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Loved by 1,200+ families

See the people you love light up.

Upload a photo and watch anyone become the hero of a cinematic storybook, an animated video book and three songs. Kids, moms, dads, grandparents, couples, pets.

Preview Your Story

Free preview in 30 seconds. No account, no card, no subscription.

Who is it for?
A real photo of MomYour photoMom as an illustrated characterTheir character
I Love You Mom coverStarVerseStarring Mom

I Love You Mom · hardcover, digital and video book from $24.99

  • 4.9/5 from 1,200+ customers
  • Digital book within 24 hours
  • Hardcover ships in 4 to 7 days
  • 30-day quality guarantee
Where StarVerse goes further

Not just for kids. And not a subscription.

Most personalized-book sites stop at children's hardcovers on a monthly plan. StarVerse puts anyone in the story, adds an animated video book and three songs, and charges once.

  • Moms, dads, grandparents, couples, whole families and pets, not only kids
  • Digital book from $24.99, hardcover $39, video book $44.99. One-time, no plan to cancel
  • Faith and heritage stories, birthdays, new-baby and pet titles in the catalog today
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One photo. Three keepsakes.

The same story, the way they'll love it most

Every story comes with three original songs. Choose the format, or bundle them and save.

Hardcover Book
32 pages, premium print, ships in 4 to 7 days
$39
Digital Book
PDF on any device within 24 hours, print at home
$24.99
Video Book
Narrated, animated, shareable MP4 within 5 days
$44.99
See it happen

Not a lookalike. Them.

Drag the handle. We keep the face, the smile and the little details that make it unmistakably theirs, then place them in every page.

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How it works

Three steps, about two minutes

1

Upload a photo

Pick who it's for, add a photo and a first name. That's the whole form.

2

Preview for free

In about 30 seconds you'll see their character and a sample page. Tweak the look until it's right.

3

Choose your keepsake

Digital in 24 hours, hardcover in 4 to 7 days, video book in 5. Bundle and save.

Verified reviews

Loved by families like yours

4.9/5 average from 1,200+ customers

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★★★★★
My son cried the good kind of tears
"We ordered the Becoming Dad book for my husband's first Father's Day. When he opened it and saw himself illustrated next to our son, he completely lost it. Worth every penny."
Danielle T. · Atlanta, GA · Becoming Dad Verified
★★★★★
Better than I expected
"Skeptical that the face would actually look like my daughter. It does. Like, uncannily. The illustrations are adorable and the story had my wife in tears by page 4."
Marcus W. · Oakland, CA · Your First Year Verified
★★★★★
The heritage book made my mother cry
"We ordered the Nigerian heritage book for our grandson. My mother saw her culture in the illustrations and cried. We ordered two more as gifts for cousins."
James & Patricia O. · Lagos / London · Where We Come From Verified
Pricing

One-time purchase. Preview first.

Three formats, same story. No subscription, ever.

Digital Book

The story as a PDF, on any device

$24.99 ready within 24 hours
  • Same 32-page story, print at home
  • Read on any device
  • 3 original songs included
Preview free
Most chosen

Hardcover Book

A premium keepsake they'll hold for years

$39 ships in 4 to 7 days
  • 32 pages, premium hardcover
  • Digital book included, save $5
  • 3 original songs included
Preview free

Video Book

Narrated, animated, made to share

$44.99 within 5 days
  • Cinematic 3D animation
  • Voice narration and songs
  • Shareable MP4 file
Preview free
Want all three? Super Star Bundle: hardcover, digital and video book for $79, save up to $28. Compare bundles

Extra characters $4.99 each. Fully custom films from from $149. No hidden fees.

Questions

Good to know before you start

Yes. Upload a photo and we generate a personalized preview of your hero in about 30 seconds. No account and no card. You only buy if you love it.

More questions? Read the full FAQ