For the girl who notices what others miss
Her superpower? She notices.
Some heroes fly. Some heroes see. In this book, your daughter puts on a golden mask that shows her how the people around her feel, as glowing colors: blue for sad, sunny yellow for happy. And on the first day of school, she discovers her power only works one way — by being a friend.
- For ages 4 to 9
- 28 full-color pages, 20×20 cm (8×8 in) hardcover
- Review the digital proof before we print
- Upload a photo and your child becomes the illustrated hero
New · FreeSee your child as the hero on the cover before you order- 1Type their name
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What's the story?
Your daughter puts on a golden mask that lets her see how people feel: a soft blue glow around someone sad, a sunny yellow around someone happy. On the first day of school, she spots a new boy glowing the loneliest blue she's ever seen. So she uses her power the only way it works — she goes over and becomes his friend. In the end, her superpower is noticing.
How is the book personalized?
Send us your child's name and a clear photo of their face. We turn the photo into an illustrated character who appears on every page, and print their name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll get a PDF of the full book within 24 hours of ordering to review with us. Nothing goes to print until you approve it.
Size & quality
Glossy hardcover, 20×20 cm (about 8×8 in), printed in high resolution on thick 170 gsm paper that stands up to little fingers. Our print partner holds an international quality certification.
Shipping & delivery
We print and ship within 2–4 business days, and delivery takes 10–14 days. Shipping is free to every destination.
Noticing is a skill
Before a child can learn to help, they have to notice who needs it. The mask in this story turns feelings into colors little ones can see, which makes them easier to talk about: “What color is your friend today?” It's a small question that opens a big door to empathy.
The first day of school, from the other side
This isn't a story about the scared kid on the first day. It's about the girl who notices him and reaches out. Reading it before the school year starts reminds your daughter that every class has someone who needs a friend — and that she can be that friend.
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Questions about “The Golden Mask”
My daughter is nervous about school herself — is this book for her?
Yes. When she sees that the new boy felt alone too, and that one friendship changed his day, the first day feels a little less scary. The story gives her something to do instead of something to wait for.
What kind of photo do you need?
A clear photo of the face in natural light is all it takes — a phone photo is perfect. Avoid dark photos or ones where the face is turned to the side. If the photo won't work, we'll tell you and ask for another before we start.
Can I add a dedication on the first page?
Yes. Write us the dedication you'd like — a line or a paragraph — and we'll print it on the first page in elegant type. It's the page parents come back to years later.
What language is the book in?
English — short, warm sentences made for reading aloud, with your child's name on the cover and throughout the story. You'll see the cover in the free preview, and the whole book in the proof before we print.
What if I don't love the book?
We don't print anything until you've seen the digital proof and approved it. And if your printed book arrives with a printing defect, we'll reprint and ship it again for free.
