— KristenMade a book for her niece“Being able to create a story from start to finish… was amazing! The final hardcover copy is truly of a high quality and I’m excited to read my epic story to my little niece.”
PERSONALISED PICTURE BOOKS made by you
This Christmas, give them a story only you could tell.
25% off to get your story started
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Your first 4 illustrated pages, free · No card needed*25% off with BLKFRIDAY until 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 27 November 2026.
Your own original story
Up to six characters from photos or descriptions
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“I’d wanted to make a book for my granddaughter for almost a year. I tried Canva and other tools, but nothing was as easy as Bandigon. Now I’m making more for my other grandchildren!”— Lyndal
What personalised Christmas story would you give?
Every story starts somewhere.Look what theirs became.
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FROM IDEA TO UNDER THE TREE
You bring the spark. We help you make the book.
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Tell us what’s on your mind
Start with a memory, a few sentences or a half-formed idea. Chat with Bandigon to shape the story until it says what you want it to say.
Take a look inside
An idea can become this.
Open a book made with Bandigon. Turn the pages and imagine what yours could look like.
The printed book
Your story. Your favourite people. A personalised book with their name on the cover.
HardcoverAlexander’s First Christmas AdventureHardcover · A4 portrait
Made to read, share and come back to, your Bandigon book is printed here in Australia. A book they’ll reach for again and again.
- A4 portrait, hardcover or softcover — from US$48.80
- 32–40 fully illustrated pages, at the same price
- Approve every page and the cover before printing
- Free digital Flip book included with every purchase
- Printed books delivered in 8–12 business days
“I was finally able to turn my made-up stories into something real and give them to my kids. The book quality is great and delivery was fast.”
IN THEIR WORDS
They started with an idea, too.
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— NaileMade a book for her daughter“My 2 year old daughter is obsessed with this book! It’s so special seeing her face light up when she recognises herself in the story.”
— KerryMade a book for her grandchild“It was easy to follow the steps to make your own book… I will definitely use again when the next grandchild comes along.”
— JacquelineGoogle review“You don’t need a ready to go story as the prompts will help you. Just an idea is enough… The book is of incredible quality both in physical construction, page quality and printing.”
EVERYONE HAS A STORY
You don’t have to call yourself a writer to be a storyteller.
We’re building Bandigon for you: a place to turn your ideas, memories and imagination into illustrated books you can hold, read and share.
Bring my story to life
BLACK FRIDAY · ENDS FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
25% off, and under the tree in time.
Start your free preview today. Finish your book and order by Friday 27 November. Use BLKFRIDAY at checkout.
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BLACK FRIDAY PRICING
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- Write your story
- Create up to six characters
- Choose an illustration style
- Preview your first 4 illustrated pages
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- See every page
- Edit the words and layout
- Regenerate up to 15 illustrations
- Your US$7.40 is credited towards whichever book format you choose
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BANDIGON GIFT VOUCHERS
A gift voucher for the story only they can tell.
Let them turn their own memories, characters and ideas into a personalised book.
Delivered instantly by email or as a card that can be printed at home.
Softcover and hardcover vouchers include standard shipping to Australia, Europe or the USA.
- Digital flip book · US$13.00
- Softcover · US$54.00
- Hardcover · US$68.00
Valid for five years.
How do I use the Black Friday code?
Enter BLKFRIDAY at checkout for 25% off any book, whether it’s your first or your fifth. Valid until 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 27 November 2026. It can’t be used on gift vouchers.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Order your printed book by Friday 27 November and it will arrive in plenty of time. Printed books are delivered in 8–12 business days. Digital flip books and PDFs are available straight away.
What if I don’t finish my book by Friday?
Your progress saves as you go, but the code only works at checkout until it expires. Start your free preview today to give yourself time.
Can I order extra copies?
Yes. Add as many copies as you like to your order, and every one is 25% off until Friday.
Can I send copies to different addresses?
Each delivery address is a separate order with its own shipping. You can use BLKFRIDAY on each order until Friday 27 November.
Can I make a personalised Christmas book for my grandchildren?
Yes, and many of our books are made by grandparents. Upload a photo or describe each grandchild, and you’ll see them illustrated in your free preview before you decide.
Can I create characters without uploading photos?
Yes. Describe them in words instead. You’ll see your characters in the free preview before deciding whether to pay.
Do I need a finished story?
No. A memory, a character or a simple “what if?” is enough. Bandigon helps you shape the idea, and you can keep editing until it feels like yours.
Is it only for children’s stories?
No. You can make an illustrated book about partners, parents, pets, shared memories or imaginary worlds. The format suits picture books; a full-length novel or memoir may need something different.
What can I do for free?
Write your story, create up to six characters, select an illustration style and see your first 4 illustrated pages. No card is needed to begin.
How long does it take?
Most people spend between 20 minutes and an hour creating the story, depending on how much they personalise. You can save your progress and return whenever you like. The physical book can take 8–12 business days to arrive, while you get the digital flip book available immediately with each purchase.
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
Our family’s stories were just the beginning.
I’m Alba. Bandigon began on a family trip, when we ran out of books to read to our kids and started making up our own. Those stories became the family business Camilo and I now run on the Central Coast.
Now we want to help more people experience that feeling: taking something from their imagination and turning it into a book they can share. This Christmas, we’d love to help you make one of your own.
Start my free book previewYour story belongs in a book. Let’s start it today.
Bring a memory, a wild idea or a story you’ve told a hundred times. Let’s make it a book in time for Christmas.
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