Origin Story Books guides

Guides for Parents

Real-life worries, big milestones and gift ideas, each paired with a story where your kid is the hero.

Make their book → Read a sample
Free proof firstTheir real face, name and powersHardcover or PDF
Guides for Parents

Brave-about guides

Every Origin Story Book has a villain based on something your child is learning to face. Start with the one that fits your kid.

Gift guides

A peek inside a real book

Every book is made for one kid. Here's Jaylen's.

Personalized superhero book cover starring Thunder Jay, age 6 Inside the personalized story: your kid's real life, pet and hometown The villain is the fear they're beating, like The Gloom for the dark Action page: your kid saving the day as a superhero

How it works

1Build their hero

Name, age, superpower, suit colors, and what they're learning to be brave about. About 2 minutes.

2Send 1 to 3 photos

Reply to your order email with clear photos so we can match their look.

3Approve your free proof

You see every page first. Nothing prints until you love it.

Questions parents ask

What is Origin Story Books?
We make personalized superhero picture books where your child is the hero: their name, their look from real photos, their superpower, and a villain based on what they are learning to be brave about.
Can I see the book before it prints?
Yes. Every order starts with a free digital proof, usually within 48 hours. You read every page first, ask for any changes at no charge, and nothing prints until you approve it.
How much does it cost?
The digital PDF is $29. The printed 8.5 x 8.5 inch premium-color hardcover is $69 and includes the PDF. Shipping is a flat $9.99 in the US.

More guides for parents

Afraid of the darkFirst day of schoolDoctor visitsNew baby in the familyMoving to a new homeBad dreamsThunderstormsSwimmingSiblings getting alongChristmas giftsGifts for grandkidsGifts for ages 3 to 8Superhero book starring your childBooks for siblings

Give them a story where they're the hero

Their name, their face, their superpower, and a villain they get to beat. Free proof first, then a hardcover they'll keep forever.

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