A personalized construction book starring your child
Your child is the boss of the building site, but their tall new slide tower comes crashing down. With a blueprint, a measuring tape and four friendly machines, they try again. A story about mistakes, patience and never giving up.
What you'll need
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A clear photo of their faceFrom your camera roll is fine.
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Their name, age, and boy or girlWe fill in the rest of the story.
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See the cover, then decideIt takes about a minute.
Inside the book
Shown with our sample hero. Your book has your child on every page.
Good morning, Sammy! Today you are the boss of the building site!
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Safety vest on. Measuring tape clipped. And one big blue blueprint!
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Ready, Sammy? Dig it, lift it, build it UP!
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The blueprint shows the plan: a brand-new playground with a tall slide tower!
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Rumble, rumble! The digger scoops the dirt. Scoop, scoop, scoop!
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Beep, beep, beep! The dump truck backs up. CRASH! Down come the rocks.
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Up, up, up! The tall crane lifts big beams.
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Bang, bang! Click, click! The slide tower grows taller and taller.
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Done! The tallest tower ever! Hooray, Sammy!
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Then a little breeze blows. Wibble... wobble
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CRASH! The tower tumbles down.
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Your eyes sting. Your tummy drops. Maybe you should give up.
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The machines droop their buckets. Everything is quiet.
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The digger gives you a gentle nudge. You wipe your eyes. What went wrong, Sammy?
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You unroll the blueprint. Look closely. The tower needs big, wide feet!
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You pull out your measuring tape. Zzzip! One leg is short. The bottom is too skinny.
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Deep breath, Sammy. Mistakes help us learn. Let’s try again!
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Dig it! The digger digs four deep holes for strong feet.
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Lift it! The crane sets four big, wide legs. Measure: same, same, same, same!
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Splat! The mixer fills the holes with cement. Now the feet are strong.
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Build it UP, Sammy! Wide at the bottom. Strong at the top.
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Then... WHOOSH! A big gust of wind blows!
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The tower stands strong. Not one wibble. Not one wobble!
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Click! The twisty slide snaps into place. The playground is finished!
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Snip! You cut the big red ribbon. You built it, Sammy!
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Kids run in to play. You go first down the twisty slide. Wheee!
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Things don’t always work the first time. But when you try again, you can build something even better.
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Goodnight, Sammy. Dig it, lift it... and snuggle down.
Can I make a custom book with my child's name and photo?
Yes. Pick an adventure, upload one clear photo, and add your child's name and age. We draw them as the hero and show you their personalized cover before you pay. After you order, every page is illustrated with your child.
What is the book size and quality?
Each book is 8.5" × 8.5" with 28 fully illustrated pages, professionally printed and bound to the same standard as the picture books you'd find in a store. Choose hardcover or softcover above.
Will my child look the same on every page?
Yes. We draw your child once as the hero, then illustrate every page from that drawing and their photo after you order.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders arrive between and . Books are custom-made to order, and delivery times may vary based on your location.
Can I ship the book to someone else?
Yes! You can use a different billing and shipping address at checkout.
What is your return policy?
Due to the personalized nature of each book we create, returns are only accepted for printing defects or damage. Contact support and we will make it right.