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Their name in the story — and their face on every page

Families searching for a personalized book with a custom name usually want one of two things: their child's name printed on a template, or their child actually starring in the story. StorybookYou does the second — you enter names, upload photos, and we illustrate each person into the book. That includes adventure picks like Builds a Road and The Mac 'n Cheese Mission (a dinosaur picture book for two kids), bedtime stories like As Far as Love Can Go, and holiday titles. Preview any book for free before you order a US-printed hardcover.

Stories to start with

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Builds a Road

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Starring your child

A roadbuilding crew rolls into town — and your child is picked as the best helper! They'll drive bulldozers, dump trucks, pavers, and more to build a brand-new road.

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The Mac 'n Cheese Mission

Perfect for Ages 4–9

Starring two little heroes

Two kids, one wild mission: a General recruits them to fly jets, parachute onto a dinosaur-guarded island, and rescue the world's Mac 'n Cheese — together.

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As Far as Love Can Go

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Starring Mom and her child

A personalized bedtime story starring Mom and her child — they won't fall asleep until they measure her love, bigger than ice cream, hugs, or all the stars in the sky.

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Big Hands, Little Hands

Perfect for Ages 0–1

Starring a loved one and their baby

Big hands, little hands — a rhythmic story starring a loved one and their baby, from morning routines to the last finger-hold before sleep. First birthday edition available.

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A Royal Night at the Castle

Perfect for Ages 4–10

Starring two children

Two best friends or sisters co-star as princesses and pick dresses, tiaras, and dance together at the royal ball.

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Skeleton Sleepover

Perfect for Ages 4–8

Starring your child

Halloween Eve, a clumsy skeleton named Ribs crashes in asking for a sleepover — and your child says yes. Candy falls through his ribs, he does the Pelvis Presley, and by bedtime they're counting (skeleton) sheep together.

Frequently asked questions

How is a custom name book different at StorybookYou?
We illustrate the real person from your photo — custom name plus their likeness on the cover and throughout the book.
Which books work for a custom name gift?
Any title in the catalog. One-child adventures include Builds a Road and Skeleton Sleepover. Two-child books include The Mac 'n Cheese Mission and A Royal Night at the Castle.

Need Help?

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