A Christmas story starring them
An original illustrated book written around their name, age and the things they love, with Christmas stories from Santa’s workshop to a snowy gingerbread day.
Make their Christmas book →Last order dates
For a printed book to arrive before Christmas.
Christmas stories
Pick one and we write it around them. Each example below was made for a real child.
The Little Lost Reindeer
A small reindeer tumbles out of the sky on Christmas Eve, and they help it back to the sleigh in time for the big night.
Example: Theo, 5–6, Cosy Painterly
Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride
Santa’s sleigh lands in the garden, and they’re invited along to deliver presents over the snowy rooftops.
Example: Amara, 3–4, Watercolour
Santa's Little Helper
A trip to the busy North Pole workshop to fix the jammed toy machine before Christmas.
Example: Kai, 7–8, Bold Cartoon
The Gingerbread Snow Day
A cosy snow day of baking gingerbread, building a snowman and hanging up the stockings.
Example: Noor, 1–2, Soft Pastel
Baby's First Christmas
The twinkly tree, a stocking with their name on it and the first snow at the window. For newborns and babies.
Example: Maya, 4–11 months, Cosy Painterly
Why it makes a good Christmas present
They’re the star
Their name, age, personality and favourite things on every page, in the art style you choose.
One to bring out every year
A hardcover keepsake that comes out with the decorations, long after the toys are forgotten.
A message from you
Add a personal message on the opening page, so they know who it’s from for years to come.
Digital book · softcover $40.99 · hardcover $49.99
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Christmas questions
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Order a printed book by Fri 4 Dec for delivery in the US before Christmas. Printed books usually arrive within 5–7 business days of approving the finished book. The digital book is ready the moment you approve it, so it works even on Christmas morning.
Can I give one if I don’t know all the details?
Yes. Send it as a gift and the family fills in the details and creates the book themselves. They see the whole story before it’s printed, and they don’t pay anything.
Can I add a Christmas message?
Yes. Add a personal message for the opening page, so it reads like a card and a keepsake in one.
What ages is it for?
Newborn to 12. The story length, words and pictures change with the age you choose, and there’s a Baby’s First Christmas story for newborns and babies.
Can I see it before I pay?
Always. You see the cover and 3 full spreads of their story free before you pay. After you order, every page unlocks, you can tweak the words and pictures, and nothing is printed until you approve it.