What it feels like

Last-minute gift — set up in 5 minutes

No time? No worries! A personalized book in PDF, downloadable as soon as you approve it. The perfect last-minute gift.

  • Your characters, from your photos: up to 4 per book.
  • A 13-page illustrated story, as PDF or printed book.
  • You review and correct everything. Nothing is printed without your approval.

Starting from €14.90

Cover of a personalized Fabolia book.

Gabin And Dad Under The Stars

Example of a book created with Fabolia.

The essentials

At a glance

Digital version
PDF, 13 illustrated pages
Printed book
Portrait 21 × 28 cm, 32 pages
Illustration
5 styles to choose from
Narration
5 storytelling styles
Adventure
7 worlds, 41 themes
Characters
Up to 4 per book
Languages
6 languages available
Before printing
You approve each page

The book

Here’s exactly what you get

The images below show real books fresh off our presses, not mockups.

Illustrated double-page spread of a personalized Fabolia book.

Lying in my sleeping bag, I listen to Dad Julien opening the strange box. The air is warm, the tent’s light soft. I feel good, ready for the secret tic-tic mission.

A double-page spread from the printed book, shown at actual size.
  • Illustrations span both pages: the image crosses the fold, not framed.
  • The printed album is portrait format, 21 × 28 cm, with 32 interior pages. The PDF version has 13 illustrated pages.
  • The PDF is downloadable once you’ve approved everything; then the book goes to print.

You’re in control

You approve each page. Only then do we print.

No surprises when your package arrives: you review the story, see every illustration, and request corrections as many times as needed.

1

You review the story

The full story is sent to you before any illustrations. A misspelled name, a passage to change? We rewrite it.

2

You see every illustration

All illustrated pages, one by one. A face that doesn’t match, an outfit that’s different? We regenerate the affected page.

3

We print once it’s perfect

Your approval triggers printing. The book goes to the printer exactly as you approved it.

I approveNeeds correctionNo printing without your approval. Ever.

Why is a personalized book the best last-minute gift?

Birthday tomorrow and nothing ready? Party starts in two hours? Don’t panic: Fabolia is your solution. In just 5 minutes, create a personalized book with the child’s name and photo. The story is written in minutes, you proofread it, approve each illustration one by one, and the PDF is downloadable as soon as you’re happy — print it or email it. Gift saved!

And the best part? No one will guess it’s a last-minute gift. A personalized book with a unique story and custom illustrations says much more “I spent weeks preparing this” than “I bought this last night.” It’s the best-kept secret of busy parents.

The PDF can be gifted in several ways: print it at home on photo paper for instant results, send it to the child’s e-reader or tablet, or show it on your phone while waiting for the printed version. You can also order the printed version alongside for a second surprise gift a few days later.

At €14.90 for the PDF, it’s probably the best value-stress ratio among last-minute gifts. If you have a bit more time (5-7 days), the softcover (€29.90) or hardcover (€39.90) printed versions turn this express gift into a premium one.

The process

Four steps, with you in control of the last two

  1. 01

    You describe your characters

    First names, photos, family ties. Up to four characters per book.

  2. 02

    You choose the adventure

    A world, a theme, a narration style, and an illustration style.

  3. 03

    You review and correct

    The full story first, then each illustration one by one. As many corrections as needed.

  4. 04

    You receive your book

    The PDF as soon as you agree. The printed book if you chose a print option.

Your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long to create the book?

5 minutes to set everything up! Add the name, a photo, choose style and theme, and our AI writes the story. You approve the text and images, and the PDF is immediately downloadable.

Is the PDF good quality for home printing?

Yes, the PDF is high resolution, optimized for printing. On A4 photo paper, the result is very convincing. But our professional printing is still best.

Can I gift the PDF and order the printed book at the same time?

Great idea! Gift the PDF as soon as you confirm for the big day, and order the printed version as a “second surprise.” The child will love receiving “their” book in paper form a few days later.

Is it truly personalized or just a name added?

It’s full personalization! The story is AI-generated to be unique, and the illustrations include the child’s photo. It’s not a template with a name slapped on.

Can I create the book from my phone?

Yes! Our site is fully responsive. Set up the book from your smartphone, pay, proofread the story and approve illustrations: the PDF then downloads from the same screen, wherever you are.

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Choose your plan

All plans include: 13 personalized AI illustrations, real-time tracking, and proofreading of each page before approval.

Book set up in 5 minutes

Ready to create an unforgettable memory?

In just a few clicks, create a book where your heroes shine. Each illustration is unique.

From €14.90 · PDF available as soon as you confirm