Where to buy personalised children's books in South Africa
You can buy personalised children's books online in South Africa directly from Storii at storii.co.za. You upload a photo of the child, choose a story and illustration style, see a free character preview, and then order a digital edition (R290), softcover (R690) or hardcover (R870). Books are printed locally and delivered anywhere in South Africa in 4–6 business days, with payment in rand.
What makes Storii different from importing a book
- Printed and fulfilled in South Africa — no import fees, no multi-week shipping.
- Priced and paid in rand.
- Available in English and Afrikaans.
- The child's face is illustrated from a photo, not just their name inserted into a template.
- Every book is checked by the Storii team before it is printed.
How a Storii book is made
- Choose an adventure from the Storii catalogue.
- Upload a clear photo of the child and add their name, age and a few details.
- See a free character preview showing the child as the illustrated hero.
- Order the digital edition, softcover or hardcover.
- Every page is reviewed by the Storii team before printing and delivery.
Formats and prices
| Format | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Digital edition (PDF) | R290 | Emailed within 24 hours of ordering |
| Softcover printed book | R690 | 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa |
| Hardcover printed book | R870 | 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa |
Common questions
- Do you ship outside South Africa?
- Storii currently ships within South Africa. The digital edition can be emailed anywhere.
- How long does delivery take in South Africa?
- Printed Storii books are made, printed and delivered within 4–6 business days anywhere in South Africa. The digital edition is emailed within 24 hours of ordering.
- What languages are Storii books available in?
- Storii books are available in English and Afrikaans. You choose the language when you create the book.