The right story for every age
From a newborn’s first book to adventures for 12 year olds. The words, the story and the pictures all change with the age you choose.
Create your book →What the story is like at each age
Every book is written fresh for them, at the right length for their age.
Newborn · 0–3 months
10–25 words a page
A gentle story to read aloud about one small moment in their day, like the first snow at the window, with little things for the reader to do, like tickling their toes.
Baby · 4–11 months
15–30 words a page
Choose their age in months and they do the doing: reaching, rolling, crawling or a first wobbly step, whatever they can really do at that age.
Toddler · 1–2 years
20–35 words a page
A real little story with a beginning, a middle and a cosy end, full of sound words like quack and splash, and things to point at.
Little ones · 3–4 years
30–50 words a page
One clear problem, a few tries, and their own idea fixes it. Short lines of dialogue and a cosy ending that echoes the start.
Early readers · 5–6 years
40–60 words a page
Comedy and cleverness: a problem that keeps growing, silly mix-ups they can spot, and a joke or two for the grown-up reading it.
Story lovers · 7–8 years
50–80 words a page
Wit, a twist or surprise, and bigger feelings. Their own choices drive the plot.
Avid readers · 9–10 years
70–110 words a page
A proper story with tension, humour and suspense, plus clues and puzzles the reader can solve.
Independents · 11–12 years
80–130 words a page
Strong, plain storytelling with mixed feelings and an ending that can be quietly hopeful rather than neat, built around the thing they love most.
Digital book · softcover £32.99 · hardcover £40.99
More gift ideas
Christmas books →
Five Christmas stories, from Santa’s workshop to a snowy gingerbread day, plus last order dates.
Gifts for grandchildren →
For grandparents, aunts, uncles and godparents. You don’t need every detail to give one.
Stocking fillers →
A softcover that fits a stocking, a digital book or a gift they create themselves.
Questions about age
What if they’re between two ages?
Choose the age they are now. If they’re a confident reader for their age, the next band up works well too, and you can preview 3 full spreads free before you pay.
Is it suitable for a newborn?
Yes. Newborn books are short and gentle, written to be read aloud, and make a lovely keepsake for a new arrival or a christening.
How long is the book?
Every book is a 30-page, 20 × 20 cm picture book with a full illustrated story. What changes with age is the number of words and the kind of story.
Is it a picture book at every age?
Yes. At every age the story is told across 12 spreads, each with a full-page illustration facing the words. Older children’s books simply have more words on the story page.