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 magic 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
Their own wand, and a spell that goes a little wrong
Tell us your child’s name and add a photo if you like. Inkling writes a magical adventure starring your child, illustrated in one style from the first spell to the last.
At a glance
- Best for
- Imaginative children aged 4–9
- 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 magic and wizards book
A magic book gives your child their own wand, a spellbook and a spell that goes not quite to plan. They might start at a school for young wizards and witches, find a magic cat in the attic or brew a potion that turns the kitchen upside down. The magic is all original, with no borrowed characters from other books or films, so the story belongs to your child alone. It suits imaginative four-to-nine-year-olds.
How a book like this might begin
The wand was in a dusty box at the very back of Grandma’s attic, wrapped in a scarf covered in stars. Oliver gave it a tiny wave. A teacup rose off the shelf, spun twice in the air, and poured itself a perfect cup of hot chocolate. Oliver looked at the wand. The wand seemed to look back at him. “Well,” he whispered, “what else can you do?”
By lunchtime the wand had turned the cat purple, made the stairs go the wrong way and filled the bathtub with bubbles that would not pop. Grandma came up the attic steps, looked around and laughed. “I wondered when you would find that,” she said. “Shall I teach you the rules?”
An example. Every book is written fresh for your child, so yours will be its own story.
Details that make it theirs
- Their wizard or witch name
- A magic pet or familiar
- A spell they would most like to cast
- Whether it is set at a magic school or at home
When families give it
Magic books are given for birthdays, a wizard or witch themed party, Halloween or simply to a child who loves to pretend. Siblings can each get a wand and a magic pet of their own, and grandparents can be the wise old wizard who keeps the spellbook.
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
Is it based on Harry Potter?
No. Every story is original. There are no characters, places or names from other books or films.
Can it be a little spooky?
Only a little, if you ask. By default the magic is cozy and funny, written to be gentle for young children.
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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