You review the full book
Read the story, check the illustrations, and approve the result before ordering a printed copy.
A christening gift with meaning, not just another keepsake
Most christening gifts end up in a drawer. A silver frame, an engraved cup, a soft toy that gets outgrown by spring. They're lovely gestures, but they rarely become the thing a family actually returns to. A personalized story is different: it puts the child at the centre of an adventure written around their own name, and it's something parents will read aloud again and again.
With Looma you choose the child as the hero, add up to four characters so siblings or godparents can join the tale, and we craft an illustrated book that genuinely looks like them. It's the kind of present that feels personal rather than obligatory, whether you're the godparent, a grandparent or a friend of the family.
Read it instantly as an eBook on the day, or order a hardcover edition that sits on the shelf for years. Either way it's a gift tied to a real moment, with the child's name printed on every page.
How It Works
Step 1
Create Your Story
Build up to 4 characters from photos, each illustration will truly look like your little ones. Pick a theme, a universe, and the values you care about to craft a story that is entirely theirs.
Step 2
Make It Yours
Read through your story, tweak the words, adjust the scenes. Have fun polishing your unique adventure until it is exactly the way you want it.
Step 3
Receive Your Book
Receive your personalized eBook instantly, ready to read together on any device. Want a keepsake? Order a beautiful hardcover edition delivered to your door.
Real books, real children
A few of the adventures families have created with Looma Stories
A book you can review before it becomes real
Looma Stories keeps parents in control from the first idea to the final book.
Photos are used for your book
Uploaded photos help generate the character references and illustrations for your personalised story.
AI-assisted, editable by you
You can tweak text, adjust scenes, and regenerate images before the book is final.
Digital first, hardcover optional
Start with an instant digital book, then add a printed hardcover keepsake when you are ready.
Adapted to the child's age
Choose the reading level so the tone, vocabulary, and story length fit your child.
Available in 6 languages
Create and read your book in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, or Portuguese.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good christening gift?
Something personal that lasts. A keepsake the child can grow into beats a trinket they'll outgrow. A storybook with their name and their face becomes a family object, not clutter.
Does this suit a baptism as well as a christening?
Yes. The book celebrates the child, not a specific ceremony, so it works just as well for a baptism, a naming day or a welcome-to-the-world gift.
The child is only a baby. Can they still be the hero?
Absolutely. We adapt the tone and length for very young children, with gentle, simple stories that parents read aloud now and the child grows into later.
Can godparents and siblings appear in the story?
Yes, up to four characters can share the adventure, so godparents, siblings or cousins can all be part of the book.
Can I get it printed in time for the ceremony?
You get the eBook instantly, so there's always something to give on the day. Order the hardcover ahead of time and it's delivered to your door.
Can I personalize the message inside?
You can preview and tweak the story before finalizing, so the book reads exactly the way you want it for the occasion.