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Everything you need to create bedtime magic
Create for free, choose an optional membership for regular story sparks and print discounts, or order heirloom books whenever you are ready.
Storyteller Memberships
For parents and grandparents who want a steady flow of fresh bedtime stories. Cancel or switch anytime.
Membership
Storyteller
For regular bedtime makers
$9.99/month
- 600 Sparks to create with every month
- +1,200 bonus Sparks on annual plan
- 10% discount on every printed book order
- No watermark on shared stories
Membership
Dream Weaver
For prolific little libraries
$24.99/month
- 1,500 Sparks to create with every month
- +3,600 bonus Sparks on annual plan
- 18% discount on every printed book order
- No watermark on shared stories
Memberships are flexible with no commitment — cancel or switch plans anytime in your account. Sparks roll over monthly. Membership never automatically orders or ships physical books.
Printed Keepsakes
See what your printed book will cost
Custom children's books printed on heavyweight archival paper. Order anytime — no account or membership required.
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Detailed pricing by format and page count
Prices below are for one copy in USD. Printing is charged in page brackets, so adding pages within a bracket does not change the price.
| Format | 24 pages | 154 pages | 284 pages | 422 pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stapled paperback, 8.5 × 8.5″4–48 pages, in 4s | $32.99 | — | — | — |
| paperback, 8.5 × 8.5″32–800 pages, in 2s | — | $66.99 | $105.99 | $147.99 |
| coil-bound paperback, 8.5 × 8.5″2–470 pages, in 2s | $34.99 | $73.99 | $112.99 | $153.99 |
| hardcover, 8.5 × 8.5″24–800 pages, in 2s | $43.99 | $81.99 | $120.99 | $159.99 |
| paperback, 11 × 8.5″32–250 pages, in 2s | — | $66.99 | — | — |
| coil-bound paperback, 11 × 8.5″2–470 pages, in 2s | $34.99 | $73.99 | $112.99 | $153.99 |
| hardcover, 11 × 8.5″24–800 pages, in 2s | $43.99 | $81.99 | $120.99 | $159.99 |
| stapled paperback, 8.5 × 11″4–48 pages, in 4s | $31.99 | — | — | — |
| paperback, 8.5 × 11″32–800 pages, in 2s | — | $66.99 | $105.99 | $147.99 |
| coil-bound paperback, 8.5 × 11″2–470 pages, in 2s | $34.99 | $73.99 | $112.99 | $153.99 |
| hardcover, 8.5 × 11″24–800 pages, in 2s | $65.99 | $113.99 | $161.99 | $209.99 |
The final total depends on binding, page count, cover finish, number of copies, destination, and delivery speed.
Frequently asked questions
How do the membership plans work?
Memberships provide a recurring monthly allowance of Sparks to write, illustrate, and revise stories, plus exclusive discounts on all physical printed books. Memberships are optional, can be cancelled anytime with one click in your account, and never automatically ship books.
What are Sparks and do they roll over?
Sparks are the creative credits used in the studio to generate stories and custom illustrations. On active membership plans, unused Sparks roll over every billing cycle (up to your plan's rollover cap) so you never lose them.
Do I need a membership to order printed books?
No. You can create books and preview them completely free. When you are ready to order, you can purchase individual paperback or hardcover copies on demand at standard pricing without any subscription.
How much does it cost to print a children's book?
Printing starts at $25.99 per copy for a single book, plus shipping. The exact price depends on the binding, page count, cover finish and how many copies you order — the calculator on this page shows the real figure for any combination.
Why does the price stay the same when I add a few pages?
Printing is priced in page brackets rather than per page, because the bindery charges by band. Adding pages inside your current bracket costs nothing extra, and crossing into the next one steps the price up. You can view the page brackets in the detailed pricing section below.
Is shipping included in the price?
No — shipping is charged separately and depends on where the book is going and how fast you want it. We currently ship to Germany and United States. The calculator shows the shipping estimate for your destination; the exact amount is confirmed by the carrier at checkout.
Are these prices what I actually pay?
Yes. The book price shown is the price charged at checkout — it comes from the same price table the order does, not from an estimate. Sales tax, where it applies, is added at checkout. Shipping is the one figure that can move, because it is confirmed against a live carrier quote for your address.
Do I need an account to see prices?
No. This page is open to everyone, with no sign-up and no card required. You only need an account when you want to save a book or place an order.
How long can a book be?
Depending on the binding, a book can be between 2 and 800 pages. Each binding has its own limits and its own page increment — a bindery that works in fours can't make a book with an odd number of pages — and the calculator only lets you pick lengths that can actually be made.