The Slipper of Shifting Sands

Every Genie in a Book story starts with a simple idea.

Maybe your child will be swept away on a whimsical journey by a magical slipper! This enchanting tale invites little ones to explore imaginative worlds, only to discover that the greatest adventures and the most dazzling magic can often be found right at home, fostering a deep appreciation for their own environment and the power of their imagination.

You don't need to write a full story. Just describe the kind of adventure you want to create. Who is your child in the story? What kind of world do they step into?

Sofia finds a single, glittering slipper under an old rose bush. When Sofia puts on the slipper, it winks, and the world around Sofia transforms into a dazzling desert filled with shimmering oases and friendly, glowing creatures. Each step in the slipper brings Sofia to a new fantastical landscape, until Sofia learns a magical secret about where true wonder truly lies.

Story Prompt

What You Can Create

Personalized Storybook

Your child becomes the hero of their own adventure
Custom illustrations inspired by their photo
Choose from full-color storybooks or coloring book editions
Printed, bound, and delivered to your door
Perfect for gifts, keepsakes, and bedtime reading

Every book is one-of-a-kind. No templates, no pre-written stories — just a magical adventure that belongs to your child.

Pricing & Formats

Choose the perfect format for your personalized storybook

Coloring Book

Creative fun for little hands

Paperback

Perfect for everyday reading

Hardcover

Built to last a lifetime

Features	Coloring	Paperback	Hardcover
Full-color illustrations
Line art for coloring
Premium hardcover binding
Illustration refinements	20	20	30
Great for gifting

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Paperback + Coloring

Read it, then color it

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Create a personalized storybook in minutes. Upload a photo, choose a story, and watch the magic happen.