Give Your Grandchild a Story They'll Treasure Forever

A personalized book is one of the most meaningful gifts grandparents can give because it combines thoughtfulness with lasting value. Unlike toys that get forgotten, a storybook where your grandchild is the hero becomes a treasured keepsake. It shows you took the time to create something just for them, and it's something they'll want to read together with you (or their parents) again and again.

A personalized storybook is ideal for long-distance grandparents. You can create it entirely online from your home, add a personal dedication message, and ship it free to your grandchild anywhere in the US (for grandchildren outside the US, you can send the illustrated PDF). It bridges the distance by giving them something tangible that reminds them of your love — every time they read it, they'll think of you.

For grandchildren who seem to have every toy, a personalized book is perfect because it's something completely unique — a professionally illustrated storybook where they're the main character. No store sells this. It's a one-of-a-kind gift that shows real thought and creativity, not just another item to add to their toy collection.

No, not at all. If you can send an email or text message, you can create this book. Our website walks you through each step with clear instructions, and you can even say your story idea out loud instead of typing it.

Yes! You can add photos of yourselves to appear as characters in your grandchild's adventure. Many grandparents love being part of the story alongside their grandchild — imagine going on a dragon adventure or exploring space together in the book.

Any recent smartphone photo works well. The photo should show your grandchild's face clearly, with good lighting. A simple photo from the waist up works best. Ask the parents to text you one — it only takes a minute.

Yes, absolutely. You can create the book from anywhere in the world and ship it directly to your grandchild's address in the US, with free standard shipping. It arrives ready to unwrap — perfect for birthdays, holidays, or surprise gifts when you can't be there in person. Printed books ship to the US only for now; if your grandchild lives outside the US, you can send them the illustrated PDF.

Personalized books from Custom Heroes are $44.99 for a softcover or $59.99 for a hardcover, with free standard shipping in the US and the digital PDF included. Outside the US, the illustrated PDF is $19.99. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees — just a one-time purchase for a keepsake gift.

Personalized books make wonderful gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, graduations, or 'just because' moments. Many grandparents create books to celebrate milestones like starting kindergarten, becoming a big brother or sister, or to help grandchildren through changes like moving to a new home.

Don't worry — you can read and edit every page, redraw the cover, and see a fully illustrated first page before you order. After you order, you can redraw any picture before it goes to print. And if your printed book arrives damaged or misprinted, we'll reprint it free.