Made with Love in the US

American-made custom books with heart.

Every single one of our custom children's books is created right here in the United States with care, attention to detail, and lots of love for the families we serve.


Proudly Made in the USA

A lot of books sold online in the U.S. are actually printed far away — places like China or India — which sometimes means slow delivery, surprise fees at customs, or quality that’s kinda hit-or-miss.
Not with us. Every What a Read book gets printed and put together right here in the USA. That means:

  • No extra import fees or shipping surprises

  • Quicker delivery since it ships from a U.S. printer

  • And honestly, it just feels better supporting local stuff


Premium Paper & Printing

We’re not about cutting corners. From the moment you open a What a Read book, you’ll notice the quality —

  • Pages that are thick and sturdy (yep, toddler-proof-ish)

  • Bright colors and clean, sharp text that pop off the page

  • Inks that are safe for kids and meet U.S. standards — of course


Covers That Hold Up

You can pick the finish that fits best:

  • Softcover – lightweight, bendy, great for everyday story time

  • Hardcover – more solid, makes a nice gift or keepsake

Both are bound in a way that keeps 'em holding together even after a bunch of reads (and re-reads... and re-reads).


Personalization That Actually Feels Personal

We don’t just slap your kid’s name on the cover and call it a day. The name gets woven right into the story — page by page — so it feels like it really belongs there. Every book feels special, like it was made just for your little one (because it kinda was).


Our Quality Control Vibe

Before any book leaves the printer, we give it a proper check. If something’s off, we fix it. If it’s not quite right, it doesn’t ship. Simple as that.