For the kid who dreams of a dinosaur of his own
The egg cracked open in the garden. Out came a friend with a very long tail.
A huge speckled egg cracks open in the grass, and out pops a baby dinosaur who knows nothing about the world. Your son becomes his very first teacher — showing him how to share, how to say sorry and how to be gentle with small things — and discovers along the way just how much he already knows about kindness.
- For ages 3 to 7
- 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?
One ordinary morning, your son finds a huge speckled egg in the garden — and when it cracks open, out pops a baby green dinosaur. Your son teaches him to share his snacks, to say sorry when his tail knocks things over, and to be gentle with small things. When the little dinosaur starts missing his mom, the two of them find the way back to Dino Valley together, and say goodbye with a hug as big as a T. rex.
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.
When he gets to be the teacher
Kids often understand a lesson best when they're the ones teaching it. In this story, your son is the big one: he explains, he's patient, he forgives. And the next time sharing gets tricky, all you have to say is, "What did you tell the dinosaur?"
A goodbye that teaches love
The adventure ends with your son taking his friend home to his mom, even though he'd love to keep him. It's a small moment that shows him love sometimes means thinking about what someone else needs — and the book closes on a hug he'll remember.
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Questions about “My Dinosaur Friend”
My son is a little scared of dinosaurs — is this one okay?
Yes. The dinosaur here is small and friendly: he makes mistakes, says sorry and misses his mom. The whole story is about friendship, not chasing — it might even make dinosaurs a little less scary.
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.
