When Sad Comes
Who is this story's hero?
Side character (Parent, Grans, Sibling,...)
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Family Members Included
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Pixar-quality Art
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High-quality Paper
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Made in The U.S
What can I customize?
Bring
While you may not appear on every page, your child does—fully personalized throughout:
- Face & outfit: Upload a photo to see their favorite jersey in every scene
- Unique traits: Their one-of-a-kind personality shines on every page
- Name: Appears throughout the entire adventure
What quality is the book?
- Size: 8" x 8" square
- Cover Material: Coated silk, white 150-200gsm (100lb text) with a matte laminated hardcover.
- Backing Material: Sturdy 3mm (0.12 inch) thick cardboard.
- High-Quality, Sustainable Paper: inner pages crafted from 170gsm coated silk (65lb cover or 100lb text) using FSC/PEFC-certified or equivalent paper.
How many pages are in the book?
Each page has 25-50 words with full-page Pixar-quality illustrations. Perfect for bedtime: long enough to be satisfying, short enough to finish before sleep
Every word is crafted to build confidence and spark imagination.
Are my photos safe?
Shipping
Each book takes 3–5 business days (Monday–Friday) of meticulous care as we print, and perfect it with your customized character.
Once ready, your order will arrive in 7–10 business days.
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