The Best Gift Ever

A personalized storybook starring the people you love.

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A GIFT MADE JUST FOR THEM

A story they’ll ask to read again and again.

An open hardcover showing Isaac and Dad riding Sprout above rooftops to rescue a cat

Isaac and Sprout the Dragon

Peek inside a finished book.

Read the story

Choose their adventure

Start with a story they’ll already love.

Pick an adventure, then add the people, interests, and details that make it unmistakably theirs.

32-page illustrated book

Softcover or hardcover

Review before printing

Printed and delivered to your door

How it works

See how their story comes to life.

Start with someone you love and a simple idea. EpicTale helps turn both into a book you can shape before it is printed.

Amara smiling with two of her favorite people

Character photo

This is Amara and two of her favorite people.

Start with a simple story idea
Story prompt

Make a book about Amara finding a dragon egg.

Start with a simple idea, a favorite theme, or a real family moment. EpicTale turns it into a complete child-friendly story with warmth, adventure, and a meaningful ending.

EpicTale creates the book

A finished story that feels like it was made for them, because it was.

Read the whole story and preview selected illustrations before you order. Then fine-tune the story, create and edit the artwork, and approve your book for printing and delivery.

Personalized Amara's Dragon Adventure hardcover mockup.

Your story, ready for the bookshelf

Amara's Dragon Adventure

Loved ones sharing an EpicTale storybook personalized with cartoon versions of them and a child.
A THOUGHTFUL GIFT STARTS HERE

Make a gift that could only come from you.

Choose an adventure, add the people and details they love, and review every page before it becomes their book.

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Families say

Made for the read-aloud moments that stick.

“Most birthday gifts disappear into the toy box. This one turned our camping jokes and favorite memories into a story my nephew keeps beside his bed.”
AndreUncle to a 5-year-old
“I wanted to give my goddaughter something that felt like it could only have come from me. She recognized our silly nickname on the first page and immediately asked me to read it again.”
NaomiGodmother to a 5-year-old
“Our closest friend made this for our daughter, and every page felt like them—the nicknames, the adventures, even their shared love of pancakes. It was such a thoughtful surprise.”
MayaMom of the recipient

Good to know

Everything you need to know before you begin.

You only need a simple idea to get started, and nothing is printed until you approve it.

What comes with each book?

Each book is a 32-page, fully illustrated personalized storybook in an 8.5-inch square format. Choose a glossy softcover or hardcover edition before checkout.

What happens after I start?

Choose an adventure and add the people you love. Read the whole story and preview selected illustrations before you order. Then refine your story, create and edit the artwork, and approve your book. We’ll print it and deliver it to your door.

Do I need to upload a photo?

A photo is optional, but recommended if you’d like the character to resemble someone you know. You can also simply describe how you’d like your character to look instead.

Can I make changes?

Yes—even after you order. You can edit the title, tone, story text, and artwork before you approve your book for printing.

When will it arrive?

Printing normally takes 3–5 business days. Once printed, delivery can take up to 15 business days.

What if I change my mind?

A full refund is available before final illustrations begin. After that, you may be eligible for a 50% refund until printing or fulfillment starts. See the full refund policy.

Two children proudly holding their personalized EpicTale storybook

Ready when you are

Make your next gift their favorite story.

Create a personalized keepsake filled with the people, details, and adventures they love most.

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