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.
A handful of favourite themes and occasions — many more recipient & occasion guides are coming soon.
Don't see the exact occasion you're shopping for? Any story can be built for any recipient — start free and tell us who it's for.
Make it, love it, keep it — perfect for gifts from grandparents and godparents. One payment, no recurring anything.
$7.99
Every page unlocked, read-aloud, yours forever — and the full amount is credited toward that story's print.
$22.99
Unlocked on screen tonight, the printed softcover posted to your door.
$36.99
The heirloom hardcover keepsake — digital book included, nothing extra to buy.
Every print includes the digital book. And your $7.99 is always credited toward that story's print — unlocking first never costs you more.
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 print bundle, 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 $7.99 to unlock — fully credited toward the printed hardcover.
Create your child's first story free — in about a minute.