I Did Not Come From Apes
God's creation, through your child's eyes
Seven days of creation in a picture book, with your child painted into the story. Send us a photo and see them on the cover for free, before you buy.
We draw him inon his cover and through the story
- Free cover previewFree cover preview
- Made the moment you orderMade to order
- Sturdy hardcover keepsakeSturdy hardcover
- Made in AmericaMade in America
How it works
Four steps, and the first two cost nothing.
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Tell us about them
Your child's name, their age, and a photo or two. A clear photo of them facing the camera works best. Any age from newborn to 12.
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See them on the cover, free
We paint your child onto the cover in minutes, in the book's classic picture-book style. You see it before you pay anything.
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We make the whole book
Your book is made the moment you order. Your child is painted into the story, their name is on the cover and in the pages, and it goes straight to print.
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We print and ship
A sturdy hardcover keepsake, made in America and sent to your door.
Real kids. Real books.
One photo in, a whole storybook out. Here's what two families got back.
Photo used
Calvin, age 3Shared with permission
His book
Photo used
Julia, age 4Shared with permission
Her book
Take a look inside
Seven days of creation in rhyme, with your child painted into the story.
Swipe to turn the page
12 art styles
8 explorers cast
4 typefaces
20+ cover drafts20+ coversMade with care, before your child steps in
We built storyboards with 12 art styles before finalizing the artwork for the book. We cast 8 young explorers, tested 4 typefaces and drafted more than 20 covers. Then we proofed every spread, again and again.
All so the story is ready the moment you add your child.
A gift they'll read for years
For a birthday, for Christmas morning, or for any night at bedtime.
11 in.A real hardcover, made to keep
- Hardcover, personalized edition. One copy, made for one child.
- 34 pages. Your child painted into page after page.
- 8.5 × 11 in. pages. Big enough for two to read together.
- Written by Christopher Fenison. Published by Pediment Publishing.
- Made in America.
Your child, painted into God's creation story
Six days. One Creator. Zero monkey business.
This isn't a book with a name dropped in. Share a photo or two, and your child is painted into the pages of I Did Not Come From Apes in warm, classic picture-book style, exploring all seven days of creation. They sail the sea, swim with the whale in a brass diving helmet, find their name on a garden sign, shout "God is my creator!" from the bed, and meet the Psalm 139:14 page that tells them they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
See it before you buy. Tell us their name, add a photo, and pick your favorite of two drawings. In minutes you'll see them on the cover, free. Love it? Order, and we make the whole book right away.
Make it a gift. The title page reads "Made especially for" your child, with room for your own dedication and a "From" line. It's a keepsake for birthdays, baptisms, Christmas, and every grandparent who wants to be part of the story.
The story behind the story. When his grade-school class studied evolution, one boy opened his Bible and, with his dad's help, wrote a poem to answer back. That poem became this book: a bouncy, rhyming celebration of a truth kids can stand on. God made the world, and God made me.
- Your child's face and name throughout the story
- Free cover preview before you order
- Hardcover keepsake, 34 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches
- Your photos are used only to make your book and are deleted after it ships
Millions of happy customers since 1997
A genuine keepsake for years to come.
Purchased as a gift for my husband. He danced all over the place he was so excited. Everything was just gorgeous in the book. Also fast shipping.
I am so glad to have discovered Pediment Publishing! The service is excellent, and the quality of the three orders I received is the very best!
Communication on when my order would be delivered was very informative and accurate. Item was delivered as promised and in excellent condition.
Great communication. I ordered as a part of a pre-sale and Pediment did an outstanding job on communicating when/where our order was.
Easy to order; shipped and received very quickly. Packaging was excellent.
Questions parents ask
Is the cover preview really free?
Yes. Add your child's name and a photo or two, and we draw them on the cover before you pay anything.
What kind of photo works best?
A clear photo of your child on their own, facing the camera.
What if the drawing doesn't look like them?
You can try once more with different photos. If it still isn't right, write to us at hello@pediment.com and we'll help.
What happens to my child's photos?
We keep your child's preview for 90 days so you can come back to it, then delete it.
Make them the explorer
See your child on the cover in minutes. It's free, and there's nothing to buy until you love it.