Ghibli Inspired
Lush hand-drawn worlds full of wind, grass and wonder, in the great anime tradition.
Gift guide · Young readers
A Gift for the Kid Who Loves Books
Some children do not need to be talked into reading; they need feeding. For those kids, the gift is not another book from the shelf, it is the one book no shop can stock: the story where the hero is, at last, them.
A Ghibli-inspired world for the daydreamer, dark fantasy for the brave one, pencil sketch for the child who studies every picture. The reading level tunes to their age, and the adventure to their obsessions.
Expect the request for a sequel. The Standard edition's twelve spreads make a satisfying first volume.
Styles that suit the occasion
Four illustration worlds we reach for most often. There are twenty-four in total.
Watercolour Storybook
Soft washes and tender light, the classic picture-book feeling, painted warm.
Pencil Sketch
Delicate graphite drawing, intimate and quiet, like pages from an artist's sketchbook.
Dark Fantasy
Candlelit, moody and rich, for stories with a little magic and mystery in them.
How it works
Send a few photos and the moment you want remembered. We write an original story, illustrate every page in your chosen style, and send you a digital proof. You approve it before any payment is taken; then we print and ship the hardcover.
The whole process, step by stepFrom the journal
Start their book
Most books are proofed within days. Tell us the moment; we do the rest.
Begin the storyHardcover editions from $79. You approve a digital proof before paying.