How Long Does a StoryStars Book Take? Delivery Times Explained
The short answer: 3 to 6 weeks from order to doorstep, depending on how much personalisation your book involves. Here’s how it breaks down.
Two phases: personalisation, then print and ship
Every StoryStars book goes through two stages before it arrives at your door.
Phase 1 — Personalisation (1-4 weeks). After you order, we illustrate the book around your child. Simpler tiers are faster because there’s less to illustrate. More complex tiers — illustrated likenesses, additional family members, custom storylines — take longer because every page is checked by a human before it goes to you.
Phase 2 — Print and delivery (1-2 weeks). Once you approve your preview, we send the book to print. You’ll get a tracking number when it dispatches. Most orders arrive within 1-2 weeks of dispatch, wherever you are.
Time by tier
| Tier | What’s included | Typical total time |
|---|---|---|
| Story Starter ($39) | Name and gender as the main character | ~2 weeks |
| Look Like Me ($59) | Your child’s illustrated likeness | ~3 weeks |
| My People My World ($75) | Likeness + family members or pets | ~4 weeks |
| One-of-a-Kind ($108) | Fully custom storyline and characters | ~5-6 weeks |
These are typical windows. We’ll confirm your estimated timeline when you place your order.
When to order for common occasions
- Birthday: at least 4 weeks ahead. 5-6 weeks for international addresses or November to January (when carrier delays stack up).
- Christening or baby shower: 5-6 weeks. The date is fixed — don’t cut it close.
- Christmas: order by mid-November to be safe. We’ll publish exact cut-off dates each year.
- “Just because”: order whenever. There’s no rush on a gift without a fixed date.
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What to do if your occasion is soon
If your occasion is less than 4 weeks away, WhatsApp us before ordering. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can hit your date and which tier is realistic given the time available. A Story Starter ($39) is achievable in a tighter window; a fully custom book is not.
The preview step
Before anything goes to print, you’ll see a full digital preview of your book. This is your chance to request changes — wording, character details, anything that doesn’t look right. We don’t move to print until you’re happy. This step adds a day or two but means the book that arrives is exactly what you approved.
Ready to order? Most families start with Look Like Me — it’s the tier where the “that’s me!” reaction reliably happens, and it arrives in about 3 weeks.