How do I create a personalized children's book?

Describe your child or create a custom avatar, then either write your story from scratch or answer a few quick prompts and let Nookly's AI draft one for you. Either way, you can edit everything — text and illustrations — before finalizing. Ready in minutes, no design skills needed.

Can I use my child's real photo in the story?

Yes! You can upload a photo and Nookly creates an illustrated character that looks like your child. You can also build a custom avatar from scratch — it's up to you.

What ages is this for?

Nookly storybooks are made for children ages 2–12. Families use them to celebrate milestones, navigate big feelings, or just make bedtime more fun. Teachers and therapists use them too — for social-emotional learning, classroom activities, and therapy sessions.

How long does it take to make a storybook?

Most stories are ready in under 15 minutes. You pick the plot and characters — Nookly handles the writing and illustrations.

Can I get a printed hardcover?

Yes — but only if you love it. Start with a digital story for $6, read it with your child, and upgrade to a premium printed hardcover for $30 shipped to your door whenever you're ready.

What if I'm not happy with my story?

You're never stuck with a first draft. After Nookly generates your story, you can edit the text and swap illustrations before finalizing. It's your story — you stay in control.

Is Nookly safe for my child?

Nookly is trusted by schools and therapy clinics across the country. We started as a professional platform for educators and therapists, and we bring that same standard of care to every family. Your child's data is never sold or shared.

What makes Nookly different from other personalized books?

Other personalized books put your child's name on someone else's story. Nookly lets you build a story around who they actually are — their people, their world, their moment. The plot, characters, and illustrations are all generated to match. It's not a template with a name. It's their story.

A story written just for them

Create the book you always wished existed for the kiddos you love

Make their story

$6 digital · $30 hardcover

4.7by 50K+ families and professionalsCOPPA · FERPA · GDPR compliant

Happy child holding a personalized Nookly storybook

4.7by 50K+ families and professionalsCOPPA · FERPA compliant

A story for their moment

First day of school

Birthdays

New siblings

Big emotions

Bedtime

Building confidence

Holidays

First day of school

Birthdays

New siblings

Big emotions

Bedtime

Building confidence

Holidays

Make a storybook for their moment

Making 51,345
humans smile

Loved by kids. Bookmarked by grown-ups.

I like how easy it is to use and create stories. They really helped me get my son ready for school. I am not the most creative parent but Nookly takes out the overthinking.

Janell B.Parent

The visuals in Nookly are so appealing, especially with the ability to give students personalized accessories like AAC devices, hearing aids, wheelchairs.

Amanda P.Special Education Teacher

My daughter loves personalized books where she is the star and there's no better way to do that than through Nookly. The variety and ingenuity are out of this world.

Fabian G.Parent

Nookly has made my workload lighter with all the resources it provides! I love that everything can be tailored to each individual student and they are so inclusive of all cultures.