PlotJoys — Free personalized storybook preview
She won’t remember the recipe. She’ll remember you.
Turn the two of you into storybook characters — free.
Got questions before you start?
They drop your grandchild into a story. We write one about the two of you.
Most “personalized” books stop at the name or the face. We don’t.
✦ the difference
| Other books | PlotJoys |
|---|---|
| A name dropped in a template | An original story, from your idea |
| One size for all ages | Tuned to their age |
| Just one character | The two of you — and family, too |
One book. Two ways to keep it.
Free to preview — you only pay if you love it.
Digital storybook
Read it anywhere
$9
+ $5 each for up to 3 more characters
- An original story, illustrated for them
- Human-reviewed, every page
- In your inbox in ~2 days
💛 BEST VALUE
Hardcover
A keepsake for the shelf
$49
+ $5 each for up to 3 more characters
Free shipping · digital copy included
- Premium A4 hardcover, mailed to you
- Thick pages, built to last
- A keepsake to grow up with
💛 Money-back guarantee. Choose digital or hardcover after your free preview.
Real books we’ve made for families
A few pages from each — swipe through, then start yours.
“He and his grandpa go fishing every Saturday, so we made a book about it. Now Grandpa reads it to him before bed — both of them are right there in the story.” — Liam's mom
“She kept flipping back, pointing at herself — 'that's me, and I'm unstoppable!' She wasn't a name in a book; she was the hero of it.” — Maya's mom
“The character even looks like her, which made it feel so real. And now we have something that helps her process what she's learning… in a way that's fun and familiar.” — Isla's Mom
“I made this one for Mother’s Day — about waiting so long for her, and loving her exactly as she is. Now it’s the book she pulls off the shelf when she wants to cuddle. I tear up every time.” — JiaLin's mom
“I gave it to my neighbor for Thanksgiving — every year she builds gingerbread houses with her grandkids, so the book was about that. She walked over and knocked on my door just to thank me in person.” — A gift for a grandmother of three
“A whole story about his own big game — he made us read it before his birthday party, then again at bedtime. He’s convinced he’s famous now.” — Max's mom
Loved by Real Families
What Parents Are Saying
Questions About Our Story Studio?
Think of PlotJoys as your personal story studio. You upload photos of your child, tell us the adventure — themes, lessons, what makes them special — and you're in charge of every creative decision. Kids can even help direct their own story. Behind the scenes, your direction becomes a complete, original story — written and illustrated from scratch for your child, then reviewed by our team until every page meets our bar. A one-of-a-kind book like this used to take weeks and cost thousands — out of reach for most families. PlotJoys makes it possible in days, at a price every family can afford. And if anything isn't perfect, we'll edit until you love it — unlimited revisions, or your money back.
Most personalized books drop your child's name into a fixed story — every kid gets the same plot. PlotJoys writes a brand-new story from scratch for your family: your child as the hero, your themes, your moments. The illustrations are made just for that story, not pulled from a library. Even the parts working behind the scenes — concept, writing, art — are handled by separate specialists, the way a real studio would. The fastest way to feel the difference is to flip through a few real ones on our Discover page.
Every PlotJoys story is written and illustrated from scratch — your idea, your child, your way. Your story is ready in 1-3 days. We take the time because quality matters.
PlotJoys is for anyone with a child they love and a story worth keeping — parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents. The books are written for children ages 2-6, with vocabulary and themes tuned to their developmental stage. Some adults even order one about themselves. Whoever the story is for, we write it from scratch around them.
Yes! After receiving your digital storybook, you can order a premium A4 quality hardcover — perfect for gifting or keeping as a treasured keepsake.
The best personalized storybooks go beyond inserting a name. Look for three things: the child illustrated as the hero matching their real appearance, a story tailored to their interests and personality, and quality illustrations and narrative. With PlotJoys, the gift-giver directs the story — 'she loves dinosaurs and is learning to share' becomes a unique adventure starring their child.