How Doodlebug.ai Works
Our magical process makes creating personalized storybooks easy, fun, and truly special. Follow these simple steps to create a one-of-a-kind book starring your child!
Creating Your Personalized Book
Create Character Profiles
Start by creating a profile for the star of your story - your child!
Enter details about your child to make the story truly personal:
- Basic Information: Name, age, gender
- Appearance: Hair color/style, eye color, skin tone, distinct features
- Personality: Likes, dislikes, favorite activities
- Important People: Family members, friends, pets
- Location: Hometown or favorite places
You can also upload a photo as a reference for creating your child's character illustration.
Customize Your Story
Choose story settings and style preferences to craft the perfect adventure.
Personalize your story with these options:
- Genre: Adventure, fantasy, space exploration, underwater world, and more
- Art Style: Cartoon, watercolor, pixel art, 3D render, anime, and others
- Page Count: Choose between 8-20 pages
- Story Elements: Optionally provide specific plot ideas or themes
- Additional Characters: Include friends, siblings, or pets as supporting characters
Preview Your Creation
Our AI generates a unique story and previews it for your approval.
Within minutes, our advanced AI technology:
- Writes a complete personalized story featuring your child as the hero
- Generates the book cover and the first page illustration
- Shows you a preview of the complete story text and illustrations
You can review the entire story and the first illustration to make sure it's just right before proceeding.
Purchase & Complete
Choose your preferred format and complete your purchase.
Select from two wonderful options:
- Digital eBook (PDF): Instant delivery, perfect for tablets and devices
- Premium Hardcover: High-quality printed book delivered to your door
After purchase, our AI generates all remaining illustrations for your complete book, typically within 30-60 minutes.
Enjoy & Share
Read, download, and share your personalized creation!
The final step is the most magical:
- Read your completed story online in our interactive reader
- Download your eBook PDF to read on any device
- Receive your beautifully printed hardcover book (if selected)
- Share the experience with your child and watch their eyes light up!
All your books remain in your digital bookshelf for future reading and downloading.
The Magic Behind Doodlebug.ai
Advanced AI Storytelling
Our AI storytelling engine has been trained on thousands of children's books and educational content. It crafts engaging, age-appropriate narratives that incorporate your child's unique details. The result is a completely original story that flows naturally while keeping your child as the star.
AI Art Generation
Our custom-built illustration engine creates beautiful, consistent artwork that matches your child's appearance and the story's setting. Each illustration is crafted to engage young readers and bring the story to life with vibrant colors and expressive characters.
Child-Centric Design
Every aspect of our book creation process is designed with children in mind. From age-appropriate vocabulary to engaging plots and colorful illustrations, we focus on creating books that children will love to read again and again while building important reading skills.
Quality Production
For our hardcover books, we partner with top-tier printing services to ensure premium quality. Each book features vibrant colors, durable binding, and high-quality paper that will withstand countless readings and become a cherished keepsake.
Book Options & Pricing
Digital eBook
$12.99
Instant delivery after completion
- Full personalized story
- Custom illustrations on every page
- High-resolution PDF download
- Readable on any device
- Permanent access in your bookshelf
- Physical printed book
Premium Hardcover
$29.99
Includes free digital eBook
- Full personalized story
- Custom illustrations on every page
- High-resolution PDF download
- Readable on any device
- Permanent access in your bookshelf
- Beautiful 8.5" x 8.5" hardcover book
- Premium print quality
- Shipped to your door
Looking for bulk orders for schools or organizations? Contact us for special pricing.
Why Choose Doodlebug.ai?
Doodlebug.ai
- Fully personalized to your child
- AI-generated unique stories every time
- Custom illustrations matching your child
- Multiple genres and art styles
- Digital and print options
- Fast creation process
- Affordable pricing
Template Books
- Name insertion only
- Same story for everyone
- Generic illustrations
- Limited genres
- Print options available
- Fast creation
- Affordable pricing
Custom Author Services
- Fully personalized to your child
- Unique stories
- Custom illustrations
- Multiple genres
- Print options available
- Slow process (weeks or months)
- Very expensive ($300+)
What Our Customers Say
"The look on my son's face when he saw himself as the main character in his own adventure was absolutely priceless! He reads his Doodlebug book every night and tells everyone about his adventure to save the dinosaurs."
Jennifer M.
Mother of Ethan, 5
"I was amazed by how accurately the AI captured my daughter's appearance and personality in the story. The quality of the hardcover book exceeded my expectations, and it arrived much faster than I anticipated. Absolutely worth every penny!"
Michael R.
Father of Sophia, 7
"As a grandparent, I was looking for a special gift that would encourage my grandson's love of reading. His Doodlebug book has become his favorite bedtime story, and I love that it includes details about our family and his favorite things. A truly magical gift!"
Linda S.
Grandmother of Jacob, 6
Frequently Asked Questions
The initial story and first illustration are generated in just a few minutes. If you purchase the complete book, all remaining illustrations are typically completed within 30-60 minutes. For hardcover printed books, please allow 7-10 business days for printing and shipping to your location.
Yes! You can include multiple children in a single story. Create character profiles for each child, and then select all of them when designing your story. Our AI will craft a narrative that features all the children as important characters, though one will typically be the main protagonist.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your Doodlebug story! If you're not happy with the initial story, you can regenerate it with different settings or by providing more specific details about your child. If you've already purchased a book and are still not satisfied, please contact our support team within 14 days, and we'll work with you to make it right or provide a refund.
Absolutely! All of our content is designed specifically for children aged 3-10. Our AI system has been carefully trained to create age-appropriate stories and illustrations that inspire imagination without any inappropriate content. We also have content moderation systems in place to ensure everything is child-friendly.
Yes! We ship our hardcover books internationally. eBooks can be downloaded anywhere in the world. Please note that international shipping may take longer and have additional costs depending on the destination country. All our books are in English at this time, though we plan to add more languages in the future.
Ready to Create a Magical Experience?
Give the gift of imagination and watch your child's face light up when they see themselves as the hero of their very own story!
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