It starts with who they are.
Their interests, strengths, and current obsessions become the launch point for a future wide open with possibility.
ACT I · THE SPARK
2,000+ custom books made, each its own.
A one-of-one custom storybook
All the Things You Could Be
Astronaut. Vet. Artist. Builder. Dancer. Explorer. Choose the dreams filling their head right now and watch them step into each possible future. A joyful growing-up story about everything they may become—and the wonderful person already standing at the centre of it all.
4.9
One of oneAges 1–7IdentityBrave
Their favourite dreams become the worlds they get to step into today. They might become an astronaut, vet, artist, builder, dancer, or explorer, with every future scene shaped by the specific hopes, interests, and personality traits you see in them right now.
We create the title, story, characters, scenes, and illustrations from the details you share—including their appearance, personality, family, pets, favourite foods, treasured places, funny phrases, and biggest interests.
It is not a prewritten story with their name added. It is their future map, their confidence story, and a book no other child will ever receive.
A few clear photos and about ten minutes to tell us about them—the people and pets they love, their favourite things, personality, memories, and anything special you want included. Professional photos are not required.
An 8.5″ × 11″ hardcover storybook with a matte case-wrap cover, 38 full-colour pages, and premium 80 lb coated paper. It also includes a two-page photo keepsake for up to six real photos. Your digital edition is ready in about 20 minutes; the hardcover ships within seven days.
$85USD
Create their dream storyShips in 7 daysDigital + HardcoverLove-it guarantee
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Inside the story
Inside All the Things You Could Be
The dreams filling their head right now—astronaut, artist, builder, explorer—become worlds they get to step into today, one joyful possibility after another.
A hundred futures open up.
They try on roles and worlds inspired by what excites them—never told there's only one right path to take.
ACT II · POSSIBILITIES
The future stays theirs to choose.
The ending celebrates the child they already are and every path still waiting as they grow into themselves.
ACT III · THEIR FUTURE
No two futures unfold the same—their interests, strengths, and personality shape every possibility the story explores.
A finished story. Yours is still waiting.
This book belongs to someone. Yours will be its own.
Every Sundayfawn includes
Custom story + artwork
Built from the names, photos, pets, memories, and little details only their people would know.
8.5×11 hardcover
A real 38-page printed storybook with a spine — made to be held, read, gifted, and kept.
Digital fast. Hardcover next.
Your finished digital book arrives in ~20 minutes, and the hardcover ships in ~7 days.
Love-it guarantee
If it does not feel right, we make it right — or your money back.
The proof · real books, real reactions
4.9·Loved by readers
No two books alike. Every one its own.
5.0
"It lets her try on astronaut, artist, builder — without ever saying she has to pick one. She stepped into each future giggling and the ending celebrated her as she is now."
4.9
"My son loves drawing so he entered the artist world first, and it flowed from there. The book kept his real interests at the center instead of a generic career list."
5.0
"Chose this for my granddaughter who's fascinated by animals, and a vet path was woven right in. She said the book knows what she wants to be. Precious moment."
4.8
"The message that many futures are open and she already matters today is exactly what I want my daughter to hear. It's uplifting without being preachy."
5.0
"My fearless little climber stepped into explorer scenes and lit up. Seeing her own daring reflected as a strength, not a warning, was really moving."
4.7
"Shipping ran a little long but the book delivered. My son's love of tools shaped a builder sequence and he's decided he's an engineer now. Adorable."
5.0
"I appreciated that it never boxed my daughter into anything or made wealth the goal. Just joyful possibility rooted in who she already is. Refreshing."
5.0
"The dance lessons my daughter loves shaped a performance world in the book, and now she practices her 'stage.' It connected her present to her dreams beautifully."
4.9
"The art is joyful and bright and each future world has its own feel. It's genuinely lovely to look at, which keeps her turning pages to the next possibility."
5.0
"My son gets anxious about growing up, and this book reassures him that everything's still open. He asks for it on the wobbly days. That's worth everything."
