Australian Crafted

A story written just for them
that lasts forever.

Personalised children's books where your little one is the hero. Not template-swapped names—truly unique stories crafted around their world.

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500+ families on our waitlist

Privacy First
5-Day Delivery
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Emma's
Great Adventure

A tale of courage, kindness & finding your way

Paper Lake
From$109
Every book
Human Verified
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The Problem

Tired of the Plastic Junk?

Every birthday party, every Christmas, another mountain of toys that'll be forgotten by next week. Sound familiar?

Drowning in Stuff

Your home is overflowing with toys that are loud, plastic, and rarely touched after the first week. The clutter is overwhelming.

So Generic

Template-based "personalised" books that just swap a name feel cheesy and forgettable. They deserve better than that.

No Time to Be Creative

You want to give something truly special, but who has the time to commission a custom book? Life is busy enough.

What if there was a gift that was truly meaningful?

A keepsake that doesn't add to the clutter. A story written just for them. A book they'll treasure forever.

Not more clutter
Truly personalised
Takes just 5 minutes
The Process

All the thoughtfulness. None of the hassle.

From a 5-minute questionnaire to a forever keepsake. Look like you spent weeks planning a gift you created in minutes.

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Tell Us About Them

Answer a few simple questions about your child—their name, interests, favourite things, and the values you want the story to teach.

5 min
02

We Craft Your Story

Our AI creates a unique narrative while human editors ensure every detail is perfect—names, pronouns, and your child's world.

24-48 hrs
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Preview & Approve

Review your complete book before we print. See every page, every illustration. Request changes until it's perfect.

Love it first
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Delivered to Your Door

Printed on premium, archival-quality paper right here in Australia. Ready to create that magic moment.

5 days
Start Creating Your Book

No payment required until you approve your book

Why Paper Lake

More than just a book. A keepsake.

We combine thoughtful AI with human craft to create something truly special.

100% unique

Truly Personalised Stories

Not just a name swap. Every story is uniquely crafted around your child's world—their pet, their friends, their favourite places.

Editor verified

Human Quality Control

Every book is reviewed by real editors before printing. Names, pronouns, and details are triple-checked.

32 pages

Heirloom Quality

Printed on thick, archival-quality paper built to last generations. Gorgeous hardcover binding that feels precious.

No photos required

Privacy First

We create charming, cartoonised illustrations—no real photos needed. Their likeness captured beautifully, privately.

5-day delivery

Australian Made

Printed right here in Australia for faster, more reliable delivery. Supporting local craftsmanship.

Multiple styles

Choose Your Style

Select from multiple illustration styles—whimsical watercolour to bold and modern. All designed by real artists.

The gift that gets the reaction

Watch their face light up when they realise the story is about them. The magic moment when they see their name, their pet, their world beautifully illustrated.

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“He literally had tears rolling down his cheek”

— Parent reaction

32
Pages
5
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100%
Satisfaction
Happy Families

The magic moments we create

I bawled my eyes out because it was such a lovely gift. Seeing my daughter's name and her little dog Max in the story... it was perfect.
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Sarah M.
Mum of Emma, 5
My grandson literally had tears rolling down his cheek when he realised the story was about him. It really meant the world to him and to me.
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Margaret K.
Grandmother
Finally, a gift that isn't more plastic junk! The quality is amazing—thick pages, beautiful illustrations. We read it every single night.
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James P.
Dad of Oliver, 4
4.9/5 Rating
500+ Books
NPS 70+
Simple Pricing

Choose your forever gift

One price, no surprises. Every option includes your complete, personalised storybook with custom illustrations and human quality control.

Softcover

Perfect for everyday reading

$89AUD
  • 32-page personalised story
  • Premium softcover binding
  • High-quality paper stock
  • Custom illustrations
  • Human QA verification
  • 5-day delivery
Create Softcover
Most Popular

Hardcover

The forever keepsake

$109AUD
  • 32-page personalised story
  • Premium hardcover binding
  • Archival-quality paper
  • Custom illustrations
  • Human QA verification
  • 5-day delivery
  • Gift-ready packaging
Create Hardcover

Express

When you need it fast

$129AUD
  • 32-page personalised story
  • Premium hardcover binding
  • Archival-quality paper
  • Custom illustrations
  • Human QA verification
  • Priority 3-day delivery
  • Gift-ready packaging
Create Express

Make it extra special

Gift Wrapping

Premium wrap with ribbon

+$15

Extra Copy

For grandparents

+$69

Personal Message

Dedication page

Included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee — If it doesn't create a magic moment, we'll make it right.
Questions

Frequently asked

You fill out a simple questionnaire about your child—their name, age, appearance, favourite things, and the values you want the story to convey. Our AI creates a unique story based on these inputs, with beautiful illustrations featuring your child as the hero. Every book is reviewed by a human editor before printing.

No! We create charming, cartoonised illustrations based on your description (hair colour, eye colour, etc.). This protects your child's privacy while creating a character they'll instantly recognise as themselves.

Standard orders are delivered within 5 business days anywhere in Australia. We also offer Express delivery (3 business days) for last-minute gifts. Since we print locally in Australia, you won't face international shipping delays.

Absolutely! You'll receive a complete digital preview showing every page. Request changes until you're 100% happy. You only pay when you approve your book.

Our books are designed for children aged 2-8 years. Younger children love having the book read to them, while older children can read along and appreciate the personalised details.

We use premium, archival-quality paper (170gsm) with either softcover or hardcover binding. The hardcover features library-quality binding designed to withstand countless readings. Colours are vibrant, pages are thick.

Still have questions?

hey@paperlake.com.au

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