What it feels like

The unexpected gift that leaves you speechless

A one-of-a-kind book, AI-created with the child's photo. Guaranteed WOW effect for a truly surprising 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.

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. — 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.

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 is a personalized book the most unexpected gift?

In a world where everything looks the same, the unexpected gift is the Holy Grail. A Fabolia personalized book ticks all the boxes: no one expects it, no one has the same one, and the reaction is always the same—a resounding “WOW.” When the child opens the package and sees a real book with their photo on the cover, the surprise is total.

What makes this gift truly unexpected is the technology behind it. An artificial intelligence generates a unique story and creates illustrations where the child’s face is reproduced in the chosen artistic style. This isn’t basic Photoshop—it’s advanced image generation producing illustrations worthy of a real children’s book. The result is stunning.

Unexpected also means breaking gift-giving rules. No more countless dolls, cars, or board games. A personalized book surprises because it completely breaks the usual gift mold. It’s the kind of gift parents talk about, kids show to their friends, and that makes you “the person who gives the best gifts.”

Accessible unusual gift: from €14.90 as a PDF, downloadable as soon as you confirm. No need to scour the internet for hours to find THE original gift. In 5 minutes, you choose everything, then approve each page of a one-of-a-kind item. In softcover (€29.90) or deluxe edition (€39.90), it’s an unusual gift with style.

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

What makes it unexpected compared to other personalized books?

The AI generates both a unique story AND illustrations with the child’s photo. It’s not a template where only the name changes. Each book is truly one of a kind—impossible to find an identical copy.

Will the child really be surprised?

The surprise is guaranteed! Even a child who’s already received personalized gifts will be amazed by the quality of the illustrations and the originality of the story created just for them.

Is it a gimmick or a real gift?

It’s a real, professionally made book. Careful printing, sturdy binding, high-definition illustrations. It’s not a fleeting gadget but a lasting item to be reread for years.

Can you give an unexpected book to an adult?

Of course! The unexpected effect works at any age. For an adult, choose the Humor tone for a quirky and surprising result. The gift that will be talked about at the next dinner with friends.

Which illustration styles are the most surprising?

3D animation style is the most technically impressive, kawaii is the most unexpected, and watercolor the most artistic. Each style creates a different “wow” effect. Try them all!

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