Chapter One
Exactly the Right One
Your child unwrapped the one present that had been wished for all year, and it was even better than expected.
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The Present That Was Given Away
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Your child receives the exact present that was wished for - and then meets someone small and shivering who needs it more. A story about the good kind of hard choice.
| Format | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Digital | $14.90 | Read tonight, any device |
| Softcover | $38.90 | Printed keepsake |
| Hardcover | $42.90 | Premium keepsake |
Free preview, no card required - see your child as the hero before you pay.
- Truly their faceBuilt from one photo, recognizable across all 12 chapters.
- 12 illustrated chaptersA real story arc, warm hyper-realistic art.
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How the adventure unfolds
These are just sample lines. Your book is written fresh for your child - their name woven through every page, with the words, sentence length and tone tuned to their age, and shaped by the story, interests and details you choose.
Chapter Two
Someone Smaller
On the way home there was a small shivering something in a doorway, and it had nothing at all.
Chapter Three
Lighter Going Home
Your child walked home with empty arms and, strangely, a much lighter feeling than the whole way there.
These spreads sample the opening, middle and ending of the full 12-chapter book.
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What age is The Present That Was Given Away for?
The Present That Was Given Away is written for ages 2-8. The story is generated at the reading level you pick during setup, so the same book works at the younger or older end of that range.
How is The Present That Was Given Away personalized?
You upload one photo of your child. That photo becomes the illustrated hero - same face shape, hair and skin tone - and stays recognizable across all 12 chapters. Their name, age and a dedication are woven in too.
How long is the book, and what formats are there?
Twelve illustrated chapters, one full-page illustration per chapter. Digital is $14.90, softcover $38.90 and hardcover $42.90 plus shipping; the hardcover is a 8x8 inch matt-laminated keepsake.
Can I see it before I pay?
Yes. The cover and the whole first chapter - artwork included - are generated free. You only pay if you want the remaining eleven chapters.
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