4.8
"Her love of science museums shaped an astronaut scene and she felt seen. The futures feel believable because they grow from what she actually cares about now."
5.0
"Wrapped this up for my niece for her fifth and my brother said it sparked the best dinner conversation about dreams they've ever had. A book that starts real talks."
4.9
"What I love is it ends by celebrating who she is today, not just who she might become. That grounding is what makes it feel warm instead of pushy."
5.0
"Delivered to New Zealand in great shape. My son's favorite is the explorer world, but he loves that the book says he doesn't have to choose. Smart and kind."
5.0
"It's a confidence story disguised as a dream-big book, and that's exactly why it works. My daughter walks a little taller after we read it. Genuinely special."
5.0
"It lets her try on astronaut, artist, builder — without ever saying she has to pick one. She stepped into each future giggling and the ending celebrated her as she is now."
4.9
"My son loves drawing so he entered the artist world first, and it flowed from there. The book kept his real interests at the center instead of a generic career list."
5.0
"Chose this for my granddaughter who's fascinated by animals, and a vet path was woven right in. She said the book knows what she wants to be. Precious moment."
4.8
"The message that many futures are open and she already matters today is exactly what I want my daughter to hear. It's uplifting without being preachy."
5.0
"My fearless little climber stepped into explorer scenes and lit up. Seeing her own daring reflected as a strength, not a warning, was really moving."
4.7
"Shipping ran a little long but the book delivered. My son's love of tools shaped a builder sequence and he's decided he's an engineer now. Adorable."
5.0
"I appreciated that it never boxed my daughter into anything or made wealth the goal. Just joyful possibility rooted in who she already is. Refreshing."
5.0
"The dance lessons my daughter loves shaped a performance world in the book, and now she practices her 'stage.' It connected her present to her dreams beautifully."
4.9
"The art is joyful and bright and each future world has its own feel. It's genuinely lovely to look at, which keeps her turning pages to the next possibility."
5.0
"My son gets anxious about growing up, and this book reassures him that everything's still open. He asks for it on the wobbly days. That's worth everything."
4.8
"Her love of science museums shaped an astronaut scene and she felt seen. The futures feel believable because they grow from what she actually cares about now."
5.0
"Wrapped this up for my niece for her fifth and my brother said it sparked the best dinner conversation about dreams they've ever had. A book that starts real talks."
4.9
"What I love is it ends by celebrating who she is today, not just who she might become. That grounding is what makes it feel warm instead of pushy."
5.0
"Delivered to New Zealand in great shape. My son's favorite is the explorer world, but he loves that the book says he doesn't have to choose. Smart and kind."
5.0
"It's a confidence story disguised as a dream-big book, and that's exactly why it works. My daughter walks a little taller after we read it. Genuinely special."
How yours gets made.
It's as simple as one, two, three.
Tell us about them
A photo, a name, a favorite thing, a phrase, or a memory — just enough for us to make the story feel like theirs.
~10 minRead it tonight
Their finished digital storybook is usually ready in about 20 minutes.
~20 minHold the hardcover
We print the 8.5" × 11" hardcover on premium paper and ship it in about 7 days.
Ships within 7 days
One brief · One book · About a week
The Sundayfawn difference
Other books add their name.We create their story.
Built from their photos, family, pets, personality, and favourite things.
The others
Usual book
sundayfawn
One-of-one
The story
An existing story with names added
Written from scratch around the details you share
The characters
Choose from preset avatars
Illustrated from real photos
Their world
Fixed scenes and supporting characters
Their family, pets, memories, places, and favourite things woven in
The final book
The same story personalized again
A one-of-one story created around them and the people they love
The one to get.
sundayfawnNot their names in someone else's story.Their whole world in a book of its own.
Hardcover · 8.5″ × 11″
Made to be kept
A real hardcover, made for the family bookshelf.
An original story paired with a substantial full-colour hardcover — plus a photo keepsake made from the real people, pets, and memories behind it.
