Your child as the hero of their own story
A personalized children's book where your child is the hero. Upload a photo, pick a theme, create your first story free.
Also available as a printed book from CHF 29. A personal gift they will want to read again and again.
Your Picture
Your Character
Your Story
A story does more than a thousand words.
You can't hand your child confidence. But a story where they're the one who tries, stumbles, and succeeds? That stays with them long after the last page.
Learn why it worksCreate Your Characters
Upload photos of your family and watch them appear as illustrated characters throughout the story. Each character keeps their unique look on every page.
- Add your whole family - children, parents, grandparents, or friends
- Define names, ages, and relationships between characters
- Characters appear consistently throughout your entire story
Tell Your Story
Choose from 170+ themes or describe your own adventure — from pirates to the first day of school. You're in full control: edit any text and shape every illustration exactly the way you want it.
- Adventure, fantasy, birthday, bedtime stories, life challenges, and more
- Edit text freely — every page, every word
- Shape images to your vision — change scenes, adjust style, refine details
From William Tell to your own village
Be the hero of Swiss history — or of an adventure set right in your home town.
- Set in your own town — real streets and landmarks
- Or relive history as the hero
Choose Your Style
Pick the illustration style that fits your story. Watercolor, 3D animation, comic, anime — each style is applied consistently across all pages.
- 8+ unique art styles: Pixar-style 3D, Watercolor, Comic, Anime, and more
- Consistent style across all pages and characters
- Choose your preferred book length - from short stories to longer adventures
Print & Share
Your story is ready! Download it instantly as a PDF or order a beautifully printed book delivered to your door.
- Instant PDF download - perfect for reading on tablets or printing at home
- Hardcover or softcover printing - 20x20cm, professional quality
- Printed and shipped in Switzerland — the perfect gift for any occasion
What families say
"My son picks the book up surprisingly often. That he's in it himself grabbed him more than I expected."
"We liked that the story is set in places we know. It makes it feel closer for the kids."
"We gave it as a birthday present. For once, something other than the usual toy."
"Our daughter remembered the story about brushing teeth and has made less fuss since. That's all we wanted."
"Went faster than I thought, and the printed book turned out decent. Honestly expected less."
"We were skeptical at first whether this would work. The result then pleasantly surprised us."
Ready to create your book?
Upload a photo, pick an adventure, and your personalized story is ready in under 3 minutes.
Discover more
Find inspiration, gift ideas and stories from your region.
170+ Themes
From pirates to first day of school — every adventure imaginable.
Gift Ideas
Birthday, baptism, school start — the perfect book for every occasion.
Gift Guide
Help finding the right gift by age and interest.
Swiss Stories
Local legends and tales from your home town.
Compare
See how MagicalStory compares to other personalized book providers.
Why It Works
The research behind personalized stories and child development.