In the Book - Your child as the main character

Your child is
in · the · book

Turn your little one into the main character of a real, beautifully illustrated board book they'll ask to read again and again.

Be the first to make one
A beautifully illustrated personalized board book

Not just another personalized book

We treat your child as the heart of the story—not a name swapped into a template.

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Warm, Stylized Art

A gentle storybook caricature that captures your child's essence—recognizable but never uncanny.

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Real Board Book

Thick pages, rounded corners, and inks that can handle sticky fingers. Built to survive toddlers.

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Re-readable Stories

Simple language, comforting rhythms, and the kind of story that feels better the tenth time.

Thoughtfully made for parents who care about how stories feel.

See the magic

From photo to storybook character—warm, stylized, and unmistakably your child.

Photo of a child transformed into a warm, painterly storybook illustration

Always reviewed by you before printing.

How it works

Simple enough for tired parents. Magical enough for little ones.

1

Upload Photos

A few clear photos from different angles. No elaborate setup needed.

2

We Create

We craft a storybook-style character and a cozy, age-appropriate story.

3

You Review

See your child's character and story before we print. Make sure it's perfect.

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We Ship

A real board book arrives at your door, ready for bedtime.

Our Promise

Recognizable, not uncanny

Art that feels like a storybook, not a deepfake.

Charming over clever

Stories kids love, not ones that impress other adults.

Durable over decorative

Made to be read, chewed, and loved—not displayed.

Re-readable over impressive

If they don't want it again tomorrow, we failed.

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Kids love seeing themselves reflected back at them. Parents love keepsakes that don't feel cheap or disposable.

— The idea behind In the Book

Be the first to know

We're putting the finishing touches on something special. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know when we're ready.