children's book 'Little Stories' featuring a boy, dragon, open book, and coloring page.

Some stories deserve a place on the bookshelf, not just on a screen.

Imagine your child opening a book and seeing themselves on every page. Exploring enchanted forests, meeting magical creatures, or going on an adventure inspired by the things they love. It's a little piece of their childhood, made just for them. A book grandparents can treasure, parents can read aloud night after night, and children can look back on as they grow older.

Because the most meaningful stories aren't just the ones we read. They're the ones that become part of our family's memories.

Read our community stories

From bedtime stories to epic exploration, there is a theme for every child and every dream.

Isabel and the Missing Mother's Day Gift

Isabel and the Missing Mother's Day Gift

Fantasy
Cinematic 3D
Before sunrise, Isabel wakes to a cottage wrapped in hush, where even the bees seem to be listening. When her children arrive with dew pearls, woven star-flowers, and a glowing lantern sprite in a glass jar, they reveal a tender Mother’s Day surprise and a note calling her the wisest mother in the valley. Isabel is delighted, but one gift is still missing, and the sprite keeps flickering toward an old map on her shelf. Curious and quick to follow a clue, she leads the search from the quiet cottage into a moonlit garden, then onward through winding valley paths toward a hidden place where wonder gathers. Along the way, Isabel must trust the strange little sprite and the clever plans her children have set in motion. What begins as a warm celebration becomes a gentle quest for the final gift, and a reminder that love can be the most magical treasure of all.
by Team LuluStories
645 reads
Alicia and the Sky Surprise

Alicia and the Sky Surprise

Mystery
Cinematic 3D
At a cozy Halloween party glowing with jack-o’-lanterns and silly costumes, Alicia notices a soft tapping at the window just as the music grows quiet. Curious and calm, she leads the way from the warm room into the cool, dark yard, where the sound seems to hide among the trees. As she listens and looks closely, Alicia learns that the mystery is not scary at all, but a secret surprise waiting in the night sky. When fireworks bloom above the house in bright shapes and cheerful colors, her worry turns to delight, and the whole party shares her happy relief. With a brave smile and a kind heart, Alicia solves the little puzzle and helps everyone enjoy the wonder of the evening.
by Team LuluStories
812 reads
Nila and the Magic Path Signs

Nila and the Magic Path Signs

Adventure
Cinematic 3D
Nila, a playful little dog, sits at the garden gate and faces a choice: follow the row of tiny stones on the left or the soft leaves on the right. Maja the kitten stays close as Nila uses her nose and eyes to notice clues, learning that signs can guide a traveler. The stone path leads into a bumpy garden trail, then to a shallow stream where Nila feels worried for a moment. She spots flat stepping stones under the water and crosses one careful step at a time, with Maja copying her brave moves. On the far bank, a bright red ribbon flutters from a bush, pointing toward a sunny hill and a hidden surprise. Nila’s small adventure turns her worry into joy as she learns that paying attention can help solve a path problem and lead friends safely onward.
by Victor
1,381 reads

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