The Gasp on Page One Is Worth It. Trust Us.
You've seen "personalized"
books before.
Your kid's name on the cover.
Maybe a dedication page.
And then...
a story that could be about any child, anywhere.
It's sweet. But it's not them.
It doesn't have their wild curls. Their obsession with frogs.
The way they insist on wearing rain boots in July.
We wanted something different.
So we built it.
This is what "personalized"
should mean.
Anya, 5
New Baby Brother
Leo, 6
Knows more about space than dad...
Tom, 8
Kindness at the park
Yuki, 5
Loves Indiana Jones
Illustrations that look like your kid.
Not a template. Not "close enough." Them.
A story shaped by the details you share.
Their favorite animal. Their silly words.
The things that make them them.
A hardcover built to survive juice spills, dog ears,
and the twentieth read this week.
This book won't end up in a donation bin.
It ends up in the "keep forever" box.
"A generic book says 'Look at this hero.'
A Sherly book says 'You are the hero.'"
94% of parents report their child asks to read their Sherly book more often than any other book on the shelf.
How it Works?
Five minutes. Thirty pages. One very happy kid.
1. Simple Quiz
Share the basics — their name, age, and what they love. Pick who joins the adventure.
2. Upload Photo
Any clear photo works. We turn it into illustrations that actually look like them.
Drop a photo here
or click to browse
3. Pick your art style
Watercolor? Storybook classic? 20+ styles to match their personality.
4. Preview Book
See every page. Change anything you want — we don't print until you love it.
5. We Print and Ship
Premium hardcover in 5-6 days. Plus you get a digital copy instantly.
Ships in 5-6 days
Premium hardcover + digital copy
1. Simple Quiz
Share the basics — their name, age, and what they love. Pick who joins the adventure.
2. Upload Photo
Any clear photo works. We turn it into illustrations that actually look like them.
3. Pick your art style
Watercolor? Storybook classic? 20+ styles to match their personality.
4. Preview Book
See every page. Change anything you want — we don't print until you love it.
5. We Print and Ship
Premium hardcover in 5-6 days. Plus you get a digital copy instantly.
This book isn't really for them.
Not yet, anyway.
Right now, it's for bedtime. For "read it again." For watching their face light up when they see themselves on page one.
It's for the giggles. The pointing. The "that's MY hair!" moment.
That's the magic today.
Someday, ten, fifteen, twenty years from now, they'll find it.
Maybe they're packing for college. Maybe they're cleaning out their childhood bedroom. Maybe they just became a parent themselves.
They'll open a box. And there it is.
They won't just read it.
They'll remember.
Who they were. How small their hands were. What made them laugh.
And underneath all of it — they'll feel how loved they were.
That's what this book is really for.
Not just tonight's bedtime story.
A message in a bottle to the person they'll become.
Families love their books.
And they love telling us about it.
"My daughter gasped when she saw herself on page one. Literally gasped. Worth every penny."
Sarah M.
Mom of Ava, 5
"We've read it every night for three weeks. She won't let me skip a single page."
Michael T.
Dad of Lily, 4
"The illustrations actually look like him. His curly hair, his big smile, everything."
Jennifer K.
Mom of Alex, 6
"I cried when I read the dedication page. Such a beautiful keepsake."
Amanda R.
Grandma
"My daughter gasped when she saw herself on page one. Literally gasped. Worth every penny."
Sarah M.
Mom of Ava, 5
"We've read it every night for three weeks. She won't let me skip a single page."
Michael T.
Dad of Lily, 4
"The illustrations actually look like him. His curly hair, his big smile, everything."
Jennifer K.
Mom of Alex, 6
"I cried when I read the dedication page. Such a beautiful keepsake."
Amanda R.
Grandma
"Milo takes his book everywhere. In the car, to grandma's, even to bed."
David L.
Dad of Milo, 4
"The quality is incredible. Hardcover, thick pages, vibrant colors. This is a forever book."
Rachel W.
Mom of twins, 4
"My son keeps showing it to everyone who visits. 'Look, that's ME!'"
Tom H.
Dad of Matt, 5
"Ordered for my nephew—we're both Harry Potter nerds. Seeing him as a wizard, getting the Hogwarts letter I never got... I teared up with his reaction."
Chris P.
Uncle of Leo
"Milo takes his book everywhere. In the car, to grandma's, even to bed."
David L.
Dad of Milo, 4
"The quality is incredible. Hardcover, thick pages, vibrant colors. This is a forever book."
Rachel W.
Mom of twins, 4
"My son keeps showing it to everyone who visits. 'Look, that's ME!'"
Tom H.
Dad of Matt, 5
"Ordered for my nephew—we're both Harry Potter nerds. Seeing him as a wizard, getting the Hogwarts letter I never got... I teared up with his reaction."
Chris P.
Uncle of Leo
"Five stars isn't enough. This exceeded every expectation."
Lisa M.
Mom of Olivia, 7
"The attention to detail is amazing. They even included her favorite plushie!"
Karen S.
Mom of Maya, 6
"I've given this as a gift three times now. Always a hit."
Brian D.
Godfather of Ebony
"We have cultural stories and quotes from my grandma I wanted to pass to our daughter. She absolutely loved it."
Emily C.
Mom of Chloe, 4
"Five stars isn't enough. This exceeded every expectation."
Lisa M.
Mom of Olivia, 7
"The attention to detail is amazing. They even included her favorite plushie!"
Karen S.
Mom of Maya, 6
"I've given this as a gift three times now. Always a hit."
Brian D.
Godfather of Ebony
"We have cultural stories and quotes from my grandma I wanted to pass to our daughter. She absolutely loved it."
Emily C.
Mom of Chloe, 4
30 pages. Premium hardcover. Heirloom quality. Sustainable. Built to survive toddlers and time.
Every hero needs an origin story.
Give them a story as unique as they are.
Pick their age. You'll have a preview in 5 minutes
Baby
0-2 years
Little One
3-5 years
Big Kid
6-9 years
Tween
10+ years
Questions? We've got answers.
Everything you need to know about creating your book.
You share details about your child — their name, appearance, personality traits, and interests. Sherly uses this to generate a completely unique story and illustrations that feature your child as the main character. Every book is one-of-a-kind.
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