For this occasion
A book to welcome little brother or little sister
Prepare the older child for a new family member with a tender personalized story.
- 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
Emma And Lapinou In The Heart Of The Forest
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.
The moss tickles my knees. The water goes plop. My hands are wet. “We’re brave, Lapinou!”
- 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.
Why a personalized book for welcoming a new baby sibling?
When a new baby arrives, the older child experiences a real emotional upheaval. This Fabolia personalized book is specially designed for this transition: it tells the story of your child discovering they will have a little brother or sister and learning to welcome them with love. It’s more than a book — it’s a companion for this change.
The story highlights key moments: announcing the pregnancy, preparing the nursery, meeting at the maternity ward, first cuddles. Each scene is illustrated with your child’s photo as the main character, thanks to our AI image generation. The child recognizes themselves, making it easier to imagine this new family life.
Child psychologists recommend reading to prepare for big changes. A book where the child is the hero of this transition is especially effective: it normalizes mixed emotions (joy, jealousy, curiosity) and shows that family love is endless. Each rereading reinforces this positive message.
Give this book before or just after birth. As a PDF at €14.90, it’s set up in 5 minutes and downloadable as soon as you approve, no need to wait for the mail — perfect for a gift to bring to the maternity ward. The printed hardcover version (€39.90) becomes a treasured keepsake the family will hold dear.
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
Does this book really help prepare the child?
Can we create the book before the baby is born?
Does the story talk about jealousy?
What is the ideal age for the older child?
Can both parents be included in the story?
Choose your plan
All plans include: 13 personalized AI illustrations, real-time tracking, and proofreading of each page before approval.