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Collage of personalized children's book covers with two characters: brother and sister, child and dad, child and stuffed animal, child and dog, and child and grandpa
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The 5 best ideas for a personalized children's book with 2 characters

Which characters can you include in a personalized children's book? Five lovely ideas with two characters — from a brother or sister to a stuffed animal, pet, dad or grandpa.

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Collage of Remy, the cover of his Father's Day book "Remy's super papa", and a photo of dad and Remy reading the book together
Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

4 fun ideas to add to your Father's Day book

A personalized Father's Day book gets extra special when you add small personal details. Four practical ideas to make your book truly unique — including dad as a sidekick.

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Collage of Milou with her stuffed fox Vos, the cover of her book "Milou en de Bospicknick", and an illustration where Vos appears as her sidekick
Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

New features: a sidekick and a smoother flow

Two long-requested improvements: a sidekick in the story (sibling, grandparent, pet, or stuffed animal) and an easier way to make your book.

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Collage of Fiene, the cover of her personalized birthday book, and a festive birthday illustration
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The best birthday gift for a child: a personalized book

Looking for an original birthday gift for a child? A personalized book from BoekjesAtelier is personal, lasting, and special — for every child from age 1 to 4.

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Collage of six sources of inspiration for a personalized children's book: birth announcement, nursery, stuffed animal, beach, tractor and standard themes
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Inspiration for a personalized children's book: 6 original ideas

Which photo or inspiration should you use for a personalized children's book? Six original ideas — from a birth announcement to a favorite tractor — for a book that truly fits your child.

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Collage of the cover of the book "Grote broer Remy", a photo of Remy and the inspiration illustration of a big brother gently listening to mum's belly
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Becoming a big brother or sister? How to gently prepare your child for a new baby

A new baby is on the way. A personalized storybook helps your child prepare for life as a big brother or sister in a calm, recognizable way.

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Photo of a happy child next to the 'For the best dad' illustration — inspiration for a personal Father's Day gift
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Father's Day Gift Ideas for Dads Who Have Everything

Looking for an original Father's Day gift? Here are personal ideas that won't end up forgotten — including one they'll come back to again and again.

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Collage of the BoekjesAtelier process: from personal input to illustration to printed book
Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

Why We Build With Security From Day One

At BoekjesAtelier, parents upload photos and share personal details. That makes security not a nice-to-have, but a prerequisite. Here is how we approach it.

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Collage of a personalized birthday book, a Montessori busy board, and a baby walker
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Best Birthday Gifts for a 1-Year-Old

Looking for a first birthday gift that actually gets used? These are the gifts that were a big hit in our home — including honest tips.

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Photo of Otis as a baby, smiling in his cot
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Favourite Stuffed Animal to Children's Book

Almost every child has one: a stuffed animal that goes everywhere with them. What if that same beloved toy became the star of their very own bedtime story?

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Mother's Day collage with a craft gift and a personalized book example
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The First Mother's Day Gift She Will Actually Keep

Looking for a first Mother's Day gift? These personal ideas feel special on the day itself and are the kind of gifts she will genuinely keep.

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Pim's children's room with airplane theme as inspiration for a children's book
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Children's Room to Children's Book

Jungle wallpaper, stars on the ceiling, or a room full of dinosaurs. Use the atmosphere of a child's room as inspiration for a personalized children's book.

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Yara's birth announcement, photo of baby Yara, and the cover of her children's book
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

From Birth Announcement to Children's Book

Parents put so much care into designing a birth announcement. How fun would it be to reuse that style in a personalized storybook?

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Collage showing the four steps in the evolution of personalized children's books
Wouter, Team BoekjesAtelier

The History of Personalized Children's Books

From a name in a book to fully personalized children's stories. Discover how personalized children's books have evolved over the years.

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Collage with personalized newborn gift inspiration
Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

The Most Fun Personalized Newborn Gifts

Looking for an original newborn gift? These are our favorite personalized newborn gifts, including practical tips and links.

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Photo of Pim's book on the bookshelf
Wouter and Lisa, Team BoekjesAtelier

Where It All Began: The Adventures of Pim

The personal story behind BoekjesAtelier: from an early experiment with AI to a platform where everyone can create a personalized children's book.

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