Cúil Books
Turnip lanterns, a cheeky Púca and a brave little hero with a familiar face. Explore our Irish-inspired Halloween story samples, made personal with your child's name and photos.
Digital edition · Review every page before paying
32 pages · 12 illustrated spreads
Your photos kept private
Optional English audio narration
Little lights. Big adventures.
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Short sentences, repetition and cosy storytelling keep the adventure gentle for little ones, without frightening scenes.
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Simple adventures, friendly characters and a happy ending make this a story to share together. The child's age selects the wording automatically.
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Older readers get richer wording and more suspense, with safety and reassurance at the end. Read the proof yourself before deciding whether it suits your reader.
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Halloween adventures are seasonal. These samples stay available to explore, but the book creator determines which seasonal stories can currently be ordered. No physical book or postal delivery is included.
Read a sample from our existing stories. The names and artwork below are examples; your own book uses the photos and details you choose.
Long before pumpkins, Irish children carved turnips to light the way on Samhain night.
On the windowsill, the old carved turnip flickered and blinked. "Psst," said Tadhg. "Samhain needs a brave helper tonight. Will it be you, Ella?"Read this sample
A cosy Irish Samhain night of bonfires, apple bobbing and snap apple.
Granny held the string high and the apple swung round and round. Oisín jumped and stretched, opened wide — and with one great chomp, everybody cheered!Read this sample
An old turnip lantern, a cheeky Púca and a fading light only your child can save.
The lantern's flame shrank to a tiny gold flicker. From the hedge, the Púca grinned. "Only someone brave can carry the last light home," it said.Read this sample
Choose an adventure, add the reader's name and age, and upload a clear photo. Review the illustrated faces first, then check every page of the finished story. You only pay once you approve the book.
Hidden camera and location details are removed before photos are uploaded. Your family photos are stored privately, not displayed in our public samples.
Read our privacy policyA short fictional example of The Brave Little Turnip, not a complete customer book.
€19.99
€29.98 with audio narration
Your reader stars in one of our existing adventures.
€34.99
€44.98 with audio narration
You write the story, with your own memories and up to 10 photos.
Includes screen, print-shop and home-print PDFs. No physical book included. €2 from every paid book goes to children's charities. English stories; optional narration in Irish, British, American or Australian accents.
Start their bookThe Brave Little Turnip features Tadhg the turnip lantern and a child helping save Halloween. The Magic Samhain Fire is a family celebration with games and firelight. The Last Light of Samhain follows a fading lantern and a cheeky Púca.
The wording is matched to three age bands: 0–3, 4–6 and 7+. The youngest version is cosy and gentle; more suspense is reserved for older readers. You review all words and pictures before paying.
Seasonal availability is controlled in the book creator. You can read these examples throughout the year; check the available adventures when you start your own book.
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