Shipping
Last updated October 29, 2026
Every hardcover is printed just for your child, then shipped straight to you or to whoever you're giving it to.
How long it takes
- Your remaining pages are drawn within minutes of ordering. The PDF copy is ready as soon as they're done.
- The hardcover then goes to our printer. Allow about a week to print, plus delivery time.
- We email you when it ships.
For Christmas
Order by December 10 to have the best chance of the book arriving before Christmas. Orders after that may arrive after the 25th, especially in the busy last week.
Where we ship and what it costs
- US addresses only for now.
- Flat $5.99 per hardcover, shown at checkout before you pay.
- Sending it as a gift? Just put the recipient's name and address at checkout.
Problems
If your book arrives damaged, has a printing mistake, or hasn't arrived when expected, email hello@paperlanternstories.com with your name and, for damage, a photo. See our reprints and refunds page for what we'll do.
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