Questions parents ask
How do I get the book?
You download it the same day: page pictures for a photo book, a print-ready PDF and a PDF for reading on a tablet. Print it at home, at a print shop, or as a hardcover photo book, as many times as you like.
How does the personalization work?
You upload one to three clear photos of your child and tell us their name. We draw your child into every illustration in the book’s art style, so they look like themselves on every page, and put their name into the story.
Do I have to pay before I see it?
No. You see the cover and two illustrated pages free, before you pay anything. If you don’t like the likeness, you can try different photos.
Can I add a brother, sister, grandparent or our pet?
Yes, at no extra cost. You can add up to two extra characters: a sibling, a friend, a grown-up like Mom, Dad or Grandma, or a pet. Upload a photo of each and they appear next to your child in the pictures, and the story says hello to them on the first and last page.
Who writes the stories?
Every story is complete and written in advance, not made up on the spot, so you can read the first pages before you buy. AI draws your child into the illustrations, and a person checks every book before the PDF is released to you.
What happens to my child’s photos?
We use the photos only to illustrate your book. They are never used to train AI models and never shared, and they are deleted automatically, with the drawing of your child, once your PDF is ready. If you don’t buy, the preview and photos are deleted 30 days after your last visit.
How do I get my book?
After you pay, we illustrate the rest of the book and a person checks it. You get an email with download links to your PDFs, usually the same day.
What photos work best?
A clear, well-lit photo of your child facing the camera, with no sunglasses, hats or other people in the frame. Two or three photos from different angles give the best likeness.
What if something is wrong with my book?
Write to hello@starlitkid.com within 14 days of buying. If you can’t download your book or it has a fault we can’t fix, you get a full refund within 7 days. Because every book is made for your child, we can’t refund a book you received as previewed, which is why the preview is free.
Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. The PDF is yours to print as many times as you like for your own family.
Printing your book
Can I make a hardcover with a photo-book app?
Add the page pictures one per page to make a hardcover or softcover. Most apps need at least 20 pages, so add a few family photos or blank pages at the end.
Can a print shop print it?
Take the home & screen PDF to any print shop and ask for heavy paper. Trim the pages to square and staple or bind them.
Can I print it on my own printer?
Print the home & screen PDF at actual size on thick matte paper, trim to square, and staple or ring-bind it. Kids love helping.