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A Personalized Detective Book For Your Little Investigator

Clues, riddles, and mystery: your child leads the investigation in a captivating AI-illustrated adventure.

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.

See what you get

Starting from €14.90

Cover of a personalized Fabolia book. — 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. — My heart beats fast. The carousel horses turn just there, under the glowing bulbs. Grandpa Georges walks beside me on the gravel. “Look how it shines, Capucine!” he breathes. I want to catch the galloping horse.

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.

You review the story

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

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.

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 a personalized detective book?

Kids love mysteries and puzzles. A Fabolia personalized detective book turns your child into a true investigator, equipped with a magnifying glass and sharp insight. By solving clues and unmasking suspects, your child develops logic, observation skills, and reasoning — all within an exciting and playful adventure.

Our AI creates a unique case for your child, with clues to follow, red herrings to avoid, and a surprising conclusion. The story is age-appropriate: for little ones, the mystery is fun and easy to follow; for older kids, the investigation is more complex with twists. The tale fosters critical thinking and perseverance.

The illustrations are captivating: your child dressed as a detective, magnifying glass in hand, examining clues, questioning suspects in intriguing settings. Our AI faithfully replicates their face in these atmospheric investigation scenes. The Cartoon style offers a dynamic and expressive look. 3D Animation creates a kid-friendly detective movie vibe.

Give a personalized detective book starting at €14.90 as a PDF, €29.90 in softcover, or €39.90 in deluxe edition. Add a Watson — friend, sibling, or doudou — as detective assistant. Just minutes to choose everything; then approve the story and each illustration. PDF available as soon as you agree, printed version in 5 to 7 business days. The perfect gift for curious minds.

The process

Four steps, with you in control of the last two

01
You describe your characters
First names, photos, family ties. Up to four characters per book.
02
You choose the adventure
A world, a theme, a narration style, and an illustration style.
03
You review and correct
The full story first, then each illustration one by one. As many corrections as needed.
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

Is the investigation interactive?

The story follows a narrative with clues and gradual revelations. It’s not a choose-your-own-adventure book, but a gripping case where your child is the detective hero.

Is the mystery scary?

No! The mysteries are playful and child-friendly. It’s about finding a lost item, identifying a prankster, or solving a fun situation — never anything frightening.

At what age can a child enjoy a detective book?

From 4-5 years old for simple, fun mysteries. Kids 8-12 will enjoy more elaborate cases with real twists. The AI adjusts complexity by age.

Can I add a detective assistant?

Yes! Add a secondary character who will be your little detective’s loyal assistant. They’ll help solve the case and appear in the illustrations.

What illustration style suits a detective book?

Cartoon offers lively, dynamic expressions perfect for an investigation. 3D Animation creates atmospheric, intriguing settings. Both work great for this theme.

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