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Personalizing Printable Books

Create a personalized book on Nookly that can turn any story into a magical, physical book to add to your child's library!

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Written by Malak Abdelghaffar
Updated over a month ago

Bring Your Childโ€™s Story to Life with Nookly! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Imagine a book where your child is the heroโ€”their name appears in the story, and the images feel like they were made just for them. Thatโ€™s exactly what you can do with Nooklyโ€™s personalized books! Whether you want to customize a bestselling story by one of our authors or bring your own creation to life, we make it easy, fun, and fast to create unforgettable, customized books for your child.

Hereโ€™s how you can bring a story to life in just 3 simple steps! ๐Ÿš€


Step 1: Choose Your Book ๐Ÿ 

The first step is deciding what kind of book youโ€™d like to print. Nookly's Bookshop offers three ways to bring a personalized book to life:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Option A: Personalize a Bestseller โ€“ Best for a quick and effortless way to create a personalized book!

  • Choose from professionally written & designed books ready to be tailored.

  • Simply add your childโ€™s profile, and the story transforms into a magical adventure starring them!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Option B: Print a Story From Your Creations โ€“ Best for printing a story youโ€™ve already written and love!

  • Find your story in Your Bookshop or Reading Nook and send it straight to print.

  • Need to tweak it? Edit the text or regenerate images before finalizing.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Option C: Create a New Story โ€“ Best for crafting a story from scratch that's uniquely yours!

  • Pick a theme your child will love and personalize every detail.

  • Use your imagination and Nooklyโ€™s magic to write, edit, and bring your story to life.

Now, letโ€™s dive into how you can customize your book before printing! ๐Ÿ‘‡


Step 2: Customize Your Story โœ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“– Option A: Personalizing a Bestseller

  1. Explore the Story โ€“ Click "Explore & Personalize" to read the synopsis, preview pages, and see if itโ€™s the right fit.

  2. Personalize the Book โ€“ Click "Personalize" to add your child to the story.

  3. Select or Create a Child Profile โ€“ Choose an existing profile or create a new one with the details of your little hero.

  4. Regenerate Images if Needed โ€“ Not happy with the images? Click "Regenerate" to refresh the visuals featuring your child.

  5. Flip Through & Review โ€“ Ensure the text and images look just right.

  6. Finalize & Add to Cart โ€“ Once you love your story, add it to your cart and move to Step 3.

๐Ÿ“– Option B: Printing a Story From Your Creations

  1. Pick Your Story โ€“ Select one of your saved stories from Your Bookshop or Reading Nook.

  2. Review & Edit โ€“ Need to tweak it? Head to your Reading Nook, select your story, and click on Edit Mode to tweak text or regenerate images.

  3. Click on Print โ€“ Select the print icon on your story card directly from your Reading Nook or print it through navigating to the Bookshop.

  4. Flip Through & Review โ€“ Double-check the draft and make sure everything looks right.

  5. Finalize & Add to Cart โ€“ Once you love your story, add it to your cart and move to Step 3.

๐Ÿ“– Option C: Creating a Brand-New Story from Scratch

  1. Click "Create Content" โ€“ Start a brand-new story from scratch.

  2. Choose Your Topic โ€“ Pick a theme or adventure your child will love.

  3. Build a Child Profile โ€“ Add their name, age, and every little detail.

  4. Edit & Review โ€“ Customize the text and regenerate images to match your vision.

  5. Save Your Story โ€“ Store it in Your Reading Nook for future edits or printing.

  6. Print When Ready โ€“ Click the print icon on your story card or find it in Your Bookshop.

  7. Flip Through & Review โ€“ Double-check the sample page and make sure everything looks right.

  8. Finalize & Add to Cart โ€“ Once you love your story, add it to your cart and move to Step 3.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Looking for a detailed walkthrough on personalizing stories? Check out this step-by-step guide!


Step 3: Add to Cart & Print โœ๏ธ

โœ” Love your story? Click "Add to Cart" to proceed to checkout.

โœ” Ordering multiple books? Add them all before checking out to have them shipped together.

โœ” Enter your shipping and billing details, then complete payment.

โœ” And voila, your personalized book is on its way to your bookshelf! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰

If you have more questions about personalizing a printable book on Nookly, please head to our FAQs page below.

Looking for a detailed walk-through on how to personalize books to print on Nookly? Checkout the video below ๐Ÿ‘‡


Personalized Books are For(ever)!

Personalized books arenโ€™t just stories on your bookshelfโ€”theyโ€™re cherished keepsakes that capture special moments, milestones, and a little bit of magic that you and your child can co-create together! Here are some fun and memorable reasons to personalize books and make your child's stories truly one-of-a-kind:

๐ŸŽ‚ The Ultimate Birthday Gift โ€“ Imagine a book where the main character (your child!) is celebrating their special day in a world of cake, adventure, and maybe even a talking balloon!

๐Ÿ† Big Milestones & Firsts โ€“ Whether itโ€™s their first day of school, losing a tooth, or becoming a big sibling, a book featuring your child about their big moment makes it even more exciting.

๐Ÿฆธ Starring in Their Own Adventure โ€“ Whatโ€™s better than bedtime stories? A story where they are the hero, saving the day, discovering lost treasure, or even befriending a dragon!

๐ŸŒ A Story About Their Favorite Things โ€“ Whether theyโ€™re obsessed with dinosaurs, unicorns, or space, create a book that features all their favorite things.

๐Ÿ  Moving to a New Home โ€“ New beginnings can be tough, but a story about their big move (and all the adventures waiting for them) makes the transition a little easier.

๐Ÿถ A Tale of Their Furry Best Friend โ€“ A book where their pet gets up to all sorts of fun? Yes, please! (Bonus points if itโ€™s written from the petโ€™s perspective ๐Ÿพ).

๐ŸŽ„ A Personalized Holiday Tradition โ€“ Imagine a Christmas, Ramadan, Diwali, or Hanukkah story where your child helps save the holiday in a magical way.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Ultimate Bedtime Story โ€“ A cozy, heartwarming tale designed to be read every single night before bed (preferably with extra snuggles).

๐Ÿ“– A Story You Create Together โ€“ Collaborate on a book where they choose the characters, setting, and storylineโ€”it becomes a treasured memory before itโ€™s even printed!

No matter the occasion, a personalized book turns storytime into a magical experience they'll remember forever! ๐Ÿ’›

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