For the girl who never wants to leave the water
The shell whispered her name, and the sea opened its doors.
On the beach, a shell calls your daughter by name and gently pulls her under the waves. A wise old sea turtle guides her past coral cities and a choir of singing whales, then shows her a corner of the sea that needs someone to look after it. She swims home as the Guardian of the Ocean, with a small promise that grows up with her.
- For ages 3 to 8
- 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
- 2Add a photo
- 3See their book
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What's the story?
Your daughter picks up a shell on the beach and hears it whisper her name — and suddenly she's under the waves. A wise old sea turtle welcomes her and takes her to cities of coral, a choir of singing whales and an octopus who paints with ink. But she also finds a corner of the sea filled with plastic that needs help. She swims home as the Guardian of the Ocean, with a promise to keep her beach clean.
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.
Guardian of the Ocean, by name
Hearing that the ocean needs protecting is one thing. Being the one the ocean chose to protect it is something else entirely. When her book calls her the Guardian of the Ocean, the promise becomes hers — and she just might remind you of it on your next trip to the beach.
Wonder first, then care
Before your daughter learns the sea is in trouble, she learns it's beautiful: coral like cities, whales that sing, an octopus who paints. The story is built that way on purpose — first we fall in love, then we protect what we love.
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Questions about “Secrets of the Sea”
Is the part about plastic upsetting for little ones?
No. That corner of the sea appears as a place that needs a helping hand, not a sad scene, and the story ends with a promise a small child can actually keep: to keep her beach clean.
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.
