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The Empty Soup
♥ Tries new foodsAges 3–7- Free cover preview before you order
- Printed just for you & shipped free
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About the story
A cozy kitchen story for picky eaters.
It’s Grandma’s birthday, and your child gets to cook the soup for the whole family. There’s just one problem: “No vegetables!” So the pot is full of water – and it tastes like nothing. To make the soup just right before the family arrives, your child has to taste every ingredient: sweet carrots, tiny peas, juicy tomatoes – and finally the broccoli. Spoonful by spoonful, the soup gets better, and so does their courage to try new foods.
With your child’s name, eye color and likeness on every page.
Are my photos safe?
We use your photo only for your preview and your book. Photos and previews without an order are deleted automatically within 30 days, ordered photos within 60 days after shipping. Read more in our Privacy Policy.
What size and quality is the book?
Printed in full color. Paperback with a glossy cover, or hardcover with a sturdy binding.
How long does delivery take?
Your book is printed after you order and shipped free within the US. It usually arrives in about 2–3 weeks (usually 12–15 business days from your order). Details in our Shipping Policy.
What your child learns
A warm, funny story for children who say “no vegetables”.
- Tasting first, deciding after – one tiny bite is enough to start.
- New foods can be sweet, sour, crunchy or “like a little forest”.
- Being the chef: making your own food choices feels great.
For grown-ups: Tip: Cook the “Everything Soup” from the last page together – the recipe is in the book.
Personalized in 3 easy steps
Upload a photo
One well-lit portrait is all it takes. Enter the name and choose the eye color.
See your cover
In under a minute your child appears on the cover – pick your favorite.
Get your book
We illustrate every page, print your book and ship it free to your door.
Kids ❤️ their own book
📸 Your child as their own character
A single photo becomes an illustrated character that looks like your child – with their eye color, their smile and their name.
🪄 Magical scenes
The character is placed into every scene of the story, so your child is the hero on every page – no placeholders, no pasted-on faces.
📚 Printed to last
Vivid colors as a paperback or a sturdy hardcover. A book that won’t end up in a drawer, but on the nightstand.
A story to taste and share
Grandma’s birthday soup is only water – until your child bravely tastes one vegetable after another.
Tasting
Sweet carrots, tiny peas, juicy tomatoes: every bite is a small discovery.
Being the chef
Your child decides what goes in – and feels proud of the result.
A little courage
Even the broccoli gets a chance. It tastes “a bit like a forest”.
Family table
The whole family loves the soup – and a little cousin tries it too.
Questions & answers
How do I create a book?
Pick a story, upload a photo, and enter the name and eye color. In under a minute you’ll see your child on the cover – tap “See more covers” for more options. Add an optional dedication, choose paperback or hardcover and add the book to your cart.
Are my photos safe?
Yes. We use your photo only to create your preview and your child’s character for your book. We never sell or publish it, and it is not used to train AI models. Photos and previews without an order are deleted automatically within 30 days. Want it deleted sooner? Contact us.
How are the illustrations made?
Your photo is turned into an illustrated character with the help of AI and placed into the scenes of the story. Small differences from the photo, such as hairstyle or clothing, are part of the artistic interpretation.
How long does delivery take?
Every book is printed to order, just for your child. Printing and shipping usually take about 2–3 weeks in total (usually 12–15 business days from your order). Shipping within the US is free on every order. Details in our Shipping Policy.
Can I change something after ordering?
Only while production hasn’t started yet – please contact us right away. That’s why it’s best to double-check the name and dedication before you order.
What age is the book for?
For reading aloud from about age 2, for reading on their own in elementary school – and for anyone who loves seeing themselves as the hero.
Can I return my book?
Personalized books are final sale because they’re made just for your child. If anything is wrong with the print, we’ll make it right – see our Refund Policy.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Send us a photo via our contact page – we’ll reprint your book for free.