A one-of-a-kind Christian storybook made for your child

Questions & answers

Everything worth asking first.

The things families ask us most, in the order they usually come up. If yours is not here, the Help button at the top of any page reaches a real person.

Formats & pricing

What formats are available?

Three: a coloring book, a full-color paperback, and a full-color hardcover. Every one is the same personalized story, printed differently. You can also pair them in a bundle and save.

How much does each option cost?

The coloring book is $15, the paperback $35, and the hardcover $50. Bundles cost less than buying the same books separately — the full breakdown is on the Books & pricing page.

Is there a digital version included?

Yes. Every book purchase includes an instant digital flipbook you can read on any device, at no extra cost.

What are my coloring book options?

You can buy the coloring book on its own, or add it to a paperback or hardcover as a bundle. The interior is plain line art; the cover comes partly coloured already, so a child can see where to start.

The basics

What is Stories With Jesus?

A personalized Christian storybook where your child is the main character. You upload a few photos and choose a story, and we write and illustrate a book around them. Nothing is pre-written: every story is generated fresh from your own prompt, so no two families receive the same book.

How does the process work from start to finish?

It is guided, step by step, and you see everything before you pay.

  1. Upload photos of the people you want in the story.
  2. Add each character's name, age and role, and choose who the story is about.
  3. Pick a story theme or write your own outline, then set a reading level and an art style.
  4. We write the story and pair every page with its own illustration.
  5. Approve the story, add a dedication, and choose fonts.
  6. Meet your characters, drawn from your photos. Regenerate them free until they look right.
  7. Preview the cover and pages, then unlock the full book when you are happy.
  8. Approve the final pages and we send them to print.
  9. Your printed book arrives, along with the digital flipbook.
Do I have to pay before I see my book?

No. You build the whole book, read every page and meet every character before anything is charged. You only pay when you decide to order.

Photos & characters

What art styles are available?

Seven: Classic Painted, 3D Rendered, Storybook Cartoon, Classic Stop Motion, Layered Paper, Colored Pencil, and Coloring. The style you pick sets the visual tone of every page.

How many characters can I include?

You can upload photos for up to four characters. The story will also include supporting characters we generate for you.

How do I upload and use family photos?

Add clear, well-lit photos where the face is easy to see. We use them to draw each character so your child stays recognizable on every page, and you can review and regenerate the drawings before anything is printed.

Can I include a pet in the story?

Yes, though pets work differently from people. The system is built around photos of human characters, so a pet photo is not used for an exact likeness. Describe them in the prompt instead — animal, breed, colour and name — and they will appear in the story.

What happens to the photos I upload?

They are used to create your characters, generate your book, and process your order. Books are also reviewed by a person before printing. We collect only what we need, and we never sell your photos.

Can I preview the book before it is printed?

Yes. You see the cover and every page, and you approve the final pages yourself before anything goes to print.

Can I regenerate illustrations if they do not look right?

Yes. Character drawings can be regenerated free before you order, and each order includes a set of regenerations for refining the cover and pages afterwards.

Quality & printing

What size are the books?

Both the paperback and the hardcover are 7.5" x 7.5" square — an easy size for small hands and bedtime reading.

What paper and printing quality do you use?

Premium paper and finishes, for a bookstore-quality feel. Full-colour storybooks are printed on 80# white coated paper with a gloss finish, which keeps the illustrations vivid. Coloring books are printed on uncoated stock that takes crayon and pencil well.

Will the printed illustrations look like the previews?

Very close. Printed colour can sit slightly differently from a backlit screen, which is normal for any printed book, but what you approve is what goes to press.

Shipping & delivery

How long does it take to receive my book?

Most books are printed and ready to ship within 7 to 10 business days after you approve the final pages. Delivery time then depends on the shipping option you choose at checkout.

Do you ship internationally?

Not yet. We ship within the United States only, so that delivery stays fast and reliable. International shipping is something we plan to add.

Can I track my order once it ships?

Yes. You will get an email with a tracking link as soon as your book ships. Tracking can take a day to start updating after the label is created.

Gifts & ages

Can I order several copies of the same book?

Yes. Once a book is finished you can order more copies of it, which is the usual way grandparents and godparents end up with their own.

Do you offer gift cards?

Yes, in $25, $50 and $100. They never expire and can be spent on any book format. The recipient chooses the child and builds the book themselves.

What ages are the books best for?

You choose a reading level when you set the story up, so the language is written to fit — simpler for toddlers, fuller for older children. Most families find them especially good between about 3 and 10.

Support & policies

Can I cancel or get a refund?

Before your book goes to print, yes. Once it has been approved and sent to press it cannot be cancelled, because each book is made to order. The returns page has the full policy.

What if I am not happy with the illustrations?

Regenerate them. Character drawings are free to regenerate before you order, and each order includes regenerations for the cover and pages. Nothing is printed until you approve it.

What if my book arrives damaged?

Email us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos of the problem. If it is a printing defect, damage or the wrong item, we replace it at no cost and you do not need to mail anything back.

Is there anything you will not print?

Yes. Every book is read by a person before printing, and we reserve the right to decline any order at our sole discretion and refund it in full. We will not print a book we consider hateful, demeaning, or harmful to a child. The returns page has the full wording.

How do I contact support?

Use the Help button at the top of any page, or email us directly. A real person reads it, and we usually reply within a day.