Frequently Asked Questions

It's simple! You tell us your child's name, age, personality traits, and choose a story theme. Our AI then writes a unique story featuring your child as the main character and generates beautiful custom illustrations for every page. The whole process takes just a few minutes.

Most books are ready within 5–10 minutes of completing the wizard. You'll receive an email with your book link as soon as it's ready. Complex books with animations may take slightly longer.

Our storybooks are designed for children aged 2–10. The AI adapts the language and complexity based on your child's age, ensuring the story is engaging and age-appropriate.

Yes! You can add a second hero — a sibling, best friend, or even a pet — to appear alongside the main character throughout the story.

Depending on your package: Standard includes an animated online reader and PDF download. Deluxe includes everything in Standard plus cinematic animated story scenes.

Yes — you can generate story outlines and a cover image for free before committing to a purchase. You only pay when you're happy with the direction of the story.

Every book is 100% unique. Our AI generates an entirely original story based on your child's specific details — no two books are ever the same.

We offer a full refund within 7 days if you're not satisfied with your book. Please see our Refund Policy page for full details or contact us at info@lilauthor.com.

Print-on-demand is coming soon. Currently all books are available as digital downloads and interactive online readers. Sign up to be notified when print is available.

Yes. We take privacy seriously. Your child's photos and personal details are used only to generate the book and are never shared with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.