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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. Describe your adventure, then choose an eBook, softcover or hardback keepsake.
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.
2. Create character
3. Star in a story
Upload photo
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Create character
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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.
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Create characters
Upload favourite photos and turn friends, family members, pets or imaginary heroes into charming storybook characters.
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Describe Your Adventure
Describe what happens in your story - from pet adventures to bedtime quests, silly mysteries or magical worlds.
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Finish your book
Add names, dedication text and finishing touches, then choose an eBook, softcover or hardback copy.
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.
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 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 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.
Early launch discount
eBook
Online flipbook
£9.99
£5.99
Create a digital version of your personalised storybook, perfect for reading online and sharing with family.
Create your eBookEarly launch discount available for a limited time.
Most popular
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 hardbackAfter 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 and an idea. Crafted Tales will help you turn it into a personalised book made for someone special.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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