Personalized Christmas Book for Your Child

A Christmas gift that is all about your child

There is a special kind of Christmas morning excitement in opening a story and finding yourself at its center. Your child’s first name appears in the story, and your child is brought into the illustrations from one photo you upload. Each book is written and illustrated by real people, with the author and illustrator credited on the cover.

Toys can bring plenty of fun on the day, but a personalized Christmas story book gives your child an adventure to return to after the holiday. The story is about your child, not just a character who happens to share their interests, which makes it a thoughtful keepsake for the bookshelf.

Every book includes a dedication page where you can add your own message, up to 200 characters. A few heartfelt words from a grandparent, aunt, uncle, godparent, or parent make the gift feel even more personal.

Start with your child’s age

Age is a useful first filter, especially when you are choosing for a child you do not see every day. Check which range includes your child, then use favorite interests and the kind of story they enjoy to make the final choice.

• Ages 3 to 6: the jungle book follows a curious child into a backyard turned jungle, among animals including a lion, giraffe, hippo, and elephant.
• Ages 4 to 7: choose a space adventure about confidence and working together, or a magic school story about mistakes, confidence, and starting school.
• Ages 5 to 8: the dinosaur book is a fit for dinosaur fans, especially a child who likes to do everything independently and may be learning when to accept help.

Match the story to what your child loves

Think about what your child talks about, chooses at bedtime, or gets excited to see. A favorite subject is a lovely place to start, whether that is dinosaurs, space, magic, or jungle animals. You can also look for a story that touches on something happening in your child’s life, such as starting school or gaining confidence.

For a child who loves space or a bedtime adventure, choose the space book. The stars stop twinkling, and three small visitors ask your child to captain their ship and help untangle the sky. It has a gentle theme of working together and ends back in bed.

The magic school book may be a meaningful choice for a child about to start school or one who worries about getting things wrong. Your child’s first spell goes sideways, and what seems like a mistake turns out to be exactly what the school needs.

For a dinosaur fan, the dinosaur book pairs a journey to meet prehistoric animals with a story about asking for help. For an animal-loving younger child, the jungle book follows a rainbow feather through a backyard jungle. Both let you start with a clear favorite and give your child a starring role in the adventure.

Add a Christmas message and plan ahead

A short dedication can be as simple as “Merry Christmas, with all my love,” or you can include a warm wish for the year ahead. If you are giving the book as a grandparent or another family member, signing your relationship makes the message feel especially close.

Each book is printed to order: printing takes about 5 days, then delivery takes 3 to 5 business days within the US. For Christmas, order by December 7.

Dedication ideas

From a grandparent

From an aunt, uncle, or godparent

From a parent or family

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