Personalized children's books & coloring books
Give them
a story where
they're the hero
Picture books with a story written just for them. Coloring books they star in. Every page personalized, every detail theirs.
Start CreatingRead the full story and see the cover before you pay a thing.
100+ moments and counting
A book for every moment
Whether it's a big moment, a little one, or just because — you can make a story that's truly theirs. Every book is one-of-a-kind, written and illustrated for your child in the art style you choose.
The big, disruptive moments where kids need the most reassurance.
Starting preschool
Walk them through that door with confidence.
Moving to a new house
Help them say goodbye to the old and hello to the new.
Parents separating
Show them that both homes are full of love.
Don't see their moment?
Every child's story is unique. Write about anything — we'll make it into a beautiful book.
Start from scratch
Children grow so fast. This book captures who they are right now — their wonder, their silliness, their bravery — and keeps it safe forever.
Someday, the little one in your life will be grown. This is the kind of book they'll find in a box of keepsakes and hold to their chest — because someone loved them enough to make them the hero of a story.
Every book, one of a kind
Their name. Their character. Their adventure.
Tell us about the child in your life — their favorite animal, what makes them laugh, what they're learning. We'll craft a personalized picture book that feels like it was always meant for them.
See the quality
See what a Rudderberry book looks like
Storybook · 20 pages
The Stars Know Your Name
Dreamland style
Storybook · 26 pages
Where The Ferns Whisper
Whimsical Storybook style
Storybook · 34 pages
Scarlett Finds the Colors
Bold & Playful style
Storybook · 26 pages
Brave Like Amelia
Classic Watercolor style
Inside the pages
Every illustration, made for your story
No leap of faith required
Fall in love with the story
before you commit
We believe you should feel the magic before deciding anything. From choosing your art style to reading every word of the story, the experience is yours to explore — because a book this personal deserves to be loved before it's made.
Step 1
Choose your art style
Watercolor, bold storybook, whimsical pastel — pick the feel that belongs to this child.
Step 2
Tell us about them
A warm conversation, not a form. Share what makes this child wonderfully, uniquely them.
Step 3
Shape the story together
We'll shape the story with you — the adventure, the heart of it, the ending that feels right.
Step 4
Read the full story
A complete story written just for them. Read it. Edit it. Make it exactly what you imagined.
Step 5
Preview your cover illustration
See the first illustration — your cover — rendered in the style you chose, before anything else.
Only then — when the story is yours and you love it — do we bring it to life with a full book of original illustrations.
Your book, ready in about 15 minutes.
No rush. No pressure. Just a story worth keeping.
Start Creating →Made with care
Not clip art. Not templates.
Every illustration, original.
Choose your art style
Soft watercolor, bold storybook, whimsical pastel, and more. Pick the illustration style that fits the feeling you want this book to carry.
Real storytelling
Not a name swapped into a template. Your story is written from scratch — with real narrative craft, emotional beats, and the kind of writing that makes a child turn the page.
Print-ready quality
Sharp enough to frame, with professional print quality. Download the PDF or order a hardcover shipped to your door.
Imagine the moment they see their name on the cover. The look on their face when they realize — this story is about me.
That's the gift. Not a book — a message. One that says: you are seen, you are loved, and you are the most important character in the world.
Start CreatingThe gift they'll remember
For every moment that matters
Birthdays
The gift they unwrap and don't put down all day.
Holidays
Under the tree, in a stocking, or tucked inside an Easter basket.
New sibling
A book that says "you're still the hero" when everything changes.
From grandparents
The gift that says "I see you" from miles away.
Just because
No reason needed. Just love, bound and illustrated.
Big milestones
Starting school, losing a tooth, moving somewhere new.
You already know what to give them.
Made to be kept
The stories people tell us
My granddaughter found it on the coffee table and didn't put it down for an hour. She kept saying, "That's me, Grandma. That's me."
Margaret T.
Grandmother of Lily, age 4
I've been reading it to him every night for three weeks. He's memorized the whole thing and still asks for it. I cry a little every time we reach the last page.
David R.
Father of Noah, age 3
My sister called me sobbing after she opened it. She said it was the most thoughtful gift anyone had ever given her daughter.
Priya K.
Aunt of Anaya, age 6
Simple pricing
One price. Yours forever.
Custom illustrated picture books cost thousands. Yours starts at $39.
Storybook
Digital PDF · original illustrations
$39
High-resolution digital PDF
Start Their StoryColoring Book
Personalized line art · 6 themes
$19
30 personalized pages
Start Their Coloring BookAdd a printed copy: softcover from $19, hardcover from $29, plus shipping.
Rudderberry+
Their own bookshelf,
on any device
Pair a tablet and let your kids read their books anytime — plus save on every book you create.
My Bookshelf
Their own magical
reading space
Pair a tablet, phone, or computer — your child gets a bookshelf filled with their stories. No login needed. Just tap and read.
Coming Soon
Monthly Stories
A new personalized storybook delivered to your inbox every month. Built around your child's interests, age, and favorite characters.
Questions?
Frequently asked questions
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They won't be this little forever. But this book will always remember who they are right now — and how much they're loved.
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