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For Halloween night

A not-too-spooky story starring your kid

The costume came off but the book stayed out. The kid trick-or-treating with the friendly ghost was her.

A hardcover Halloween adventure starring your child, made from one photo. Preview the whole book free.

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A not-too-spooky story starring your kid

Outlasts the candy haul

The pillowcase empties in a week. The book with their face comes back every October.

Spooky, tuned to your kid

A giggling ghost hunt for the timid. A midnight monster quest for the brave. You set the dial.

See it before you buy

The full illustrated preview is ready in about a minute. Order the hardcover only when you are sure.

How it works

One photo. A few questions. Their book.

  1. 1.

    Upload one photo and answer a 58-second quiz.

  2. 2.

    Preview the whole illustrated book free.

  3. 3.

    Order the hardcover. At your door in 9 to 12 days.

Want to hold one first? Flip through a real book.

Common questions

Will it scare my child?

Only if you want it to. You pick the world and tone, from cozy pumpkin patch to gently spooky.

Can they wear their costume in the book?

Yes. Describe the costume in your story idea and it shows up in the art.

When should I order for Halloween?

The hardcover takes 9 to 12 days door to door. Mid-October is the comfortable cutoff.

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