A Personalised First Birthday Book
A picture book for a first birthday, with the birthday child's name in the story and their face drawn from your photos. Choose free verse or rhyme, and see the cover and two finished pages before you pay.
Free to try: you see your cover and two finished pages before you pay.
- Baby books, 0 to 3
- Free verse or rhyme
- Hardcover, 8 × 11 in portrait
- 6 languages
First birthday books
Tap a cover to read what it is about.
The covers show example families. Your book is drawn from your own photos.
One year, one book
The same story comes in two editions: free verse, and rhyme for reading aloud.
Add a hardcover, and if you like, the audiobook and an original song with their name in it.
“One whole year ago, Freya, you were brand new — and just look at you now.”
“One year ago, / Freya, you know, / you were tiny and new; / now just look at you! / You're so big, so bright: / a whole year of delight.”
Older birthday? Create your own
For children aged 3 to 12, Create your own writes a brand-new story around your child: you choose the theme, the lesson and their hobbies.
We write 5 stories and show each one as a cover. Pick your favourite and see 2 finished pages before you pay.
How it works
- 1
Pick a story, add photos
Choose the story, type your child's name and upload a few photos.
- 2
See it before you pay
We draw the cover and two finished pages. Like them? Then you order.
- 3
Approve every page
Check the whole book. Nothing is printed until you approve it.
Starts at only €19.99
Comes as a digital flip book, softcover or hardcover. Add an audiobook, a song or an animated film.
Questions
Can I see the book before I pay?
Yes. We draw your cover and two finished pages first, from your own photos. You only order if you like them.
Can I check the book before it is printed?
Yes. You see every page and approve it, and you can ask us to redraw a page before you do. Nothing is printed until you approve the book.
What makes a good photo?
A clear, well-lit photo of each person's face, looking roughly at the camera, one person per photo, with no sunglasses or heavy filters. The better the photo, the better the drawing.
Which languages can the book be in?
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German or Portuguese. The whole book is printed in the language you choose.
What size is the book?
The printed book is 8 × 11 inches (210 × 280 mm), portrait, with 14 illustrated spreads.