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IlluStory A+ Book Kit

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  • Make your own book kit allows children to write and illustrate their own story
  • Receive a color-copied, professionally type-set book in a few short weeks
  • Children get to design cover and write About the Author biography page
  • Create book entirely online using bookmaking website
  • Includes 18 book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and prepaid envelope

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Illustory A+

Nurture your child’s love of books and storytelling with IlluStory A+, a complete kit for writing, illustrating and publishing your child’s very own hardcover book. This award-winning kit has been a top choice for creative children since 1993, making it a great gift for young authors.

All generations can enjoy writing and illustrating with Illustory. Children enjoy the creative process of writing a story themselves.
Foster Creativity

IlluStory A+ is a unique way to help develop your child’s writing skills, while encouraging their creativity and imagination. Your young author creates their characters, develops the plot, and chooses the setting and everything else about their story. IlluStory A+ is a great way to connect with your child and guide them in project-based learning or, by using the included materials, they can create a storybook all by themselves.

Build Self-Esteem

Your young author will develop a sense of pride and accomplishment writing, creating and publishing their story. When the finished product arrives at your door and your child holds their book in their hands, they will feel they have achieved something very special.

Life-Long Keepsake

IlluStory A+ books are published using a premium quality hardcover designed to last a lifetime. Your young author can choose from seven different cover styles. Your child’s accomplishment of writing and publishing their own book is highlighted on the back cover in the “About the Author” feature. Additional copies for relatives and friends are easily ordered online.

No Hidden Costs

The price of the kit includes 18 book pages for writing and illustrating, cover pages, washable markers, story web planners, instructions, a prepaid envelope for mailing in materials for production and one professionally printed, full-color 7” x 9” hardcover book.

Children love writing and creating their own books.
Free Writing Lesson Plans

A complete curriculum included that takes you through the writing process.


Writing Kit Highlights
  • Your child writes and illustrates their own original story that will be printed as a full-color, hardcover, professionally typeset book
  • We showcase your child as the publishing author on the book’s back cover using our "About the Author" feature
  • You choose whether to mail the finished product to us in the included prepaid envelope or you and your child can create their book online
  • Your kit includes ready-to-use book pages, markers, a postage-paid envelope and instructions for creating your IlluStory A+ book
  • Includes free writing lesson plans to take you through the writing process
  • Made in the USA

From the Manufacturer

Nurture your child’s love of books and storytelling with IlluStory A+, a complete kit for writing, illustrating and publishing your child’s very own hardcover book. This award-winning kit has been a top choice for creative children since 1993, making it a great gift for young authors.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
541 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, writing style, and content of the book. They say it's a great way to encourage children to write and draw, and it'll keep them entertained. They also find the instructions clear and user-friendly. Customers also say the whole process is fun for the whole family.

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86 customers mention70 positive16 negative

Customers like the quality of the book. They say it's well-made, and the final product is not a disappointment. Customers also say the book looks like a professionally published book and is worth the price.

"...It is such a nice book! The quality of the book is very nice! It is certainly something that will be treasured for a very long time!..." Read more

"...I must state that I was super impressed with the quality of the end result...." Read more

"...Overall the quality, ease of use, and product is outstanding...." Read more

"...The hard bound covers are excellent but the pages are held in with a metal binding that has been clamped down on loose-leaf pages...." Read more

70 customers mention64 positive6 negative

Customers find the writing style of the book beautiful, neat, and creative. They say it's a great creative project that helps children express themselves and create their own story and drawings. Customers also say the book is a visual keepsake that is fun, readable, and beautifully finished.

"...You can select various cover choices and styles. Your child's information is displayed in the book as the author and the dates...." Read more

"...It allowed my daughter to express herself and create her own story and drawings. Her book title was named, "All About Cats"...." Read more

"...The idea is great, and I am sure that some people have had great experiences. This was an awful experience for us though...." Read more

"...the author's information and dedicate it to someone special, pages to create your story, and a special page to design a cover with your own artwork...." Read more

64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

Customers find the children's content of the toy very educational. They say it's a great way to encourage children to write and draw, and it produces amazing books. They also say it gives children a wonderful opportunity to use their imagination and document their growing talents over the years. Customers also say the tot keeps them interested in learning and makes them want to write.

"...I think it would be great for children of all ages! As with all of their work, isn't it all perfect?" Read more

"...It allowed my daughter to express herself and create her own story and drawings. Her book title was named, "All About Cats"...." Read more

"...Each year I can see how his sentences grow more complex and his vocabulary improves compared to his previous books...." Read more

"...He is so proud of his work. He took it to school to read to his class and we've read it at home just about every day since he received it...." Read more

42 customers mention31 positive11 negative

Customers find the toy and game easy to understand. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the process is clear and efficient. They also appreciate the worksheets for the brainstorming and outlining process.

"...The instructions were clear and the markers had a nice variety of colors. My daughter decided to write her story about our newly adopted kitten...." Read more

"...The materials and mailing was high quality and simple to do...." Read more

"...I gave it a "4" for fun because it required us to assist with the process - and that decreased her sense of independence in the process...." Read more

"...Overall the quality, ease of use, and product is outstanding...." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun for kids, and a great learning tool. They say the whole process is fun for the whole family, and it keeps children busy for hours. Customers also say it's a wonderful way to encourage a child's creativity, and to personalize this creation. They also say the book is a good parent/child team project for summer break, and allows them to share their memories.

"...What a fun way to personalize this creation!..." Read more

"...It was so much fun to do and it held the attention of our very high energy kids that love to run around outside the entire time...." Read more

"...We always get these for our kids because it is a wonderful way to share time with them as you create a story together..." Read more

"...These gifts are perfect, because they are fun for the kids now but also serve as mini time capsules and capture this part of their childhood for..." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers find the gift to be a great and unique present. They also say it makes a good birthday present for creative types. Customers also mention that the book comes with a dedication page.

"...She loves to write and draw, so it was a perfect gift. We bought her another one last year, so she now has 2 of her own published books. :-)..." Read more

"...It is an extra special gift because the books created by the older children are such special keepsakes that when it is the next one's turn there is..." Read more

"...These gifts are perfect, because they are fun for the kids now but also serve as mini time capsules and capture this part of their childhood for..." Read more

"...Kits also make a great gift for a child who seems to have everything...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the keepsakes an excellent, treasured, and wonderful way to look back over the years. They say it gives them memories to last a lifetime. Customers also say it's fun to look at their writing and drawings change.

"...These are wonderful keepsakes to have to show your children's creative sides...." Read more

"...IT has been so much fun to look back and see how his writing and drawings change over the years...." Read more

"...The idea of this product is fabulous, the actual function of the company is terrible. Do not recommend at all!Update...." Read more

"...I think it's an excellent educational gift to give, and memories can be created that will last as long as you own the book!..." Read more

14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's a great gift and experience, with no extra costs. They like that the price includes printing and that you can order multiple copies at a discount. However, others feel the product is pricey and you could just as well make your own. They also mention that they received no compensation, coupons, or anything of any kind.

"...Either way, the book is a wonderful project and gift for a GREAT price! I highly recommend this to all!" Read more

"...clear that all of the pages that are included with the book are NOT pre-paid for...." Read more

"...I love everything about this activity, free postage paid envelope, no extra costs (unless you want to add stuff)step by step instructions, a..." Read more

"...I received no compensation, no coupons, nothing of any kind of to help re-coup the loss of money, time and completely bummed-out kids on my end...." Read more

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