Up & Coming Books creates beautiful, made-just-for-them picture books that help little ones feel brave, seen, and ready — whatever big change comes next.
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Three simple steps — takes less than 2 minutes from start to story.
Pick the life moment your child is preparing for — starting school, a new sibling, moving, and more.
Answer a few quick questions about your child — their name, what they love, their family, and feelings.
We generate a beautiful, print-ready book starring them. Order a hardcopy or save the PDF.
Stories for every big first
For little kids, the world can feel unpredictable and overwhelming. When a big transition looms — a first day of school, a new baby, a move to a different home — children lack the words and context to make sense of it.
Stories change that. A book where they are the main character, facing the same fears, and finding their courage, gives children a safe space to rehearse big feelings before they happen.
"Children who have stories told about them feel more confident and emotionally regulated during transitions — they feel seen, and that makes all the difference." — Child development research
Stories give kids vocabulary for feelings they haven't been able to name yet.
Seeing themselves as the hero of the story helps children believe they can handle what's ahead.
A book becomes a natural opening for parents and children to talk through fears together.
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We'll be in touch as soon as we're ready. Thank you for your excitement!
🔒 No spam, ever. Just one email when we launch.