Turn Your Child Into The Hero Of Any Story
Personalised Storybooks That Turn Your Child Into The Hero.
Beautifully illustrated keepsake books made for South African families in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa.
HOW IT WORKS
From a few photos to a keepsake your family will treasure.
INTRODUCE YOUR LITTLE HERO
Share their name, age, art style and the little details that make them, them.
TELL US ABOUT THEIR STORY
A few quick questions are all we need to shape a personalised story your child will never forget.
UPLOAD CLEAR PHOTOS
Add photos of your child, family, friends or pets and we will turn them into the main characters.
REVIEW YOUR PREVIEW
We will work our magic and send you a digital preview to approve or tweak. Money back guarantee!
ENJOY EVERY PAGE TOGETHER
Your finished book is shipped to your door. Ready to read, shared and loved over and over again.
PERFECT FOR EVERY OCCASION
From birthdays and first school days to new siblings and bedtime adventures, create a story they will want to revisit again and again.
Birthday Adventure
Lerato's ultimate birthday adventure with her family and friends.
New Baby Sibling
Nicole meets her new-born sister and learns how to take care of her.
Princess Quest
Princess Amara's royal quest through an enchanted kingdom to save the day.
The Little Astronaut
Liam blasts off to the stars and discovers a brand-new planet of his own.
Superhero Origin Story
Kabelo discovers his secret superpowers and becomes the hero of his city.
Dinosaur Explorer
Jack's journey back in time with friendly dinosaurs and prehistoric adventures.
My First Day of School
Sarah's exciting first day of school where she makes brand-new friends.
Ocean Adventure
Dylan dives deep into an underwater wonderland and befriends the sea creatures.
Birthday Adventure
Lerato's ultimate birthday adventure with her family and friends.
New Baby Sibling
Nicole meets her new-born sister and learns how to take care of her.
Princess Quest
Princess Amara's royal quest through an enchanted kingdom to save the day.
The Little Astronaut
Liam blasts off to the stars and discovers a brand-new planet of his own.
Superhero Origin Story
Kabelo discovers his secret superpowers and becomes the hero of his city.
Dinosaur Explorer
Jack's journey back in time with friendly dinosaurs and prehistoric adventures.
My First Day of School
Sarah's exciting first day of school where she makes brand-new friends.
Ocean Adventure
Dylan dives deep into an underwater wonderland and befriends the sea creatures.
YOUR STORY, YOUR LANGUAGE
We proudly offer every storybook in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa, so your child can experience the magic of being the hero in their mother tongue. Every word is carefully translated to feel natural, warm and authentic.
Drag the slider to see the same book switch between English and isiZulu.
YOUR STORY, YOUR LANGUAGE
We proudly offer every storybook in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa, so your child can experience the magic of being the hero in their mother tongue. Every word is carefully translated to feel natural, warm and authentic.
Drag the slider to see the same book switch between English and isiZulu.
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE
From cinematic 3D to soft watercolour and classic storybook looks, pick the style that feels most magical to your family.
3D Rendered
Polished CGI-style characters like animated movies
Realistic
Lifelike, detailed characters with crisp photorealistic rendering
Watercolour
Gentle pastel tones with a hand-painted feel
Anime
Big expressive eyes and dynamic poses
2D Cartoon
Fun, colourful, exaggerated features perfect for younger kids
Storybook Classic
Timeless, vintage fairy-tale look
3D Rendered
Polished CGI-style characters like animated movies
Realistic
Lifelike, detailed characters with crisp photorealistic rendering
Watercolour
Gentle pastel tones with a hand-painted feel
Anime
Big expressive eyes and dynamic poses
2D Cartoon
Fun, colourful, exaggerated features perfect for younger kids
Storybook Classic
Timeless, vintage fairy-tale look
PERSONALISED STORYBOOK PRICING
28-page personalised storybook. Choose the format that suits your moment.
Digital (PDF)
- 28 personalised pages in your chosen illustration style
- Up to 2 characters star in the story
- Available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu & isiXhosa
- High-resolution PDF, ready to read on any screen or print at home
- Delivered to your inbox within 1–3 days
Softcover
- 28 personalised pages in your chosen illustration style
- Up to 3 characters bring the adventure to life
- Personal gift message or character intro page
- Available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu & isiXhosa
- Professionally bound 20cm x 20cm softcover, printed on premium paper
- A real book in real hands, ready for story time anytime
- Arrives at your door in 7–10 days
- Free delivery
Hardcover
- 28 personalised pages in your chosen illustration style
- Up to 5 characters, bringing the whole family into the story
- Personal gift message or character intro page
- Available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu & isiXhosa
- Premium 20cm x 20cm hardcover binding, built to be read again and again
- A treasured keepsake to pass down for years to come
- Arrives at your door in 7–10 days
- Free delivery
PERSONALISED COLOURING-IN BOOKS
Turn the people your child loves most into beautiful line-art colouring pages. Family, friends, pets and favourite moments, all reimagined as crayon-ready artwork your little one can bring to life in their own colours.
Drag the slider to see the magic happen. Each page is hand-tuned to be kid-friendly, with clean lines and just the right level of detail. Start with a free 10-page digital colouring-in book, or choose a longer PDF or beautifully bound softcover delivered to your door.
COLOURING-IN BOOK PRICING
Start free with a 10-page PDF or upgrade for even more colouring fun.
A printable PDF colouring-in book, delivered straight to your inbox.
10-Page Starter
- 10 personalised line-art pages from your photos
- Personalised cover with your child's name
- Print and re-colour as many times as you like
- Delivered to your inbox within 2 working days
- A perfect taste of the magic, on us
15-Page Adventure
- 15 personalised line-art pages from your photos
- Personalised cover with your child's name
- Mix in family, friends, pets and favourite moments
- Print and re-colour as many times as you like
- Delivered to your inbox within 2 working days
20-Page Collection
- 20 personalised line-art pages from your photos
- Personalised cover with your child's name
- Mix in family, friends, pets and favourite moments
- Hours of crayon-fueled fun, ready to print at home
- Print and re-colour as many times as you like
- Delivered to your inbox within 2 working days
SAVE WITH A BUNDLE
Pair your personalised storybook with a matching colouring-in book and save. Two magical keepsakes, beautifully wrapped together for the little hero in your life.
Standard Bundle
- 28-page softcover personalised storybook
- 15-page softcover personalised colouring-in book
- Free delivery
Premium Bundle
- 28-page hardcover personalised storybook
- 20-page softcover personalised colouring-in book
- Free delivery
A LITTLE STORY BEHIND TALE TIME STUDIO
Tale Time Studio started around our own kitchen table – a husband-and-wife team and one bubbly little girl who wanted to be the hero of every bedtime story. We couldn't find personalised children's books that felt premium, magical and proudly South African. So we built one ourselves.
Today we create custom-illustrated storybooks and colouring-in books for families across South Africa, in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa. Each book is made with love, printed with care and delivered to your door – ready to become a treasured keepsake your child will remember forever.
Proudly South African
Created locally for families who want something meaningful, magical and close to home.
Secure photo handling
Your child's photos are private, secure and never shared with anyone, ever.
Preview before print
Review your personalised book and request changes before it is finalised.
Money-back guarantee
If you are not happy with your personalised book, we will make it right or give you your money back.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
READY TO MAKE YOUR CHILD THE STAR?
GET IN TOUCH
Have a question or a special request? We'd love to hear from you.