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For parents

A book about the thing your child loves most

Dragons that eat pancakes. Owls that count stars. Whatever your child is into this week, you can turn it into a storybook, a coloring book or a book of mazes of their own, and print it at the kitchen table.

How it works for a family

  1. Choose the kind of book, then describe the idea in a sentence.
  2. Kids Books Maker plans every page and draws it, keeping your characters the same throughout: full-colour pictures for a storybook, black-and-white line art for a coloring book.
  3. Look through each page and redraw any you do not like.
  4. Download a PDF for A4 or US Letter paper and print it at home.

Good to know

  • Accounts are for grown-ups. Your child does not need one, and you do not need to share their name, photo or school.
  • Original characters only. Ask for "a sleepy baby dragon", not a character from a film.
  • Age settings are starting points. If your child loves detail, choose more detail.
  • Print one test page first, at 100% scale. Our home printing guide explains why.

What you can make

Picture storybooks (a classic story, a calm bedtime story or a wordless story), coloring books, mandala books, story coloring books, activity books with mazes and dot-to-dot, and letter and number tracing workbooks. Kids Books Maker does not put your child's photo or likeness in a book.

Starter ideas

  • Ages 4-7 · 32 pages

    Baby Dragon's Cozy Day

    One dragon character, a day from breakfast to bed

  • Ages 3-5 · 30 pages

    Moonlight Owl Family

    One owl family through a night; recurring characters

Frequently asked questions

How long is a book?

You choose. Storybooks have 4 to 32 pages inside, and coloring and activity books 4 to 48. The front and back covers are not counted.

Do I need a special printer?

No. Any home printer that takes A4 or US Letter paper will do. Storybook pages are 8 x 10 inches, printed on the sheet with crop marks so you can trim them. Thicker paper helps if your child uses markers.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. A new account gets free credits once, after you confirm your email address or sign in with Google. They are enough to make one short book, from idea to PDF.

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Start with one idea

Pick the kind of book and describe your idea in a sentence. You check every page before you download.

Create your free book