Storybook of Us

FAQ

Everything you need to know about your storybook. Can’t find an answer? Contact us and we’ll reply within one business day.

About the book

What is Storybook of Us?

A personalized, illustrated storybook starring the two of you. You answer 10 short prompts, and each answer becomes a chapter with its own full-page painted scene featuring your characters.

Who can it be for?

Partners, wives, husbands, moms, dads, sons, daughters, best friends, sisters, brothers and grandparents. The story is written differently for each.

How much is it?

Hardcover $79, softcover $54, or the digital edition alone for $29. Every printed book includes the digital edition free, and standard US shipping is free.

How big is the book?

A5 (5.8" × 8.3"), 32+ full-colour pages, printed on coated paper with a matte cover.

Can I see sample books?

Yes. Flip through ten sample books made for different people and occasions.

Making your book

What do I have to write?

Just finish 10 short sentences like “It all began…” and “Together, we love…”. Every prompt has an example you can tap and change. Most people finish in about 10 minutes.

Can the characters look like us?

Yes. Choose skin tone, hairstyle, hair colour, outfits, glasses and facial hair for both of you, and watch them update live.

Can I choose the pictures and speech bubbles?

Yes. We pick a scene that matches your words, and you can swap it for any of our 40+ scenes. You can also write what your characters say in each chapter’s speech bubble.

Can I see it before it prints?

Yes. You flip through every page, spread by spread, before you pay. What you see is exactly what we print.

I made a typo. Can I fix it?

Email us within 24 hours of ordering and we’ll update your book before it goes to print. After that it may already be with the printer, and once a book is in production it cannot be changed.

Orders & delivery

When will my book arrive?

Your digital edition is emailed within 48 hours, so you are never empty-handed on the day.

The printed book is made from scratch after you order, in three stages: we prepare your files (1–2 business days), then it is printed and bound (3–5 business days), then it ships.

Totals, printing included:

  • US standard — free: about 3–4 weeks, tracked
  • US Express — $24.99: about 10–14 days
  • International tracked — $14.95: about 3–5 weeks
  • International Express — $39.99: about 2–3 weeks

You’ll get a tracking number by email when it ships.

How many days does the printing itself take?

3–5 business days to print, bind and pack, once your files reach the printer. Hardcovers are usually closer to 5, because the case is wrapped and then left to cure before the book can be packed.

In December this stretches to 7–10 business days across the whole print industry, which is why our Christmas cut-off dates are earlier than you might expect.

What does Priority Production do?

For $9.99 it does two things: your digital edition arrives in 24 hours instead of 48, and your book moves to the front of our studio queue so it reaches the printer within one business day instead of two.

What it does not do is speed up printing or shipping — those are the printer's and the carrier's timelines, and nobody can jump those. Realistically it saves you about a day. If you need the printed book sooner, choose Express shipping instead — that is the part that genuinely moves the delivery date.

I need it by Christmas. When should I order?

Order by 26 November for free standard US delivery, or by 8 December with Express. After that, the digital edition still arrives within 48 hours — plenty of people give that on the day and the printed book follows in the new year.

How much is shipping?

Free for standard shipping inside the US. Express is $24.99. International tracked shipping is $14.95, or $39.99 for International Express. Digital-only orders have no shipping fee.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, to most countries. Rates and delivery times for your country are shown at checkout.

Can I add gift wrapping?

Yes. Add our gift box with a card and your personal message for $7.99 when you order.

Returns & help

What's your return policy?

Because every book is personalized, we can’t accept returns for change of mind. If anything arrives damaged, misprinted or different from the preview you approved, we’ll reprint it free. That’s our Love-It Promise. See our refund policy.

How do I contact you?

Use our contact page. We reply within one business day.

Ready to tell your story?

It takes about 10 minutes, and you see every page before you pay.