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A look inside
Occasion: Birthday adventure
Shown as Ellie, age band 0-4.
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Story excerpt
The ribbon led to a watering can. Nothing inside! Ellie tipped her head. Something was peeking from underneath. It was a drawing of their picnic blanket. ‘That’s where we eat strawberries!’ Ellie said, already skipping.
These pages come from a made-up family. The book you make uses your names, photos, and the details you share, and its story is written fresh.
Who it's for
Building and making: a starter brick set, magnetic tiles, a bead kit with big beads, a box of washable markers with a fresh sketchbook. Kindergartners love finishing something they can show off.
Moving: a balance bike or first pedal bike, a scooter with a helmet, a jump rope, sidewalk chalk. Many five-year-olds are ready for these, but check with the parents about size.
Reading together: early readers, a simple joke book, a library-style tote with their name on it. This is the age when many kids start sounding out words, and a book about themselves is a big draw, so anyone also considering Librio can read how we compare with Librio before they choose.
The personalized birthday book fits a family that reads at bedtime, or a relative who wants a present that is clearly about this child. A parent usually uploads the photo.
It is a story about the birthday child, with up to three more people or a pet, not a scrapbook of past birthdays.
What gets personalized
Enter the child's first name and age (3 to 7) and upload one clear photo of their face. Add siblings, parents, grandparents or a pet as supporting characters.
Add a dedication and a few details about what they love right now, like dinosaurs or soccer. You approve a preview before print, and the digital copy comes with every order.
Format, price, and timing
Bikes, sets and art supplies can be picked up the week of the party. A printed book needs more time, so check Pricing for production and transit. The cards show the book totals, the digital copy is ready the day you approve the proof, and this guide names no order-by date.
Prices
Digital book
$15
Total, plus shipping and tax
- Every page illustrated
- Downloadable PDF
Digital + softcover
$35
Total, plus shipping and tax
- Your full custom story
- Every page illustrated
- Shipping shown before payment
Digital + hardcover
$45
Total, plus shipping and tax
- Everything in Softcover
- Durable hardcover binding
- Gift-ready finish
- Shipping shown before payment
Pricing shows these same totals.
Questions
What do you get a kindergartner for a birthday?
Something they can build, ride or read: a brick set, a scooter, early readers or a book about themselves.
How much should I spend on a classmate's party?
Many families keep classmate gifts modest. A small art set or a paperback is plenty; a personalized book suits close family more than classmates.
Is a personalized book too young for a 6-year-old?
No. The story is written for ages 3 to 7, and six-year-olds often like reading their own name on every page.