You've spent years discovering your family history. Now turn it into beautiful, illustrated children's books your kids and grandkids will ask to read every night.
The true story of Elijah Hartley, 1847
Based on a real ancestorHow Rose Marie Jensen grew more than flowers
Based on a real ancestorHans & Marta's voyage from Denmark, 1889
Based on a real ancestorChildren who know their family stories have higher self-esteem, a stronger sense of control over their lives, and greater resilience when facing challenges.
— Emory University study by Dr. Marshall Duke & Dr. Robyn Fivush, cited across FamilySearch & RootsTech
No writing experience. No design skills. Just your love for your ancestors and five minutes.
Enter a name, dates, and what you remember — a story, a letter, a family legend. Even a few details is enough.
Our AI writes an age-appropriate, illustrated story based on your ancestor's real life — journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
Review every page. Edit words, change illustration styles, add family photos. Make it exactly right.
Order a beautiful hardcover delivered to your door. Or share digitally with family anywhere in the world.
Here are some of the kinds of books families are creating from their own family history.
A young boy learns why his great-great-great grandfather walked 1,300 miles to build a new home in the mountains.
When 12-year-old Marta left Denmark, she carried only a trunk and a promise. A story of courage on the open sea.
How a farm girl who lost everything in the Depression grew a garden that fed the whole town — and never stopped giving.
A little girl discovers a box of letters from WWII and learns what her great-grandfather fought for — and dreamed about.
When James and Sarah arrived with nothing, they built a home log by log. A story about what makes a house a home.
She was the first in her family to attend college. This is the story of the day that changed everything.
Everything you need to turn your research into a keepsake your family will treasure for generations.
Share what you know — names, places, a family legend, an old letter. We'll help you turn even a handful of details into a complete, illustrated story.
Watercolor, storybook, vintage, and more. Choose the style that matches your ancestor's era and story.
Edit every word. Regenerate any illustration. You decide what's in the story and how it's told.
Include real photos of your ancestor alongside the illustrations. A "Then & Now" page is included in every book.
Choose reading levels from toddler to early reader. Stories are crafted to be warm, engaging, and age-right.
Library-quality hardcover books with vibrant full-color pages. Built to survive bedtime after bedtime after bedtime.
See what parents, grandparents, and family historians are saying.
"My granddaughter asks for 'the Grandpa Eli book' every single night. She knows more about her great-great-grandfather than I did at 40. This is the most meaningful thing I've ever made."
"I have three binders of genealogy research no one will ever read. In 5 minutes, this turned my great-grandmother's immigration story into a book my kids won't put down. I cried making it."
"I gave each grandchild a book about a different ancestor for Christmas. Best gift I've ever given. My son-in-law even asked for one about his family. Now I'm making six more."
A children's book about their own family. Not a character in a fairy tale — their actual ancestors, brought to life.
Create your book for free. Only pay when you're ready to print.
Everything you need to design your first book
Premium hardcover delivered to your door
3 hardcover copies for grandkids & family
A name, approximate dates, and a location are enough to get started. The more details you add — occupations, stories, challenges they faced — the richer the book becomes.
We use the facts you provide as the foundation. The AI fills in age-appropriate narrative details (dialogue, scenes) to make it engaging for children, but the core events, places, and timeline come from your research. You review and edit everything before printing.
You choose the reading level: toddler (simple pictures and short sentences), preschool (rhyming and short stories), or early reader (chapter-style). Most families create books for ages 2–8, but we've seen grandparents make them for teenagers too.
Yes! Every book includes a "Then & Now" page where you can place real ancestor photos alongside the illustrations. You can also add photos throughout the book — old portraits, immigration documents, family homes, or anything meaningful.
Once you place an order, books are typically printed and shipped within 5–7 business days. Rush printing is available for holidays and special occasions. Digital versions are available immediately.
Create your first book for free. Pay only when you're ready to hold it in your hands.
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