Personalised storybook creator

Create a storybook where you become the hero

Turn favourite photos, characters and wild little ideas into a beautifully illustrated personalised storybook. Build the adventure page by page, then choose an eBook, softcover or hardback keepsake.

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No writing skills needed Great for gifts Digital or printed

Character examples

Turn favourite photos into storybook characters

Start with a favourite photo, create a personalised character, then see them star in their very own storybook.

1. Upload photo

Favourite photo used as the starting point for a personalised storybook character

2. Create character

Personalised storybook character created from a favourite photo

3. Star in a story

Finished personalised storybook cover featuring the created character

Upload photo → Create character → Star in a story

How it works

From idea to storybook in three simple steps

You bring the photos, names and imagination. Crafted Tales helps turn them into a personalised book you can keep, read and share.

Example of a real person turned into a personalised storybook character

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Create characters

Upload favourite photos and turn friends, family members, pets or imaginary heroes into charming storybook characters.

Example personalised storybook scene being created

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Build each scene

Describe what happens on each page — from pet adventures to bedtime quests, silly mysteries or magical worlds.

3

Finish your book

Add names, dedication text and finishing touches, then choose an eBook, softcover or hardback copy.

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Story inspiration

Not sure what story to create?

Pick one bubble from each step and we’ll build a story idea for you. It’s a simple way to spark something funny, meaningful or magical.

Idea helper

Choose a story start

Choose one option from each step to build a ready-to-use story idea.

Step 1 of 3

Story goal

Built idea

Choose your first idea bubble.

Start your story

Why it feels special

More than just adding a name to a book

Many personalised books simply swap in names with copy-and-paste characters. Crafted Tales lets you shape the characters, the scenes and the story itself.

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Your story, not a template

Build a book around your own ideas, family jokes, favourite places, pets, hobbies or imaginary worlds.

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Characters from photos

Use photos to create personalised characters, making the finished book feel much closer to home.

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Digital or printed

Keep it as an online flipbook or choose a softcover or hardback edition for a proper keepsake.

Choose book type

Easy to use

You don’t need to be a writer or designer

Crafted Tales guides you through the whole process. Create your story in a few minutes, review it while your book is generated, then choose instant digital access or a printed keepsake.

✓ Create your story in around 2–3 minutes

✓ Review your story while your book is generated

✓ eBooks are ready to access instantly once complete

✓ Printed books are available for UK delivery only

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2–3 minutes

Create your story

Add characters, choose your ideas and start building the adventure.

2

Crafted Tales progress screen showing story text while the book is generated

Usually 4–5 mins

Review & generate

Check the story text while we prepare your personalised book and illustrations.

3

Finished personalised Crafted Tales book page

ebook or UK delivery (5-10 days)

Access your book

eBooks are available as soon as you complete your order. Printed books are produced by our print partner, then delivered within the UK once printing is complete.

Printed book timings are expected rather than guaranteed. UK delivery time depends on production and courier handover.

Choose your format

Digital, softcover or hardback

Start with the version that suits you. Choose a digital flipbook for easy sharing, or upgrade to a printed keepsake.

Launch offer

eBook

Online flipbook

£9.99 FREE

Free during our launch period in exchange for your feedback.

Create a digital version of your personalised storybook, perfect for reading online and sharing with family. Once your book is ready, we’ll ask you to share some brief feedback about your experience.

Create your free eBook

Launch offer available for a limited time. Feedback is required before accessing your completed eBook.

Softcover

Printed 20cm book

£24.99

A lovely printed copy for bedtime reading, gifting and everyday storytime.

Choose softcover

Premium

Hardback

Printed 21cm keepsake

£34.99

A premium keepsake edition for special birthdays, Christmas gifts and family memories.

Choose hardback

After choosing your format, you’ll be guided through creating your personalised story.

Ready to begin?

Create a story they’ll want to read again and again

Start with a character, a photo or a tiny idea. Crafted Tales will help you turn it into a personalised book made for someone special.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I use photos of people or pets?

Yes. You can use favourite photos to help create personalised characters for your storybook, including friends, family members, pets or yourself.

Do I need to write the whole story myself?

No. You provide the ideas, characters and direction, and the creator helps turn them into a storybook.

Can I choose what happens on each page?

Yes. You can describe what you want to see on each page, so the book feels personal and unique.

Is this suitable as a gift?

Yes. It works well for birthdays, Christmas, grandparents, nieces, nephews, friends, pet owners and keepsake gifts.

What formats are available?

You can choose an eBook, softcover or hardback version.

How long does delivery take?

eBooks are available instantly once your personalised book is complete. Printed softcover and hardback books are produced by our print partner and are estimated to arrive at UK addresses within 5–10 working days.

Printed book delivery times are estimates rather than guarantees, and final delivery may depend on production times and courier handover.

Do you ship outside the UK?

At the moment, printed books are available for UK delivery only. The eBook version is digital and can be accessed online once complete.

Choose your format

Reviews

Loved by people who made someone the hero

A few kind words from customers who created personalised stories with Crafted Tales.

★★★★★

“She couldn’t believe the book was about her!”

Seeing their name and photo in a real storybook? It’s magical. Our customers say it’s the one gift they never forget and want to read again and again.