For the kid who knows every animal by name
On safari, every animal is a friend — and every friend has a lesson.
Your son drives a little jeep across the golden savanna, stopping at each animal to learn something new: the elephant never forgets a friend, the giraffe sees far ahead, the lion is brave but gentle, and the zebra knows everyone is different. It's an adventure packed with animals and color, ending with a sunset picnic under an acacia tree, his new friends all around him.
- 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
Ready in about a minute · No commitment
$34.99incl. free shipping
Order now · Pay by cardReview the digital proof before printing · Full refund before printing
What's the story?
Your son hops into a little jeep and sets off across the golden savanna, and at every stop he meets an animal with something to teach him. The elephant tells him it never forgets a friend, the giraffe shows him how to see far ahead, the lion proves that brave can also be gentle, and the zebra reminds him that everyone is different. At sunset, they all gather for a picnic under an acacia tree, his new friends all around him.
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.
From plush toys to the open savanna
A child who lines up stuffed animals on the bed and knows every animal sound deserves to see them come alive around him, even if only on paper. In this book he drives the jeep himself and comes face to face with the elephant, the giraffe and the lion — the hero on every page. And when he closes the book, his plush animals become characters with a story he knows.
Big values, in animal language
Loyalty, looking ahead, gentle bravery, accepting differences — ideas that are hard to explain to a young child with words alone. Here, an elephant, a giraffe, a lion and a zebra say them, so they become pictures he remembers. After reading, just ask “What did the lion say?” and a whole conversation begins.
You may also like
Questions about “The Big Safari”
Does it make a good birthday gift?
Yes — and you can add your own birthday message as a dedication on the first page. If he loves animals, he'll find a new friend on every page.
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.
