Their name opens the map.
The letters of their name set the route, each one waiting to reveal a person, place, or habit that's truly theirs.
ACT I · THE NAME
2,000+ custom books made, each its own.
A one-of-one custom storybook
The Secret Map of Your Name
Turn their name into a story world only they could unlock. Each letter becomes a doorway into something true about them - a favorite thing, a funny habit, a place they love, or a little spark of who they are becoming. A premium name adventure for the word they will carry forever.
4.9
One of oneAges 3–7LearningMagical
Their favourite things become the hidden map inside their own name. They might open letter-by-letter doorways into favourite places, funny habits, beloved people, and little sparks of personality that already make them unmistakably themselves.
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 name map, their personal code to unlock, and a story 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 name storyShips in 7 daysDigital + HardcoverLove-it guarantee
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Inside the story
Inside The Secret Map of Your Name
Their name becomes a map, and every letter opens a doorway into something true about them—a favorite place, a funny habit, a small spark of who they're becoming.
Each letter opens a door.
Doorway by doorway, they explore favorite places, quirks, and loved ones—natural discoveries rather than a rigid letter checklist.
ACT II · THE DOORS
The map spells who they are.
By the end, their name reads like a portrait—something to explore and carry with pride as they grow.
ACT III · THEIR NAME
No two name maps match—their places, habits, people, and interests decide what each letter unlocks.
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
4.8·Loved by readers
No two books alike. Every one its own.
5.0
"Each letter of her name opens a doorway into something real about her — a favorite place, a funny habit. It's less a name book and more a little portrait of who she is."
4.8
"My son's name became a map he gets to explore, and one letter connects to the park we visit every weekend. He loves that his own life is hidden inside his name."
5.0
"Got this for my granddaughter and a letter ties to my nickname for her. She found it and immediately called me. That doorway made both of us tear up."
4.7
"It doesn't force every letter into a rigid object — it picks the strongest, most meaningful moments. That restraint makes it feel like a real story, not flashcards."
5.0
"Her funny habit of narrating everything became one of the doorways and she was delighted the book 'knew' about it. The personalization is quietly clever."
4.8
"Something to grow into — as she learns her letters she keeps discovering new pages that mean more. It's a name book she'll actually keep, not outgrow."
5.0
"Framing her name as a world to explore with pride is such a lovely idea, especially for a kid still getting used to her long name. Now she loves it."
5.0
"A beloved toy became a landmark on the map and my son treats that page like a treasure spot. He 'travels' his name every night before sleep."
4.9
"The art has a gorgeous treasure-map, parchment feel — warm and premium. It looks like an heirloom, which for the price is exactly what I hoped for."
5.0
"My son used to complain his name was too long. This turned every letter into an adventure and now he's proud of the whole thing. Worth it for that alone."
4.7
"A letter connects to her grandparent's nickname and another to her weekend spot. The mix of people and places makes it feel genuinely about her life."
5.0
"Passed this to my niece and my sister said it's the most thoughtful gift she's received for her daughter. It's personal in a way toys just can't match."
4.9
"I worried a name book would feel like a one-note novelty, but it reads as an actual journey through who she is. There's real heart in the letter choices."
5.0
"Turned up in New Zealand beautifully packaged. My son loves unlocking each letter-door and seeing a piece of himself behind it. Clever and sweet."
5.0
"It made her name feel like a place that belongs only to her, built from her real favorites and quirks. That's a keepsake, not just a book."
5.0
"Each letter of her name opens a doorway into something real about her — a favorite place, a funny habit. It's less a name book and more a little portrait of who she is."
4.8
"My son's name became a map he gets to explore, and one letter connects to the park we visit every weekend. He loves that his own life is hidden inside his name."
5.0
"Got this for my granddaughter and a letter ties to my nickname for her. She found it and immediately called me. That doorway made both of us tear up."
4.7
"It doesn't force every letter into a rigid object — it picks the strongest, most meaningful moments. That restraint makes it feel like a real story, not flashcards."
5.0
"Her funny habit of narrating everything became one of the doorways and she was delighted the book 'knew' about it. The personalization is quietly clever."
4.8
"Something to grow into — as she learns her letters she keeps discovering new pages that mean more. It's a name book she'll actually keep, not outgrow."
5.0
"Framing her name as a world to explore with pride is such a lovely idea, especially for a kid still getting used to her long name. Now she loves it."
5.0
"A beloved toy became a landmark on the map and my son treats that page like a treasure spot. He 'travels' his name every night before sleep."
4.9
"The art has a gorgeous treasure-map, parchment feel — warm and premium. It looks like an heirloom, which for the price is exactly what I hoped for."
5.0
"My son used to complain his name was too long. This turned every letter into an adventure and now he's proud of the whole thing. Worth it for that alone."
4.7
"A letter connects to her grandparent's nickname and another to her weekend spot. The mix of people and places makes it feel genuinely about her life."
5.0
"Passed this to my niece and my sister said it's the most thoughtful gift she's received for her daughter. It's personal in a way toys just can't match."
4.9
"I worried a name book would feel like a one-note novelty, but it reads as an actual journey through who she is. There's real heart in the letter choices."
5.0
"Turned up in New Zealand beautifully packaged. My son loves unlocking each letter-door and seeing a piece of himself behind it. Clever and sweet."
5.0
"It made her name feel like a place that belongs only to her, built from her real favorites and quirks. That's a keepsake, not just a book."
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 The Secret Map of Your Name
How their name becomes a story map, what details can be included, and what happens before printing.
We build a letter-by-letter map from details that capture who they are right now. Their name guides the structure, while your examples shape each letter doorway and scene tone. A letter might connect to a favorite place, another to a funny habit, and another to a cherished object. We prioritize natural storytelling over forcing every letter into a rigid object list, so the map feels meaningful and coherent. 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.
The Secret Map of Your Name 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 is especially good for children starting to notice their name, letter sounds, and the personal meaning behind words.
Their name becomes the entrance to a guided story world where each letter opens into something true about them. Some letters may point to favorite people or places, others to habits, interests, or emotional traits. The progression creates a narrative journey rather than isolated flashcards. By the end, the story frames their name as something to explore and carry with pride as they grow.
Share details tied to identity and everyday life: favorite places, people, pets, objects, habits, interests, and phrases. A letter might connect to their weekend park. Another can tie to a grandparent nickname. A beloved toy can become a symbolic landmark on the map. Specific details help us choose the strongest letter moments without forcing awkward matches.
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 important map markers linked to letters that naturally fit their story.
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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