On their very first safari, your child finds a lost baby elephant and must be brave enough to lead it home. A gentle story about courage, kindness and listening closely, with your child as the hero.
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
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Into your backpack go three things: binoculars, a map, and one big, juicy apple.
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Boots on. Bag on. Off you go, Sammy! Listen, look, and tiptoe on.
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Crunch, crunch, crunch! A tall giraffe eats breakfast from the treetop.
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Stripe, stripe, stripe! The zebras gallop by. You wave hello.
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Blub, blub, blub. Hippos blow bubbles in the river.
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Shhh! A lion naps in the shade. Snore... snore... Listen, look, and tiptoe on.
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Then you hear a tiny sound. Eep! Eep! What is that, Sammy?
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Who is making that sound? You peek behind the bush
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A baby elephant! Its big ears droop. Its little trunk wobbles.
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"Eep," says the baby elephant. It looks left. It looks right. Where is its mama?
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Your tummy flutters. The savanna is so big, and you are so small.
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But the baby needs help. You take a deep breath. "Don't worry. I'm Sammy. We will find your family."
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The baby's tummy rumbles. You share your big, juicy apple. Crunch! A tiny smile.
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You lift your binoculars. Look left. Look right. Only grass, grass, grass.
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The tall giraffe looks far, far away. Then she points her nose toward the river.
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Big round footprints! Stomp, stomp, stomp. You check your map and follow them.
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The footprints go into the river. The baby elephant shakes. It is scared of the water.
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You hold its trunk. "We can do it together." Step, step... splash! Brave Sammy!
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Across! But the footprints stop on the rocky ground. The sun sinks low and the shadows grow long. The baby sits down. Eep
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Your tummy flutters again. Then you remember, Sammy: Listen, look, and tiptoe on.
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You listen. Far away... HRRRUMMM!
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You look through your binoculars. Big gray shapes in the dust!
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You tiptoe on, up, up, up the hill
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The whole elephant family! The baby runs to its mama. Eep! Eep! HRRRUMMM!
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Mama elephant wraps you in a soft trunk hug. That means thank you, Sammy.
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Back at camp, the elephants wave their trunks goodbye. Under the stars, you smile
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Goodnight, savanna. Goodnight, Sammy. Tomorrow, a new adventure. Listen, look... and tiptoe to bed.
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 27 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.