WorkTale Book Company — Turn Your Career Into a Personalized Children's Storybook

WorkTale crafts beautifully illustrated, personalized hardcover children's books that turn a parent's career into a magical bedtime story starring the parent as the hero. Answer a few questions about your work, upload a reference photo, and we deliver a keepsake book your child will treasure. Starting at $29.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your profession and a few details that make your work uniquely yours.
  2. Upload a reference photo so the illustrated hero looks like you.
  3. We craft a 20-scene story in a warm Pixar-inspired illustration style.
  4. Preview your book online, then order a premium 8.5" x 8.5" hardcover printed and shipped worldwide.

What's included

  • A full 20-page personalized story your child will ask for at bedtime
  • Pixar-style illustrations featuring you as the hero of the story
  • Optional professional audiobook narration
  • Digital keepsake viewer plus shareable square and vertical share videos (see below)
  • Premium hardcover print, 8.5" x 8.5", printed on demand
  • Gift cards and family bundles for two-parent households

Share the magic

Every book ships with a ready-to-share video version — a 16:9 cut for family group chats, a square cut for Instagram, and a vertical cut for TikTok and Reels. Send Grandma the moment her grandkid sees Mom as the hero, without exporting or editing anything.

What parents are saying

"My daughter cried when she saw Daddy as the hero. She asks for it every single night."
— Sarah M., pediatric nurse

Professions we've crafted books for

Doctors, nurses, teachers, firefighters, police officers, pilots, engineers, software developers, chefs, farmers, scientists, lawyers, accountants, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, architects, truck drivers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and many more. If you have a job, we can turn it into a story.

Gift it

Give the gift of a story. WorkTale gift cards are perfect for Father's Day, Mother's Day, baby showers, and grandparents who want to leave a legacy their grandkids will keep on the shelf forever. Send a gift card.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to receive my book?

Your digital preview is ready in just a few minutes after you finish the interview. Printed hardcovers typically arrive within 7–14 business days depending on your location.

Can both parents be in the book?

Yes. Our Family Bundle is a duo of companion hardcovers — one starring each parent's career — so each parent gets their own story to read at bedtime. Both books are crafted from a single guided handoff, so you only go through the interview flow once per parent.

Is my child in the illustrations?

No. To protect your child's privacy and keep the focus on the parent-as-hero narrative, illustrations feature adults only. Your child is the audience the story is written for.

What happens to my uploaded photo?

Your reference photo is used only to craft the illustrations and is permanently deleted once your book is finalized.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we print and ship worldwide through our print partner.

Learn more

  • How it works
  • Sample books
  • About WorkTale
  • Corporate gifting
  • Redeem a gift card