The specifications
- 018.5″ × 11″Large-format hardcover
- 0238 pagesFull-colour storybook
- 0380 lb coated paperPremium interior stock
- 04Matte case-wrapDurable hardcover finish
- 05Two-page photo keepsakeAdd up to six real photos
- 06Digital edition includedRead the complete book digitally
The photo keepsake
A little piece of real life, kept inside the story.
A two-page spread inside every book. Upload up to six real photos.
Made to be kept
A real hardcover, made for the family bookshelf.
Every Sundayfawn pairs an original story with a substantial, full-colour hardcover and a personal photo keepsake made from the real people, pets, and memories behind it.
- 018.5″ × 11″Large-format hardcover
- 0238 pagesFull-colour storybook
- 0380 lb coated paperPremium interior stock
- 04Matte case-wrapDurable hardcover finish
- 05Two-page photo keepsakeAdd up to six real photos
- 06Digital edition includedRead the complete book digitally
The photo keepsake
A little piece of real life, kept inside the story.
A two-page spread inside every book. Upload up to six real photos.
Hardcover · 8.5″ × 11″
The details
Questions about All the Things You Could Be
How their dream-futures become a personal story, what details can be included, and how production works.
We personalize each future scene from the hopes and traits you share about them now. Their interests, personality, favorite activities, and everyday details shape which possibilities feel most true. A child who loves drawing might enter an artist world first. A fascination with animals can guide a vet path. A fearless climber might step into explorer scenes. The story keeps their present identity at the center. This is not a finished story with their name inserted. The story, characters, scenes, illustrations, and personal details are created from one family's brief for one recipient, making their exact book one-of-one.
All the Things You Could Be is personalized for children ages 1–8. We adapt the writing to the recipient's age and reading stage. Younger children receive fewer words per page, shorter sentences, repetition, and a simpler story rhythm. Older children receive richer vocabulary, more story detail, and longer passages. The premise remains the same, but the language, pacing, sentence structure, and amount of text are adjusted to feel right for the child it is made for. It resonates with children who enjoy imagining the future while still feeling seen for who they already are today.
The story travels through multiple possible futures, each inspired by interests and sparks you observe in them now. They might step into roles like astronaut, artist, builder, or explorer, then move on to the next possibility with joyful momentum. The core message is not pressure to choose one path, but confidence that many futures are open while their current self already matters. Personal details shape each scene's tone and imagery.
Share dreams and clues from daily life: favorite activities, strengths, personalities, role models, places, animals, and hobbies. A fascination with tools can inform a builder sequence. Dance lessons might shape a performance world. Their love of science museums can influence an astronaut scene. Concrete examples help each future feel believable and connected to who they are right now.
Yes. Siblings, parents, grandparents, friends, pets, and even favorite stuffed animals can be woven into the story when they matter to the recipient. We use the strongest details naturally, so the book feels like a real story rather than a list of names. Family and pets can appear as encouragers or companions across the different future scenes.
We create their illustrated character from the photographs you upload, using recognizable details such as their hair, skin tone, facial features, and overall appearance. The result is a storybook interpretation of them—not a photograph pasted into the artwork.
Upload clear, recent photographs where their face, hair, and important features are easy to see. Natural light, front-facing views, and a few different angles work best. Avoid heavy filters, sunglasses, distant photographs, screenshots, or images where their face is covered.
Every Sundayfawn is protected by our love-it guarantee. If your book does not feel right, contact us and we'll make it right or refund your order.
Your order includes: • An 8.5″ × 11″ hardcover storybook • A matte case-wrap cover • 38 full-colour pages • Premium 80 lb coated paper • The complete digital edition • A two-page photo keepsake featuring up to six real photographs of the people, pets, and memories behind the story.
Your complete digital edition is typically created in about twenty minutes. Once approved, the hardcover is prepared and ships within seven days. Delivery time after shipment depends on the destination and shipping method selected at checkout.
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