IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit from Creations by You
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Our Editorial Review
Amazon.com Publish your own book with the Illustory Make Your Own Book Kit! This award-winning activity kit allows future authors to write and illustrate their very own story on special book pages provided. Once the story is complete, it is sent to be published, and in a few short weeks the budding writer receives a color-copied, professionally type set hardbound book. Ideal for ages five and up, this innovative kit nurtures enthusiasm for reading, writing, and illustrating. Let the Fun Begin
Illustory Make Your Own Book Kit is not only fun, it also helps your child build self-esteem. You'll never forget the look in your budding writer's eyes as you proudly display his or her first book on your coffee table or bookshelf. This kit even includes an "About the Author" biography page, title, and dedication, just like a real published book. Your child will also enjoy creating the cover and will be able to select from seven cover colors. Families can have fun too as they create their own story together. Extra books with alternate dedication pages can be ordered to make the child's story a gift or keepsake for family, friends, or teachers. Once your child is finished with the writing, sending the manuscript to publishing is easy, with the included paid postage envelope. Production time is about three to four weeks, plus delivery time. The finished hardcover book measures 7 by 9 inches with 12 pages, and features a permanent hardback binding, a laminated cover drawing, and book title. For techno-savy young authors, the book can be created entirely online by using the Creations By You bookmaking Web site. The entire Illustory kit includes 18 special book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and a prepaid envelope. The correct spelling option allows a choice between leaving spelling errors in or having the words printed correctly. Award-Winning Features
This kit was a winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, as well as multiple awards from other organizations. It helps builds self-esteem and sparks an interest in reading and writing. Youngsters learn to see a project through to completion, and their final printed story rewards their effort. There are many optional upgrades available (for a charge) to enhance the book. Extra books can be printed and separately dedicated as gifts for family and friends. In addition, the author's photo can appear on the bio page, and rush delivery is also available. The Make Your Own Book kit beautifully captures a child's creativity and turns it into a keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. What's in the Box
18 book pages, 2 cover pages, 10 washable markers, story web planner, instructions, order form, and prepaid envelope. 
Publish your very own book with the Illustory Make Your Own Book Kit. | 
The Illustory Kit comes complete with markers, special book pages, story planners, and more. |
Customer Reviews
Creates a great keepsake! Posted 25 February 2009
I bought this for my 6 year old daughter who loves to write stories. She worked on it with her father, we sent it away in the prepaid envelope, and the look of joy that she had when she received her professionally bound book was priceless. It contains the pictures that she drew printed on each page, and the words have been typeset. We even paid the extra $2 or so to have her picture on the author page and that was the icing on the cake. It was a fun project for my husband and daughter to do, but I think that it might have been a little difficult for a 6 year old to do all on her own due to the requirements of staying within certain lines. Otherwise I think this product is AWESOME!
Unique Idea Posted 23 January 2009
My 8 year old daughter absolutely loved getting this. We had never seen something like it before. The materials are high quality and the instructions are clear and easy to understand. We haven't had a chance to send it in due to the perfectionist working on it but we can't wait to see the finished product.
A Very Excited Grandson! Posted 22 January 2009
I got this for my 5 year old grandson for Christmas. He, with his dad's help, work on this one full day. They mailed it in and he got it back yesterday (less than a month). He had to call me and tell me all about it. He read HIS book from cover to cover and excitedly read the page naming him as the author. My grandson is in kindergarten and loves to read and draw. So this was the perfect gift for him.
Illustory is a Dream Come True Posted 21 January 2009
My eight year old nephew was delighted with his 'Illustory Make Your Own Story Kit' that I gave him for Christmas. It was the fact that his story would be published that intrigued him the most and got his creative juices flowing. I recommend this kit to anyone who wants to encourage a positive outlet for the creativity in every child; an outlet that requires no batteries, no game platform, no viewing screen and no produces noise. This kit teaches planning and execution in a way that is fun for the child and provides tangible results in the form of a published book. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Great for kids Posted 18 January 2009
This was a gift for my neice, and she rather enjoyed creating her own book with the kit.
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