Book Made Real · Personalized picture book
Someone you love. An adventure all their own.
Commission a custom English-language picture book for a child, family member or loved one. Authorized photos can guide illustrated likenesses, or you can describe imagined characters. Read-aloud rhythm, page turns and art are developed together—not simply a name inserted into an existing template.
Configure & buy from $895Published prices. Defined scope.
| Starting | Typical | Expanded from |
|---|---|---|
| $895 | $1,450 | $1,950+ |
600 / 1,000 / 1,200-word story limits; up to 32 interior pages before page extras. These are our scopes, not market-average price claims.
Base: up to 600 words; 32 interior pages; 14 story illustrations alternating with text; front and back cover art; two principal characters; one revision. Format: 8.5×8.5 or 8.5×11 paperback digital print files. Illustrated: up to 1,000 words, three characters, art and text on 28 story pages plus four front/back-matter pages. Signature: up to 1,200 words, four principal characters, two revisions and a scene-by-scene written storyboard for approval. Both include a character sheet and sample-spread approval. Optional same-trim IngramSpark hardcover files add $199; printed copies are not included. Extra pages and likenesses are priced in the calculator. Physical copies, shipping, retailer uploads and ISBN purchases are separate.
Have a longer or unusual project? The optional $149 written brief can identify a workable scope. You do not need it for a standard purchase.
A real studio, with a visible body of work.
Explore the studio’s eight published books, including Zakari and the Great Grocery Adventure, Follow Zion, The Crimson Roar and 5 Minutes from Success. These are studio examples, not invented client testimonials or a promise that the starting package duplicates a much larger book.
AI tools support research, drafting and illustrations; Darius F. Sanders personally reviews commissioned books. You keep your author credit and royalties. Rights in human contributions are documented at delivery; AI-only elements are not promised to be exclusive or copyrightable.
To prepare, write a few sentences about the intended reader, purpose and the material you already have. Contact name, cover author name, category, email and a short project idea are required. Long-form orders also collect reader, tone and starting point; the working title and supporting files can follow. Upload manuscripts or authorized images privately after payment.
Already have a manuscript? Buy cover, EPUB or formatting services instead →
Questions before you buy
What does personalized picture book cost?
Starting $895, typical $1,450, and expanded from $1,950. The selected length and optional extras determine one visible purchase total. No mandatory consultation or Blueprint.
What is included?
Base: up to 600 words; 32 interior pages; 14 story illustrations alternating with text; front and back cover art; two principal characters; one revision. Format: 8.5×8.5 or 8.5×11 paperback digital print files. Illustrated: up to 1,000 words, three characters, art and text on 28 story pages plus four front/back-matter pages. Signature: up to 1,200 words, four principal characters, two revisions and a scene-by-scene written storyboard for approval. Both include a character sheet and sample-spread approval. Optional same-trim IngramSpark hardcover files add $199; printed copies are not included. Extra pages and likenesses are priced in the calculator. Physical copies, shipping, retailer uploads and ISBN purchases are separate.
Can I add publishing files and artwork to my manuscript order?
Yes. Optional retail EPUB is $199, paperback interior PDF is $249, or both are $399; formatting 51,000–60,000 words adds $100. A finished ebook and paperback cover adds $299. Category-specific options include five chapter-opening illustrations for $225, five simple diagrams for $250, and a memoir section of up to 12 supplied photos and captions for $249. Nothing is preselected. Review the exact itemized scope before payment. Printed copies, ISBN purchase, retailer upload and distribution are excluded.
What does the $895 picture-book package include?
An English-language story of up to 600 words, up to 32 interior pages at your choice of 8.5×8.5 or 8.5×11 inches, 14 interior illustrations alternating with text pages, front and back cover artwork, two principal characters, one consolidated revision round, a character sheet and sample spread for approval, paperback print files and a reading PDF. Illustrated ($1,450) includes three characters and art with text on each story page. Signature ($1,950) includes four characters, two revision rounds and an approved written storyboard. Optional same-size IngramSpark hardcover files cost $199. Physical copies, retail publishing and shipping are not included.
Is the writing and artwork made with AI?
AI helps with research, drafting and illustrations. Darius F. Sanders reviews and refines each commissioned book personally. This is not an all-human writing or hand-illustration promise. AI-generated elements are identified for retailer disclosure and may not be copyrightable, unique or exclusive.
What do long-form prices cover?
The selected manuscript length, structured outline, personal editorial read-through, editable DOCX and reading PDF, plus the stated revisions and source checks. Approve the outline and sample chapter by email before the full draft. Covers and retail EPUB/print formatting are optional, itemized checkout add-ons. Physical copies, distribution and marketing are excluded. A reading PDF is not a print-ready interior.