Beats another toy, another gift card. A real hardcover book, starring the actual child you're buying for — previewed free before you pay a cent.
See the cover and first page illustrated free, for any recipient, before spending a penny.
Add a personal message to the front of the printed book when you order — for grandson, niece, or goddaughter, whoever it's for.
Printed and shipped by our print partners to addresses around the world, not just one country.
A single hardcover, one payment, nothing recurring — ideal for a one-off gift.
Full guides for dozens more recipients and occasions live just below.
Make a story first — then unlock or order a print from the story reader. One payment each time, no recurring anything.
Every page unlocked and read aloud — plus download the whole book to keep forever. Credited toward that story's print.
PDFeBookWord
Create a storyPrinted and posted to your door — the digital unlock is included free.
Create a storyThe heirloom keepsake — digital book included free.
Create a storyUnlock and print from your story. After you make a book, use Keep this book or Order printin the reader — Stripe checkout opens there with your book's exact price. Longer stories have more pages to print, so they cost a little more. Your $5.35unlock is always credited toward that story's print.
No — you (or they) can preview the cover and first illustrated page free before committing to anything, so there's no risk of guessing wrong.
No. A single unlocked book, or a printed keepsake, is a one-off payment — no recurring subscription needed. Plans exist for families who want a steady stream of new stories, not for a one-time gift.
Yes — every printed order includes a dedication field for a personal message on the front of the book, exactly as you'd write inside a card.
Yes — hardcovers are printed and shipped worldwide by our print partners, not limited to one country.
We built TurtleTimefor our own children first. Safety isn't a setting here — it's the whole point.
Every gift starts at just $5.35 to unlock — fully credited toward the printed hardcover.
Create your child's first story free — in about a minute.
