Read it together, anywhereA beautiful page-turning reader for phone, tablet, computer, and TV — and share it with grandparents and co-parents to read in their own library.
A dragon book starring them.
Add their name and a photo. We write and illustrate a picture book with your child as the hero, and print it as a hardcover keepsake.
Make and preview your first book free. Keep it as a hardcover.
- Hardcover about $45, booklet about $21
- Ships in about 8–15 business days
- Free reprint if it arrives damaged
- Your photos are never used to train AI
A friendly dragon, and them as its best friend
Tell us your child’s name and add a photo if you like. Inkling writes a dragon adventure starring your child, illustrated in one style from the egg to the first flight.
At a glance
- Best for
- Ages 3–8, brave children and nervous ones facing something new
- Price
- Free to make and preview. Hardcover $45 with the eBook included; printed booklet about $21. US shipping included.
- Length
- 24 pages as standard; 8 to 32 pages. Hardcover from 20 pages.
- Who is in it
- Your child as the hero, plus any family, friends or pets you add.
- Likeness
- Optional photo; every page is drawn in one consistent style.
- Languages
- 14, including English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese.
- Delivery
- Read online in minutes. Printed copies arrive in about 8–15 business days, standard US shipping.
Story ideas parents start with
What happens in a dragon book
In Inkling’s dragon books the dragon is a friend, never a monster: your child hatches it, names it, learns to ride it, or helps a shy dragon find its fire. Stories can be set in castles, mountains or your own backyard. They suit brave three-to-eight-year-olds and children who are nervous about something new, because the dragon is usually the one who needs courage, and your child shows it how.
How a book like this might begin
The egg had been on Noah’s windowsill for three whole weeks, and nothing had happened. Then, one morning, it cracked. Out tumbled a small green dragon with enormous feet and a sneeze that set the curtains on fire. “Oh no,” said Noah, reaching for a cup of water. The dragon hiccupped. This was going to be a very interesting day.
By lunchtime the dragon had eaten six pancakes, hidden under the bed and learned its new name: Sprout. By teatime Noah had discovered that dragons cannot fly until somebody believes in them very, very much. So they climbed to the top of the hill to practice.
An example. Every book is written fresh for your child, so yours will be its own story.
Details that make it theirs
- The dragon’s name and color
- Whether the dragon is a baby or a giant
- What your child teaches the dragon, or learns from it
- Where they fly together
When families give it
Dragon books are often given for birthdays, for a dragon or knight themed party, or to a child facing something new, like a first day at school or a move, since the dragon’s courage becomes theirs. They also make good read-aloud books for siblings, who can each have a dragon of their own.
Printed books ship in about 8–15 business days, so order about three weeks ahead. You can read it on screen the moment it is made.
More occasions
How it works
From your real life to a book in their hands — in three steps.
1
Add their name and a photoPick the occasion. Add a story idea if you have one, or let us write it.2
We write and illustrate itYour child is the hero, drawn the same way on every page. It takes a few minutes.3
Preview it, then orderRead every page first. Change anything you like, then order a printed hardcover or booklet.More than a story — a keepsake
When a child sees themselves, their family, and their home on every page, the book becomes theirs — asked for again and again.
A keepsake, not a PDFOrder a sturdy printed hardcover, softcover, or booklet — your artwork edge to edge, printed on demand and shipped worldwide.
The most personal giftA one-of-a-kind book starring someone they love — perfect for birthdays, holidays, a new sibling, or grandparents.
Simple, transparent pricing
Make your book first, then choose the finish that fits. Typical prices for a finished book:
eBook
Digital storybookRead and share your book on any device, and download it. Preview every page of your first one free. The clean eBook is about $3, or included with a hardcover.Booklet
Printed softcoverA real, illustrated booklet shipped to your door. About $21.Hardcover
Keepsake hardcoverA premium hardcover keepsake, shipped worldwide — the gift they'll keep. About $45.🚚 Printed books ship worldwide in about 8–15 business days. 💛 Print guarantee: if a printed book arrives with any defect, we reprint or refund it free. Shipping · Refunds
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Questions
Will it be scary?
No. Dragons in these books are friendly and the stories are written to be gentle for young children. Tell us if your child likes a little more adventure.
Can there be a knight too?
Yes. Your child can be a knight, a dragon rider or the dragon’s keeper. Describe the role you want and the story follows it.
Do I need a photo?
No. A name is enough to start. A photo helps the illustrations look like your child.
Can I change the story?
Yes. You read every page before you order and can change any page you like.
What does it cost?
Free to make and preview. A hardcover is $45 with the eBook included, and a printed booklet about $21, US shipping included, for a standard 24-page book.
How long does it take to arrive?
You can read it online in minutes. Printed copies arrive in about 8–15 business days with standard US shipping; our delivered US orders so far took 8 to 13 days. Faster shipping is offered at checkout.
What if it arrives damaged?
We reprint it free. Your photos are never used to train AI.
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