Create-a-Book
Bringing Smiles to Little Faces Since 1989
OUR STORY
Create-a-Book's journey began in 1989 with a vision to bring personalised storytelling to South Africa.
For well over three decades now, we've been South Africa's leader in personalised storybooks that are as individual and unique as each reader. Our books are more than just stories—they’re custom-made adventures where the reader becomes the star.
Our books are more than just stories – they are cherished keepsakes that bring joy and create lasting memories.
OUR MISSION
To inspire and educate children through the power of personalised storytelling. Our slogan, “Today’s Readers – Tomorrow’s Leaders,” reflects our commitment to producing books that entertain and educate, helping to shape a brighter future for children.
Secondly, to promote entrepreneurship with a rewarding business opportunity to earn money through distribution of our proven high-quality books and successful marketing programs..
OUR DIVERSE AND IMMERSIVE COLLECTION INCLUDES:
- Personalised Children’s Storybooks:
Delight young readers with enchanting tales like "Dinosaur Adventure" and "Silver Swan," or our best-selling "New-born Baby" book, perfect for welcoming new arrivals. - Personalised Sports Storybooks:
Perfect for sports enthusiasts of all ages, these stories turn any sport into a personalised adventure. - Personalised Religious Keepsakes:
Stories such as "Christmas" and "My Book of Prayers" nurture family values and encourage a love for reading. - Personalised Graduation Storybooks:
Celebrate academic milestones with custom stories that honour achievements from pre-school to university. - Personalised Wedding & Anniversary Stories:
Capture the romance and details of special celebrations with personalised pages and photo space.
FAQs: BUYING A BOOK
ABOUT CREATE-A-BOOK
Yes, it is the same company! We have been proudly serving South Africa since 1989. Despite many personalized book companies coming and going, we have remained a constant presence. In fact, some of our dealers have been with us so long that their children have taken over the business!
To become a distributor, please click on the "Business Opportunity" button on our website. You’ll find all the information you need to get started.
ABOUT OUR BOOKS
Our books are designed with high-quality assembly techniques to ensure they look like they’ve just been bought from a bookstore. The hardcovers are wipeable, offering durability and protection against damage.
We currently offer 25 titles, though this number may change as we periodically introduce new stories.
Currently, our books are only available in English, but we are working on adding Afrikaans versions.
The covers and illustrations in our books are in full color, while the text is printed in black. The illustrations are pre-printed, so you don’t need a color printer to produce the books.
ABOUT BUYING A BOOK
Each Create-A-Book® is unique and requires an order form to be filled out with personalized details. You can either contact your local Dealer directly to complete the order form, or reach out to us, and we will connect you with a Dealer near you. This helps minimize transport costs and ensures a quicker delivery.
Each book is personalized with unique details, making every book one-of-a-kind. Therefore, orders are necessary to ensure that the story includes the specific personal details of the recipient.
Typically, it takes about one day, but Dealers usually prefer 2 to 3 days to complete the order. Please check with your Dealer for the exact delivery time.
ABOUT DISTRIBUTORS IN THE AREA
Yes, we have a national Dealer network with representatives in most cities across South Africa. If there is no Dealer near you, we will locate the closest one to assist you.
ABOUT SEEING A BOOK YEARS AGO - SAME BOOKS AVAILABLE?
Yes, we are the same company. Our commitment to quality and service has remained constant since 1989.
Most likely, yes. We rarely discontinue our books, but if a title is discontinued by our USA office, we would also need to discontinue it locally.