From Birth Announcement to Children's Book

Parents spend a lot of time designing a birth announcement. The colors, illustrations and atmosphere are often carefully chosen. But afterwards, that card usually ends up in a box or drawer.

How fun would it be to reuse that style? For example, in a personalized storybook where your child plays the lead role? In this article, we show how a birth announcement can become the basis for a personal children's book.

This idea did not appear out of nowhere. Read where it all began: the adventures of Pim, the personal story behind BoekjesAtelier.

Why a birth announcement is such a great starting point

A birth announcement is often chosen with great care. Colors, theme and illustrations are matched to something that truly fits your family. That's exactly why it's so lovely to bring that style back in a story.

By using the style of the birth announcement, the book feels even more personal than a standard (personalized) book.

How to turn a birth announcement into a book

Creating a book in the style of the birth announcement is very simple:

• Upload the birth announcement
• Share some details for your story
• Add a photo of your child

Our software does the rest. You receive a story summary where you can provide input so a story is created that perfectly fits your family. You can choose from multiple specially generated characters and covers.

In the final step, you can view your complete book and make adjustments to the texts and illustrations. Once you're completely satisfied, you order your super personal book.

Why this also makes a great newborn gift

The birth announcement belongs to the beginning of a new life. How special is it when that same style later returns in a storybook that you keep reading together? And where the main character truly looks like the child?

It's a super personal newborn gift that clearly shows thought and effort!

Looking for more inspiration for a personal gift? Take a look at our favorite personalized newborn gifts, including practical ideas and examples.

Example: from birth announcement to adventure

Below you can see how Yara's birth announcement became the inspiration for her own book. On the left the birth announcement, on the right Yara's photo. Below you can flip through the complete book.