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A birthday gift with their face on the cover

A personalized birthday book lasts after the wrapping paper is gone. StorybookYou hardcovers star the birthday child — or the birthday child and a sibling, parent, or grandparent — illustrated from real photos. Big Hands, Little Hands is the first-birthday keepsake. Builds a Road and A Royal Night at the Castle fit older kids. As Far as Love Can Go and The Daytime Stars work when the gift is really for the parent or grandparent who will read it every night.

Stories to start with

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Bestseller

Big Hands, Little Hands

Perfect for Ages 0–1

Starring a loved one and their baby

Big hands, little hands — a rhythmic story starring a loved one and their baby, from morning routines to the last finger-hold before sleep. First birthday edition available.

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Builds a Road

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Starring your child

A roadbuilding crew rolls into town — and your child is picked as the best helper! They'll drive bulldozers, dump trucks, pavers, and more to build a brand-new road.

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A Royal Night at the Castle

Perfect for Ages 4–10

Starring two children

Two best friends or sisters co-star as princesses and pick dresses, tiaras, and dance together at the royal ball.

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As Far as Love Can Go

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Starring Mom and her child

A personalized bedtime story starring Mom and her child — they won't fall asleep until they measure her love, bigger than ice cream, hugs, or all the stars in the sky.

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The Daytime Stars

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Starring you and your grandchild

On the last night of your visit, you get to show them that your love stays close even if you can't see each other, just like the stars in the daytime. It's a bedtime story that keeps you on their mind.

Frequently asked questions

Which book is best for a first birthday?
Big Hands, Little Hands has a first birthday edition starring the one-year-old and a loved one.
What if the birthday child is older?
Builds a Road (ages 3–7), A Royal Night at the Castle (ages 4–10, two children), and Revolutionary War Adventure (ages 6–10) are the usual picks.

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