Independent play
The Tomato Sauce Dragon
Sure to make your little one giggle.
Personalise this bookA family-run storybook studio on the Central Coast, Australia
Turn the people you love into the heroes of their own storybook
Craft a personalised picture book with Bandigon. Turn their photos into illustrated characters, write the story together with friendly AI helpers, and hold a premium printed keepsake they will treasure forever.
- Loved by Aussie families
- Free digital flipbook with every purchase
- Free shipping on 2+ books
from “The Tomato Sauce Dragon”
How it works
Three chapters from photo to keepsake
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Chapter 01
Share a photo
Upload a photo of someone you love and watch them become an illustrated character. Your photos are never stored. They are processed once and deleted straight after your character is created.
Chapter 02
Craft the story together
Write with friendly AI helpers, like chatting with a friend. Bounce ideas, shape the plot, refine every page. The heart of the story stays yours.
Chapter 03
Hold it forever
Order a premium hardcover or softcover, printed and delivered to your door. Every purchase comes with a free digital flipbook to share with the people who matter.
- Start your story
See it happen
Watch a story come to life
From first idea to final illustration, crafting a book with Bandigon feels like play. Julie made hers in under an hour.
“I never imagined I would be able to create an entire picture book in under an hour. This is amazing!”
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What parents are saying
Real families. Real stories. Real keepsakes.
Such a cute book
“The kids absolutely loved it! My son was so excited and happy, they both felt identified seeing their names and characters.”
What a beautiful book
“The book is hard cover, really colourful, and the illustrations have this cool texture, like they're made of wool or soft materials.”
Great book!
“The checkout was a breeze, nearly a 10/10 for ease. And I really liked the personal touches, like the dedication note and having our local town's name in the story.”
A great book
“It's a small business, and you're getting a personalised book that's high-quality, not just something cheap from a big book store.”
Friendly and helpful
“Honestly, the personalisation is such a hit. The illustrations are amazing. My son doesn't even read yet, but he spends so much time looking at the pictures.”
Delivery was fast
“The delivery was much better than I expected. I ordered it on the 10th and it arrived on the 20th. Super fast for a personalised book!”
Why families love Bandigon
premium printed, made to be held
Cure the blank page
Our AI companions turn the writing process into a joyful experience.
From photo to character
Turn your loved ones into the heroes of your story.
Keepsake quality
A thoughtful gift, premium printed and designed to be treasured forever.
Your own unique story
Craft your story, characters and illustrations with no templates.
Alba & Camilo, the first storytellers
Our story
It all began at bedtime
Hi, we're Alba and Camilo, the first storytellers and proud parents behind Bandigon. It started with wild bedtime adventures for our boys, filled with stardust turtles, enchanted forests and brave little explorers.
The stories were always about them. Their names, their quirks, their imagination, woven into the tales. We built Bandigon so anyone can do the same for the people they love.
Read our storyFrequently asked questions
Does AI write the story for me?
No. Bandigon is designed so you write your own story with a creative partner. The AI helps you bounce ideas, refine your narrative and get past the blank page, and the heart of the story stays yours. Whether you are stuck on a plot point or need help with phrasing, your assistant keeps the story truly yours.
Do you store the photos I upload?
No. Photos you upload are processed once to determine physical attributes for your character, then deleted immediately. Bandigon never stores your original photos.
Is this only for children's books?
No. Bandigon is popular for personalised children's books, but you can craft a book for anyone: a romantic gift for a partner, a tribute to your parents, or a personal creative project. Stories are optimised for high-quality short storybooks and capped at 2,000 words.
Can I keep a digital version of my book?
Yes. Every book you create comes with a free digital version you can save and revisit anytime, on any device, before the printed book arrives.
Can I share my digital book with others?
Yes. You can share your digital book with family and friends, so grandparents, relatives and loved ones can enjoy the story too. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply sharing something thoughtful with the people who matter most.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Bandigon ships to a range of countries. Select your delivery destination at checkout to see estimated delivery times and shipping costs before you order.
Someone just came to mind,didn't they?
Start for free. Craft the story, meet the characters, and only pay when you're ready to print or download. Hardcover A$68.80, softcover A$43.80, digital PDF A$28.80.
Free digital flipbook with every purchase. Free shipping on 2+ books.