Your child, drawn in manga style

A personalized manga book for kids, starring them by name. We illustrate your child from one photo. Preview before you buy.

Theo and the Sandbox Castle, a personalized manga-style storybook cover

A manga storybook starring them

  • A manga-style book they can hold
  • One photo makes your child the hero
  • Printed and shipped. Most books arrive in about 2 weeks.

Little Legends makes a personalized manga book for kids: one photo makes your child the illustrated hero.

A manga storybook starring them

  • Why it lands

    Give a book where your child leads the story. We draw them in manga style from one photo.

  • Your child leads the story

    Your child is the hero of a manga-style book, illustrated from one photo.

  • Anime in the builder

    On this page we say manga. In the book builder, choose the style labeled Anime.

  • Preview before you buy

    You see the book before you pay. After you order, the text can't be changed.

A real book, in their hands

Printed and bound, so your child can hold it. You preview the book on screen before a paperback goes to print.

Manga sample page from Theo and the Sandbox Castle: page 2
Manga sample page from Theo and the Sandbox Castle: page 4
Manga sample page from Theo and the Sandbox Castle: page 6

Frequently asked questions

What does manga mean here?

Expressive eyes and clean ink lines, drawn from your photo. The style is our own.

Why does the builder say Anime?

In the book builder, this style is labeled Anime. On this page we call it manga. Choose Anime when you make the book. You can switch to another style before you order.

What photo do I need?

One photo of your child. A group photo can include up to 4 more people beside your child. You preview the book before you buy.

What formats can I order?

Paperback is $22. A digital PDF is $5 (USD).

How long does a printed book take?

Most books arrive in about 2 weeks. A printed book goes to print about an hour after you pay, and the text can't be changed after ordering.

Can I add a personal note?

Yes. Up to 100 characters, and it prints on the back cover, not inside the book.

See your child drawn in manga style.

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