The gift every child secretly wants — a book about themselves
Upload a photo, add their name and favourite things, and create a fully illustrated personalised storybook in minutes. Read it tonight or order a premium printed hardcover. First story completely free.
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Why a personalised storybook is the most memorable gift you can give
Most gifts are forgotten within weeks. A toy that seemed exciting in December gathers dust by February. A personalised storybook is different — it is the only gift in the world made specifically for this child, with their face, their name, and their favourite things woven into an original illustrated adventure.
Children react to personalised storybooks unlike anything else. The moment they see their own face on the first page — illustrated as the hero of a story — is one of those small, quiet moments that parents and grandparents remember long after the occasion has passed.
And unlike toys, books don't get outgrown. A beautiful printed hardcover personalised storybook sits on the shelf for years, comes out every birthday, and becomes part of the story of a childhood.
Perfect for every occasion
Birthdays
A storybook made specifically for this birthday, at this age, about the things they love right now. The gift they'll still have when they're grown up.
Christmas
The most personal gift under the tree — and the only one guaranteed to be unique. Order the printed hardcover in time for Christmas morning.
From grandparents
A grandparent-gifted personalised storybook carries a weight no toy can match. It says: I thought about you specifically. I made this for you.
New baby
Welcome a new arrival with a storybook made just for them. A first-Christmas or welcome-to-the-world book becomes a keepsake they'll treasure.
Starting school
A confidence-building adventure story about their bravery as they face their first big step. Particularly powerful for anxious children.
Just because
Some of the most treasured gifts arrive on ordinary days for no special reason — because a parent or grandparent simply wanted to make something.
Your child's real face in every illustration
LuluStories doesn't insert a cartoon avatar or a preset character. Upload a photo and AI transforms your child's actual face into a consistent illustrated character — the same features, the same likeness, on every single page of the story.
This is what separates a truly personalised storybook from a name-insertion template. When your child opens the book and sees themselves on the first page, the reaction is immediate and unmistakable.
Media / image:
Upload a before/after style image here — a real photo on one side, the illustrated character on the other. Or use a sample spread showing the illustrated child character across multiple pages.
Everything included in every story
Your child's real face
Upload a photo and their likeness becomes a consistent illustrated character across every page — not a cartoon avatar, their actual face.
10+ art styles
Watercolour, Cinematic 3D, Studio Ghibli-inspired, Anime, Cartoon and more — choose the style that suits your child's personality.
100+ languages
Create the story in Swedish, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, or any of over 100 languages. Perfect for multilingual families.
Print or read digitally
Read it online immediately or order a premium printed hardcover delivered to your door — the kind that sits on a shelf for years.
How to create a personalised gift storybook in 5 minutes
Step 1 — Upload a photo. A clear phone photo of your child's face is all you need. LuluStories turns it into a consistent illustrated character throughout the book.
Step 2 — Add their details. Name, age, and the things that make them specifically them — their favourite animal, their best friend, their current obsession. The more specific you are, the more personal the result.
Step 3 — Choose an illustration style. Pick from Watercolour, Cinematic 3D, Studio Ghibli-inspired, Anime, Cartoon, and more. Each produces a completely different look and feel.
Step 4 — Generate and preview. The full illustrated story is ready in minutes. Read it through, then decide whether to keep it digital, download as a PDF, or order a premium printed hardcover.
Your first story is completely free — no payment details required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Gifts for special occasions
Personalised Birthday Gift for Kids
Personalised birthday gift kids. Book starring your child on a new adventure. Their real face, their favourite theme.
Personalised Anniversary Gift
Not a gift about your marriage — a gift about what it built. A personalised storybook celebrating your family.
Personalised Easter Story for Kids
A personalised storybook starring your child on a special Easter mission.
Ready to create their gift?
First story completely free. No account needed to start. Create, preview, and decide — all before you spend a thing.
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