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IlluStory

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IlluStory

Product Description


Stories, pictures, drawings... This soon-to-be book is completely original and customized entirely by YOU!

The sense of pride and accomplishment is unrivaled. 20 ready-to-use book pages await creativity and your child's personal touch (check out the online creation tools as well).

Design your own cover, create accompanying illustrations, and set up the story just the way you want it.

Every page features a template to make every part of the story-writing process amazingly easy – including an "About the Author" template for the back cover of the book – and it even comes with 10 washable markers for getting started right away.

Plus – Included is a special writing guide called "Just Imagine... A Guide to Writing and Illustrating your Story."

In it, you'll be guided through the process of creating and writing a truly amazing story, all while learning everything you need to know about story planning, finding the right adjectives, and using the right punctuation.

You'll be well on your way to becoming a world-renowned writer! But... Before you start clearing off shelf space for that Pulitzer Prize, you'll first need to get it published.

Luckily, that happens to be the easiest part. – All you have to do is place your treasured piece of art and memories in the included, postage-pre-paid envelope and send it away.

3 to 4 weeks later, your material will be returned to you in the form of a REAL hardcover BOOK!

Fun, easy, and incredibly inspiring, the IlluStory kit is a truly ideal first step into the wondrous world of writing.

IlluStory
  • Write, illustrate, and publish your own book
  • Encourages creativity, imagination, self-esteem, confidence, parent-child bonding
  • Strengthens literacy, writing, drawing skills
  • Write, draw, and customize one hardcover book
  • Online creation tools for additional ideas
  • Pre-paid postage envelope for send-in
  • Features "About the Author" option for the back cover of the book
  • Includes 20 blank book pages (cover templates, story and illustration templates), 10 washable markers, paid postage envelope
  • Includes writing guide book – Teaches story planning, adjectives, punctuation, and more
  • Takes 3 to 4 weeks for hardcover book to be made
  • Professionally printed, hardcover design
  • Choose online creation tool - No per page word limit, faster printing and delivery, use your own images and PDFs, text is typed
  • OR - Choos Mail-in: Captures and presevers child's drawings and handwriting
  • Completed book measures 7 x 9 inches
  • Available for delivery in United States only
  • Final book made in the USA

    Note: Production and delivery of book included in the price.

  • Product Specs


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    Date Added to Fat Brain Toys 4/20/2007
    Manufactured In Country of Origin United States
    Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age 4 years
    Fat Brain Toys Monthly Sales Ranking #1246
    Dimension 7 x 9 inch book

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    Rating summary:

    Total Customer Reviews: 169

    Overall Rating: (4.71)

     

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 08/30/2023 by
    Sarah

    Kids are so excited to use this and it really has them brainstorming so many ideas!

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 12/04/2022 by
    Mariea Sargent

    My 8 year old nephew wants to be a writer when he grows up & opened it immediately when he got the package.

    I've gotten two of these for my God daughter, she is 8 and she loves the creativity and final product of her very own book!

    Posted 09/20/2022 by
    Colleen Merchlewitz

    The book and ideas are high quality and fun. The final product is very sturdy and so exciting for the little author.

    Posted 12/27/2021 by
    DIXIE TENEYCK

    My grandson was so excited to receive this gift. He loves it and wants to use it over and over. He loves writing and illustrating his own stories and books. Perfect for enriching his imagination.

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 10/22/2021 by
    Patricia McCauley

    So much of what you ask for doesn't apply to the gift I purchased and she lives 500 miles away.

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 03/29/2021 by
    Jessica Clunn

    I bought this product as a gift, so I've never actually used the product. All I know is that my 7 year old niece was excited to receive it for her birthday. She loves to make and write her own stories and create illustrations. The first rainy day after her birthday, my sister in law took a photo and showed me that she took it out on her own and started creating her book. To me, this is a hit for a child who shows interest in reading and creating their own stories! It's definitely something I would have loved as a child too.

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 08/06/2020 by

    This was a gift for my great-niece and not only did she think it was a "way cool" gift, but her parents did as well.

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 05/06/2019 by
    Monica G. Escobedo

    Great Gift, gets the creativity flowing

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 06/20/2018 by
    Diane Dorrin

    The child feels rewarded when the book is mailed to them. Great accomplishment and memories

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 06/14/2018 by
    Paul Mynahan

    Great concept for children to get interested in reading real books.

    My Review of IlluStory

    Posted 05/16/2018 by
    Jane Harper

    Inspires creativity and a child's imagination! My 10 year old granddaughter loves it and is working with her Mom on the book!

    Posted 03/14/2018 by
    Judy Nanfito

    I purchased this product for my great-niece's 8th birthday. She is very creative and imaginative. She lives in another state, but her mother told me she is very excited to make her own book. I look forward to seeing the final result in the future!

    Creatively awesome!

    Posted 12/18/2017 by
    Stephen F Karvala Jr

    This is a Christmas gift for our daughter and we anticipate the excitement already! She's 9 and loves writing stories, so what a cool way to create such a keepsake!

    Perfect for Creative Kids

    Posted 10/05/2017 by
    Kate

    Both of my 8-year-old twins (a boy and a girl) are loving this gift. They're going very different directions with their books, so I love that the pages inside are pretty flexible for different formats. I was worried that we'd have half-finished books sitting around the house forever, but so far (first week), both of the kids are very independently motivated to create a book and get it published.

    Posted 07/25/2017 by
    DJ Clark

    Illustory was very well received by my super creative niece. She cant wait to "publish" her first book.

    Creativity Inspired!

    Posted 01/08/2017 by
    Patricia Mete

    Our god daughter was thrilled with this gift and immediately started to think and discuss what her story line would be. She jotted down ideas and planned to begin writing and illustrating over her vacation. Wonderful idea!! I think she will want more of these to create a whole set of books.

    Posted 12/19/2016 by
    mallory beavers

    Another Christmas gift, so my 6 yr old daughter hasnt had the chance to use it yet. However, the materials and resources provided with this item ate great. My daughter is always making books with paper and staples, so I know she will be so excited to "publish" her own hardcover book. So neat!

    Posted 11/22/2016 by
    Romona Sanchez

    She was interested at first but hasn't shown much since then. Can't give a fair review at this time

    Posted 11/08/2016 by
    Marcus Mitias

    She won't put it down and likes to play with it!

    Perfect birthday gift!

    Posted 01/14/2016 by
    JDL

    I purchased this for my 8 year old niece as a birthday gift. The entire family loved it and thought it was so clever! She ripped open the package and couldn't wait to get started, but her mom made her put it back so they could really put thought into it.

    Age Appropriateness for IlluStory


    NOTE: The orange color in the chart above indicate ages that are LESS than the manufacturer suggested age. Please purchase at your discretion if your child is younger than 4 years of age.
    Warning WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
  • Not for children under 3 yrs.