Pricing — digital vs hardcover books

<p>Once your book is generated and you're happy with it, you have two ways to receive it.</p>

<h3>Digital PDF book</h3>

<p>A high-resolution PDF you download instantly after purchase. Yours forever.</p>

<p><strong>What's included:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>The full book as a print-quality PDF</li>

<li>Optimized for both screen reading and home printing</li>

<li>Re-download anytime from your library</li>

<li>No watermarks, no expiration</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Best for:</strong> quick gifts, sharing with family across the world, reading on a tablet, printing at home.</p>

<h3>Hardcover book</h3>

<p>A professionally printed, perfect-bound hardcover book shipped to your address.</p>

<p><strong>What's included:</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Premium hardcover binding</li>

<li>Full-color interior printing</li>

<li>Sturdy enough to survive years of bedtime reading</li>

<li>The digital PDF is included with every hardcover order</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Best for:</strong> birthday gifts, keepsakes, classroom books, anything you want to last.</p>

<h3>How shipping works</h3>

<p>Hardcover books are printed and shipped from print facilities in the country closest to you (US, UK, EU, or Australia where available).</p>

<ul>

<li><strong>United States</strong>: typically 7–14 business days</li>

<li><strong>Canada, UK, EU, Australia</strong>: typically 10–18 business days</li>

<li><strong>Other regions</strong>: varies — exact estimate shown at checkout</li>

</ul>

<p>Shipping cost depends on destination and is shown clearly before you confirm the order.</p>

<h3>Why hardcovers cost more</h3>

<p>The price difference between digital and hardcover reflects real printing and shipping costs. We work with a print partner that specializes in children's books — they're not the cheapest option, but the print quality is what your kid will remember in ten years.</p>

<h3>Bulk orders for teachers and schools</h3>

<p>If you're a teacher creating a classroom set or a school making books for multiple students, <a href="https://moonshinestory.com">reach out via chat</a> — we can help with bulk pricing and timeline planning.</p>

<h3>Current pricing</h3>

<p>Exact prices and any active discounts are always shown at checkout. We don't have hidden fees — what you see is what you pay.</p>

Updated on: 20/05/2026