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Something small
Beside a moon rock, Leo found something smaller than a button. It was a seed, silver and smooth. ‘What could you become?’ he wondered.
An idea is a lovely place to start
Turn your idea into an illustrated children’s book.
Start with a short description. Childbook creates a story and pictures, then gives you the tools to review the words, characters, and pages.
Sample created with Childbook.ai · Artwork and text you can review and edit.
Leo and the Moon Garden
The original idea
A young astronaut finds a seed on the Moon. What happens next?
Story and picturesReusable charactersEditable pages and coverPDF or eligible print
A little look inside
One idea, an illustrated story.
A curious astronaut. One small seed. See how a short brief becomes a sequence of illustrated moments you can read and revise.The original idea
Write a gentle space adventure about Leo, a curious young astronaut who finds a seed on the Moon and grows a garden inside a greenhouse. Make the story about patience and looking after something small.
Leo and the Moon GardenSample created with Childbook.ai · Four illustrated excerpts
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A place to grow
Inside the greenhouse, Leo filled a pot with soil. He tucked the seed into its new home and gave it a little water. Then he waited.
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The first leaf
For three mornings, nothing changed. On the fourth, a tiny green leaf appeared. Leo smiled. Small things were doing big work.
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A garden on the Moon
Leaf by leaf, the greenhouse became a garden. Leo watered, waited, and watched. On the quiet Moon, something wonderful was growing.
The useful part
The pieces of a storybook, together.
A story you can shape
Describe the idea and get a draft to review. Change the words and details until they tell the story you want.
Pictures that follow the story
Create the cast and illustrated scenes, then review how the action carries from one page to the next.
A cover and editable pages
Continue with a book layout you can refine, download, or prepare for eligible print ordering.
One cast, one story
The characters connect the pages.
A reusable character reference gives each scene a shared starting point. Look at the appearance, outfit, and details across the sample; review and refine your own results as you go.
Leo’s face reference
Fictional demo character
From the first idea to the final page
Describe, generate, review, finish.
The initial idea starts the process. Your review turns the generated material into a book you want to keep.Describe the idea
Include the characters, setting, and what you want the story to be about.
Create the cast
Set the appearance of the characters who will appear in the pictures.
Generate and read
Read the story and look through the illustrated pages.
Edit and finish
Adjust text and artwork, then choose download or eligible print options.
Make it yours
Change the parts you want to improve.
You can keep working after the first generation. Read the story aloud, check the pictures, and refine the page layout.Find the right words
Shorten a passage, change a detail, or rewrite an ending in the editor.
Try another illustration
Generate a different take when an image needs a change. Review the details before choosing it.
Finish the pages
Adjust how text and artwork sit together, and review the cover before exporting.
Beyond the preview
Download the story. Keep the book.
Export a PDF, or explore print quoting for an eligible book and delivery destination. Printing, shipping, and applicable taxes cost extra.- A story and illustrations you can review
- An editable book layout and cover
- PDF download for your finished book
- Separate quoting for eligible printed copies
A few things you might be wondering.
What should I put in my story brief?
Start with the main character, setting, and a simple idea for what happens. Add the interests, tone, or message you want to explore.
What does the storybook generator create?
It creates story text, characters, illustrations, a cover, and a book layout. Review the result and make changes before you finish.
Can I edit the generated book?
Yes. Edit the text and layout, and generate alternative illustrations when you want to change the artwork.
What if I already wrote the story?
Use Childbook Illustrator to work from your existing text and choose which scenes to illustrate.
How many credits does it use, and how long does generation take?
Book and illustration allowances depend on your plan. Generation time varies with the project and queue; you can follow progress in the app. Check current pricing for allowances and additional generation options.
Can I download or print the book?
You can download a finished PDF. Eligible books can also be submitted for print quoting in supported destinations. Printing and shipping are separate.
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